Obituaries

Shirley A. Stong, 86, formerly of Moon Twp., passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 in Concordia Villa St. Joseph. She was born on December 24, 1934 in Huntingdon, PA the daughter of the late Jackson and Madeline Curry.  She was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church and The First Baptist Church of Coraopolis.  Her faith was very important to her.  Shirley enjoyed spending her time volunteering with her church, but her main love was her family.  She especially…

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Andrea Ann Lee, 63 of Hopewell Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in her home.  She was born on November 18, 1958 the daughter of the late Andrew and Virginia Matijak. She was retired from DDI as a Telecom Manager. She loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time crafting, cooking and baking.She is survived by her daughters: Alyssa Sciaretta & Rich Forte; Ashley & T.J. Oliver, Nichole Matijak, and Asia Gibson;…

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Billy K. Cowger, 60, of Big Beaver Boro, died unexpectantly on November 23, 2021 to join his late parents Willard & Helen (Cogar) Cowger. He was like a pebble thrown into a pond the ripples spreading far and wide.  He will be greatly missed by his wife Susan Brunton, her father Cecil, sister Kathy (David) and their son Ryan, sister Shari, brother Robert (Andy); his brothers Marty (Kim) and Will (Alice) Cowger, stepmom Eileen and her daughter Tori Heubi, God-daughter…

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James F. Linn, 82, of Crescent passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 in Heritage Valley Sewickley surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cumberland, Maryland on January 3, 1939 the son of the late Samuel and Laney Linn. He was retired from the Welded Tube department as a pipe inspector with J&L Steel.  He was a member of Christ Alliance Church and a former member of Crescent Senior Citizens. Jim loved football and watching the Steelers. He…

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Robert J. Jones, 88, of Conway, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 in his home.  He was born in Aliquippa on August 27, 1933 the son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth Jones. He was a retired tractor operator in the Tin Mill at LTV Steel. He was a US Airforce veteran serving during Korea.  While stationed in Germany he met his beloved wife, Monika. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and spending time in the Mountains….

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James E Black, Sr. (Jim) of Center Twp. passed away on Sunday November 14, 2021. He was born in Niles, OH on August 16, 1933, the oldest son of the late Edward and Caroline Black. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Suzanne Owsley and Karen Martincic. He is survived by the love of his life for 63 years, his wife Geraldine Lyons (Geri), Center Twp., PA and two children: son James Black, Jr,…

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Helen Goettman Clear, 97 of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Thursday November 11, 2021 in Passavant Retirement Community.  She was born in Rochester on November 22, 1923 the daughter of the late Ivan and Ada Goettman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Clyde Clear; her son, John Clear; two sisters: Evelen Brewer, Alice Mae Favro; and a brother: Arthur Goettman. She is survived by her two children: Kenneth (Cheryl) Clear, Lignum,…

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Christie Renee “Sissy” Schill, 32 of Beaver Falls, Our precious Hero was unexpectedly promoted to the Role of Our Guardian Angel on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, in Heritage Valley Beaver.  She was born in Oil City, PA on March 17, 1989, the daughter of Debra Probst and Dewayne Schill. She was a happy, vibrant, unconditionally loving & affectionate person whose smile could light the way and brighten any day. She enjoyed family time, cuddles, being silly, music and Christmas lights….

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