Gladys Ripper, 92 formerly of Rochester Twp., died on Thursday, January 30, 2025. She was born December 26, 1932, one of nine children to Charles and Regna McFadden in Munderf, PA. She spent her childhood on her parents’ dairy farm and attended a schoolhouse where one of her teachers was her sister, Myra McFadden. Gladys began her career at Bell Telephone as a telephone operator in Clarion, PA and then transferred her to Rochester PA. She retired from Bell Telephone in…
Robert V. McLaughlin Jr. “Buzzy”, 89, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Aliquippa on June 9, 1935 and graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1954. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Eunice Lloyd McLaughlin; children: Randy (Rhonda) McLaughlin, Rodney McLaughlin and Robin (Jim) Burd; 8 grandchildren: 14 great grandchildren: 2 sisters-in-law: Colletta McLaughlin and Sara Jane Shaffer, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and…
Barb Johnson, 80 of Crafton Heights, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Monday, January 20,2025 in St. Clair Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1944 a daughter of the late Ruby Lee and John Crawford. She worked as a nurse, and then she retired as a case manager with Highmark/Blue Cross Blue Shield. She was a member of Allegheny General Alliance Church where she enjoyed volunteering for the kids programs and Urban Impact. Barb loved football, she was an…
Richard “Rick” Hendrickson, 69, of Independence Twp. passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born May 1, 1955 a son of the late Barbara and William Bickerstaff. Growing up, he spent a lot of time in Erie, PA with his grandparents. He was a graduate of Aliquippa High School and worked at J&L Steel until they closed. Rick went to college at CCBC and graduated with an Associates degree as a lab tech. He worked at MedCheck, Sewickley…
Robert S. Eunson Jr. 81, of Rochester Twp., passed away on January 7, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh on November 13, 1943, a son of the late Robert S. and Agnes (Leppert) Eunson. Robert attended the California State Teachers College, now California State University, and became a teacher in Industrial Arts. He retired from the Ambridge School district in 1999. He was a former volunteer Fireman for Penn Hills, an avid duck hunter and enjoyed feeding the deer, squirrels…
Robert I. Powell, Jr., of Rawlings, MD (formerly of Industry, PA and Homosassa, FL) joined our Almighty Lord and Father on January 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family during a brief and unexpected battle with cancer. Born April 23, 1943, in Rochester, PA, a son of the late Robert Sr., and Dorothy Powell (McCauley). Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Judith E. Powell (McKeever); a daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Christopher Wade; a son…
Effie V. Rimer, born May 1, 1930 in Westover, PA to the late James and Frances Brothers, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2025. After relocating to Conway, PA to seek employment, she met and married her husband, Howard Rimer of 30 years, before death separated them. They were the parents of three children, Kathleen Dulaney, Darlene Rimer, and James (Donna) Rimer. She was saved at the age of 12 years old and grew…
Richard L. Zahrobsky II, 56, of Aleppo Twp, Sewickley PA, passed away on December 29, 2024 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 2,1968, the son of Richard L. and Joanne Zahrobsky. Rich graduated from Connellsville Senior High School. He obtained a degree in polymer science at the University of Pittsburgh where he was a proud Delta Tau Delta. Rich traveled extensively around the world during his employment with various technology companies. Rich finished his…
Barbara Louise Houser, 95 of Hopewell, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 in her home. She was born August 4, 1929, in Ford City, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Marvin and Frances Carberry. Barbara had been a registered nurse, graduating from the West Penn School of Nursing, and worked for many years at VA Hospitals in Butler and Pittsburgh, as well as with the Pennsylvania State Hospital system. Barbara’s life blossomed following her retirement; she traveled extensively, at…
Marilyn C. Winkle, 78, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 in her home. She was born on December 2, 1946 a daughter of the late Elder R. & Edna Landis Sr. She worked for many years at the Medical Center as a clinical technician. She was a longtime and active member of New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was a member of WELCA. She was the Judge of Elections for Rochester, enjoyed playing cards, and…