Patricia Jean “Nana Pat” Porter, 78, of Beaver, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on February 16, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of the late August and Evelyn Lorenzi. She was a former co-owner of Pizza Joe’s Pizza Shop in Beaver. She worked previously as a preschool teacher and in the cafeteria of Rochester School District. Patty’s most important job in life was her family. The time she spent with her…
Joe Pat Bettis, 92, died on February 17, 2025 in the Butler VA Community Living Center. He was born December 17, 1932 in Brownwood Texas. He was the son of the late Frank Girard & Myrtle (Paterson) Bettis. Joe graduated from high school in Wichita Falls, Texas. He enlisted in the Army in 1951, and was a paratrooper with the 89th Airborne in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. He served stateside during the Korean War. He claimed, and it has never been…
Connie Lee Wingrove, 75 of Freedom, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 in Brighton Rehab and Wellness. She was born in Dubois, PA on January 9, 1950 a daughter of the late Charlotte and Albert Stuckwish. She enjoyed sitting outside and taking in the outdoors. Although she was a very private person, she loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Connie is survived by her two sons: Tom Wingrove Sr. (Jodi Bailey), and George & Elizabeth Wingrove; 5 grandchildren: Tom Wingrove…
Thomas A. Gregg Sr., 91 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Concordia Villa St. Joseph. He was born on November 10, 1933 in Connellsville the only son of 6 children to the late Thomas and Wilma Gregg. He was a retired Machinist working for various local companies. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, especially enjoying those activities at the family cabin. He was a longtime member of Christ Alliance Church in Hopewell where he…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah A. Ledford at home after an extended illness. Deborah was born on June 7, 1950 and passed the early morning of February 6, 2025 with her loving and devoted husband, James, and two children, Rachel and James by her side. She was the beloved daughter of Robert (Jack) and Lorraine (Romesburg) Hudson. She attended Western Beaver High School and her heart found its forever love in James Ledford,…
Ronald W. Martin II, 57, of Liverpool, NY formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, died on February 6, 2025 at home in Montgomery, AL. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 23, 1967 the son of the late Ronald W. & Georgia Ann (Cain) Martin. Ronald graduated from Seneca Valley High School in 1985 and then attended Liberty University where he became a lifelong supporter of the University. He earned his Eagle Scout Badge from the Boy Scouts and was involved…
Sylvia Ann Guidry, 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Concordia Villa St. Joseph. She was born in McKeesport, on March 1, 1946 a daughter of the late Harold and Isabelle Miller. Sylvia enlisted with the Marines and then retired from the Army Reserves as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. She enjoyed crocheting and made numerous teddy bears for her family and friends. She is survived by her two children: Glenn Guidry and Kimberly Tustin; three grandchildren: Julia Rae…
Gladys Ripper, 92 formerly of Rochester Twp., died on Thursday, January 30, 2025. She was born December 26, 1932, one of nine children to Charles and Regna McFadden in Munderf, PA. She spent her childhood on her parents’ dairy farm and attended a schoolhouse where one of her teachers was her sister, Myra McFadden. Gladys began her career at Bell Telephone as a telephone operator in Clarion, PA and then transferred her to Rochester PA. She retired from Bell Telephone in…
David George Dunkis, age 89, of Moon Township, left for his Heavenly home January 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in McKeesport, PA, March 24, 1935. He is predeceased by his mother Mary (Russin) Dunkis, his father Charles Dunkis, and his daughter, Nancy Dunkis. David was an Army veteran in the Color Guard during the time of the Korean War. He Graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and he was…
Michael P. Ubaldi, 74 of Rochester Twp., passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in UPMC McCandless. He was born on July 20, 1950, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a son of the late Carmen Ubaldi and Elizabeth Giesler McConnell. Mike graduated from Wallenpaupack High School in Hawley, PA. During his high school years Mike played baseball and basketball. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Mansfield College. Michael was a retired Locomotive Engineer working with Norfolk Southern for 36 years. He…