Daniel K. Yourd, Sr., of Ohio Township, PA, formerly of Moon Township, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 19, 2025 Dan was born in Champaign, IL, on April 9, 1955. He is the son of Verna Yourd and the late Raymond A. Yourd. Dan grew up in Grove City, PA. He attended Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH, where he earned a degree in Bio/Physics. It was at Wittenberg that he met the love…
Margaret “Marge” Yoders, 101, of Moon Twp. died on July 19, 2025 in the Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center. She was born in Pittsburgh on August 25, 1923 the daughter of the late John & Florentine (Hufnagel) Beck. Growing up during the depression, “Grandma GiGi” shared countless stories, not only about happy family memories, but also about the hardships, especially constantly having to move wherever her father could get work. She remembered going to seventeen different schools throughout her childhood. …
Susan “Suzy” Lee Miller, 72, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 in her home. She was born in Coraopolis, PA on March 6, 1953 the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Mae Kowalchick. She was a retired home health Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved pandas and shopping at QVC. She also loved spending time with her beloved family and friends. Susan was a member of Impact Christian Church. She is survived by her loving husband:…
Catherine F. (Herrle) Morrison, 70, of South Heights, died on July 12, 2025 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford. She was born in Sewickley, PA on November 12, 1954 the daughter of the late Carl J. & Florence (Rogers) Herrle. Catherine graduated from Moon Area High School and worked for nearly 40 years an optician assistant. She especially loved to spend her free time in nature at Raccoon State Park, visiting Florida beaches, and was an avid gardener. Catherine had…
Thomas Willard Reiff, 83, of Crescent Township passed away peacefully surrounded by his three loving children in his home, on July 10th 2025. Tom was born in Norristown, PA on August 3rd 1941. The son of late Willard and Ruth (Yocum) Reiff. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Francis (Biseli) Reiff in 2014. Tom graduated from Collegeville Trappe High School in 1959. After graduating, he went on to obtain his auto mechanic…
Kathleen Jo McCollim, 71 of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in her home. She was born in Rochester, PA on March 11, 1954 a daughter of the late Louis & Jane Buckenheinmer. She was retired from working at Miracle Ear and had previously worked in the office at St. Cecilia Parrish. She was very intuitive and creative. She loved to read, especially Stephen King novels. Kathy was a very active member of Life Beaver County where she…
Walter I.” Pap” Edenfield Sr., 92 formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 in his granddaughter’s home. He was born in Hopwood, PA on January 25, 1933 a son of the late Edward and Minnie Show Edenfield. He was retired from J&L Steel where he worked in the welded tube department. He was a longtime member of Brodhead Alliance Church. He loved his family ,watching sports , talking to anyone he could. He just enjoyed Life He…
Zoanne Elaine Chirico, 65, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Rochester, PA on March 1, 1960 a daughter of the late Ralph and Emma Weyand. She loved to be outside, always enjoying camping, fishing, spending time on her pontoon, and riding quads. She also loved animals of all kinds, especially her dogs. Most of all, Zoanne loved her family and hanging out with her granddaughters. In addition to…
Helen Ruth (Capenos) Pedaline, 95, formally of Rochester, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Johnstown PA. She was born on March 23, 1930, a daughter of the late George and Vella (Barnes) Capenos. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Pedaline (1994), siblings, Blane Capenos, Marie Gutch, Ethel Beatley and Augusta Nieman. She is survived by her daughters, Frances Pedaline, Bonnie (Bill) Isley and Penny (Joe) Froehlich. Also survived by five grandchildren, William (Ana Chen) Isley III,…
Cheryl Jean Caldwell, 72, of Raccoon Twp., died on June 22, 2025 in Celebration Villa of Chippewa. She was born in Sewickley on August 1, 1952 the daughter of the late Charles & Janet (Erwin) Caldwell. She earned a Masters degree in speech pathology from California State College, taught in the Freedom Area School District, her interests were, traveling, reading and a profound love for animals. She is survived by her brother, James R. Caldwell, Raccoon Twp. In addition to…