Sylvia Ann Guidry, 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Concordia Villa St. Joseph. She was born in McKeesport, on March 1, 1946 a daughter of the late Harold and Isabelle Miller. Sylvia enlisted with the Marines and then retired from the Army Reserves as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. She enjoyed crocheting and made numerous teddy bears for her family and friends. She is survived by her two children: Glenn Guidry and Kimberly Tustin; three grandchildren: Julia Rae…
Gladys Ripper, 92 formerly of Rochester Twp., died on Thursday, January 30, 2025. She was born December 26, 1932, one of nine children to Charles and Regna McFadden in Munderf, PA. She spent her childhood on her parents’ dairy farm and attended a schoolhouse where one of her teachers was her sister, Myra McFadden. Gladys began her career at Bell Telephone as a telephone operator in Clarion, PA and then transferred her to Rochester PA. She retired from Bell Telephone in…
David George Dunkis, age 89, of Moon Township, left for his Heavenly home January 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in McKeesport, PA, March 24, 1935. He is predeceased by his mother Mary (Russin) Dunkis, his father Charles Dunkis, and his daughter, Nancy Dunkis. David was an Army veteran in the Color Guard during the time of the Korean War. He Graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and he was…
Michael P. Ubaldi, 74 of Rochester Twp., passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in UPMC McCandless. He was born on July 20, 1950, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a son of the late Carmen Ubaldi and Elizabeth Giesler McConnell. Mike graduated from Wallenpaupack High School in Hawley, PA. During his high school years Mike played baseball and basketball. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Mansfield College. Michael was a retired Locomotive Engineer working with Norfolk Southern for 36 years. He…
Robert V. McLaughlin Jr. “Buzzy”, 89, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Aliquippa on June 9, 1935 and graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1954. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Eunice Lloyd McLaughlin; children: Randy (Rhonda) McLaughlin, Rodney McLaughlin and Robin (Jim) Burd; 8 grandchildren: 14 great grandchildren: 2 sisters-in-law: Colletta McLaughlin and Sara Jane Shaffer, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and…
Barb Johnson, 80 of Crafton Heights, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Monday, January 20,2025 in St. Clair Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1944 a daughter of the late Ruby Lee and John Crawford. She worked as a nurse, and then she retired as a case manager with Highmark/Blue Cross Blue Shield. She was a member of Allegheny General Alliance Church where she enjoyed volunteering for the kids programs and Urban Impact. Barb loved football, she was an…
Gary Basil Paul Marten, 82, of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, from complications associated with lung cancer he suffered with for two years. Alongside Gary at his passing, were his wife, his son’s, and his brother. Gary was born February 7, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Milton and Loreen (Cimaglio) Marten. Being part of a close-knit family, his early years were spent around his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends for Sunday dinners,…
Matthew “Matt” John Varley, 48, of Castle Shannon died on January 17, 2025, in UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh on November 27, 1976, the son of the late John Mark and Patricia Ann (Smith) Varley. Matt was a graduate of Moon Area High School class of 1994 and of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was last employed at UPMC, where he found comfort in the job’s enjoyable routine and in the good friends, he made there over…
Richard “Rick” Hendrickson, 69, of Independence Twp. passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born May 1, 1955 a son of the late Barbara and William Bickerstaff. Growing up, he spent a lot of time in Erie, PA with his grandparents. He was a graduate of Aliquippa High School and worked at J&L Steel until they closed. Rick went to college at CCBC and graduated with an Associates degree as a lab tech. He worked at MedCheck, Sewickley…
Palma P. (Pollice) Simonette, 95, of Ingram, died on January 15, 2025 in The Willows, Oakmont. She was born in Coraopolis on July 7, 1929 the daughter of the late Dr. Adelmo & Mary (DeJuliis) Pollice. Palma is survived by her son Joseph Felix Simonette (Chris), Ross Twp. Four Grandchildren: Amber Myers, Joseph Simonette, Sabrina Simonette & Santino Simonette. Four great grandchildren: Ameira, Maisie, Joseph & Olive. Her sister Jill Mowry will miss her as well. In addition to her…