Joe Pat Bettis, 92, died on February 17, 2025 in the Butler VA Community Living Center. He was born December 17, 1932 in Brownwood Texas. He was the son of the late Frank Girard & Myrtle (Paterson) Bettis. Joe graduated from high school in Wichita Falls, Texas. He enlisted in the Army in 1951, and was a paratrooper with the 89th Airborne in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. He served stateside during the Korean War. He claimed, and it has never been…
Ronald W. Martin II, 57, of Liverpool, NY formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, died on February 6, 2025 at home in Montgomery, AL. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 23, 1967 the son of the late Ronald W. & Georgia Ann (Cain) Martin. Ronald graduated from Seneca Valley High School in 1985 and then attended Liberty University where he became a lifelong supporter of the University. He earned his Eagle Scout Badge from the Boy Scouts and was involved…
David George Dunkis, age 89, of Moon Township, left for his Heavenly home January 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in McKeesport, PA, March 24, 1935. He is predeceased by his mother Mary (Russin) Dunkis, his father Charles Dunkis, and his daughter, Nancy Dunkis. David was an Army veteran in the Color Guard during the time of the Korean War. He Graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and he was…
Gary Basil Paul Marten, 82, of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, from complications associated with lung cancer he suffered with for two years. Alongside Gary at his passing, were his wife, his son’s, and his brother. Gary was born February 7, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Milton and Loreen (Cimaglio) Marten. Being part of a close-knit family, his early years were spent around his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends for Sunday dinners,…
Matthew “Matt” John Varley, 48, of Castle Shannon died on January 17, 2025, in UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh on November 27, 1976, the son of the late John Mark and Patricia Ann (Smith) Varley. Matt was a graduate of Moon Area High School class of 1994 and of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was last employed at UPMC, where he found comfort in the job’s enjoyable routine and in the good friends, he made there over…
Palma P. (Pollice) Simonette, 95, of Ingram, died on January 15, 2025 in The Willows, Oakmont. She was born in Coraopolis on July 7, 1929 the daughter of the late Dr. Adelmo & Mary (DeJuliis) Pollice. Palma is survived by her son Joseph Felix Simonette (Chris), Ross Twp. Four Grandchildren: Amber Myers, Joseph Simonette, Sabrina Simonette & Santino Simonette. Four great grandchildren: Ameira, Maisie, Joseph & Olive. Her sister Jill Mowry will miss her as well. In addition to her…
Somesh C. Bose, 84, of Moon Township passed away on December 25, 2024. He was born in Patna, India on July 23, 1940, son of the late Amaresh Bose and Renuka (née Sen) Bose. He had a long and successful career as a civil and structural engineer. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from the Bengal College of Engineering and Technology (B.E. College) in West Bengal, India. He left India as a young man to pursue higher education in the U.K.,…
Raymond C. Lenz, 92, of Moon Twp. passed comfortably at his home on January 7, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh on September 11, 1932, the son of the late Carl Lenz & Katherine “Dolly” (Moore) Lenz. He served his country with honor in the US Army during the Korean War. Ray graduated from Langley Highschool in Pittsburgh, PA and after an Honorable Discharge from the Army he completed his career with Bell Atlantic Telecommunications as a Systems Analyst in…
June M. (Jacob) Scherer, 95, of Moon Twp., died on December 25, 2024, in her home. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 17, 1929, the daughter of the late John & Margaret (Wadas) Jacob. With a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother, June bestowed the gift of faith on her entire family, always encouraging them, no matter the challenge, to “put it in God’s hands.” Her abundant love was shown in many ways, but especially when spoiling her family…
Margaret Alice “Peg” (Platts) Porada, of Robinson Twp., died on November 27, 2024 in Tapestry Senior Living, Moon Twp. She was born in Pittsburgh on May 24, 1938 the daughter of the late John & Katherine (Skiles) Platts. Graduate of Langley high School Peg is survived by her son, David Frank Porada Jr. (Kim), Coraopolis and daughter, Beth Schogren (Tim) Pittsburgh. Seven Grandchildren, Cassady K. Adams, Maddy E. DeAngelis & Kristina R. Soltez, Timothy D. Jr. & Heather Schogren, Daughter…