James R. “Jim” Falvo, 77, of Moon Twp. died on Friday August 19, 2022, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Pittsburgh on August 27,1944 to the late George & Pauline (Roman) Falvo. Jim was a retired USAir mechanic and a good man who could fix everything. Jim is survived by his wife of over 55yrs, Connie R. (Nagy) Falvo; a daughter, Michelle Kernan (Mark), Moon Twp; a granddaughter, Sabrina Picciani; a step-granddaughter, Victoria; a step-great…
James Vincent Lupinacci, 82, died on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver with loved ones present. He was born in Sewickley on August 16,1940 to the late Vincent and Elizabeth (Papasodero) Lupinacci. James served his country in the US Army, and worked for many years afterward in sales management for the automobile industry where most knew him as Jim. He made lifetime friends during these years. He would be pleased if they would raise…
Barbara (Dempsey) Alderman, 81, of Moon Twp., died on Sunday July 31, 2022 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born in Sewickley on October 31, 1940 the daughter of the late Omar Dempsey and Emma (Poletti) Dempsey. Barbara had a 60+ year career in the dog business, starting as a dog owner, then breeder, then professional dog handler. Finally, an AKC all breed judge for the past 25-30 years. In 2015 Barbara was awarded, dog show judge of the year….
Karen Anne (Gonet) Betz, 65, a lifelong resident of Moon Twp., went to her heavenly home on Thursday June 30, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Sewickley on March 22, 1957 the daughter of the late, Norman & Geraldine (Grannis) Gonet.After earning her RN from Ohio Valley School of Nursing, she worked in various settings before retiring from Felician Sisters Convent after over 25 years. She attended and worshipped with her church family at Lighthouse…
Gregory A. Ross, 72, of Sewickley, died peacefully at home on May 25, 2022. He was born in Rochester, PA, on August 8, 1949, to the late Norman and Joanne (Putch) Ross of Baden, PA. Greg graduated from Rochester High School and the University of Pittsburgh (BS 1971, MBA 1976), and worked as a management consultant and church leader. He spent his life observant and engaged, and found joy in big ideas. Greg is survived by his wife Beth; his…
Carol A. (Masoner) Duffley, 81, of Oakdale, died on Wednesday June 8, 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in New York City on December 26, 1940 and subsequently raised in Kansas, the daughter of the late Clarence “C.B.” & Dorothy (Collins) Masoner. She worked at Kaufman’s for many years but was mostly a devoted mother, grandmother, crafter and gardener. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband Joseph C….
John E. Trimmer, 74, of McKees Rocks, previously of Coraopolis, passed away on May 23, 2022 in his home. He was born in Sewickley on January 25, 1948 the son of the late Earl & Dora (Fabian) Trimmer. John served his country for 28 years and retired from the US Navy. He is survived by his wife, Karen E. (Ruby) Trimmer and their daughters, Stacy Williams, Charron (Glenn) Daniel, and Cassandra Trimmer; grandfather of 8; and great grandfather of one;…
Michelene C. “Micki” (Faber) Summerville, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Moon Township at 8:55 PM on May 25, 2022 after a battle with cancer. Micki, as she was known by her family and friends, was born on November 17, 1951 to the late Theodore and Mary (Estok) Faber of Aliquippa. She graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1969 and earned both her Bachelor of Arts in special education and Master of Arts in education administration at Michigan…
Mary Janice “Jan” (Kaufman) Osegueda, of Moon Twp., passed away April 28, 2022 at the age of 81. She was born on January 16, 1941 in Rochester, PA. to Frank and Christine (Grabner) Kaufman. Jan graduated from Ambridge High School in 1958. She taught preschool and was retired after many dedicated and fulfilling years working with children. Her passions were gardening, cooking, crocheting, cross stitching or, of late, helping to take care of her granddaughter, Savannah, who she loved dearly….