Twila J. Zendt passed away peacefully at home in Rochester Pennsylvania on March 30, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones after a long and courageous battle with MDS blood cancer. Twila was a loving mother, grandmother, and Great Grandmother, sister, and friend whose strength and devotion to her family never wavered. She had a deep love for those closest to her and found her greatest happiness in the time she spent with them. She was preceded in death by the…
Paulette “Polly” May (Kaercher) Lander of Independence Township, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at West Penn Hospital. Born to the late Howard Dustin Kaercher and Anna Mae (Roadman) Kaercher on October 10, 1944, at West Penn Hospital. She married the love of her life, who she is now reunited with, Gerald Boise Lander, on May 9, 1964. They had three children: Kevin (Denise) Lander of Hookstown, Scott (Deb) Lander of Dover, and Marcy (Keith) Whiteman of Aliquippa. Kids…
Michael “Sonny” Tackac, 94 of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in his home. He was born in Ambridge, Pennsylvania on September 25, 1931. He loved Polka music, going to Polka dances and enjoyed Polka festivals. Sonny especially loved the holidays, decorating his room for all of them. He would get so much joy out of decorating for Christmas. Sonny taught all of the kids in his family how to shoot pool. He spent time bowling and watching…
Gayle J. Javens, 77, of New Sewickley twp., passed away on March 25, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Esther Brickner. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Javens, a daughter, Barb Shultz, and siblings, Gloria VanEattan, and Nancy Brickner. She is survived by her children, David Brickner and Tina Thompson. There will be no visitation or services.
Elinor G. (Babcock) Taylor, 99, of Moon Twp., died on March 22, 2026 in her home. She was born in Malden, MA on May 23, 1926 the daughter of the late Newell & Greta (Bishop) Babcock. Elinor lived a full and beautiful life, filled with joy, always surrounded by family, and known for being a loving and supportive presence to those she held dear. She was married for 75 years to her devoted husband, John H, Taylor. Elinor loved animals,…
Mary S. Birris, 95 of Aliquippa passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Tapestry Senior Living. She was born on December 1, 1930 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late George and Thames Skeriotis. She was a member of the Kimmisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church and a member of the church’s Senior Citizens Group. She was employed by the Visiting Nurse Association of Allegheny County for 24 years before her retirement in 1993. She greatly enjoyed working…
Richard McMurray, 70, of Moon Township, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice House of Wexford. He was born in Carnegie on July 11, 1955, the son of the late Walter and Ella Mae (Militzer) McMurray. Rich loved fishing, playing golf, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. He was also an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. He especially enjoyed hunting with his son and spending time outdoors. Some of his favorite moments were sitting by the…
Ed Shewak, age 77, of New Brighton, PA, passed away at Passavant Hospital in McCandless, PA, on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026. Surviving him are his wife of 55 years, Cathy (Marzio), daughters, Jennifer (Bryan) of Paeonian Springs, VA, Allison (Josh) of Beaver, PA, Courtney, Gainesville, VA, and Ashley, Beaver Falls, PA. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Cameron, Colin, Vivian, Violet, Ella, Gianna, and Kaymin. Ed was born in Rochester, PA to the late Edward Sr. and Ann (Sergi) Shewak. Ed…
Joseph M. Aquino, 77 of Beaver, passed into eternal life on March 10, 2026. He was born on August 2, 1948, beloved son of the late, Lillian (Keneski) Aquino. Joe was a well-known faithful man in the community for many years. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 25, 2026 at 10am in St. Monica Roman Catholic Parish (116 Thorndale Drive Beaver Falls, PA 15010) inurnment…
Carol S. Jones, 85 of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Poets Walk in Leesburg, Virginia. She was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania on July 29, 1940 the daughter of the late David and Freda Schuck. She was retired from the business office at Hopewell School District. She was a long-time member of the Order of the Eastern Star Woodlawn Chapter #164 and a member of Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Raccoon Twp. In addition to…