Sarah Ellen Campbell, 90, of Aliquippa passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia the daughter of the late George Edward & Beatrice Grandstaff. She was proud to be a foster mother for over 20 years. During that time, she fostered more than 100 children, she loved being a mom. She also enjoyed singing and listening to country and religious music. In addition to her parents,…
David S. Ruckert, 61, of New Brighton, Pa., died unexpectedly on March 15,2024 in UPMC Montefiore Hospital after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Warren and Faye (Headland) Ruckert, born September 10,1962 in Rochester, Pa. David graduated from Freedom Area High School. David was an avid University of Pittsburgh football fan as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates. He also followed his nieces and nephews high school sports careers. As a young adult…
Ann (Manolovich) Smith, 76, of McCandless Twp.; passed away on March 3, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born in Sewickley, Pa on October, 23, 1947, a daughter of the late Morris “Ace” & June Manolovich. Ann was a librarian all of her life from the time she graduated high school. Her first and most favored job was at BF Jones Memorial Library, she also worked at North Allegheny High School and Robert Morris College as a librarian….
Robert “Bob” E. Tracy Jr., a loving, caring, and advice-giving husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 3rd surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born on December 12, 1937, in New Brighton, PA, Bob enjoyed his childhood on “Oak Hill” and graduated from New Brighton High School. He started his career at the Beaver-Lawrence County AAA Motor Club where he worked from 1956-1976 as the Business Manager. Bob then founded the Bob Tracy Insurance Agency,…
Jeffrey J. Carpenter, 70, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA. He was born in Rochester, PA on April 10, 1953, a son of the late Robert and Florence Carpenter. He was a retired Mixer Operator with Valspar Corporation after 22 years. A member of the Rochester VFW #128 and Rochester Owls. Jeff was a loving, kind, wonderful person and always positive. He loved spending time with his family,…
Marie M. Humbert 99, of New Sewickley, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in her home. She was born in Freedom on September 28, 1924 a daughter of the late Oscar and Matilda Durr. She was a member of the New Hope Lutheran Church. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed canning, baking and doing puzzles. She was very active in her beloved church. She was like everyone’s mom. She has previously worked for the Freedom Casket Company and Keystone…
Maude Williams, 97, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on February 25, 2024. She was born in Aliquippa on November 11, 1926, a daughter of the late Henry and Cecilia (Lockhart) Williams. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond C. Williams (2006), her siblings, Harry, John and Mary, and a grandson, Garrett Williams. She is survived by her children, Deborah Calderone, Scott Williams (Teresa) and James Williams; her grandchildren, Adam Calderone (Carissa) and Sabrina Williams; great grandchildren, Violet, Luke…
Marjorie Gail Wright, 87, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 in Ellwood City. She was born on January 3, 1937 a daughter of the late Gerald and Elizabeth McClester. She was a longtime and active member of Christ Alliance Church in Hopewell Twp. She also enjoyed sewing, cooking and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles W. Wright in 2015. She is…
Richard Brooks Smallwood, 83 of Rochester Twp. passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, in his home. He was born in Holly, WV on July 27, 1940 a son of the late Clarence and Desta Smallwood. He was an owner and operator of Smallwood Tire for 45 years. He was also retired from Valvoline. Rich enjoyed racing motorcycles, quads, trikes and bikes. He was a National Champion of the Senior Class one year. He loved to go fishing and crabbing…
Jean Breedlove, 86, of Vanport, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in her home. She was born in the North Side of Pittsburgh, on December 7, 1937 a daughter of the late Thomas and Julia Farmer. Jean loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and she also loved her swimming pool. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Charles Breedlove Sr., three children: John C. Breedlove Jr., Ronald (Lugene) Breedlove,…