Obituaries

Elizabeth A. Ventresca, 29, formerly Of Aliquippa passed away on Sunday February 5, 2017.  She was born on May 6, 1987 in Pittsburgh.  She spent the last 10 years living in the Outer Banks area. She had a passion for playing sports, especially volleyball, basketball, and softball.  Her true love was for her family and friends. She is survived by her Mother: Jackie Pratchenko-Hribar; her Father: Anthony Ventresca; who is the only Daughter, also survived by her daughters: Amya Gibbs, and Isabella Winslow; 7 brothers: Jason…

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  Shirley A. Baker, 71, of North Sewickley  Twp., passed away on February 2, 2017. She was born on May 14, 1945 in New Brighton, a daughter of the late Curtis E. and Patricia Mae (Patterson) Baker. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Curtis “Sonny” Baker. She is survived by her brother, Robert (Darlene) Baker; her nieces, Tammy (Ron) Snyder, and Lori (Dennis) Fagan; great nieces and nephews, Justin, Shane, Lexi Snyder and Kasey and…

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JoAnn “Jody” Squires, 60, of Independence Twp., passed away on Monday January 30th in her home.  She was born on February 14, 1956 in Virginia Beach, VA. She was a direct care worker working with Allegheny Valley Schools. Jody adored her family, doing everything she could for them.  She loved crocheting afghans  and baking cookies.  She also was a lover of animals, especially hers. She is survived by her husband Robert Squires; Three children: her favorite child JJ Hennessy, Ashley…

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Paul D. “Paulie” Caratelli Jr., 55, of New Brighton, formerly of Freedom, passed away on January 29, 2017. He was born in Rochester on May 26, 1961, a son of the late Paul D. and Shirley A. (Kolic) Caratelli Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Caitlin M. Caratelli; siblings, Joseph Caratelli, and Tamara Black; nieces, Alissa (Dave) Rice, Lauren Cable, Alicia Black, Janae (Dean) McAfee; great nieces and nephews, Cayden, Joshiah, Ashton, Aliyah, Maya, Vivian, and Harrison.  He is…

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Joseph J. Burckart Jr., 84, of Crescent, died on Friday January 27, 2017 in Arden Courts, Pittsburgh. He was born in Sewickley on March 12, 1932, the son of the late Joseph & Mary (Waite) Burckart. He graduated from Sewickley High School in 1951. He served his country at the Pittsburgh Air National Guard for 42 years earning the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, and was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. He is survived by his wife…

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Doris T. Harclerode, 94 formerly of Hopewell Twp., passed away on January 19, 2017 in McMinnville, Oregon.  She was born on July 11, 1922 the daughter of the late Florie & Pearl Trondle.  She was a Jr. High School teacher for Quaker Valley School District.  She was a member of Ohio United Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed knitting and playing bridge in her spare time. She is survived by a son: James Harclerode (Joann), in Salem, OR.; a daughter Janet Wolfe…

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Nora E. George, age 76, of Rochester Twp., died on January 16, 2017 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Harmony Twp. on September 15, 1940 and was the daughter of the late William & Esther (Shimpeno) Helmbold. She was a member of the Trinity Full Gospel Church for which she was prayer warrior. Surviving is her brother Frank L. Helmbold of Titusville, PA and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her…

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James Lee Kelley Sr. 63 of Moon Twp. PA, passed away on Saturday January 14, 2017 in UPMC Shady Side. He was born in Portageville Missouri on December 22, 1953. He worked for Lanxess and FedEx. He was a member of Christian Lighthouse Ministries. He is survived by his 5 children: James Kelley Jr.; Tanisha Kelley, Greg Jones, Mallorie Jones, and Karina Kelley; 7 grandchildren: Jalin, Justin, Jessie, Jaida, Joshua, Payton, and Hayden; Mother: Jerlean Davis; Father Jimmy Kelley; Siblings:…

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Nancy L. Ball, of Cranberry Twp. age 77 died on Thursday January 12, 2017 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford, PA. She was the daughter of the late Raymond & Alice (Kistler) Ball, was a retired Director of Home Health & Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver and a member of the Unionville United Methodist Church. Surviving are a brother and sister in law Robert & Nancy Ball of Bradenton, FL, a sister Roberta Smith of Hopewell, a loving and long…

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Peary Lee Weikel, 62, of Brighton Wellness and Rehab “Friendship Ridge”,passed away on January 12, 2017. He was born in Rochester, on December 8, 1949, a son of George and Ruth (Chewning) Weikel. He is survived by his wife, Ida “Carmela” (Daniel) Weikel; two children, Danielle Weikel and Samuel Weikel; six grandchildren, Paul, Adelaide, Salvatore, Devin, Mario, and Aivah; and great grandson, Paul Jr. He is also survived by a brother, George (Jean) Weikel; a special nephew, Jimmy Piersol; and…

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