Ruth A. Ralston, 68, of Moon Twp., died on March 2, 2016. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 3, 1947 the daughter of the late John Nesbit & Jane (Haymaker) Ralston. Ruth retired after teaching 2nd grade at Brooks Elementary School, Moon Twp. for over thirty years, and was a member of Sharon Community Presbyterian Church, Moon Twp. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Ralston Jones, and a sister-in-law, Lynn Ralston….
Marathon training takes time, persistence, strength, and dedication. Michael, you broke the tape and crossed the finish line and took your place atop the podium. Michael Tolliver, 46, of Moon Twp., PA formerly of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on March 1, 2016. He was born in Steubenville, OH on August 9, 1969, the son of the late Bobby & Barbara (Giles) Tolliver. Michael was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and completed the Hall of Fame Canton Marathon in April…
Elva Catherine Hainley, 97, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Sunday February 28, 2016 in Friendship Ridge. She was born in Hopewell Twp., on May 20, 1918 the daughter of the late Vern & Kate Maratta. She enjoyed working in the retail field; she worked at P.M. Moore Company in Aliquippa, G.C. Murphy in Aliquippa and the Hopewell Shopping Plaza. She was a very active member of Raccoon United Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir and arranging…
Janice Elaine (Rhodes) O’Masta, 76, of Clinton died on February 26, 2016. She was born on September 13, 1939 on the Rhodes family farm in South Huntington Twp. Janice graduated from South Huntington Twp. High School in 1957 and was class valedictorian. She attended California State College and Carnegie College in Cleveland, OH. There she earned her MTAMT and graduated at the head of her class in 1960. She then went to work at West Penn Hospital. She married John…
Karen Rue Young, 66, formerly of Somerset, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday February 23, 2016 in Heritage Valley, Beaver. She was born on October 8, 1949, the daughter of the late Everett and Ethel Kline. She worked at Somerset Drug. She was a member of Farm Women, and a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Dennis C. Young Sr.; two children: Misty and Richard Kammer Jr., and Dennis…
Loretta Adeline (LeDonne) Phillips – (October 11, 1926 – January 16, 2016) 89 years of age. Daughter of the late Mario and Angeline (Furguille) LeDonne of Monaca. Our Mother entered her Heavenly home Saturday, January 16, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones to be welcomed by her parents, her beloved husband of 48 years, George Milton Phillips Sr. (July 12, 1996) and their dog Pokey, her loving son, Frederick William Mullen SP5/E5, killed in Vietnam November 5, 1966, and brothers,…
John E. ‘Jack’ McBride Hopewell Township John E. “Jack” McBride passed away on July 13, 2015, at his home. Born on May 10, 1939, he was the son of the late John E. and Virginia Adele Dougherty McBride. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harry W. “Butch” McBride; his paternal grandparents, Harry and Selma Brunner McBride; his maternal grandparents, Harry and Bessie Thompson Dougherty; an uncle, Harry S. McBride, and aunts, Betty McBride…
Patricia Anne Ferguson, 97, of Hopewell Township, passed away on February 5, 2023, surrounded by loving family, at home. She was born in Vandergrift, PA, a daughter of Bessie and Howard Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William in 2003, and a sister, Nancy. She is survived by her son Ronald (Debra), daughter Marcia, cherished granddaughter Taylor, beloved grandson Jordan, sister Betty (Denver), and numerous nieces and nephews. Pat did nurse’s training…
Henrietta Carter, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Aliquippa PA on April 14, 2020. Henrietta was born in Aliquippa on August 20, 1924 to parents Thomas Harvey and Dora Beasley Harvey. She was preceded in death by sons Phillip, and Charles, her brothers Boisy and Henry Harvey, her sisters Geneva Owens, Cora Hollins, and Esther Wills. She is survived by her children. Marvia Hill, Raymond (Peggy), Robert (Cynthia), and Clarence (Kittie), 22 grand children, 29 great-grand children and 9…
Rita A. (Hons) Nosal, 87, of Crafton died on Saturday February 25, 2023 under the care of the hospice team at Family Hospice IPU, Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. She was born in Bremerhaven, Germany on October 25, 1935 the daughter of the late Johann Hons & Elise (Bassen) Hons. Rita worked as a seamstress when she first came to the United States. Most people remember her for the 30+ years she worked in thee retail industry managing the customer service desk…