Obituaries

Margie (Benson) Thompson

Margie (Benson) Thompson

Margie (Benson) Thompson, 64 of New Brighton, passed away on March 7, 2022. She was born on December 11, 1957, a daughter of the late Harry A. Benson Jr. and Ruby S. (Snyder). She is preceded in death by her sister, Jane Waugaman She is survived by her daughters, Katie Thompson and Melissa Thompson; her nephew Cory (Kelly) Waugaman, her niece Cara Cruz and her great nephew, Riley Cruz. All services are private Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc….

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Vaudie S. (Smith) Stetzer

Vaudie S. (Smith) Stetzer

With great sadness, Vaudie S. (Smith) Stetzer, 78, of Moon Twp. passed away on Sunday March 6, 2022.  She was born in Merkel, TX on September 18, 1943, the daughter of the late Jim & Lora (Price) Smith. In addition to her parents, Vaudie was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, Albert “Butch” Stetzer and a son, David Jeffrey Stetzer. Vaudie is survived by her three children:  Rickey Joe Stetzer (Deborah), Moon Twp; Lori Lynn Heinlein…

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Michael Kamenski

Michael Kamenski

Michael Kamenski, 88 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 in Heritage Valley Sewickley.  He was born on November 21, 1933 the son of the late Alexander and Elizabeth Kamenski.  He was a US Army Veteran and a retired Engineer from J&L Steel.  He was a longtime and active member of Ohio United Presbyterian Church.  In his free time, he enjoyed watching NASCAR.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lois…

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Amy E. (Engel) Pannebaker

Amy E. (Engel) Pannebaker

Amy E. (Engel) Pannebaker, 57, of Moon Twp. passed away on Thursday March 3, 2022.  She was born in Parma, OH on January 18, 1965, the daughter of Nelson & Janis (Hall) Engel. Amy earned her Undergraduate and Master’s Degrees from IUP.  She started her teaching career at the Copperas Cove, TX school district and most recently was teaching 2nd grade at J.H. Brooks Elementary School in Moon Twp. Amy was a kind, tireless, strong teacher, ferociously devoted mother, and…

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Albert D. Spratley

Albert D. Spratley

Albert D. Spratley, 79, of Rochester, PA, passed away on the lord’s day, Sunday February 27, 2022 at Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle.  He was born in Rochester, PA., on June 13, 1942, a son of the late Joseph A. and Evelyn (Graham) Spratley. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Janice Wawrzynski; and his siblings, Joseph A. Spratley Jr., George Spratley, Mary Ann (Pete) Zarilla, Isa Dora Spratley, James (Marion) Vogel, Sylvia A. Sanner, Edith (William) Davidson, Barbara…

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Robert G. Christner

Robert G. Christner

Robert G. Christner, 80 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 in Heritage Valley Beaver.  He was born on February 15, 1942 the son of the late Urie “Bud” & Margaret Fern Christner.  He was a Journeyman Electrician with the IBEW 712 being with the union for more than 60 years.  Golfing was his main hobby, but he enjoyed traveling with his wife to all 50 states. He was a very social person, he loved spending time…

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Leslie A. Colonna Herman  

Leslie A. Colonna Herman  

Leslie A. Colonna Herman, 63, of Hopewell Twp., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Heritage Valley Beaver.  She was born in Aliquippa on May 23 1958, the daughter of the late Louis and Patricia Colonna.  She has worked for L&R Catering for the past 15 years.  It was a job that brought together all of her culinary talents.   She loved to cook and bake and was well known for her Christmas cookies which brought joy to…

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Ann Schleicher

Ann Schleicher

Ann Schleicher, 75 of Moon Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born in Bradford, PA on September 24, 1946 the daughter of the late Edward and Mildred Wolfe.  She was a retired English and Speech teacher from Avonworth School District after 34 dedicated years of passionate service. She enjoyed baking and sharing her baked goods with everyone in her family and community.  She loved her golden retrievers, Lady, Oliver, and Bayou who were waiting at Rainbow Bridge along with her adopted…

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Ruby S. Benson

Ruby S. Benson

Ruby S. Benson, 94 formerly of New Brighton, passed away on February 8, 2022. She was born in East Brady, PA on February 23, 1927, a daughter of the late Herbert and Alice (Magee) Snyder. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Benson, Jr; her daughter, Jane Waugaman; her siblings, Sylvia Esuart, Norma Snyder, and Nita Slima. She is survived by her daughter, Margie Thompson; her grandchildren, Katie Thompson, Melissa Thompson, Cory (Kelly) Waugaman, and Cara Cruz;…

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Mary Jane Hunter

Mary Jane Hunter

Mary Jane Hunter, 98 of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford, PA. The daughter of the late Emil and Hilda Zeller, Mary Jane was born in Pittsburgh on January 18th, 1924. In addition to her parents, Mary Jane was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jess Hunter on December 1st, 2011, her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Howdy Weidman, a brother, Harry Zeller, and a son-in-law, Harry Green. Mary Jane retired…

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