Edward Robert Bozek, Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 10th after a brief illness. Ed was born on October 28, 1958, to the late Edward Robert Bozek, Sr. and Yvonne (Ruby) Bozek in Rochester, PA. After graduating from the Rochester Area School District, he went on to attend Penn State University where he began his lifelong passion for Nittany Lion Football while earning his degree in Business. Ed had a long and very…
Ronald D. “Buckwheat” Caler Jr., 74, of Independence Twp., passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. He was born on July 10, 1950 a son of the late Ronald D. & Goldie Caler Sr. He worked numerous construction jobs throughout his life. He was also a barber and worked for Hertz Rental Car at the airport moving vehicles. Buckwheat was always the life of the party, he always said that he brought the entertainment. He was…
Donald Ray Leichliter, 64 of Center Twp., passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospice House. He was born in Aliquippa, PA on May 9, 1960 a son of the late Melvin and Phyllis Leichliter. He was retired from Menzies Aviation as a Supervisor. He was an outdoorsman, loving to be hunting, fishing, or camping. He truly just loved being in nature. In addition to his parent, he was preceded in death by family members: John D….
Connie L. Semon, 87 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. She was born in Middleburg, PA on November 10, 1937 the daughter of the late Ira Alanzo Zimmerman and Verbena Catherine Kuhns Zimmerman-Myers. She was a long-time member of Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She loved to watch old black and white classic movies. She used to love to crochet, do crafts, and was excellent at pastels. She won an award for a pastel piece she did of her father….
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Matika Yanyanin of Economy, who departed this life peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on April 13, 1950, to Andrew and Mary Matika, Nancy grew up in Freedom and is a graduate of Edinboro University. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Mitchell Yanyanin, who kept her laughing during their over 50 years of marriage. Nancy was a devoted teacher and…
Darlene R. Brunton, 92 formerly of Independence Twp., passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Concordia of Cabot, PA. She was born in Beaver Falls, on April 10, 1933 a daughter of the late Magwood Francis and Helen Goblet. She worked as nurse’s aide at the Beaver Valley Geriatric Center for 17 years. She was a longtime member of Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church where years ago, she taught Sunday School. Darlene loved her family deeply. She enjoyed spending her…
Elsie Catherine Antel of Aliquippa, PA, went to sleep in the Lord on Saturday, April 26th. She was born on July 25, 1930, the daughter of the late William Nason Hengst and Matilda Mae Hengst of Altoona, PA. Elsie was always a very active and social person, often attending square dances and riding her bicycle. In high school she was a sharp shooter in the rifle club. She met her husband at a friend’s social gathering. After high school she…
John Leo Wickett, 65, of Moon Twp., died on April 26, 2025 in his home. He was born in St. Marys, PA on January 3, 1960, the son of the late Clarence & Mary Jane (Breindel) Wickett. John was a 1977 graduate of Elk County Christian School. He was currently employed as a technical analyst by PNC Bank. John’s life was about service to others. He inherited The Wickett Way, to be incredibly hard-working and dedicated to meticulous order. He canned vegetables…
Donald Lee Whippo, 79, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in his home. He was born on January 29, 1946 a son of the late Emmerson and Irene Whippo. He worked at Mayer-China, Phoenix Glass, and finally retiring from the Pittsburgh Airport Authority as a custodian. He was a lifetime member of the Rochester Turners and was on their bowling team. He was happiest when he was outside. He enjoyed camping, cutting grass and gardening. …
The family is devastated to announce that Daniel Lawrence Corboy died April 20, 2025 at Sewickley Hospital in Pennsylvania. Dan passed in comfort with his only daughter, Carolyn, holding his hand. His family and friends sent loving thoughts and prayers and will dearly miss him. Dan was born May 15, 1956 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. He grew up on “Pine Hill” with his parents, Trevor Corboy and Vera Osborne Thibedeau Corboy, and his brothers, Vern Thibedeau, Gene Corboy,…