With great sadness, we share the passing of our loving mother, Patricia A. Colonna. She left us on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the age of 84. She was born in Greenville, PA, on January 17, 1937, and moved to Hopewell with her parents in the early ’40s, where she remained a resident until her death. She was the daughter of the late J. Henry Stinson and Ethna Shinn. However, her true father was her stepfather William Shinn. She was…
Herbert E. Lawrence Jr., 84, of Chippewa Twp., passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Rochester on December 8, 1937 the son of the late Herbert E. Lawrence Sr. and Helen Ralston. He worked as an Industrial Electrician, retiring as a Maintenance Supervisor with Rome Metals.He was a Ham Radio Operator with the call sign as KT3HC, a member of the Beaver Valley Amateur Radio Association where he…
Patricia L. (Neville) Coulter, 74, of Moon Twp., formerly of Robinson Twp., died peacefully in her home on December 11, 2021. She was born in Pittsburgh on October 7, 1947 the daughter of the late William “Bill” & Ruth (Simon) Neville. Patricia loved children and spent most of her career working with and teaching children from ages pre-school through middle school. She retired this fall from Moon Area Schools after working many years as a Paraprofessional in the special education…
Eugene P. Kelly, of Monaca, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1931 a son of the late James and Elizabeth Kelly, of Rochester. He worked for Conrail from the age of 16 until his retirement in 1992. Gene enjoyed outdoor activities, especially cutting grass, bowling, golfing, his faith in God and spending time at karaoke with his many cherished friends. He was a member of St. John’s Roman Catholic Parrish in Monaca. In…
Barbara Ann Lundy, 71, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on December 6, 2021 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born in Aliquippa on September 22, 1950 the daughter of the late Paul and Doris Farber. She was retired as a General Manager for Zernich Medical Clinic and was a Director of Operations with Service Link. She was a member of the Hopewell VFW and enjoyed volunteering for the Hopewell High School Hall of Fame golf outing as well as serving…
Janet Marie Frankenberry 79, of Center Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on November 26, 1942 the daughter of the late John and Irma Weber. She loved gambling. She enjoyed spending her time playing bingo, going to the casinos, and playing the daily number and scratch off tickets. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wilford S. Frankenberry in 2000, a daughter…
Richard “Rich” Baron, 92, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 4th 2021 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born September 5, 1929 in Ambridge, a son of the late Charles and Blanche Baron. After Graduating from Ambridge High School, he enjoyed a 38 year career with American Bridge Division of United States Steel while attending Geneva College and Duquesne University. He loved music and had a 19 year musical career playing drums in local orchestras. After retirement…
On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, Irene F., age 89, of Moon Township, formerly of Stowe Township. Devoted wife of 64 years to the late George E. Bowes. Loving mother of Dianna L. Hubert (the late Robert) of Moon Township and George Scott and his wife, Donna, of Stowe Township. Beloved grandmother of Lori (Joe) Tucci, Matthew (Courtney) Hubert, Christian (Christina) Bowes, Brian (Kelly) Bowes, and the late Michael (Gennifer Gaskins-Hubert surviving) Hubert. Dear Great-grandmother of Mackenzie Bowes, Mara Tucci, Morgan…
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…
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;…