Richard Oliver Klingelhoefer, age 90, died in McKees Rocks on September 3, 2019. He was born in Rochester, attended Rochester High School and was a resident there until he moved with his family to Brighton Twp. in 1961. Richard worked most of his career with Ashland Oil Company at the refinery in Freedom, where he was a supervisor, and also at the Valvoline division in Dayton, OH until his retirement. Richard was a voracious reader with particular interest in…
LeRoy R. Meeder, 94 of Zelienople, passed away Saturday August 31, 2019 in St. Johns Specialty Care Center, Mars. He was born September 2, 1924 in Cranberry Twp., the son of the late William H. & Sarah “Sadie” (Goehring) Meeder. He was retired shipping foreman with Halstead Industries in Zelienople and Scottsboro,AL. He also worked with the Butler Auto Auction as a lot attendant. He was a World War II US Army Veteran and was a member of Park United…
Myrtle (McCracken) Caputo, 99, went on to be with the Lord August 15, 2019. Born in Conway, Pa. October 19, 1919 to CJ. McCracken and Lottie (Bird) McCracken. Myrtle spent most of her years in Beaver County. After moving to Woodstock, Md. at age 95 to be near her daughter Judy, Myrtle cherished keeping close contact with her extended family, high school classmates, church and community friends through e-mail, cards and letters. Myrtle was preceded in death by her…
Mildred M. Huntsman 98, of Rochester died on Friday, August 9, 2019 in Masonic Village. She was born on October 26, 1920 in Williamsfield, IL., the daughter of the late Rev. James and Virginia MacRill. She was a longtime and active member of Faith Community United Methodist Church in Rochester. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Dr. Ralph Huntsman, 3 siblings, a daughter-in-law, Becky and a great grand daughter. She is survived…
Carol L. (Kindelberger) Gossard, 67, of Pulaski Twp., passed away on August 3, 2019 in her home. She was born in Bridgewater on January 31, 1952, the daughter of the late Emil and June (Epperson) Kindelberger. She supported her family as a self-employed homebased goods saleswoman as well as working as a housekeeper. She attended Concord Methodist Church, and was a member of the Rochester Turners. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,…
Harry Earl “Bud” Reddinger, 84 of Conway, passed away on Saturday July 20, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Rimersburg, PA on January 7, 1935 the son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth Reddinger. He was a retired metallurgist from J&L Steel and was an insurance inspector with Mutual Inspection Bureau Harrisburg for 45 years. He was very active in his churches and held many positions within the church. He attended Pathway Church. In…
Rhonda Lee Wilson, 68, of Monaca, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2019 in Rochester Manor. She was born in Parkersburg, WV the daughter of the late David and Della MaeHerdman. She was a cancer survivor and enjoyed participating in the Relay for Life, was a volunteer fire fighter for Independence Twp., and had a love for her dogs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister. She is survived by her three children: Daniel…
Madelyn (Quinn) Schleiger, passed away peacefully June 17, 2019 at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Rochester, PA, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Rose Bosco Quinn. She was a resident of Brighton Twp. for 60 years in a home built by her husband, Eugene “Gene” Schleiger. Madelyn graduated from Freedom High School where she was valedictorian and May Queen. She was a special education teacher at Freedom School District…
Mary Catherine (Stobart) Probst, 80, of Beaver Falls, formerly of New Sewickley, passed away on June 23, 2019 in her home. She was born in Rochester, on June 4, 1939, a daughter of the late Raymond Heeter and Esther (Mikita) Stobart. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her stepfather, Jim Stobart; her stepmother Dorothy Heeter; her first husband, Charles “Duck” Probst; and her second husband, Walter G. Hiltz, Jr. She was also preceded in death…
Michael “Mick” James Winkle, 51, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on June 20, 2019. He was born in Rochester, on July 15, 1967, a son of Calvin and Marilyn (Landis) Winkle, of Rochester. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Tammy Winkle; his son, Chase Winkle; step-children, Darrin (April) McClean, Cody (Kaitlyn) McClean, Rochelle (Cole) Jackson; his grandchildren, Jacob, Cole “Bean”, and Bentley Jackson. He is also survived by his sister, Kimberly (Jeffrey) Bable; his…