Obituaries

Frank Waryck

Frank Waryck

Frank Waryck, aged 88, of Aliquippa, beloved father, grandfather, and dearest friend, passed into the House of his Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2020 following a brief but courageous battle with complications from COVID-19.  Frank was born on March 20, 1932 to the late Stanley and Anna (née Kraycic) Waryck of Aliquippa.  After graduating from Aliquippa High School in 1951, he served in the US Army 25th Military Police Company in Korea where he was awarded the Bronze Star.  On…

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JH Elliott

JH Elliott

JH Elliott, 49, of New Brighton left the world too soon on Sunday, November 29th, 2020 to meet his Heavenly Father.  Born April 6th, 1971 in New Brighton, he was the son of Elaine (Goehring) and Dan Chevalier and John and Terry Elliott.  In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife of 23 years, Mandy, and 2 sons Ryan (Kersten) and Aaron; his brother and sisters Shannon (Mike) Mathews, Kent (Erica) Chevalier, Justine (Dave) Elliott, and Danielle…

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Donald Hoffman

Donald Hoffman

Donald Hoffman, 90, of Chippewa, formerly of East Rochester, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center. Born January 26, 1930, in Freedom, Pa., he was the son of the late Irene Lyndway Hoffman and Rudolph Hoffman. Don graduated from Freedom High School, then proudly served his country in the Korean War in the 57th Field Artillery.   He graduated from Geneva College, with a Bachelor of Science in Education and from Westminster University with a…

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Earl William Dunfee

Earl William Dunfee

Earl William Dunfee, 86, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center.  He was born in Aliquippa on October 13, 1934 the son of the late Daniel Earl and Anna Hilda Dunfee.  He graduated from Geneva College with his bachelor’s degree and began his career at Townsend Corporation as a Certified Public Accountant and later Financial Controller.  He then went on to become Chief Financial Officer at Armco Steel Corporation.  He ended his career by establishing…

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Ruth K. (Piggott) Sperry

Ruth K. (Piggott) Sperry

Ruth K. (Piggott) Sperry, 100, of Hopewell Twp. died in Masonic Village of Sewickley on November 28, 2020.  She was born in Beaver on October 12, 1920 the daughter of the late Andrew & Ethel (Bergquist) Piggott.    In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Harold C. Sperry in 2009.  And two sisters, Claire Freytag & Virginia Porter.    Ruth is survived by her two daughters, Susan S. Mach (Stanley), NC…

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William D. “Mac” MacCumbee Jr.

William D. “Mac” MacCumbee Jr.

William D. “Mac” MacCumbee Jr.,76, of Moon Twp, Died on November 27, 2020 in his home.  He was born on February 12, 1944, the son of the late William D. & Lois (Soules) MacCumbee and grew up in Swissvale. William served his country in the US Army Honor Guard in Arlington, VA. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, and reading. He is survived by his wife of 55yrs, Nancy J. (Kaczmarek) MacCumbee; a daughter, Debra Griffith, Sewickley; two grandchildren, William D. MacCumbee…

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Jack “Deac” E. Davis

Jack “Deac” E. Davis

Jack “Deac” E. Davis Age 91, of Moon Township, originally from Aliquippa, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side. Jack was born on September 4, 1929, the son of William E. and Hazel L. Davis. Devoted husband to Barbara Davis of 65 years. Loving father of Blaise J., Brian J., Thomas G. (Deanna) Davis, and Barbara D. Glynn. Grandpa and PapPap to Brian, Jr., Amanda, Sarah, Nico, Asher and Hailey. He is preceded in death by…

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Mary Louise Phillips

Mary Louise Phillips

Mary Louise Phillips went home in the loving arms of the lord on November 16, 2020, at the age of 93. She was born in New Sewickley twp., on December 24, 1926, a daughter of the late James and Alice (Veazey) Phillips. Mary never married, but lived a Godly, selfless and fulfilling life as a caring sister, loving aunt and a friend to many. Her sparkling eyes, peaceful smile and gentle words, invited all to celebrate life. She enjoyed spending…

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Ruth M. Brake

Ruth M. Brake

Ruth M. (Martin) Brake, 84, of Moon Twp., passed on November 12, 2020 at Heritage Valley Kennedy.  She was born in Pittsburgh on September 23,1936 the daughter of the late Lawrence & Edith (Smith) Martin. Ruth worked as an Executive Secretary for many years, and was honored in Who’s Who in the East. She is survived by her two children, Susan Sullivan (Joseph) of Colorado & William Brake (Kathleen) of Florida.  They blessed Ruth with three grandchildren and five great…

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Thomas H. Summers

Thomas H. Summers

Thomas H. Summers, 78, of Rochester Twp., passed away Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in UPMC Passavant Hospital after a very courageous battle against COVID-19.  He was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1942, the son of the late Howard and Mary Louise (McNutt) Summers of Rochester Twp. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother, Kenny Summers, niece, Brenda Summers, nephew, David Lentz and son-in-law, Robert Scott. Tom was a crane operator for…

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