Diane Mills, 65, formerly of Verona, passed away on October 2, 2017. She was born on May 6, 1952, a daughter of Margaret (Markovitch) and the late Robert Backus. She is survived by her son, Marcus R. (Crystal) Geiser, Sr.; her grandchildren, Rachel Price, Marcus Jr., Devin Moore and Declan Geiser; and her sister, Elaine (Ronald) Mazzoccoli. In honor of her wishes, there will be no funeral services. Arrangements by the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. of Rochester….
Rae Ellen Jobson, 47 passed away peacefully September 29, 2017 in Chandler AZ surrounded by her family. She met her lifelong partner on a spring day in 1988 which was followed by a 1992 wedding and completion of their family with the births of their daughters in 1999 and 2002; her family quite simply was her life. Rae was a 1987 graduate of Center High School and a 1991 Graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in accounting….
Eugene (Gene) Schleiger, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospice. He was born in Rochester on June 14, 1931, the son of the late Adam and Olive (Caldwell) Schleiger. He is survived by his beloved wife Madelyn M.(Quinn) Schleiger of 64 years; his daughter, Gene Marie (Schleiger) Lorenzi, and his son, Scott Schleiger of New Jersey; four grandchildren, Alexander and Jonathan Lorenzi, Nicolas Schleiger of Manchester, New Hampshire and Samantha Schleiger of Hillsdale, New Jersey. Eugene graduated…
Wanda R. Staving, 79, of Center Twp., died on September 26, 2017 in Good Samaritan Hospice At Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Clarksburg , WV on July 7, 1938 the daughter of the late Hubert & Beulah Lester. Wanda was a member of the Crestmont Alliance Church, Hopewell Twp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rowland “Yogi” Staving in 2008, and a brother Paul Lester. Wanda is survived by her two…
Jonathan “Poch” Smith, 37 – Son, Husband, Father, and Friend “Not a goodbye, but a see you later” Jonathan, 37, formerly of Avella, passed at 2:05 PM, Sunday, September 24, 2017 at home in Neshannock, surrounded by his loving wife and family after a courageous fight against cancer. Jonathan was born July 7, 1980 in Washington, Pennsylvania, to Donald and Elaine (Dryer) Smith. He married Elisa Suber on October 28, 2006 and had two sons, Mason (9) and Keenan (7)….
Mildred H. “Midge” Skelton, 92, of Hopewell Twp., died in her home on Sunday September 24, 2017. She was born in Corbin , KY on April 24, 1925 the daughter of the late G.F. & Mable Hausman.Midge was a member of the First Baptist Church, Woodlawn. Was an avid bingo player and a member of the 50 + group at St. Francis Cabrini.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilbur D. Elliott, second…
Nellie Pander, 91, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on September 19, 2017, in her home. She was born in Conway, on June 21, 1926, a daughter of the late John and Josephine Keller. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John Pander. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Linda (Andy) Oshop, Diana (Ron) Neal, both of New Sewickley Twp., and a son, John (Brenda) Pander, Jr., of North Carolina. She is also…
Charlotte Mendenhall, 75, of Beaver, died on September 18, 2017 in Brighton Rehab & Wellness, Brighton Twp. She was born in Rochester on May 31, 1942, the daughter of the late Ernest & Eva (Riggleman) Galbreath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Patricia Hinzman, Eloise Galbreath & Nancy Yates. She is survived by three children: John Mendenhall (Kathy), NV; David Mendenhall (Lynette), Industry; Tracy Powell (Kevin), MD. A brother, Hugh Galbreath. All services…
Ronald A. Yard, 63, of Aliquippa, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017. He was born in Rochester on August 22, 1954, a son of the late Benjamin and Ann (Woodingham) Yard. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Ed Yard. He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Tierney) Yard; his children, Stephen Tierney, Dawn (Chuck) Hawkins, and Ronald Yard Jr.; his grandchildren, Angel and Charlie Hawkins, and Corbin and Adriahna Tierney and also great-grandchildren. He is also…
Gerald B. Lander, 78, of Independence Twp., passed away on September 16, 2017. He was born on May 8, 1939, a son of the late Benjamin and Irene (Porter) Lander. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, AnnaMae Taucher, and a brother, Richard Lander. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Paulette “Polly” (Kaercher) Lander; his children, Kevin (Denise) Lander, Scott (Deb) Lander, and Marcy (Keith) Whiteman; his grandchildren, Dustin, Kori…