Flora Elizabeth “Betty” Hamara, 88 formerly of Independence Twp., passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 in Brighton Rehab and Wellness. She was born in the West End of Pittsburgh on June 8, 1933 the daughter of the late Carl Earl & Flora Elizabeth Freebing. She was a member of House of Prayer Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a step mother Eileen Freebing and numerous, friends, family and pets. She is survived by her…
Betty Jane Cosky, 90, formerly of Rochester Twp., passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 in Providence Care Center. She was born in Aliquippa, PA on November 24, 1931 the daughter of the late William and Grace (Cable) Gray. She was a retired Service Executive for the former Kaufmann’s Department Store, originally helping to open the Rochester store and then, moving with the store to the Beaver Valley Mall. Betty and her husband Richard, owned C&C Farm where they raised and…
June L. Smith, 95 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Crescent Twp., PA the daughter of the late Frank & Elsie Miller. She was a faithful member of Prince of Peace Anglican Church in Hopewell Twp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Smith Jr. in 2013 and a brother, Frank Bernett “Ber” Miller in 1944. She is…
Sandra S. (Ballard) Reisker, 80, of South Heights, passed away on March 12, 2022 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was born in South Heights on October 3, 1941 the daughter of the late, Patrick & Mildred (McCoy) Ballard. Sandra graduated from Ambridge High School in 1960. In addition to her parents, Sandra is preceded in death by her son, Michael S. Reisker, a brother Patrick Ballard, and a granddaughter Mia Reisker. She is survived by her husband of over 58…
Judith Ann McCabe, 61 of Rochester, passed away on March 12, 2022. She was born in Rochester on March 29, 1960, a daughter of the late Edwin McCabe Sr. and Martha (Kaldor). She is preceded in death by her loving companion, Patrick C. McMillen; her brother Edwin G. “Butch” McCabe Jr., and her sister, Carolyn Morgan. She is survived by her children, Carolyn (Gabe) Jobe, Michael (Rachel) Cashdollar, Chad (Alaina) Cashdollar, Jonathan McMillen; her grandchildren, Morgan Cashdollar, Gabriel Jobe, and…
Age 61 of Center Township, formerly of Monroeville, passed away at 6:43PM on Friday, March 11th 2022. Husband of almost 37 years to Toni DeFigio, the beautiful girl he spotted at the Baden VIP from his booth as a DJ. Together, they raised daughter Jordan DeFigio and son Nick DeFigio (and French bulldog Callie). Son of Nicholas DeFigio, Sr and brother to Jim DeFigio. He was preceded in death by mother Mary Ann DeFigio in January of 2022. He is…
William H. Anderson, 91 of Center Twp., passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in Aliquippa, PA on August 26, 1930 the son of the late Lynn and Margaret Anderson. He worked for more than 30 years as a Yardmaster with the Railroad and after retirement, he worked for almost 30 years as a Security Guard at the Pittsburgh International Airport. He was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and…
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….
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…
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…