Richard H. “Dick” Ord, 91, of Hopewell Twp., died on May 12, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born on July 13, 1927 in Coraopolis, the son of the late James & Gladys (Roe) Ord. Dick served his country in the US Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. He was a member of the Glenwillard United Methodist Church, where he was also a lay minister. He worked for over thirty years at St. Joseph…
“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also and he praises her: Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:28-29 Joanna (Gambone) Diggins, 72, of Moon Twp., returned to her Lord and Savior on March 31, 2019 after a valiant fight with cancer. Her devotion to her Savior and firm belief in His saving grace, supported her in her final struggle. She was an example of Christ’s love to everyone who knew her. Throughout…
Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker III, 63, of Moon Twp. Died on Monday March 25, 2019. Jeff is survived by his wife of 21 years, Kathleen M. Herbst, his brother John (Nohreen) of New Jersey, niece and nephew, Paul and Heather Wertenbaker and the extended Herbst family who welcomed him as one of their own. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a graduate of LaSalle University with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He was employed for many years…
Norma J. (Evanko) Lofink, 81, of Moon Twp., died on Sunday March 24, 2019. She was born in Sewickley, on February 21, 1938, the daughter of the late Joseph & Pauline (Kabana) Evanko. Norma lived in Moon her whole life, graduated from Pitt, and was very active in the Parkway West Rotary Club for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerard “Jerry” Lofink in 2014. Norma is survived by her two…
Geraldine “Gerry” (Grannis) Gonet, 90, of Moon Twp. Passed away on Sunday February 17, 2019. She was born in Philipsburg, PA on June 13, 1928 the daughter of the late William & Mary (Gavlock) Grannis. She was an employee of Montour Railroad and the Shenango Corporation, but her most treasured role was that of Mom and Grandma. She was also a member of St. Margaret Mary Parish, Moon Twp. Gerry was a devoted wife to her husband of over 63…
Marlene (Dietz) D’Amico, 70, of Imperial, lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on Monday February 11, 2019 with her family surrounding her. She was the beloved wife of 50 beautiful years to Ronald R. D’Amico. She is also survived and will be dearly missed by loving daughter Deanna (D’Amico) Leach and loving granddaughter Marley Leach of Moon Township. Marlene was preceded in death by her mother Alberta (Elm) Dietz and a brother Harold Dietz. She is also…
It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara (Eckel) Guida, 77, of Moon Twp. passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 12, 2019. She was born in St. Paul, MN on May 14, 1941 the daughter of the late Joseph & Ann (Filler) Eckel. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard L. Guida in 2014. Barbara, known to family as ‘big red’, had a contagious laugh and lived life with a smile that would light up…
Norma Jean (Uram) Slan, of Moon Twp. Died peacefully on January 30, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Anna K. (Kitik) Uram, beloved wife of the late John M. Slan, and cherished mother of Vanessa Lynn (Keith) Santucci and Eric John Slan. All services are private, the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Twp. is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make donations to: Animal Friends, Pittsburgh (www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org).
Bernard Raymond Bercik, 85, of Moon Twp., Passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019. He was born in Donora, PA on February 23, 1933 the son of the late Julia & Peter J. Bercik. His American dream began by playing football at Donora High School and by receiving many football scholarships, among them one to Georgetown University. There he met Jacqueline Daley, now his beloved wife of 62 years. He was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the United States Air…
Thomas Daniel Davies, 97 of Moon Twp., passed away on Monday January 28, 2019. He was born on July 21, 1921 the son of the late Thomas and Helen Davies. He was a retired electrical engineer from Shenango Incorporated. He was a WWII veteran serving with the US Army Air Force as a weather observer. He was a member of the Coraopolis United Methodist Church and the Sharpsville F&AM. He enjoyed square dancing and bowling. He was a recreational pilot,…