Gwendolyn E. Muetzel, 83 of Independence Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in her home. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa on September 12, 1939 a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Wiedman. Gwen was a teacher, a real estate agent, and a volunteer at Old Economy Village. She was a member of New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, the Red Hat Society, and Christian Women. She had a strong love for animals, especially her dogs. In addition…
Captain Jared W. Souder, US Army (Retired), 43, died on Wednesday July 19, 2023 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford, after a fierce battle with brain cancer. He was born August 21st, 1979 in Salem, OH the son of Bruce Souder & Sara (Talkington) Pitcock. Jared grew up in Chester, West Virginia and shortly after graduating from Oak Glen High School, enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve. He went on to attend Youngstown State University as a ROTC cadet and…
Alma Ruth Wilson, 93, of Independence Twp., passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in her home. She was born in Aliquippa, PA on July 17, 1930 a daughter of the late Ernest C. & Helen Gray. She was a faithful member of Wildwood Chapel in Aliquippa and a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Hopewell #8805. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James E. Wilson Jr.; 5 siblings; Glen Gray, Ronald Gray,…
Hilary (Scherrbaum) House, 101, of Moon Twp., died peacefully on Sunday July 16, 2023 in Vincentian Home, North Hills. Daughter of the late Joseph P. & Margaret (Bodot) Scherrbaum, she was born in North Braddock, PA on March 27, 1922. In addition to her parents, Hilary was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde R. House in 2014, and three brothers, Joseph N. Scherrbaum, George “Mickey” Scherrbaum, Sylvester Scherrbaum. She worked as an elementary school teacher for 41 years, mostly…
Sherryl (Sherry) L. Hines (Roser), age 77, of New Brighton, died on July 15, 2023, at Heritage Valley in Beaver, following complications from a lung infection. Sherry was preceded in death by her mother Marian Borghi, husband Wilbert Hines, and former husband David Horner. Sherry is survived by her stepson Joseph (Janet) Hines; step grandchildren Steven (Sara) Hines, Jessica, Julia, and Joshua Hines, Samantha Mickle and step great grandchildren Marvel and Winry Hines. Sherry was a proud member of the…
Adrienne Pixler, 88, of Center Twp., went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 14, 2023 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on September 14, 1934, the daughter of the late Eugene and Dorothy Caler. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa. She married the love of her life, Wayne Pixler, on July 28, 1950 and they spent 72 loving years together. Adrienne devoted her entire life to support and care for…
James H. Fabian, 91, of Moon Twp. died on Friday July 14, 2023 in his home. He was born in Coatesville, PA on October 3, 1931 the son of the late Joseph & Anna (Allison) Fabian. Jim attended McKees Rocks High School where he distinguished himself as a stand out athlete in football, basketball and baseball. He served his country in the US Army, in Germany, during the Korean War. Jim was a graduate of Duquesne University and taught high…
Roger H. Pogozelski, 82, of Moon Twp passed away on Thursday July 13, 2023 in Wexford Healthcare Center, Wexford. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 7, 1941 the son of the late Andrew H. Pogozelski & Pauline (Simko) Glassner. Roger was a graduate of Robinson (Montour) High School and Robert Morris College. He was a Certified Public Accountant since 1967 and was self-employed for most of his career. Roger was a proud member of the Rotary Club of Moon…
Robert E. Jones, 75, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Aliquippa on January 1, 1948 to Gladys Gray and Elmer Jones. He was a proud US Navy Veteran serving on the USS Hancock during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the Bethlehem United Presbyterian Church. Bob loved to spend time tinkering with things. He was…
Gary Lee Mineard, 75, of Aliquippa, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Smiths Ferry, PA on June 18, 1948 a son of the late Harold and Mildred Mineard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ten siblings: Charles, Harold, Clark, Rodger, Janet, Diane, Judy, Carol, Connie and an infant sister Nancy. He is survived by his wife Sharon (Leichliter) Mineard, three children: Shawn…