Clifford L. “Cliff” Zahn, 64, of Rochester Twp., passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday January 9, 2021. He was born on January 9, 1957 the son of the late Lester and Evelyn Zahn. He was a Manager at Ambridge Do It Best Home Center. He grew up on the family farm where he worked with his parents, growing vegetables and selling them at the area Farmers Markets. When he was young, he and his dad raised turkeys to…
Clara Ann Cukrovany, 85, of Independence Twp., passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in UPMC Williamsport. She was born on June 3, 1935 the daughter of the late Edna and John Elick. She retired from West Hills Nursing Center as a nurse. She loved going to the casinos and playing pinochle and phase 10. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Steve Cukrovany; 2 children: Terry McDermott and Donna Sessie; a great…
Dorothy Alger 102, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Manchester Commons, Erie, PA. She was born in Shenandoah, VA on January 11, 1918 the daughter of the late Noah and Victoria Comer. She was a longtime and active member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Alger, two sons: Roger and Roy Alger, and 11 brothers and sisters: Gilbert, Nelson, Melvin,…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald “Nink” Ross, 87, of West Aliquippa, on December 27, 2020. Don passed away at home with his wife and step-daughter, Susan, by his side. Don was born in Aliquippa, to the late Eva Dell Ross on January 11, 1933 and graduated from Aliquippa High School, in 1951. While in school, Don participated in Hi-Y basketball, the drama Club and lettered in Cross Country. After graduation, Don went to…
Barbara Ann Shultz, 48, of North Sewickley, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on October 14, 1972 the daughter of the Gayle and the late Williams Javens. She was an amazing mother who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She always made the best of every situation and found ways to make everything work for them. She loved baking and cooking, she made the best homemade meals. She also…
Edward F. Mineard Jr., 67 of Rochester, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on March 21, 1953 in Rochester, PA, the son of the late Edward F. and Ruth A. Mineard Sr. He was an active member of St. Felix Roman Catholic Parish where he loved to sing. He enjoyed helping his friends and family with many home improvement and construction projects. His carpentry and building skills were second to none. He…
Elizabeth “Babe” Beall, 96 of Center Twp., passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Struthers, Ohio the daughter of the late Mike and Mary Loy. During World War II she worked as a welder, then she worked various other jobs throughout her life. Her joy was her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wilfred Beall, and her siblings. She is…
Mary Veligdan, 91, of Aliquippa passed away on Friday December 11, 2020 in Forbes Regional Hospital. She was born in Lucky, Czechoslovakia on August 3, 1929, the daughter of the late Michal and Maria Vinc. She was a longtime member of Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Veligdan in 1969 and her three siblings, two brothers & one sister. She is survived by her three sons: Robert Veligdan…
Robert “Jeff” McLaughlin, 60, of Hopewell Twp., passed away suddenly on Monday, December 7, 2020 in his home. He was born in Sewickley the son of Robert “Buzz” and Eunice McLaughlin. He was retired from the US Post Office and was currently working as a ramp agent with Southwest Airlines. He loved to golf. He truly loved spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son: Ryan (Kathrine) McLaughlin; 4 grandchildren: Grace, Elaine, Sidney…
Donald Hoffman, 90, of Chippewa, formerly of East Rochester, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center. Born January 26, 1930, in Freedom, Pa., he was the son of the late Irene Lyndway Hoffman and Rudolph Hoffman. Don graduated from Freedom High School, then proudly served his country in the Korean War in the 57th Field Artillery. He graduated from Geneva College, with a Bachelor of Science in Education and from Westminster University with a…