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…

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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…

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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…

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Barbara J. Ryhal, 84, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on December 7, 2024 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born in Rochester, PA on May 7, 1940, a daughter of the late Joseph Johnson and Beatrice J. Eiffler.  She was a retired registered nurse loving her work at Heritage Valley Beaver for many years.  She enjoyed working outside, planting flowers, cooking and baking, and taking care of the home she truly appreciated.  Barbara was very independent, brave, and fiercely…

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Doris Marie Ross, 80 formerly of Hopewell Twp., and Melbourne, FL, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Rochester Manor.  She was born in Rochester, PA on May 24, 1944 a daughter of the late Joseph and Phyllis Speice.  She was a retired kindergarten teacher from Hopewell Area School District.  She also ran Little Muppet Nursery School. Doris enjoyed gardening and spending time with her plants. She loved to travel, especially on cruises with her friends. She volunteered with…

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Susan E. Westerman, 83, of North Sewickley Twp., passed away on November 10, 2024 in Beaver Valley Rehab Center, Chippewa. She was born on July 1, 1941, a daughter of the late Edward and Mildred Nagy. She was a 1959 graduate of Beaver Falls High School. After Highschool, she went to beauty school and became a self-employed beautician. She enjoyed playing cards, knitting and crocheting, was a member of the ladies Auxiliary. She loved to travel, enjoying many trips around…

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Phyllis Rae Miller, 94, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in Concordia Villa St. Joseph.  She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on March 30, 1930 a daughter of the late John and Thelma McLaughlin. She was a loving wife, loving mother, loving grandmother and a loving Great Grandma Georgia. Her first love was the Lord and her many churches in Pennsylvania and Georgia. She was actively involved with church activities, both physically and financially. She…

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Adyson Olivia Franz, 17, of Hopewell Twp. passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, October 28, 2024 after fighting a very rare and aggressive form of bone cancer for just over one year. Despite one struggle after another, Ady did not let her cancer define her.   She was born on October 12, 2007 in Pittsburgh the daughter of Melanie Yakemowicz and Joseph Franz.  She was a well accomplished equestrian rider.  Ady has been riding horses at Blue Ribbon Farms since…

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