George J. Lostetter Jr., 97, of Moon Twp. died on February 11, 2018, in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in Mt. Oliver on December 19, 1920 the son of the late George J. & Mary (Kraus) Lostetter. George retired from US Airways in 1982 after a 40-year career. In 1953, he founded the Allegheny Airlines Federal Credit Union, now the Clearview Federal Credit Union, where he served as president for ten years. George enjoyed building models of vintage airplanes,…
Irene M. Rankin, 72, of Hopewell Twp., died on February 12, 2018 in her home. She was born on May 12, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Walter & Mary (Gallagher) Marshall. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Terry Rankin. A daughter Theresa Narehood (Kevin Mielcarek), Kennedy Twp. Grandchildren, Sarah, Anna & Joshua Narehood. A sister, Geraldine (Marshall) Rolston (Eugene), Spring, TX. In-laws, Timothy & Joyce Rankin, Cheryl & John Semborski, Thomas &…
Teresa Marie (Patitucci) Szymanski, of Robinson Twp. died on January 28, 2018, in Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was born in Vandergrift, PA on April 26, 1936 the daughter of the late Joseph & Esther (Fabian) Patitucci. Teresa worked for many years in the medical records department at Suburban General Hospital in Belleview. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Robinson Twp. She is survived by her Husband of nearly 60 yrs., Bernard F. Szymanski. A son, Bernard Mans,…
Terri (Manning) Bruzzese, 58, of Moon Twp. died on January 26, 2018, in her home. She was born in Sewickley, PA on July 27, 1959 the daughter of the late Lyle Manning & Betty (McAnallen) Schmoker. Terri retired after many years working as a teacher’s aide at Brooks Elementary School in Moon Twp. Terri was also a huge fan of “the King”, Elvis Presley. In addition to her parents, Terri was preceded in death by her husband, Domenic Bruzzese in…
Margaret A. (Reagan) Fleck, 74, of Coraopolis, PA died on January 23, 2018, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 20, 1943 the daughter of the late John & Helen (Brown) Reagan. Margaret was of Catholic faith, and was a homemaker for the majority of her life. She is survived by five children: William J. Fleck, Springdale, PA; Michael R. Fleck (Kathy), South Heights, PA; Lyn C. Coffman (Jeffrey), NC; Shawn P. Fleck…
It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Peter Morgiewicz announces his unexpected passing on Jan 8, 2018 due to medical complications. Frank was born on July 11, 1953 to Eleanor Brogdowski and John Morgiewicz in Port Jernis, NY. Frank was a graduate of Port Jernis High Scool, class of 1971, a graduate of SUNY Albany and obtained his master’s degree at the University of Coral Gables at Miami, Florida. His professional achievements are many. The most recent…
Jean Marlene (Street) Gillie, 78, of Moon Twp., died on January 7, 2018, at home with her family. She was born on April 2, 1939 in Philipsburg, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph & Louise (Tubo) Street. Jean worked at Robert Morris College for over 22 years and was a member of the Twenty Year Club at the college. She was also a member of the Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis. She is survived by her husband of 62 years,…
Stanley J. Sieracki, 71, of Moon Twp. died peacefully on January 7, 2018. He was born in Washington, PA on September 4, 1946 the son of the late John and Jennie (Kurdy) Sieracki. Stanley was a graduate of Trinity High School and loved following local sports. An avid fisherman and DIY’er, he was constantly trying new hobbies after retiring from the river barge industry—at the time of his passing, he was learning to play the ukulele; previously he grew tomatoes…
Wolfgang Bitterolf, 76, of Crescent, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at U.P.M.C. Shadyside. He was born in Vienna, Austria on June 15, 1941, the son of the late Karl and Hilda (Weiner) Bitterolf. Wolfgang spent most of his youth in Caracas, Venezuela. He travelled to Austria at 16 to continue his education before returning to Caracas for a career in marketing. It was here that Wolfgang met this cute Catholic girl from the U.S. Her name was Faith….
Waldo A. Shelton Jr., 82 of Raccoon Twp. formerly of Moon Twp., passed away on Wednesday August 31, 2017 in Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab. He was born on February 14, 1935 the son of the late Waldo & Anna Shelton Sr. He worked with the Local 66 of Operator Engineers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Jim Shelton in 2013 and a brother Henry Shelton. He is survived by his wife Mary…