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…
Donald E. Tagliaferi, 68, of Moon Twp. died on March 3, 2021 in Curahealth Heritage Valley, Beaver. He was born in Sewickley on October 19, 1952 the son of the late Fred & Anne (Supon) Tagliaferi. Donald served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his loving wife, Jan M. (Krol) Tagliaferi. Two daughters, Anna Tagliaferi, Industry & Nicole Tagliaferi, Coraopolis. Three grandchildren, Alec Adams, Kiara & Walter Clarit. Two brothers, Fredrick…
Frank Eugene “Gene” Beall, 71, of Butler, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior on Wednesday March 3, 2021. He was born in Sewickley on February 24, 1950, the son of the late Frank and “Betty” (Wolfe) Beall. He attended Geneva College and Penn Technical Institute, and spent most of his working career doing research and analysis of rubber compounds and silica. He was quite the creative type, with an inquisitive mind. He enjoyed science, music, playing…
Alice LaVerne Vorhaben, 81, of Sewickley, passed away on Wednesday, March, 3, 2021 in UPMC Passavant Hospital. She was born on August 3, 1939 in Oxnard, California, the daughter of the late Roy and Zelda McNeil. She worked for many years as the secretary at the First United Methodist Church of New Jersey in Westfield, NJ. She was very active in her church and enjoyed spending her time volunteering there. She also worked as a Word Processing Center Supervisor for…
Mary Ellen Owens, 97 (and eight months) of Aliquippa, is now worshiping in person with her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born June 3, 1923 in Wireton, Pennsylvania, to the late John and Tamar (Backhouse) Owens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Jane (David) Vaughn, Tamar Owens and Betty (Alfred) Lovra. At the age of ten Mary Ellen gave her life and heart to Jesus Christ which formed who she would be…
On February 27, 2021, Joan (Lawry) Dinda, wife of Andy Dinda, passed away peacefully at home after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 68. Joan had owned a family restaurant in Robinson Twp. for 32 years, not wanting to retire, Joan had worked at Robert Morris University for the last ten years. Joan loved reading books, crossword puzzles and cooking. Joan was the daughter of the late George and Marian Lawry. She will be forever remembered by…
Marian Ruth Druzak, 79 of Center Twp., passed away on February 21, 2021 in UPMC Presbyterian. She was born on September 27, 1941 in Center Twp., the daughter of the late Ida Mae and Louis Chop. She was a Lutheran Lay Minister. She enjoyed traveling around to many churches across Western PA to preach when she was needed. Her home churches were Faith Lutheran and Van Kirk Lutheran in Center Twp., but she never hesitated to go to any church…
Grady Alexander, “Your wings were ready; but our hearts were not.” It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Grady Alexander, age 91 years, of Crescent, PA. He passed peacefully at his home on February 9, 2021, with family by his side. He was a wonderful husband, loving father and proud “Pap” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Grady was born at the Alexander Homeplace in Cleveland, GA (Home of the Cabbage Patch dolls). His parents were Ancil Elijah…