The Rev. Rodgers Taylor “Rodge” Wood, 89, of Kennedy Twp., passed away on January 13, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 16, 1933, the son of the late Robert E. & Margaret L. (Lindquist) Wood. He was the rector of Christ Episcopal Church in the North Hills until his retirement in 1999 and prior to that the rector of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Moon Township. His ministry included serving as a chaplain to a group of…
Lois V. (Tiffany) Vogler, 79, Of Hopewell Twp., passed away on December 24, 2022 in Caring Heights Community Care and Rehabilitation Center, Coraopolis, PA. She was born in Bellevue, PA on February 14, 1943, the daughter of the late Nelson V. & Sara Genevieve (Sill) Tiffany. The late Ruby E. Sill, grandmother to Lois, was significant in her life. Lois graduated from Bellevue High School class of 1961, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from what was then Slippery…
Dorothy “Dot” M. (Morgan) Walzak, 97, of Coraopolis, died on December 6, 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford. She was born in Coraopolis on June 12, 1925 the daughter of the late James & Alice (Miller) Morgan. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Irwin “Irv” Walzak. After graduating from Coraopolis High School in 1942, she worked as a secretary in the shipyards on Neville Island during World War II. After the war, prior to marrying…
Darrell “Jerry” Papinchak, 64, of Moon Township a resident for 37 years, Passed away peacefully on Saturday December 10, 2022 in UPMC Shadyside surrounded by his family. He was born in Pittsburgh on June 19, 1958 the son of the late William & Helen (Merculov) Papinchak. Graduate of Langley High School 1976. He graduated from the University of Hawaii with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and a Master’s Degree from Robert Morris University. Jerry worked as a Real Estate Appraiser…
Jack R. West, 85, of Moon Twp., passed away on December 8, 2022 in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. He was born in Portsmouth, OH on October 4, 1937 the son of the late Auvery W. & Sue (Rutherford) West. Jack was a Marine from 1959-1964. Jack earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Marshall University 1963, worked as a consultant, was a member of the Coraopolis Masonic Lodge #674, was also a member of the Shriners, member of the ASTM (American…
Anita E. (Tarquinio) Marcocci, 71, of Moon Twp., beloved wife and golden lady of Sam Marcocci passed away December 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family in Magee Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born in Pittsburgh on February 10, 1951, Anita was the daughter of the late Arthur D. & Rose E. (Venneri) Tarquinio. Anita’s passion was teaching children and worked as an elementary school teacher for Moon Area School District, where she retired after over 35 years of service. A devoted…
A mother’s love is fashioned after God’s enduring love; it is endless and unfailing like the love of Him above. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lois Jean Alexander, age 89, of Crescent Township, who took her final rest peacefully at her home on November 9, 2022 with her adoring family by her side. She was a devoted wife, proud mother of five children and endearing “Gram” to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lois was born in Aliquippa,…
Georgia Ann (Cain) Martin, 77, of Clinton, formerly of Liverpool, NY, died on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in the Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford. She was born in Avalon, on January 13, 1945, to the late George R. & Anna Louise (Weckesser) Cain. In all things, Georgia carried her faith in God and Salvation to our Lord Jesus Christ with her in everything she did. During her teen years, Georgia volunteered as the first candy striper at Suburban General Hospital…
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…