Obituaries

James (Jim) Robert Young

James (Jim) Robert Young

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;…

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Nancy Tellish

Nancy Tellish

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…

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George William Staas

George William Staas

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…

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Jean A. Peretich

Jean A. Peretich

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…

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Dr. Margaret Jean Williams-Betlyn (Peggy)

Dr. Margaret Jean Williams-Betlyn (Peggy)

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…

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Rosemarie Furdak

Rosemarie Furdak

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…

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Janet Ruth (Wengryn) Keenan

Janet Ruth (Wengryn) Keenan

On May 2, 2023 at the age of 88, Janet Ruth (Wengryn) Keenan had her prayers answered when she passed away suddenly in her Moon Township home of 56 years and made her way to heaven to once again dance with her sweet Bob who departed in 2013. Together the two raised five daughters: Kim (Dale) Hollabaugh, Lori (Steve) Delaney, Jacy (the late Dale) Rudolchick, Randi (Greg) Vallecorsa and Aimee (Gregg) Dodd.  She always considered Valeria (Tom) Marriot her sixth…

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Mary M. Buckley

Mary M. Buckley

Mary M. Buckley, 58, of Moon Twp., passed Monday, May 1, 2023 with her loving family at her side. She was born in Los Angeles, CA on August 15, 1964, the daughter of the late Matthew & Audrey (Marsh) McCabe. She earned her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in 1985 and went on to earn her Master’s degree from Robert Morris University in 1999.  Mary was employed by Verizon, Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh accounting firms. She is a member…

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Catherine E. Cassidy

Catherine E. Cassidy

Catherine E. Cassidy, 66, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver.  She was born in Warren, Ohio on March 22, 1957 a daughter of the late Raymond and Ann Campbell.  She was member of St. Titus Church, Mary Queen of Saints Parish. She attended St. Titus Catholic School and eventually graduated from Quigley High School.  She was retired from Allegheny Valley Schools where she worked in the Physical Therapy…

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Dolores J. (Keenan) Willis

Dolores J. (Keenan) Willis

Dolores J. (Keenan) Willis, 77, of Crescent Township and Rehoboth Beach, died peacefully on April 25, 2023 at home with her family.  She was born in Pittsburgh on March 3, 1946 the daughter of the late William & Elizabeth (Ramolt) Keenan.  In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Cecil C. Willis in 2002, and her sister Margaret Schaefer & brother Francis Keenan. She is survived by her three children:  Kelly Konz (Donald), Potomac, Maryland; Lauren…

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