Obituaries

Barbara Shultz

Barbara Shultz

Barbara Ann Shultz, 48, of North Sewickley, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in Heritage Valley Beaver.   She was born on October 14, 1972 the daughter of the Gayle and the late Williams Javens.  She was an amazing mother who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She always made the best of every situation and found ways to make everything work for them.  She loved baking and cooking, she made the best homemade meals. She also…

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Edward F. Mineard

Edward F. Mineard

Edward F. Mineard Jr., 67 of Rochester, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  He was born on March 21, 1953 in Rochester, PA, the son of the late Edward F. and Ruth A. Mineard Sr.  He was an active member of St. Felix Roman Catholic Parish where he loved to sing.  He enjoyed helping his friends and family with many home improvement and construction projects. His carpentry and building skills were second to none.  He…

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Doris (Johnson) Jockers

Doris (Johnson) Jockers

Doris Johnson Jockers, 88, formerly of Moon Township, PA passed away on December 20, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford.  She was born on December 27, 1931, the daughter of the late Harry A. & Mary Lowstetter Johnson.  Doris met the love of her life, Robert in German class at Pitt and they were married on December 17, 1955.  Doris graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Bacteriology.  She worked as a chemist…

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Norma J. (Davies) Spicher

Norma J. (Davies) Spicher

Norma J. (Davies) Spicher, 89, of Moon Twp., Died on December 18, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  She was born in Aliquippa, on February 7, 1931, the daughter of the late Emlyn & Adella (Somerlade) Davies.    She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Lynn Kneib (Karl), Scott Twp. and son, Robert A. Spicher (Diane), Moon Twp.  Three grandchildren, Melissa Balcerek (Joshua), Jared Lioi (Ashley) & Jeremy Spicher.  Three great grandchildren, Sydney Balcerek, Amelia Balcerek & Mason Lioi. In addition…

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Elizabeth “Babe” Beall

Elizabeth “Babe” Beall

Elizabeth “Babe” Beall, 96 of Center Twp., passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Struthers, Ohio the daughter of the late Mike and Mary Loy.  During World War II she worked as a welder, then she worked various other jobs throughout her life. Her joy was her family.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wilfred Beall, and her siblings. She is…

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Mary Veligdan

Mary Veligdan

 Mary Veligdan, 91, of Aliquippa passed away on Friday December 11, 2020 in Forbes Regional Hospital.  She was born in Lucky, Czechoslovakia on August 3, 1929, the daughter of the late Michal and Maria Vinc.  She was a longtime member of Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Veligdan in 1969 and her three siblings, two brothers & one sister. She is survived by her three sons: Robert Veligdan…

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Robert “Jeff” McLaughlin

Robert “Jeff” McLaughlin

Robert “Jeff” McLaughlin, 60, of Hopewell Twp., passed away suddenly on Monday, December 7, 2020 in his home.  He was born in Sewickley the son of Robert “Buzz”  and Eunice McLaughlin.  He was retired from the US Post Office and was currently working as a ramp agent with Southwest Airlines.  He loved to golf.  He truly loved spending time with his grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son: Ryan (Kathrine) McLaughlin; 4 grandchildren: Grace, Elaine, Sidney…

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Carol L. Stacho

Carol L. Stacho

Carol L. Stacho, 79, of Aliquippa passed away on Friday December 4, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver.  She was born in Aliquippa on February 5, 1941 the daughter of the late Kenneth Todd and Henrietta Anderson and her step-father Harold Anderson. She was a nurse’s aide working in numerous nursing homes and home health care. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Janice Hart, and Paul Stacho. She is survived…

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Cindy Louise Fletcher

Cindy Louise Fletcher

Cindy Louise Fletcher, age 64, passed away on December 3, 2020. She was born in Great Falls, Montana on September 11, 1956, a daughter of Myrtle (Swager) and Manuel Sanchez. She is preceded in death by her brother Gary, and two infant siblings. She is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends including her special friend Linda Knott and Terry Fox. All services are private, an interment will take place at a later date in Beaver Cemetery. Per her…

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Frank Waryck

Frank Waryck

Frank Waryck, aged 88, of Aliquippa, beloved father, grandfather, and dearest friend, passed into the House of his Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2020 following a brief but courageous battle with complications from COVID-19.  Frank was born on March 20, 1932 to the late Stanley and Anna (née Kraycic) Waryck of Aliquippa.  After graduating from Aliquippa High School in 1951, he served in the US Army 25th Military Police Company in Korea where he was awarded the Bronze Star.  On…

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