Loren “Olie” Carlson, 93, of Center Township, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on February 5, 2024. He was born and raised in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Otto and Elsie Carlson. He left home to work on the railroad then served in the Airforce as 1st Class Airman during the Korean War. He became an aircraft mechanic and after 34 years, he retired from USAir at PIT. Olie remained mentally and physically active all his…
After 71 years of truly living “life to its fullest,” Michael Mel Medlin entered heaven on February 5, 2024. A long-time resident of Moon Township, Mike was born in Pittsburgh on May 1, 1952, son of the late Sidney Andrew Medlin & Edythe Alice (Sauter) Medlin. Mike grew up in Big Beaver Borough and attended Northwestern High School. He went on to attend Robert Morris College, where at 19 years old, he met the love of his life, MaryAlice Puskar,…
Stanley Arthur Stickles, 85, of Raccoon Township returned to his one eternal love, Mary Ann Diaddigo Stickles on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. They traveled this world together for over 57 years, and now, after almost 7 years without her, he has taken his leave to go and explore the final destination with her. He met Mary Ann while attending Aliquippa High School, where she honestly was not impressed with his bad boy image at first. Thankfully, he grew on her…
Alma Ruth (Branthoover) Barnes, 93, of Potter Twp., passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Johnstown, PA on October 19, 1930 the daughter of the late Alfaretta and Willis Branthoover. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa. Alma was an extremely welcoming person. Her house was the house where everyone congregated. She helped with ARC Human Services running a lot of their summer programs. Alma also was…
Cecelia Ann (Momich) Helble, 87, formerly of Baden, passed away peacefully January 28, 2024 in Villa St. Joseph. She was born in Aliquippa on October 6, 1936, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Klenovich) Momich. Cecelia was a loving mother, grandmother, and overall force of nature. Her words always carried a strong opinion. She said how she felt and we loved it. Her card playing abilities were unmatched along with her perspective on life. She is remembered for…
Willa Roberta (Weathers) Kocher, 96, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on January 26, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1927, in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Lyda Weathers. She was a 1945 Hopewell High School Graduate and a devoted member of Ohio United Presbyterian Church. An avid bowler at Sheffield Lanes, an amazing quilter and a passionate story teller (often reminiscing of her childhood in West Virginia). Her favorite thing…
Walter S. Archacki, 67, of Aliquippa, was called home on January 25, 2024 after a short stay at UPMC Passavant, McCandless. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 29, 1956, the eldest son of the late Walter R. & Lillian (Lewandowski) Archacki. While born with physical challenges from cerebral palsy, Walter persevered and thrived. He proudly graduated from Montour High School in 1976. After graduation, Walter worked as a groundskeeper for Kane Medical Centers until he retired. In 1997, Walter…
Jessica Rae Douds, 34 of Ohioville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Beaver, PA on May 2, 1989 the daughter of Bruce Buchanan and the late Alane Bloom. She loved to spend her time crocheting and coloring. Jessie loved horses, she also loved to draw horses. She enjoyed going to the beach, and was a truck, car and tractor enthusiast. She is survived by her husband Rick Douds Jr; her…
Robert W. Potts, 82, of Moon Twp., passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Coraopolis on August 27, 1941 the son of the late James & Irma (Miller) Potts. Robert graduated from Moon High School in 1960. Following, he worked various jobs and eventually found his passion in carpentry. For over 40 years, Robert was the proud owner of Bob Potts Remodeling where “No Job was too Small”….
Tony Eichelberger, Sewickley, PA, (son of late Tony and Eva [Brown] Eichelberger) was born on April 15, 1940, in Pekin, Illinois, and passed away on January 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. Tony, Professor Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh, received his Ph.D. at Southern Illinois University. He is survived by his wife, Rita Bean; two children, Erin, of Tucson, Arizona, and Derek (Barbara) Eichelberger, Wexford, PA.; and 3 grandchildren (Ethan, Ava, and Dylan). He has three surviving…