Laura Kathryn Laquinta, 29, of Moon Twp., died on January 26, 2021 in her home. She was born in Pittsburgh on December 4, 1991 the daughter of Brian & Lynn (Cianciosi) Laquinta. Laura graduated from OLSH High School in 2010 and studied at Robert Morris University. She is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Coraopolis. In addition to her parents, Laura is survived by her daughter, Alana Sofia Laquinta, Alana’s father, Joshua Paslow, and her maternal grandparents, Paul…
Joseph (Joe) Diggins, age 75, of Moon Twp., returned to his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2021. His cause of death will officially be recorded as Covid but those who know him well know that a broken heart was the true cause. Joe longed to be reunited with his wife, Joanna, of 100 years (as Joe would tell anyone, “50 years for her and 50 for me”). Joe was a loving, caring grandfather who always cherished his time with…
The Rev. Bonita (Forster) Prepelka, 77, of Moon Twp., died on January 15, 2021 at Apple Blossom Memory Care, Moon Twp. She was born in Pittsburgh on August 17, 1943, the daughter of the late Earl and Elfreda (Baumgart) Forster. Bonnie’s education/ordination(s) included South Hills High School (1961), Duff’s Business School (1962), Grace Bible College (1992), Logos Bible College BBS (1994), and the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel (1994). Bonnie was remarkably devoted to Jesus, her husband, and her…
Albert “Butch” Stetzer, 81, of Moon Twp., passed away on Thursday January 14, 2021 in his home. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 17, 1939 the son of the late Albert H. and Anna Stetzer. He was an airplane mechanic starting his career with Allegheny Airlines and then moving into a managerial position with US Airways. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In years past, he was very active with the…
Rosemary T. (Toia) Scally, 91, of Moon Twp., peacefully went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on May 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James & Mary (Abinanti) Toia. Rosemary was a graduate of St. Benedict High School in Pittsburgh, and was a co-owner of Scally’s Golf Center in Moon Twp. She is survived by her three children in whom she took great pride: Phyllis Silvestri (Carl), Donna LeMasters (Jeffrey)…
Edward “Ed” A. Jenkins, 76, of Moon Twp., passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2021 in Sewickley Hospital. He was born in McKees Rocks on August 27, 1944 the son of the late Garnet Smola and Dorsey Jenkins. He was a hotel engineer at the Courtyard by Marriott. A member and elder of the Coraopolis Presbyterian Church, Ed attended church and served as a handy man. He instilled in his children and grandchildren a strong sense of honor, dedication, and…
Barbara Ann (Hoover) Kennedy, 66, of Crescent Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 25, 2020 in her home. She was born on June 22, 1954 the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Hoover. She was the Accounting Office Manager for many years at Ron Lewis Automotive Group and has also been working recently for the Airport Auto Mall. She was a lifetime member of the Crescent Township Fire Department Auxiliary and the Glenwillard Boat Club. She loved dogs,…
Maureen Elizabeth Sleber, 76, of Leet Twp., passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was born in Hermine, PA the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Sleber. She was the Clinical Services Director for Passavant Memorial Homes. Maureen loved her family fiercely and was an amazing mother, having adopted 5 children with her partner of 43 years. She is survived by her partner: Rebecca Beyer, 4 children: Sandra, Stephen, Tay and Kye King; and…
Doris Johnson Jockers, 88, formerly of Moon Township, PA passed away on December 20, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford. She was born on December 27, 1931, the daughter of the late Harry A. & Mary Lowstetter Johnson. Doris met the love of her life, Robert in German class at Pitt and they were married on December 17, 1955. Doris graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Bacteriology. She worked as a chemist…
Norma J. (Davies) Spicher, 89, of Moon Twp., Died on December 18, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born in Aliquippa, on February 7, 1931, the daughter of the late Emlyn & Adella (Somerlade) Davies. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Lynn Kneib (Karl), Scott Twp. and son, Robert A. Spicher (Diane), Moon Twp. Three grandchildren, Melissa Balcerek (Joshua), Jared Lioi (Ashley) & Jeremy Spicher. Three great grandchildren, Sydney Balcerek, Amelia Balcerek & Mason Lioi. In addition…