Lori Jill Caler Zimmerman, 61, of DeFuniak Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born on July 26, 1962, in Aliquippa, PA, a daughter of George and Nancy Caler. Jill loved God and her family. Her passions in life included sewing, baking, motorcycles, racing, and being outdoors. She loved working on creative projects and spending time at home with her family. She lived a very full life. She is survived by her husband Robert; 5…
Robert Pitt Propst, 71 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 in his home. Born in Sewickley, PA on December 23, 1951 the son of the late Martin Pitt and Norma Gene Propst. He retired from the corrosion department of Peoples Gas. Was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed spending his time woodworking and was a long-time member of the Hopewell VFW #8805. He is survived by his loving wife: Susan Propst; 2 sons: Robert Pitt Propst…
Retired Master Sergeant, Fred William Felton, 57 years of age, passed away on August 11, 2023 in his home in Beaver Pennsylvania surrounded by loved ones. Fred was born January 17, 1966, in Marietta Ohio to Mary Carpenter and the late Forrest Felton. Fred was very dedicated to his work, many hobbies and his endless passion for his love of this country, which included pridefully serving ten years of active duty for the United States Army as a combat engineer…
Christopher Cole Honeywill, 47, of Hopewell Twp., died on August 9, 2023 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Aliquippa on February 25, 1976 the son of Linda (Cole) Honeywill & Noel P. Honeywill. Chris earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from The University of Pittsburgh in 2000. An innovator in his own right, Chris was cherished deeply by the staff at Full Service Network, a public utility he helped forge as the Executive Vice President. His 25…
Frances Jean Ciccone, 88, of Coraopolis passed away on July 27, 2023 in her home. She was born in Aliquippa, Pa on August 19, 1934 a daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Gleason. She was a member of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, attending St. Joseph’s. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She adored spending as much time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren that she could. She was a wonderful cook, she enjoyed making…
Katherine Ann Miller, 85 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Ambridge, PA on April 1, 1938 a daughter of Frank and Mary Wilamowski. She was a long-time member of House of Prayer Lutheran Church. She worked at Valvoline, Wicks Furniture and helped with Ambridge Area High School Payroll. She was a devoted grandmother, being able to watch her grandchildren whenever she could, was one…
Patrick Vaccarelli, 76, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Sunday, July, 23, 2023 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Logstown, PA on January 24, 1947 a son of the late Albert and Millicent Vaccarelli. He was a graduate of Aliquippa High School in 1966. He graduated from: CCBC, Geneva College, Robert Morris University, and Penn State University where he received his Master’s Degree. He worked for 33 years at J&L Steel, LTV, and US…
Gwendolyn E. Muetzel, 83 of Independence Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in her home. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa on September 12, 1939 a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Wiedman. Gwen was a teacher, a real estate agent, and a volunteer at Old Economy Village. She was a member of New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, the Red Hat Society, and Christian Women. She had a strong love for animals, especially her dogs. In addition…
Captain Jared W. Souder, US Army (Retired), 43, died on Wednesday July 19, 2023 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford, after a fierce battle with brain cancer. He was born August 21st, 1979 in Salem, OH the son of Bruce Souder & Sara (Talkington) Pitcock. Jared grew up in Chester, West Virginia and shortly after graduating from Oak Glen High School, enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve. He went on to attend Youngstown State University as a ROTC cadet and…
Alma Ruth Wilson, 93, of Independence Twp., passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in her home. She was born in Aliquippa, PA on July 17, 1930 a daughter of the late Ernest C. & Helen Gray. She was a faithful member of Wildwood Chapel in Aliquippa and a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Hopewell #8805. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James E. Wilson Jr.; 5 siblings; Glen Gray, Ronald Gray,…