Frieda Pettibon Hollihan 93, of Center Twp., passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Celebration Villa of Chippewa. She was born in Rochester, PA on June 9, 1930 a daughter of the late Arthur & Hazel Pettibon. She was a graduate of Wilson College where she earned a Bachelors Degree in education. She taught at numerous school districts, eventually retiring from Pennsburg High School where she was the Chairman of the Social Studies Department. In her free time, she…
Willard I. Carter, 90 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 in the VA Hospital in Oakland. He was born in Glouster, Ohio on May 24, 1933 a son of the late Edward & Rilla Carter. He was a retired crane operator, working with Alex E. Parris Contracting. A US Airforce Veteran serving during the Korean War. Willard loved to bowl, garden and read. He was very proud to be an avid blood donator to the blood…
Greg Anderson, 70, of Crescent Twp., died on April 1, 2024 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born in Sharon, PA on May 9, 1953 the son of the late George & Lily (McIntosh) Anderson. Greg loved animals, nature, swimming, and running as a child until he found music in his youth, which quickly consumed his hours; listening to music and learning all of his favorite songs. While working at Grant’s department store, he met his future wife, Sally. They…
Diane (Everett) Kownacki, of Moon Twp., died on March 31, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford, PA. She was born in Sewickley, PA on July 19, 1956. The daughter of the late Charles & Lena (Ferry) Everett. Diane graduated from Moon High School in 1974. She was a movie and sweets connoisseur, enjoying all that life had to offer. A devoted wife of 40 years and mother of 2. She loved Lake Erie and Hawaii. You would never catch…
Lois M. Pollock, 81, of Baden, passed away on March 30, 2024. She was born in Cumberland MD., on February 5, 1943, the daughter of the late Cecil and Mary (Warnick) Beeman. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Pollock and her brother, Wayne Beeman. She is survived by her 3 children, Todd Pollock, Christine (Jim) Niehenke, Dawn (David) Price; and 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Per her wishes, there will be no visitation, services will be private…
Betty Irene Albright, age 95, passed away on March 29th, 2024 in Shepherdstown, WV. She was the wife of Jack Eugene Albright. They shared 76 years together. Born in Smithfield, WV, she was the daughter of Dr. Jefferson Leroy Roberts and Madge Marie Roberts of Gaithersburg, MD. She was a graduate from Smithfield High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist church in Aliquippa, Pa. and was a member in good standing for 50 years of the…
Lois A. “Dolly” Bruno, 91, of Freedom, passed away on March 26, 2024. She was born in Rochester, PA on May 12, 1932, a daughter of the late Louis and Adeline (Mustalo) DeNucci. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Bruno (2012) and her siblings, Delores Yannachione and Thomas DeNucci. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne (Bruce) Vaughn; her grandchildren, Michael (Angela) Vaughn, Christianne (Alan) Harpster, and her two great grandchildren, Katherine Vaughn and Avrie Harpster. She…
Jack J. Kruze, 82, of Moon Twp., died on March 23, 2024, in Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born in Brockway, PA on August 10, 1941, the son of the late George & Anna (Ferdak) Kruzelyak. A 1959 graduate of Coraopolis High School, he attended Duke University on a football scholarship. A highlight of his football career was playing in the Cotton Bowl, January 2, 1961 against Arkansas and winning 7-6. After graduation, he began his computer sales career with…
Robert L. Gallagher, 90 of Center Twp., passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in Cambridge Village. He was born in Monaca, PA on April 19, 1933 a son of the late Donald and Gladys Gallagher. He was a retired Metallurgist working with Pittsburgh Tube in Monaca. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a long-time member of Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church where he enjoyed working with the church work group. He loved…
David S. Ruckert, 61, of New Brighton, Pa., died unexpectedly on March 15,2024 in UPMC Montefiore Hospital after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Warren and Faye (Headland) Ruckert, born September 10,1962 in Rochester, Pa. David graduated from Freedom Area High School. David was an avid University of Pittsburgh football fan as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates. He also followed his nieces and nephews high school sports careers. As a young adult…