Obituaries

Phyllis (Fox) Leichliter, 88, of Aliquippa, died on Tuesday June 7, 2016. She was born in Palmer, PA on November 3, 1927 the daughter of the late Philip & Margaret (Norman) Fox. She is survived by her husband of over 65 yrs., Melvin L. “Whitey” Leichliter. Six children: Evelyn McWilliams, Hopewell Twp.; Sharon “Sissy” Mineard (Gary), Aliquippa; Lloyd Wayne Leichliter (Donna), McDonald; David “Pudge” Leichliter (Sheila), Hopewell Twp.; Donald Leichliter (Shirley), Center Twp.; Kathy McConnell (Randy), Independence Twp. Fourteen grandchildren:…

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John R. Mrozoski, Sr., 74, of Aliquippa, died on Monday June 6, 2016. He was born in Rochester on February 15, 1942 the son of the late Stanley & Rose (Zikovich) Mrozoski. He retired from the Boilermakers Local 154 after many years of service. He is survived by his four children: John R. Mrozoski, Jr. (Nancy), Donald Mrozoski, Kari Ann Mrozoski (Erik Johnson), Jessica Lee Mrozoski (Andrew Lindsay). Brothers, Rudy Mrozoski, Ronald Mrozoski. His first grandchild is on the way….

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Irma Belle (Lewis) Double of Sewickley PA, formerly of Aliquippa, PA., died on May 25, 2016. Irma was born in New Wynn, PA., on March 29, 1925, a daughter of the late Harry A. Lewis and Ethel Belle (Cooley) Lewis. A 1947 graduate of Indiana State Teacher’s College with a B.S. in elementary education, Irma was first employed by the New Brighton School District where she taught for two years. She moved to Aliquippa in 1949 and taught at Jones…

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Michael O. Hogan, 45, of Rochester Twp., passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2016. He was born in Rochester on October 1, 1970, a son of the late Charles and Carol (Shaulis) Hogan. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Hogan, and his Nephew, Ronald Kroskey Jr. He is survived by his wife, Shawndell (Wright) Hogan; his daughter, Trinady Hogan, his sister, Kathy (Ron) Kroskey. He is also survived by his nieces, Nicole Kroskey,…

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Martin J. “Marty” Lease, 72, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on May 18, 2016, in the Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born on September 21, 1943, in Victoria, TX., a son of the late Martin Jacob and Marie (Swartz) Lease. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy (Cannon) Lease; his children, Scott (Stephanie) Lease, Wendy J. (Mike) Molnar, and Heidi Hunter; his nine grandchildren, Kelli Richardson, Kirsten Lease, Patrick Lease, Madelyn Lease, Mark lease, Graham Molnar,…

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Roberta Lani, age 80, of Pulaski Twp., New Brighton died on Wednesday May 18, 2016 in Rochester. She was born on January 23, 1936 in New Brighton and was the daughter of the late Andrew & Nola (MCkain) Bills Preceding her in death is her husband Joseph Lani, 2 brothers William Bills & Oliver “Pete” Bills, 3 sisters Florence Hall, Virginia “Schootz” Curtis & Marie (Minnie) Schomburg. Surviving are her children Clifford Finch & Tricia of Florida, Eugene Finch &…

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Elsie Jean Becker, 96, of Crescent Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday May 13th, 2016. Elsie was born June 15th, 1919 in Sewickley, PA. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Sara Becker. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Edward, Mary, Betty, Art, and Sara (Sal). Her niece, Sara (Sallie) Liggett, also preceded her. She is survived by her nephew Fred and Madelynne Turner. Beloved great Aunt to Matthew and (Colleen) Liggett and their son Alex,…

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Peter R. Suehr, 73, of Flinton, PA, formerly of Robinson Twp., passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh, on June 29, 1942. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Dorothy (Haberkern) Suehr and his sister Katherine Bladel. Peter had a zest for life, he lived it to the fullest and loved the Lord. He is survived by his wife, Beverly A. (Parker) Suehr; his 5 children, Daniel (Sarah) Seare, of Seattle WA.,…

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Barbara Joan (Collins) Behm, 81, of Sandusky, OH formerly of Moon Twp. passed away on May 7, 2016. Joan was born in Meadville, PA on August 11, 1934 the daughter of the late John W. & Cloyda (Boyles) Collins. She is survived by her husband over 60 yrs. George Roger Behm. Daughter Amy Linn Smith (James), OH, Formerly of Moon Twp. Three grandchildren, Jennifer Smith, Evan Smith & Jessica Smith. A sister, Susan Green. In addition to her parents, Joan…

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Katherine A. Eighme, age 78, of Zelienople died on Thursday May 5, 2016 in her home. She was born on June 7, 1937 in Johnstown, PA and was raised in Ebensburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Charles William & Dora Louise (Jones) Sickles. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert H. Eighme in 1979 and was a member of the Park U.P. Church in Zelienople. Surviving are her children Tammy & Terry Jackson of Jefferson,…

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