Laura Kathryn Laquinta, 29, of Moon Twp., died on January 26, 2021 in her home. She was born in Pittsburgh on December 4, 1991 the daughter of Brian & Lynn (Cianciosi) Laquinta. Laura graduated from OLSH High School in 2010 and studied at Robert Morris University. She is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Coraopolis. In addition to her parents, Laura is survived by her daughter, Alana Sofia Laquinta, Alana’s father, Joshua Paslow, and her maternal grandparents, Paul…
Joseph (Joe) Diggins, age 75, of Moon Twp., returned to his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2021. His cause of death will officially be recorded as Covid but those who know him well know that a broken heart was the true cause. Joe longed to be reunited with his wife, Joanna, of 100 years (as Joe would tell anyone, “50 years for her and 50 for me”). Joe was a loving, caring grandfather who always cherished his time with…
The Rev. Bonita (Forster) Prepelka, 77, of Moon Twp., died on January 15, 2021 at Apple Blossom Memory Care, Moon Twp. She was born in Pittsburgh on August 17, 1943, the daughter of the late Earl and Elfreda (Baumgart) Forster. Bonnie’s education/ordination(s) included South Hills High School (1961), Duff’s Business School (1962), Grace Bible College (1992), Logos Bible College BBS (1994), and the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel (1994). Bonnie was remarkably devoted to Jesus, her husband, and her…
Albert “Butch” Stetzer, 81, of Moon Twp., passed away on Thursday January 14, 2021 in his home. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 17, 1939 the son of the late Albert H. and Anna Stetzer. He was an airplane mechanic starting his career with Allegheny Airlines and then moving into a managerial position with US Airways. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In years past, he was very active with the…
John Anthony Lizzi (formerly Sergeant, U.S. Army Intelligence) of Pittsburgh, 53, passed away at home suddenly this week. He was born on November 28, 1967, in Freedom, Pennsylvania, to Alex J. Lizzi, Sr. and Mary Anne Lizzi, née Emerick (deceased). In addition to his father, John is survived by four brothers (Alex Lizzi, Jr. of Pine, Colorado, Thomas Lizzi of Allison Park, Pennsylvania, Christopher Lizzi of North Charleston, South Carolina, and Joseph Lizzi of Williamsburg, Virginia) and their spouses, one…
Rosemary T. (Toia) Scally, 91, of Moon Twp., peacefully went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on May 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James & Mary (Abinanti) Toia. Rosemary was a graduate of St. Benedict High School in Pittsburgh, and was a co-owner of Scally’s Golf Center in Moon Twp. She is survived by her three children in whom she took great pride: Phyllis Silvestri (Carl), Donna LeMasters (Jeffrey)…
Clifford L. “Cliff” Zahn, 64, of Rochester Twp., passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday January 9, 2021. He was born on January 9, 1957 the son of the late Lester and Evelyn Zahn. He was a Manager at Ambridge Do It Best Home Center. He grew up on the family farm where he worked with his parents, growing vegetables and selling them at the area Farmers Markets. When he was young, he and his dad raised turkeys to…
Edward “Ed” A. Jenkins, 76, of Moon Twp., passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2021 in Sewickley Hospital. He was born in McKees Rocks on August 27, 1944 the son of the late Garnet Smola and Dorsey Jenkins. He was a hotel engineer at the Courtyard by Marriott. A member and elder of the Coraopolis Presbyterian Church, Ed attended church and served as a handy man. He instilled in his children and grandchildren a strong sense of honor, dedication, and…
Josephine M. Rambo, 94 of Beaver Pa., went home to be with our Lord in heaven. She lived a full life and later in her years developed dementia, which she succumbed to on January 5, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a devoted homemaker, a wonderful cook and gardener. She never was afraid to tackle whatever task that needed done, from pouring cement for a sidewalk, to climbing a ladder to trim a tree. She…
Clara Ann Cukrovany, 85, of Independence Twp., passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in UPMC Williamsport. She was born on June 3, 1935 the daughter of the late Edna and John Elick. She retired from West Hills Nursing Center as a nurse. She loved going to the casinos and playing pinochle and phase 10. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Steve Cukrovany; 2 children: Terry McDermott and Donna Sessie; a great…