Obituaries

Norma J. (Davies) Spicher

Norma J. (Davies) Spicher

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…

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Elizabeth “Babe” Beall

Elizabeth “Babe” Beall

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…

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Mary Veligdan

Mary Veligdan

 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…

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Robert “Jeff” McLaughlin

Robert “Jeff” McLaughlin

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…

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Carol L. Stacho

Carol L. Stacho

Carol L. Stacho, 79, of Aliquippa passed away on Friday December 4, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver.  She was born in Aliquippa on February 5, 1941 the daughter of the late Kenneth Todd and Henrietta Anderson and her step-father Harold Anderson. She was a nurse’s aide working in numerous nursing homes and home health care. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Janice Hart, and Paul Stacho. She is survived…

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Cindy Louise Fletcher

Cindy Louise Fletcher

Cindy Louise Fletcher, age 64, passed away on December 3, 2020. She was born in Great Falls, Montana on September 11, 1956, a daughter of Myrtle (Swager) and Manuel Sanchez. She is preceded in death by her brother Gary, and two infant siblings. She is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends including her special friend Linda Knott and Terry Fox. All services are private, an interment will take place at a later date in Beaver Cemetery. Per her…

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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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