Jason Edward Durbin, 43, of Center Township, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021 at AGH after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 6, 1977 in Sewickley, PA the son of Rose Durbin and the late Charles Durbin. He was preceded in death by his father, and grandparents, John and Martha Durbin ,and Glenn and Laura Wickham. In addition to his mother, Jason is survived by his twins: Mikayla and Kingston Durbin; a sister…
Patricia Ann “Patty” (Aurin) Thomas, 64, of Moon Twp. passed away on April 19, 2021 in her home. She was born in Sewickley, PA on February 9, 1957 the daughter of Margaret (Marchetti) Aurin & the late Carl Aurin. Patty graduated from Quaker Valley Highschool in 1975. In addition to her mother, Patty is survived by her husband of 44 years, David Craig Thomas. Three children: Cara Blyzwick (Brad), Moon Twp., PA; Afton Thomas-Thangaraj (Swaminathan), Baltimore, MD & Matthew Thomas. …
Nina Louise “Neen” Napoleone, 47, of Moon Twp. passed away peacefully in her parents’ home with her loving family by her side. Nina was born in Sewickley on February 18, 1974 the daughter of Deni & Frances (George) Napoleone. Nina graduated from Moon High School in 1992 and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in communications from Mercyhurst University. Nina was the sales manager at the family business, ALDOS Foodservice, in Independence Twp. Nina was very talented, giving, and…
Donna L. Gossard, 88, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab. She was born on January 16, 1933 in Rochester, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph Loftus and Edna Robinson. She worked for many years as a tax collector for Central Tax. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan who enjoyed reading, playing cards with her card club and spending time at the Beaver County Senior Center. She was a member…
Richard W. “Bud” Martin, 82, of Beaver, formerly of Center Twp., reached out and touched the hand of God on Monday, March 22, 2021 in his home. He was born in Rochester, PA on November 2, 1938 the son of the late William and Diane Martin. He started his career in the IT Department by working with J&L Steel, then spent 27 years with HH Robertson, and finally retiring with FedEx. He was a past master and a 50 year…
Larry W. Black, 64, of Hopewell Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 21, 2021 in his home. He was born in Rochester on August 25, 1956 the son of the late Milton and Carole Black. He was a Jack of all Trades working many years in construction. Larry’s sense of humor was second to none, always living life to the fullest and loving his family. He enjoyed photography, riding his motorcycles, and collecting guns and knives. He was a…
John E. Bandula, 88, of Aliquippa passed away on March 17, 2021 in Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Aliquippa on May 30, 1932 the son of the late John & Frances Bandula. He retired from J&L LTV Steel where he was the Supervisor of Production Planning. John was a longtime and devoted member of House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Aliquippa and was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He enjoyed taking his daily walks around the…
Virginia L. Williams, 75, of Rochester Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in her home. She was born on July 18, 1945 the daughter of the late James and Nellie (Richards) Tutwiler. She was a retired kindergarten teacher from Ambridge Area School District where she taught for 42 years. Teaching was her passion, she loved children and helping them to learn. She enjoyed tending and growing flowers and spending time at her cabin in Marienville, PA. She…
Carl T. Falk, 93, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 in his home. He was born on October 26, 1927 in Aliquippa the son of the late Carl and Ellen Falk. He was a retired Metallurgist from J&L Steel. He was a US Airforce Veteran serving in Panama. He was a very active member of House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Aliquippa; he served on church council, taught Sunday School, and was a member of the…
Kevin Duane Hill, 64, of Hopewell Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 5, 2021 in his home. He was born in Rochester, PA on January 28, 1957 the son of the late Henry and Ernestine Hill. He worked as an operator for BASF in Monaca for 35 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and fixing things around the house. Kevin was always ready and willing to help out others and was a member of the Rochester Second Baptist…