Gretchen M. Whipple, 63, of Beaver, formerly of Freedom, passed away on July 29, 2024. She was born in Rochester on April 17, 1961, a daughter of the late Owen Alexander and Angela M. (Catalano) Whipple. Gretchen died in the good graces and with all the sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Even in her late stage of confusion, she was pleased to repeat, “I have my faith”. Gretchen had her Masters Degree in Art Therapy. She spent most of her…
Carole A. Zemkosky, 80 of Center Twp., passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Sewickley, the daughter of the late Ann & Steve Zvonar. She worked as a nurse’s aid for many years at the Beaver Valley Geriatric Center. She loved to watch the Steelers, often watching with her son on the phone. She also loved to gamble and take trips to Vegas. She was a member of Mary Queen of Saints…
Michael Joseph Schoemaker, 52, of Moon Twp., passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born in Aliquippa, PA on May 28, 1972 the son of Michele Swetz and the late August Swetz. He was a graduate of PTI with a nursing degree. He was working as a LPN with Cedar Hill (West Hills) Healthcare and Rehab. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved anything to do with being outside, camping, hiking and hunting were some…
Flora Jean Maratta, 83 of Aliquippa formerly of Clearwater, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in her home. She was born in Aliquippa, PA on March 18, 1941 a daughter of the late Esther and Samuel Cox. She had a passion for sewing. She worked as a seamstress for many years in Florida. When she lived in Aliquippa, she enjoyed being a florist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband R. J….
Fred William Geldmaker III, 73 of Moon Twp., passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 11, 2024, after an 8 year battle with prostate cancer. He was born in Patterson, New Jersey, the son of the late Fred and Joanne Geldmaker. A natural salesman at heart with a marketing degree, he spent his career in numbers-related positions. He and his family moved to Pittsburgh 21 years ago when he joined the Bayer property tax team. He served with…
Margaret Jane “Peg” Gardner, 89 of Conway, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Rochester Manor and Villa. She was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on March 4, 1935. She worked with Wyckoff Steel, Solid State Measurements and in her retirement, the garden department at Lowes. She had a love for all things outdoors and she enjoyed skiing and golfing. She was a Master Gardner with Penn State. She also was an avid reader and liked to dabble with investments…
Jay Klein, 83, formerly of Center Township, passed away on July 1, 2024. Born on May 10, 1941, Jay was the son of the late Ann and Louis Klein. Jay leaves behind his son, Louis (Nicole) Klein of Pittsburgh. Jay was also the beloved Ampy to his two grandchildren, Addison and Austin, as well as his grandpuppy and favorite napping companion, Brody. Jay also leaves behind his niece, Kimberly Zytnick, Aspinwall, wife of the late Jay Zytnick, and three grandnephews,…
Warren T. “Tom” Brandt, 94, of New Sewickley Twp., passed from this world to his home in Heaven on Monday, July 1, 2024 in Celebration Village, Chippewa, PA. He was born in Ambridge, PA on June 22, 1930 a son of the late Robert H. and Clara Brandt Sr. He worked for American Bridge as a Template Maker and was in structural steel fabrication working with Butler Fabrication. He was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester…
Gregg Henning, 58, of Independence township, passed away peacefully in his home on May 20th 2024 with his wife and children by his side. Born September 13th 1965, he was the son of the late Norman Henning and Julianne (Feltenberg) Henning Scimio. Gregg grew up in Aliquippa, PA and was a 1984 graduate of Hopewell High School. After high school, Gregg attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He continued to enjoy painting and many other forms of art throughout his…
Richard H. Kaiser (Pops), 90 of Marion Township and passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in his home. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 19, 1934, a son of the late Albert Sr. and Kathleen Kaiser. He was an Army Veteran, a member of the American Legion and longtime member of Park United Presbyterian Church in Zelienople where he grew to love the lord. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his…