Obituaries

David J. Piole

David J. Piole

David J. Piole, 73, of Robinson Twp., died on August 13, 2024 in Allegheny General Hospital.  He was born in Pittsburgh on August 28, 1950 the son of the late Joseph C. & Bertha Marie (Giger) Piole. David was a graduate of North Hills High School, 1968.  He then earned his Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University in Marketing, 1972. Davids’s career consisted of sales with Heavy Equipment for various companies including, Machinery Rental, Metaris, D-A Lubricants, & Woodings Industrial…

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Edward W. Schreiber

Edward W. Schreiber

Edward W. Schreiber, 84, of Moon Township, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 15, 1939, to the late Colin Boone-Schreiber and Sarah (Leister) Schreiber. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brother, John C. Schreiber (Jack/Skinny), and his sister, Dorothy Bevan (Dot). He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Marie C. (DeSantis) Schreiber; two sons, Paul Matthew Schreiber (Lora) and…

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Mitchell J. Yanyanin

Mitchell J. Yanyanin

Mitchell J. “Mitch” Yanyanin, 74, of Baden, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, after a lengthy battle with kidney disease.  Mitch was the beloved husband of Nancy Matika Yanyanin; loving father to Nicholas Yanyanin (fiancé Elissa Ebaugh) and, dedicated brother of Cheryl Yanyanin Maslek, Larry Yanyanin (Jayne), and Laureen Yanyanin Youtes.   Born on September 17, 1949, Mitch was a graduate of Freedom High School where he was a standout athlete especially in track and field, setting milestones and…

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Lisa M. (Bates) Petrick

Lisa M. (Bates) Petrick

Lisa M. (Bates) Petrick, 57, of Hopewell Twp., passed away at home on August 4, 2024. She was born in Aliquippa on June 24, 1967, the daughter of Charles Bates & the late Nancy (Taylor) McFarland. Lisa was a graduate of Ambridge High School and retired from UPS after 20 + years of service. In addition to her father, Lisa is survived by her two brothers, Edward Anderson, NJ and Richard Anderson Hopewell Twp., and her step mother, Paula Bates….

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Betty E. (Rutherford) Supples

Betty E. (Rutherford) Supples

Betty E. (Rutherford) Supples, 90, of Ambridge, died on August 3, 2024 in her home.  She was born in Union, SC the daughter of the late William McKinley Rutherford & Mamie (Dodson) Rutherford. She was a Deaconess in her church, an avid bowler, she participated in many organizations and fund raising and was a very vocal choir member. Known to all for her fisty personality. Betty is survived by her three children:  Sandra Johnson, Aliquippa; Linda Johnson, Ambridge & Russell…

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Gretchen M. Whipple

Gretchen M. Whipple

Gretchen M. Whipple, 63, of Beaver, formerly of Freedom, passed away on July 29, 2024. She was born in Rochester on April 17, 1961, a daughter of the late Owen Alexander and Angela M. (Catalano) Whipple. Gretchen died in the good graces and with all the sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Even in her late stage of confusion, she was pleased to repeat, “I have my faith”. Gretchen had her Masters Degree in Art Therapy. She spent most of her…

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Carole A. Zemkosky

Carole A. Zemkosky

Carole A. Zemkosky, 80 of Center Twp., passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Heritage Valley Beaver.  She was born in Sewickley, the daughter of the late Ann & Steve Zvonar.  She worked as a nurse’s aid for many years at the Beaver Valley Geriatric Center.  She loved to watch the Steelers, often watching with her son on the phone. She also loved to gamble and take trips to Vegas.  She was a member of Mary Queen of Saints…

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Gloria Jean (Bobrick) Cecchetti

Gloria Jean (Bobrick) Cecchetti

Gloria Jean (Bobrick) Cecchetti, 76, of Tarentum, PA passed away on July 23, 2024, in Kane Community Living Center, Scott Twp. She was born on September 23, 1947, the daughter of the late William & Mary (Gaydos) Bobrick. Gloria is survived by her four children, Joel Cecchetti (Leonor) Houston, Texas; Nicole Cecchetti, Richard Cecchetti Houston, Texas; Leslie Kuzma (Doug), Robinson Twp. She leaves behind five grandchildren: Adora, Zachary, Isabella, Ivana & Alina. Gloria is survived by her sister Elaine Flinn…

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Margaret Jane “Peg” Gardner

Margaret Jane “Peg” Gardner

Margaret Jane “Peg” Gardner, 89 of Conway, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Rochester Manor and Villa.  She was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on March 4, 1935. She worked with Wyckoff Steel, Solid State Measurements and in her retirement, the garden department at Lowes.  She had a love for all things outdoors and she enjoyed skiing and golfing. She was a Master Gardner with Penn State. She also was an avid reader and liked to dabble with investments…

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Martin M. “Marty” Novoselski

Martin M. “Marty” Novoselski

Martin M. “Marty” Novoselski, 78, of Crescent, passed away on July 19, 2024 in Concordia at the Villa St. Joseph, Baden.  He was born on April 13, 1946 the son of the late Michael & Sue (Chulack) Novoselski. Marty graduated from Stowe High School class of 1964 He attended Robert Morris College. before his retirement in 2009, he was a maintenance supervisor at the Pittsburgh International Airport. He loved playing golf in his younger years and was an avid fan…

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