Joseph J. Rychel, of Moon Twp., passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026 at the age of 88 in his home at Apple Blossom Senior Living Center. He was born in McKees Rocks on December 27, 1937, the son of the late Michael & Mary (Tovarnitsky) Rychel. After a brief time in the Air Force and as a draftsman, Joe found his calling as a certified financial planner. While Joe spent nearly 40 years as a CFP, his true…
Michael James Szelc, 68, of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, on November 17, 1957, Michael was the son of Jean (Nickolls) Burney and the late Theodore Szelc. He was the beloved brother of Nancy, Carol, and Betty Anne and was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Szelc. Michael was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. He shared 39 loving years of marriage with his beloved wife, Melissa (Bender). He…
Janet Elizabeth Haller, 85, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 1, 1940, daughter of the late Ethel Louise Nichols and Clarence Kearns. She was a retired caregiver, specializing in helping elderly people. Janet was a thoughtful, kind, and generous woman. She was known for always having a smile on her face, and nothing put a smile on her face as much as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents,…
Phyllis B. Hood passed on May 27, 2026 at the age of 101 formerly of Freedom, Pa. She was born in Canton, Ohio. She grew up in Brookville, Pa, graduating from Brookville High School in 1942. Phyllis was a Registered Nurse, having trained at Sewickley School Nursing graduating in 1946. She was married to James D. Hood August 1947 in Brookville Pa and he passed on January 22, 2000. They lived in Freedom, Pa since 1951 in the same home….
Doris E. Swiontek, 93 of Aliquippa (Independence Twp.) was called home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 26,2026 at UPMC Mercy. Born June 3,1932 in Aliquippa, she was the daughter of the late James A & Florence (Cain) Miller. Doris was a lifetime member of Mt. Olivet EPC in Aliquippa. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Thomas Swiontek Sr., her brothers E. Reid, J. Lee, Keith and Dean Miller. Also, her son Bob…
James Stanley Hostetler, 98, formerly of Crescent Township, died on May 24, 2026 in Riverview Manor, Ashbury Senior Living, Lewisburg, PA. “Jimmy” was born in Glenwillard, PA on January 4, 1928 the son of the late Darl & Jane (McCarrier) Hostetler. After graduating high school, Jim enlisted in the U.S Marine Corps, serving in the Marine Air Wing as WWII was winding down. Not long after joining the Marine Reserves, the Korean War began and Jim was called up to…
John “Jack” J. Weatherby II, of Raccoon Township passed away on May 14, 2026 in his home. He was born in Ambridge, Pennsylvania on February 20, 1933 the son of the late John J. and Myrtle Weatherby. He was a retired machinist working for J&L Steel / LTV Steel Aliquippa Works and then later Sears Auto. He was a US Army Veteran serving in the 101 Airborne Division during Korean War. He was a member and past master of the…
Robert Allen Lockhart, 71 of Industry passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2026. He was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania a son of the late William Earl Lockhart Sr. and Virginia “Virgie” (Grim) Lockhart. He was a former Security Supervisor for the Nuclear Power Plant in Shippingport. He was an active member of Planet Fitness and he loved a good cigar. Bob loved to tell stories, whether they were true or not was the fun of it all. Could you…
Thomas Richard Everett (“Tom”), age 81, of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Tom was born on September 22, 1944, in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, to Thomas James and Rita Dolores (Voegtle) Everett. His father had been drafted during World War II and was taken prisoner of war in Germany just after Tom’s birth. Tom was 8 months old when his father came home. He grew up alongside his four sisters—Patricia Pcolar, Barbara Wisniewski, Betty Roseborough, and…
Elenora “Loretta” Ratliff, 79, of Brighton Twp., passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born in Uniontown, PA., on September 14, 1946, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mildred (Baron). She is survived by her children, Dawn Brown, Patricia (Mark) Happ and Coleman “Sonny” (Dana) Ratliff; her siblings, Bernard (Joyce) Farrier, and Barbara Cleaver; 27 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Coleman Ratliff (2010) and her siblings, Raymond, Samuel Gene, Richard, Clara…