Obituaries

Lois V. (Tiffany) Vogler

Lois V. (Tiffany) Vogler

Lois V. (Tiffany) Vogler, 79, Of Hopewell Twp., passed away on December 24, 2022 in Caring Heights Community Care and Rehabilitation Center, Coraopolis, PA. She was born in Bellevue, PA on February 14, 1943, the daughter of the late Nelson V. & Sara Genevieve (Sill) Tiffany. The late Ruby E. Sill, grandmother to Lois, was significant in her life. Lois graduated from Bellevue High School class of 1961, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from what was then Slippery…

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Dolores Herron

Dolores Herron

Dolores Herron, 94, of Brighton Twp., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 22, 2022.  She was born in Aliquippa, PA on August 1, 1928 the daughter to the late Isaac and Virginia Alger. She was an amazing woman.  She lived most of her life battling Multiple Sclerosis with resilience and strength.  None of which would have been possible without her devoted and loving husband Paul. Together, they were a shining example of a loving marriage…

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Mary Elizabeth Reed McCartney-Adair

Mary Elizabeth Reed McCartney-Adair

Mary Elizabeth Reed McCartney-Adair born Nov. 6, 1927 in Charleroi, PA. She was one of 4 children of the late John T. Reed & Amelia (Bertouille) Reed. Married for 52 years to Wallace McCartney, who passed away in 2001. Also proceeding her in death was her 2nd husband, Rev. James Adair in 2004. She survived three brothers John Thomas Reed Jr. (2009), Edward R. Reed (2008), Robert J. Reed (2013). She was a graduate of Aliquippa High School, class of…

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Doris Mae Eaton

Doris Mae Eaton

Doris Eaton, born Doris Mae Stanford, youngest daughter of Wilbur and Mildred Stanford of Beaver Falls passed away peacefully at home in Rochester, Pa. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the age of 93. Doris started her career as a Bell Telephone switchboard operator in Beaver Falls and worked for them until her retirement while, at the same time, raising 9 children. Doris is proceeded in death by her sons Bruce W. Decker (Vickie) and Mark E. Decker. She is…

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Patricia Ann Smiroldo

Patricia Ann Smiroldo

Patricia Ann Smiroldo, 83, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, her birthday.  She was born in Beaver Falls, PA on December 17, 1939 the daughter of the late Louis & Sue Burdine.  Pat truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures: spending time with her family, reading a good book and playing games or doing crafts with friends at Life Beaver. Anyone who visited her was greeted by her enormous collection of snowmen that she…

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Carole M. Olson

Carole M. Olson

Carole M. Olson, 82, of Independence Twp., passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 in Brighton Rehab and Wellness.  She was born March 29, 1940 the daughter of the late Raymond and Theda (Sweizer) Carpenter.  She worked as a loan investigator for Mellon Bank for many years.  In addition to her family, she loved dogs. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard H. Olson, and a sister Sherry Smith.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Jerry…

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Nickolas G. Matijak

Nickolas G. Matijak

Nickolas G. Matijak, 62 of New Brighton, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in UPMC Jameson Hospital.  He was born on August 4, 1960 the son of the late Andrew and Virginia Matijak.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and also watching movies. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Andrea Lee in November of 2021. He is survived by his two daughters: Alyssa Sciaretta and Nichole Matijak; 3 grandchildren:…

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Darrell “Jerry” Papinchak

Darrell “Jerry” Papinchak

Darrell “Jerry” Papinchak, 64, of Moon Township a resident for 37 years, Passed away peacefully on Saturday December 10, 2022 in UPMC Shadyside surrounded by his family. He was born in Pittsburgh on June 19, 1958 the son of the late William & Helen (Merculov) Papinchak. Graduate of Langley High School 1976. He graduated from the University of Hawaii with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and a Master’s Degree from Robert Morris University.  Jerry worked as a Real Estate Appraiser…

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Audrey Poppenger-Thorn

Audrey Poppenger-Thorn

Audrey Poppenger-Thorn (née Waltonbaugh), 87, of Aliquippa, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Cambridge Falls Senior Living.  She was born in Sewickley, PA on July 26, 1935. She worked as a secretary for Allegheny Country Club until her retirement. She loved reading, traveling, and spending her time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents William(Bill) & Mabel Waltonbaugh, husbands: Allen C. Poppenger in 1975 and Charles H. Thorn in 2019; a son-in-law:…

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Jack R. West

Jack R. West

Jack R. West, 85, of Moon Twp., passed away on December 8, 2022 in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.  He was born in Portsmouth, OH on October 4, 1937 the son of the late Auvery W. & Sue (Rutherford) West.  Jack was a Marine from 1959-1964.  Jack earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Marshall University 1963, worked as a consultant, was a member of the Coraopolis Masonic Lodge #674, was also a member of the Shriners, member of the ASTM (American…

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