Nora B. Maranciak, 100, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on Friday March 18, 2016 in Friendship Ridge. She was born in Warsaw, Kentucky on August 16, 1915 the daughter of the late Weeden & Jennie Sisson. She was preceded in death by her husband John Maranciak in 1981, a son John Maranciak in 2005, and 8 brothers and sisters. She is survived by a daughter-in-law: Margaret Maranciak; a grandson Jeffrey & Leslie Maranciak; a sister Loretta M. Iorfido; and numerous…
Deborah Jean (Sonson) Durbin, 67, of Washington, PA, went home to be with the lord, with her loving family by her side, on March 14, 2016. She was born on October 18, 1948 in Washington, PA, the daughter of the late Herman “Joe” Reichard and Wilma (Wyeth) Christman. She is preceded in death by her brother Bernard Reichard. She is survived by her children, John and Christine Sonson, Aliquippa, PA., Jody and Ken Bish, Midway, PA., Jeff and Rhonda Sonson,…
John Leonard Lee Sr., 58, of Independence Twp., passed away on Sunday March 13, 2016 in his home. He was born in Sewickley on January 18, 1958. John retired from the City of Aliquippa as a mechanic. He was a proud member of the Aliquippa VFW and loved to hunt, fish and work on cars. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Diane Lee, two sons: John Jr. and Jason Lee, his mother: Annamay Molchan: his father:…
Geraldine E. (Evans) Eversole, 91, of Beaver, formally of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on March 12, 2016 in Beaver Elder Care, Hopewell Twp. She was born in New Brighton, on March 14, 1924, a daughter of the late, A.W. & Ethel (Riddel) Evans. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Rochester, for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Eversole (1989) and her brothers, Walter LeRoy Evans, and Kenneth Evans. She is…
Alberta “Jean” (Horton) Barnett, 93, of Aliquippa went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Rochester Manor. Born April 28, 1922 in Dudley, PA, she is the daughter of the late Iva Pearl (Taylor) and Clair I. Horton. She was an LPN at the Aliquippa Hospital where she retired after many years of service. She was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church in Aliquippa, PA. She was preceded in…
George C. Edling, 73, of Economy Boro, passed away on March 6, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh on January 20, 1943. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Yvonne Sekerak; granddaughter, Krista; and his parents, Bill and Emily (Frioni) Edling. George is a veteran of the US Marine Corp. He also worked for many years with LTV Steel. He attended and was an Associate graduate of CCBC, and member of the Conway Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. He…
Joseph Edward Adamski, 82, of Aliquippa, passed away on Thursday March 3, 2016 in his home. He was born on the family farm in Clarington, Ohio on October 24, 1933 the son of the late Joseph and Christina Adamski. He worked for J&L Steel in the Blooming Mill and retired from Rowe Furniture in Salem Virginia. He was an avid fisherman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Emil & Frank Adamski, and a…
Ruth A. Ralston, 68, of Moon Twp., died on March 2, 2016. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 3, 1947 the daughter of the late John Nesbit & Jane (Haymaker) Ralston. Ruth retired after teaching 2nd grade at Brooks Elementary School, Moon Twp. for over thirty years, and was a member of Sharon Community Presbyterian Church, Moon Twp. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Ralston Jones, and a sister-in-law, Lynn Ralston….
Marathon training takes time, persistence, strength, and dedication. Michael, you broke the tape and crossed the finish line and took your place atop the podium. Michael Tolliver, 46, of Moon Twp., PA formerly of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on March 1, 2016. He was born in Steubenville, OH on August 9, 1969, the son of the late Bobby & Barbara (Giles) Tolliver. Michael was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and completed the Hall of Fame Canton Marathon in April…
Elva Catherine Hainley, 97, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Sunday February 28, 2016 in Friendship Ridge. She was born in Hopewell Twp., on May 20, 1918 the daughter of the late Vern & Kate Maratta. She enjoyed working in the retail field; she worked at P.M. Moore Company in Aliquippa, G.C. Murphy in Aliquippa and the Hopewell Shopping Plaza. She was a very active member of Raccoon United Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir and arranging…