Deborah L. Lipnicky, 61, of Aliquippa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in her home. She was born in Benson, Arizona the daughter of the late Frank and Kathy Czulewicz. She worked as a laborer for more than 30 years with Cast and Baker Corporation, and was part of the Local 1058. She loved the beach. She and her husband traveled numerous times to Key West. Deb also enjoyed all her time at Sarah’s Campground in Erie. In addition…
Judith M. Kaufman, 81 of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Rochester, PA on November 4, 1943 a daughter of the late Edward and Ethel Moran. Judy was extremely active in numerous local groups. She was a board member at Fry Glass Club; volunteered on numerous committees within Rochester, the Flag Park, The Historical Society and the Veterans Memorial; a member of the Beaver Valley Piece Makers; various quilting groups;…
Donna Louise Reich, 90, of Brighton Twp., passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Rochester Manor. She was born in Rochester, PA on July 27, 1934 a daughter of the late Paul Dewey Triance & Rena Triance. She worked as an office clerk for the Credit Bureau of Beaver County, and also AmeriGas and the Penn Beaver Hotel. Donna loved her family, she especially loved to cook for them on holidays. She was a great cook and baker. She…
Irene Gianiodis Gartley, 93, of Hopewell Twp, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Heritage Valley, Beaver, PA. Irene was born on July 1, 1931 in Aliquippa PA, the youngest of three daughters (Mary Stakias, Alice Valiga) born to James and Afrodite Gianiodis who immigrated to the United States at the turn of the 20th century from Chios Island, Greece. As a young child she attended Greek school on Baker Street in Aliquippa. She spoke fluent Greek which she…
Robert J. Cercone went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 10, 2025. Born September 19, 1933, in Conway, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Romeo and Mary (Renzo) Cercone and brother of the late Raymond Cercone. Robert was a member of St. Felix Catholic Church in Freedom, where he served as Eucharistic Minister and a member of the church finance committee. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Wanda (Orlowski) Cercone. Throughout…
David Eugene Vandine, 65, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in his home. He was born in Rochester, PA on June 4, 1958 a son of the late Isaac and Alice A “Bert” Vandine. He loved to do outside activities, especially riding his Harley. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and doing fun things with them. He was a veteran of the U.S Army. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years,…
Thomas Arthur Duncan, 81, of Hopewell Township, PA passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 after a long illness. Tom was born in Monaca, PA on September 3, 1943 to Samuel Edwin Duncan and Ruth Ida (Miller). He was a 1961 graduate of Monaca High School where he loved playing football. Tom was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He met Judith Glover at Eat’n Park in Aliquippa when it was still a carhop. They married on May 7, 1966…
Wayne Pixler, 93, of Center Twp., went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025 surrounded by his beloved family. He passed at home, the place he built and lived in for 47 years. He was born at home on March 24, 1931, the son of the late Boyd and Irene Pixler. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa. He married the love of his life, Adrienne Caler, on July 28, 1950 and…
It is with great sadness that we announce that Brandon Michael Langsdale, of Hampton Township, Pennsylvania, passed away at the age of 25 after yet another courageous battle against Vascular Ehler’s Danlos Type IV. On his last day, February 23rd, 2025 (and many of the ones before), Brandon was surrounded by a roomful of the people closest to him, and an immense amount of love. Born in Sewickley, PA on the 1st of April, 1999, Brandon was the son of…
Patricia Jean “Nana Pat” Porter, 78, of Beaver, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on February 16, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of the late August and Evelyn Lorenzi. She was a former co-owner of Pizza Joe’s Pizza Shop in Beaver. She worked previously as a preschool teacher and in the cafeteria of Rochester School District. Patty’s most important job in life was her family. The time she spent with her…