It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald “Nink” Ross, 87, of West Aliquippa, on December 27, 2020. Don passed away at home with his wife and step-daughter, Susan, by his side. Don was born in Aliquippa, to the late Eva Dell Ross on January 11, 1933 and graduated from Aliquippa High School, in 1951. While in school, Don participated in Hi-Y basketball, the drama Club and lettered in Cross Country. After graduation, Don went to…
Barbara Ann (Hoover) Kennedy, 66, of Crescent Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 25, 2020 in her home. She was born on June 22, 1954 the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Hoover. She was the Accounting Office Manager for many years at Ron Lewis Automotive Group and has also been working recently for the Airport Auto Mall. She was a lifetime member of the Crescent Township Fire Department Auxiliary and the Glenwillard Boat Club. She loved dogs,…
Maureen Elizabeth Sleber, 76, of Leet Twp., passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was born in Hermine, PA the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Sleber. She was the Clinical Services Director for Passavant Memorial Homes. Maureen loved her family fiercely and was an amazing mother, having adopted 5 children with her partner of 43 years. She is survived by her partner: Rebecca Beyer, 4 children: Sandra, Stephen, Tay and Kye King; and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…