Obituaries

Marilyn C. Winkle

Marilyn C. Winkle

Marilyn C. Winkle, 78, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 in her home.  She was born on December 2, 1946 a daughter of the late Elder R. & Edna Landis Sr. She worked for many years at the Medical Center as a clinical technician.  She was a longtime and active member of New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was a member of WELCA. She was the Judge of Elections for Rochester, enjoyed playing cards, and…

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Barbara J. Ryhal

Barbara J. Ryhal

Barbara J. Ryhal, 84, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on December 7, 2024 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born in Rochester, PA on May 7, 1940, a daughter of the late Joseph Johnson and Beatrice J. Eiffler.  She was a retired registered nurse loving her work at Heritage Valley Beaver for many years.  She enjoyed working outside, planting flowers, cooking and baking, and taking care of the home she truly appreciated.  Barbara was very independent, brave, and fiercely…

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Margaret Alice “Peg” (Platts) Porada

Margaret Alice “Peg” (Platts) Porada

Margaret Alice “Peg” (Platts) Porada, of Robinson Twp., died on November 27, 2024 in Tapestry Senior Living, Moon Twp.  She was born in Pittsburgh on May 24, 1938 the daughter of the late John & Katherine (Skiles) Platts. Graduate of Langley high School Peg is survived by her son, David Frank Porada Jr. (Kim), Coraopolis and daughter, Beth Schogren (Tim) Pittsburgh.  Seven Grandchildren, Cassady K. Adams, Maddy E. DeAngelis & Kristina R. Soltez, Timothy D. Jr. & Heather Schogren, Daughter…

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Suzanne Lee Eppley

Suzanne Lee Eppley

Suzanne Lee Eppley, 81, of Aliquippa, PA passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 in her home.  She was born on May 8, 1943 the daughter of the late Cloyd and Virginia Eppley. She was employed by the Aliquippa School District as a secretary for 53 years. She is survived by three cousins: Carol Brent, Robert Machen, and Sandra Machen. She is also survived by her family in love, Debora Casey, Brandy Patton, Casmir Reddick, Whisper Green, Nevaeh Reddick, and…

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Jane Erdene (Hainley) Schuliger

Jane Erdene (Hainley) Schuliger

Jane Erdene (Hainley) Schuliger of Moon Township passed away and her soul went to heaven on Saturday, November 16, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1933 in Marsteller, PA to the late George John and Emma Lowell (Hysong) Hainley.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Robert, Donald, and Gary Hainley. Jane was a 1951 graduate of Ebensburg High School.  Following graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she became the secretary to…

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Doris Marie Ross

Doris Marie Ross

Doris Marie Ross, 80 formerly of Hopewell Twp., and Melbourne, FL, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Rochester Manor.  She was born in Rochester, PA on May 24, 1944 a daughter of the late Joseph and Phyllis Speice.  She was a retired kindergarten teacher from Hopewell Area School District.  She also ran Little Muppet Nursery School. Doris enjoyed gardening and spending time with her plants. She loved to travel, especially on cruises with her friends. She volunteered with…

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Susan E. Westerman

Susan E. Westerman

Susan E. Westerman, 83, of North Sewickley Twp., passed away on November 10, 2024 in Beaver Valley Rehab Center, Chippewa. She was born on July 1, 1941, a daughter of the late Edward and Mildred Nagy. She was a 1959 graduate of Beaver Falls High School. After Highschool, she went to beauty school and became a self-employed beautician. She enjoyed playing cards, knitting and crocheting, was a member of the ladies Auxiliary. She loved to travel, enjoying many trips around…

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Elaine (Middleton) Keriotis

Elaine (Middleton) Keriotis

Elaine (Middleton) Keriotis passed away on November 10, 2024 after a long and beautiful life. Born in Brooklyn,      New York on January 8, 1934, she spent her youth in Chicago, Illinois. She moved to Aliquippa at the age of 19 when she married her late husband James Keriotis. Together they raised three children, Lewis Keriotis, Suzan  Escott (Glenn), and James Keriotis. God blessed Elaine with two grandchildren, Elias Kellum (Christen) and Ariel Kellum (Julian) and is the proud great grandmother…

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Phyllis Rae Miller

Phyllis Rae Miller

Phyllis Rae Miller, 94, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in Concordia Villa St. Joseph.  She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on March 30, 1930 a daughter of the late John and Thelma McLaughlin. She was a loving wife, loving mother, loving grandmother and a loving Great Grandma Georgia. Her first love was the Lord and her many churches in Pennsylvania and Georgia. She was actively involved with church activities, both physically and financially. She…

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Adyson Olivia Franz

Adyson Olivia Franz

Adyson Olivia Franz, 17, of Hopewell Twp. passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, October 28, 2024 after fighting a very rare and aggressive form of bone cancer for just over one year. Despite one struggle after another, Ady did not let her cancer define her.   She was born on October 12, 2007 in Pittsburgh the daughter of Melanie Yakemowicz and Joseph Franz.  She was a well accomplished equestrian rider.  Ady has been riding horses at Blue Ribbon Farms since…

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