Thoren “Thor” Loch Griffin was born on July 14th, 2022 to loving and caring parents Jonathon & Elsa (Umstead) Griffin, and his amazing big Sister Ailey Griffin. He was born with a very special heart, “Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome/Double Outlet Right Ventricle.” He was also born with a rare genetic condition called “Jacobsen Syndrome”. Thor was so much more than his diagnosis, he was a brave, strong, smart little boy with a big personality and loved everyone he knew. He…
Ruth Anne Mason, 76, formerly of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 17, 1946 the daughter of the late Sherman and Agnes McPherson. She was retired teacher from Hopewell Area School District, teaching in Five Points, Kane Road and Raccoon Elementary Schools. She was a long time and active member of New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church where she used to participate in the choir. She was…
George Marcus Gorius, 67, of Aliquippa passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 in his home. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 11, 1956 a son of the late Leo and Myrtle Gorius. He was retired from Aliquippa City working with the Street Department for 27 years. He was a family man and loved spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to is parents, he was preceded in death by his 4 siblings; Rose, Loretta, Kenny and Joe….
Suellen Ann Brady, 64, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 in her home. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 31, 1958 a daughter of the late Charles and Estella Brady. She was a Registered Nurse working at Mercy Hospital for 13 years and Heritage Valley Beaver for 22 years. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parrish, St. Cecilia Church. She was a fantastic cook and baker, especially her lasagna and cheesecake….
James (Jim) Robert Young, Sr., 95, of Aliquippa, passed away on May 21, 2023. He was born on September 24, 1927, in Woodlawn, PA, at home, on Oliver Street, in the “Bricks.” He was the only son of the late James Alexander and Ruth Elizabeth (Yarnell) Young. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his loving wife of 62 years, Margaret L. (Saxon) Young; mother- and father-in-law, John and Anna Florence (Lancos) Saxon; his brother-in-law, Sam McMutrie;…
Nancy Tellish 89, formerly of Hanover Twp., passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Calcutta Healthcare after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on June 29, 1933, in Blackwell, Oklahoma a daughter of the late Thomas Walter and Marion Butler. Nancy was the owner of Tellish Hereford Farm. A member of: Registered Polled Hereford Association; South Side School District School Board from the late 60’s to the early 70’s, a lifelong member of Mt. Olivet Presbyterian…
George William Staas, 84, longtime resident of Moon Twp. died on Saturday May 13, 2023. The son of the late George William Staas Sr. and Margaret Nihan Staas was born on the 5th of December, 1938 in Macomb, Illinois. He was the beloved husband of Sandra Staas and loving father of Douglas Alan Staas (Emily Dilts). He was predeceased by his sister Sherrill Blanchard, and leaves behind cousins and numerous other family members in Rockford, Sycamore and Belvidere, Illinois. He…
Jean A. Peretich, 95, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 peacefully in her home. She was born in Woodlawn, PA on May 21, 1927 to the late Myrddin and Mary (Coburn) John. She was a retired from the Business Office in the Aliquippa Hospital. She was a long-time member of Ohio United Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Vincent Peretich, her son Randall Peretich and her…
Dr. Margaret Jean Williams-Betlyn (Peggy), 80, of Moon Twp., A devoted wife, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away on Saturday, May 6th. She was a devoted educator, community member and family member. Peggy is survived by her husband, Howard, of 33 years, her brother Patrick, of Robinson township, her nieces and nephews, Mark and Megan Hartz, Chad and Melissa Bertrand of Moon Township and her great nephew and niece Roman Hartz and Joelle Bertrand. She is the daughter of…
Rosemarie Furdak, 68, of Center Twp., passed away on May 5, 2023 in Brighton Health and Rehab. She was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on July 26, 1954 a daughter of Hermina Furdak and the late Frank Furdak. She worked for Fed Ex in customer service. Rosemarie had a tremendous love for her Lord and Savior. She also had a great love for her family. Rose was blessed with a wonderful voice and ability to play the guitar, singing and playing…