Rita H. Simon, 98, a longtime resident of Findlay Twp. died on May 25, 2021 in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born on February 3, 1923 the daughter of the late Daniel & Helen Hawes. Rita worked at the Union National Bank in Coraopolis for many years. She was a member of St. Columbkille Church, Imperial, she volunteered for many years at the Marian Resource Center, and she was also a beautician. In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in…
John H. Taylor, 94, of Moon Twp. died on Monday May 24, 2021 in his home. He was born in Everett, MA on August 9, 1926 the son of the late John & Julia (Peddle) Taylor. John served his country during WWII in the US Navy Air Corps. Upon discharge he studied to become a meteorologist. He later used this training to begin a long and successful career in the airline industry, starting with Chicago & Southern Airline in 1947…
Richard “Rich” Koston, 55 of Center Twp., passed away on Friday May 21, 2021 in Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Sewickley on August 11, 1965 the son of Constance Beverlin. He worked as a mechanic for many years at Mighty Auto as well as numerous other shops in the area. He was a former president of the Beaver County Chapter of ABATE. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was a member of Faith 2 Faith Ministries…
Marjorie A. Gray, 92 formerly of Independence Twp., passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in her home. She was born in Independence Twp., on October 8, 1928 the daughter of the late Morris and Bertha Gray. She was retired from Ampco Company in Pittsburgh where she was a data entry operator. She was a member of New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings: George, Morris, Clifford and Blair Gray…
Dominic F. Dragojevich, 86 of Moon Twp. died peacefully Sunday May 9, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA. He was born in Braddock on March 2, 1935 the oldest son of Dominic and Agnes (Page) Dragojevich. He is survived by brothers Eugene and Anna Mae, Jesse and Vinnie Dragojevich and Sister Janet Stewart. After graduating High School, Dom served his country in the US Army. He was stationed in Germany which enabled him to meet his…
George E. Unger 89, of Hanover Twp. formerly of Moon Twp., passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2021 surrounded by his family and faithful canine companion, Lucy. He was born on January 8, 1932, the son of the late Fred Unger and Anna Unger Bishel. He was a US Army veteran serving in France during the Korean conflict, where he developed his love of wine. As the owner of Unger Recreational Vehicles and Unger Vending Company, he was a…
Kelly Baker, 57, of Ohioville passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in her home. She was born February 28, 1964 in Seattle, Washington the daughter of Daniel Alter and the late Suzanne Hawkins . Kelly really enjoyed traveling, listening to music and attending concerts. She was a free spirit, health nut, and independent type of person. You would always see her smiling and laughing. Kelly loved being in nature, camping with her family and spending time in the woods. Animals were a huge…
Craig E. Morris, 70, of Industry, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 27, 2021. He was born in Aliquippa on February 2, 1951, the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy Morris. He worked for A&S Steel, US Airways, and as a paramedic for Medic Rescue. He also was proud of his service as a volunteer fireman with both Monaca and Center Township Fire Departments. He was a graduate of Center High School. Craig was a lifelong animal lover and…
Patricia H. Dudash, 78 of Potter Twp., passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on August 31, 1942 the daughter of the late Martin and Eliner Herbert Jr. Her biological mother Antoinette (Hyrnizak) Herbert passed away when Patricia was a child. Patricia worked for many years as a lunch lady at Todd Lane Elementary School in Center. She then retired as a nurse’s aid from Friendship Ridge, a job that she loved. Patricia…
June “Genevieve” (Mckahan) Ratliff, 95, formerly of Brighton Twp., passed away on April 22, 2021. She was born in Claysville, PA on June 1, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Emma (Kimmey) McKahan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Forest C. Ratliff (1996); her sons, Coleman Ratliff, John Ratliff and four grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Emma Gentry, Shirley Simmons, and Marsha (Stanley) Taormina; 15 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. She is also…