Joseph Alexander Catalano Jr.
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Obituaries
Glen L. Kennedy
Glen L. Kennedy, 73, of Freedom, PA completed his life’s journey on October 1, 2025. He was a 1970 graduate of Freedom High School; a retiree of Norfolk & Southern Railroad; a lifetime member of the Freedom S.O.I., Conway Croatian Club and Rochester V.F.W. Glen is survived by his wife of 54 years, Beverly Jane. Father of Rachel (Mike) Dierdorf and Nicole (Shawn) Kohler. He leaves behind his sister, Marjorie Kennedy-Pantaleo (Richard Pantaleo), his niece Katrina (Sean) and great-nephew Bodhi…
Jack L. Gearhart
Jack L. Gearhart, 78, of North Fayette, died on September 24, 2025 in St. Clair Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 6, 1947 the son of the late Frank & Iva (White) Gearhart. He earned an Associates Degree and worked in the construction field as an Iron Worker, Estimator and Project Manager. He also enjoyed Archery, watching financial news and political media. Jack is survived by his wife of 38 yrs Dorothy “Dottie” (Grzeskiewicz) Gearhart. Four children:…
Bonnie Louise (Logan) Hostetler
Bonnie Louise (Logan) Hostetler, 75, of Moon Twp., died on September 23, 2025 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born in Conneaut Lake, PA on March 19, 1950 the daughter of the late Bryon & Freda (Feltenberger) Logan. Bonnie was an employee of Auma Actuators for over 20 years. She enjoyed playing cards and games and loved to win! Planting flowers and growing plants gave her great joy. She was ever the matriarch of our family and was known for…
Frank B. Yankello
Frank B. Yankello, 88, of Moon Twp., died on September 19, 2025 in his home with his family present. He was born in Ambridge, PA on December 18, 1936, the son of the late Peter & Mary (Napoleon) Yankello. Frank graduated from Saint Veronica’s, class of ‘54 in Ambridge, PA, and he attended the Pittsburgh Technical Institute for electronics. Frank also served in the Navy Reserves for eight years. Frank is survived by his wife of 64 yrs Donna J….
Adolf H. Zirkler
Adolf H. Zirkler, 94, of Moon Twp., climbed his last mountain and passed away on September 6, 2025 in his home in Moon Township. He was born in Neckargroningen, Germany on November 6, 1930, the son of the late Hermann and Emilie (Doerrer) Zirkler. Adolf met his wife, Marguerite, on a ship from Europe to the United States in 1956. Adolf was immigrating to the US for work while Marguerite was returning home to Quebec, Canada from a vacation in…
Sally Jean Ozenich
Sally Jean Ozenich, 63 of Daugherty Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025 surrounded by her husband, children and loved ones . She was born in Rochester, PA on November 3, 1961 a daughter of the late Eugene and Helen Bailey. Sally loved her family, loved spending time with them especially having them all together for gatherings. She enjoyed flower gardening and just spending time in nature. Sally was an animal lover especially birds and cats. She was…
Barbara Jean Inman
Barbara Jean Inman of North Sewickley Twp., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 25, 2025. Born on April 1, 1937, to the late Evelyn Schaeffer Cooper Hohla and Lester Cooper. Barbara was the heart of our family, a woman of deep faith, unwavering strength and boundless love. She was a member of New Sewickley Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed the close friendships of the congregation and Pastor, she was a past Deacon of the First United…
Martha Marie Wharton
Martha Marie Wharton, 97, formerly of Freedom, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls. She was born in Sewickley, PA on February 24, 1928 the daughter of Alvina Porter. When her mother died when Martha was 4, she was then raised by her grandmother Elizabeth Hegner. Martha worked for many years as a waitress, an apartment complex manager, and a nanny. She volunteered at Passavant Memorial Homes and was a member of the Housing…
Alice Lillian Phillips
Alice Lillian Phillips, 94 formerly of New Sewickley Twp. passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Beaver Meadows. She was born on November 20, 1930 a daughter of the late John and Alice Phillips. She was a retired phone operator working for Bell Telephone and then Verizon for many years. Alice was a devout Catholic. She attended St. Felix Parish in Freedom and St. James Parish in Sewickley. She loved being active in her church. Constantly a caretaker, Alice…