William T (Bill) Plese, Sr., 92, of Collinsville., Oklahoma formerly from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Muskogee and Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on November 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1925 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, and a son of the late Rudolph and Stephania Plese. Bill retired as an Electrician from Hussey Copper LTD, Leetsdale, PA. Bill was a US Army Veteran serving with the Army Air Corp as a Corporal during World War II In addition to…
Robert Eli Irons celebrated his home going on Saturday, December 2, 2017, surrounded by family at his home in Hookstown, PA. He was 87 years old. He was a beloved family man, dedicated to his children, his church and his country. He was much loved for his sense of humor and his witty retorts. He loved writing, storytelling, politics, local history, gardening, Haflinger horses and Airedales. He enjoyed providing anonymous gifts to others and generously gave of his time and…
Larry D. Rupert, 72, of South Beaver Twp., passed away on November 24, 2017. He was born in Butler, PA on June 26, 1945, a son of the late Robert and Malinda (Barto) Rupert. He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann (Westover) Rupert; his children, Matthew Rupert, Laura (Sean) Kelly, Raechel (Matthew Mason) Miller, Shelby (Michael) Antoline, Brennen (Katie Zahn) Ruckert; his grandchildren, Kevin Kelly, Alyssa Kelly, Mackenzie Mason, Madisyn Antoline, and Ian Antoline. He is also survived by…
Robert Napoli, Center Township, April 17, 1926- November 22, 2017 “He never knew a stranger” Bob (Dad, PapPap) lived a long full life dedicated to his family, his Church, and his art especially woodcarving. All his life he served the community as a volunteer: the Church (a founding member and lay minister of St Frances Cabrini); the Boy Scouts ( over 25 years as a leader); the Knights of Columbus; the VFW; the Beaver County Wood Carvers Club; the Festival…
Marion Louise Bowser, 68, of Monaca passed away on Tuesday November 21, 2017 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on April 18, 1949 the daughter of the late Alexander and Susan Caruso. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca. She loved playing cards, dice and bingo. She loved baking, especially making holiday pies and cookies for family and friends. Her real love was for her family and her friends. Her…
Betty L. Hyre, 91, of Falston, passed away on Sunday November 12, 2017 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on December 31, 1925 in Cumberland, MD the daughter of the late George and Ruth Davis. She loved traveling and camping with her husband. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Hyre in 2015, a brother and sister-in-law George and Mary Davis, and a Great-granddaughter Abigail Rose. She is survived…
Jack L. Bruce, 81, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Saturday November 11, 2017 in his home. He was born on November 17, 1935 the son of the late Kenneth (Marie) Bruce and Marie (Kermit) Evans. He was retired from J&L Steel, and was also a US Navy veteran. He was a life member of the former Woodlawn F&AM Lodge #672. He attended Ohio United Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings:…
Irene (Vernak) Heuring, 87, of Center Twp., passed away on Friday November 10, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 25, 1930 in Ambridge, the daughter of the late Susan and Michael Vernak. She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and Center Civic Women’s Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ronald G. Heuring in 2015, and four siblings: John, Mickey, and Joseph…
It is with great sadness that the family of Michael George McMahon, 74, of Moon Twp, PA. announces his passing after a brief illness on Sunday November 5, 2017. He was born in McKees Rocks, PA on May 24, 1943. Michael will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 yrs. Mary McMahon and his children Kimberly Johnson (Brian), NC and Janine McMahon, Moon Twp. Michael will also be fondly remembered by his grandson, Declan Johnson and his three…
John S. Kennedy, 87, of Moon Twp., died on Wednesday October 25, 2017 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born on November 19, 1929 in Sewickley, the son of the late David & Mildred (McDonald) Kennedy. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Ann (Pugliese) Kennedy. A son Michael Kennedy, a brother David Kennedy, and a sister Ruth Redek. He is survived by two children, Cheryl Yurkowski, Dormont, and Patrick Kennedy (Marci), Crescent….