LeRoy Rugg, 78, of Moon Twp., died on February 6, 2023 in his home. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ on January 31, 1945, the son of the late James and Jessie (Bower) Rugg. LeRoy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Newark College of Engineering and went on to work for Calgon as an industrial water treatment engineer and patented inventor. LeRoy loved his job and worked at various companies including Nalco and EcoLab until he…
Joseph William McElhaney, 52, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 in his home. He was born in Rochester on September 29, 1970 a son of the late William P. & Violet (Cartmel) McElhaney. He was a member of Raccoon Township Fire Department for 38 years and the Beaver Valley Antique Equipment and Crafts Association. He enjoyed watching wrestling, scary movies, and driving his tractor. He was also a member of Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church. In addition…
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…