Jack E. Smith of Rochester, PA, formerly of Hopewell Twp., PA peacefully passed away Monday, April 15th, 2019 while surrounded by his family in Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley Beaver. Born, January 23, 1925 in New Brighton, PA. Jack was the son of Hilda and James Smith. He was a member of the Faith Community United Methodist Church, Rochester. The Smith family moved to Beaver Falls in 1929. Jack started playing the piano and banjo at the age of five. …
Grace Caroline Schleiger (nee Brightwell) has gone to her heavenly home at the age of 91. Born in Rochester on July 3, 1927, she was the daughter of Sarah Weber Brightwell and William Brightwell. She is survived by two daughters, Cathy Sheets (Cris), Brighton Twp., and Daphne Syrek, Economy Borough, and one son, Thomas Campbell, Orange City, Fl. A daughter, Cynthia Walker, preceded in her in death. Also surviving are her six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, as well…
Nancy L. Reed, 91, of Pulaski Twp., passed away on Friday December 7, 2018 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on August 2, 1927 in Freedom, PA the daughter of the late Samuel and Antionette Frezzo. Her mother passed away when Nancy was a baby and was subsequently raised by Jenny Massa. She enjoyed bowling and spending time with her friends at Life Beaver County. She faithfully attended St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Parish. In addition to her parents, she…
Jacqueline K. “Jakki” Fore, 54, of Rochester formerly of Pittsburgh, died in her home on July 20, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh on January 15, 1964, the daughter of the late, John Fore & Catherine (Palkovic) Connell. Jakki worked for many years as a Nurse’s Aide and was always willing to help anyone at any time. She is survived by her three sons, George Goettel (Alyssa Busching), Rochester; Michael Goettel (Courtney Coubaugh), North Hills; Stephen Maksin (Rachel Colona),…
Boyd Philip Carr Jr., 81, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 in his home. He was born on April 15, 1936 in New Brighton, the son of the late Boyd and Viola Carr. He is survived by his sister Janice R. Carr, of Fayetteville NY, a brother, John W. Carr, and wife Jimju of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. There are also two nephews, John Carr and Stephen Carr. Boyd Carr served in the…
Gerald Lee “Jerry” Bierline, 65, of Rochester, died on March 2, 2018. He was born in Rochester on September 2, 1952 the son of the late Lowrie & Imogene (Ruby) Bierline. Jerry was a 1975 graduate of Rochester High School & a member of Faith Community United Methodist Church. He supported all Rochester and Pittsburgh sports teams for his entire life, serving for many years as a member of the Rochester Quarterback Club. He is survived by his brother,…
Helen Hazenstab, 83, of New Sewickley Twp., died on February 8, 2018 in Cranberry Place. She was born in West Aliquippa April 8, 1934 the daughter of the late Michael & Helen (Zubko) Tirik. Helen was an active member of St. Felix Catholic Church, Freedom. She volunteered for many years for Meals on Wheels & the Special Olympics. Helen was a homemaker at heart; she enjoyed cooking & loved to eat. She also enjoyed gardening, bingo and watching the birds…
Robert W. Wharton Sr., 94 of Conway, passed away on Tuesday January 16, 2018 in Brighton Rehab and Wellness. He was born in Sewickley, on February 20, 1923 the son of the late Robert & Charlotte Wharton. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran serving during WWII. He worked as a millwright, apartment manager and a maintenance specialist. He was a Mason and he loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a…
Ruth L Bell, age 90, of Rochester Twp., died on December 18, 2017. She was born on June 8th, 1927, in New Brighton, and was the daughter of the late Emmett and Grace (Herman) Devore. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Bell (4/2017) and a brother Emmett Devore. Ruth was a very devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She especially loved family gatherings and the Easter and Christmas holidays. She enjoyed making cookies, candy and sending…
Pauline Gill Klotz, 90, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017, in Masonic Village Sewickley. She was born on February 16, 1927, in Kingsport, Tenn., the daughter of the late Silas and Mary Grace Ratliff. She worked for Westinghouse as an assembler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Gill and her second husband, Chester Klotz. She is survived by her two children, Karen Holsinger, Rochester Twp., and James…