Obituaries

Mildred “Mimi” Farra, 84, of Aliquippa, PA, passed away on September 15, 2023. She was born on October 11, 1938, in Columbus, MS, to the late Noble Boyd Armstrong and Marylou Jones Armstrong. Mimi’s educational journey began in Alpine, TX. She completed high school by correspondence when her family moved to Vietnam, where her father worked for the Department of State’s Education Initiative. There, she showed her aptitude for picking up languages by learning French and basic Vietnamese. Mimi earned…

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John R. Zeigler, Jr., 74 of Aliquippa, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Caring Heights Community Care and Rehabilitation Center in Coraopolis. He was born in Rochester, PA on April 30, 1949. He was the son of the late John and Thelma Bertha Zeigler. He is survived by his sister Karen (William) Swiontek, a nephew William J. (Yuny Kim) Swiontek, a niece Karoline Swiontek, and many kind relatives and friends. There will be no public visitation. A private…

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Elizabeth A. “Betty” Grimes, 85, of E. Rochester passed away on August 28, 2023. She was born in Rochester, PA on August 21, 1938, a daughter of the late John and Rose (Vargo) Stanko. She is survived by her two sons, David Grimes (Debbie Romigh) and Mark and Dina Grimes; six grandchildren, Amanda (Tommy) Strella, Jarrett (Jena) Grimes, Todd (Megan) Grimes, Bridgette Grimes, Brandy (Matt) Perez, Angelina Grimes; her 13 great grandchildren, Alexa, Ryan, Hunter, Daniel, Alivia, Tanner, Marley, Karmine,…

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Lori Jill Caler Zimmerman, 61, of DeFuniak Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born on July 26, 1962, in Aliquippa, PA, a daughter of George and Nancy Caler. Jill loved God and her family. Her passions in life included sewing, baking, motorcycles, racing, and being outdoors. She loved working on creative projects and spending time at home with her family. She lived a very full life. She is survived by her husband Robert; 5…

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Robert Pitt Propst, 71 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 in his home.  Born in Sewickley, PA on December 23, 1951 the son of the late Martin Pitt and Norma Gene Propst. He retired from the corrosion department of Peoples Gas. Was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed spending his time woodworking and was a long-time member of the Hopewell VFW #8805. He is survived by his loving wife: Susan Propst; 2 sons: Robert Pitt Propst…

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