Grace N. Ruscitti of Hopewell died on January 30, 2023 after a brief illness, a few months beyond her 95th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband Ted in 2014. Gracie was born in Rochester, PA to Peter and Grace Napoli on September 17, 1927, the second youngest of 7 children. She came of age entirely in the eras of the Great Depression and World War II, raised in a hard-working family where her father was active in…
“Blessed” was how Sherry described her life. On January 19, 2023, the blessed life of Sharon L. “Sherry” (Puskar) Fodse, 75, of Moon Twp., peacefully came to an end at UPMC Shadyside, surrounded by her family who she loved so dearly. Sherry was a true warrior who, even while relentlessly fighting cancer, continued to smile and comfort others until the very end. Sherry was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 3, 1947, grew up in Imperial, and was a long-time…
The Rev. Rodgers Taylor “Rodge” Wood, 89, of Kennedy Twp., passed away on January 13, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 16, 1933, the son of the late Robert E. & Margaret L. (Lindquist) Wood. He was the rector of Christ Episcopal Church in the North Hills until his retirement in 1999 and prior to that the rector of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Moon Township. His ministry included serving as a chaplain to a group of…
Norma Jean Roberto, 88, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born in Rochester, PA on March 27, 1934 a daughter of the late Ernest & Mary Gallo. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, attending St. Cecilia Church. She was a very hardworking woman. She worked at Modern Glass as a decorator of glass and lamps. She loved to crochet and made afgans for everyone. She…
Vincent Anthony Ciccone, 31, of Aliquippa died on Friday, January 13, 2023. He was born in Akron, OH on May 7, 1991 a son of the late Cheryl Byrd and Nick Ciccone. He loved being around his family and friends , he was home schooling his children, enjoyed drawing and music. He also enjoyed working as a mechanic. He is survived by his two beloved children: Abby and Colton Ciccone, his two siblings: Lou (Cassie) Ciccone, and Michelle Hanshaw, his girlfriend:…
Joseph L. Leonard, 65 of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Sewickley, PA on August 11, 1957 a son of the late James K. & Sara E. Leonard. Joe enjoyed working on cars, carpentry, and farming. He especially enjoyed riding his property in his JUBER, hanging out in the garage & kicking back with a PBR . He was loved by many people, he turned…
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…
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…
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…
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…