Jessie A. Kochanowski, 93, of Hopewell Twp., passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 in her home. She was born in Rochester on July 20, 1927 the daughter of the late Alex and Stella Rudnicki. She was an amazing mother who enjoyed her family. She loved flowers, baking, and cooking. She also had a love for decorating for all holidays. She was catholic by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Samuel A. Kochanowski,…
Howard W. Wilhelm Jr., 92 formerly of Aliquippa passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020. He was born in Aliquippa on June 24, 1928 the son of the late Howard and Elsie Wilhelm Sr. He was a US Navy Veteran and retired from J&L Steel as a Supervisor in the Tin Mill. Howard was a member of St. Titus Roman Catholic Parish. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Dorothy (Nesbit) Wilhelm; three children: Jeffery (Sharon) Wilhelm, Butler;…
Patricia Ann Matiko Workman Sloan, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on September 19, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 12, 1947 in Portage, PA. Daughter of the late John and Ethel (Bruce) Matiko. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Sloan, and her three brothers; Ronald (Sonny) Matiko, Raymond Matiko and James Matiko. She is survived by her three children; John (Mitzi) Workman, Kimberly (Mark) Phillips, and Cynthia (Ronald) Matiko; Five…
Carole (Crowley) Stewart, 80, of North Fayette, peacefully on September 16, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford. Judy, as she was known by many, was born on March 23, 1940 to Clara (Hand) Crowley and William Crowley in South Dakota. She had seven brothers (Paul, Pat, Bill, Robert, Jim, Mike and Tommy) and one sister (Vicki Bombace). Carole, a loving mother, former marine and prolific writer (“I Have a Question!: A Tormented Journey to Language”) is survived by her…
Donald Romesburg, 85, of Monaca, died on September 13, 2020 in The Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center, Brighton Twp. He was born in Rochester on January 30, 1935 the son of the late Dwight & Gladys (Anderson) Romesburg. He is survived by five children: Debbie Broadwater (Jimmy), Monaca; Donald Romesburg (Mary), Monaca; Dave Romesburg (Chris Rojik), Kennedy Twp.; Randy Romesburg, Monaca & Lisa Orlowski, Beaver Falls. A sister, Darlene Tagg and numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren. In addition to his…
Mary Ann “Marian” (Wiehagen) Binder, 88, of Robinson Twp., peacefully passed on September 11, 2020 in Vincentian Home, McCandless. She was born in North Braddock on October, 31, 1931, the daughter of the late William & Angela (Hohman) Wiehagen. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was a fun-loving neighbor, coworker, and mother. She is survived by her four children: Edward T. Binder, Jr. (Denise) of Imperial; Mark W. Binder of Minnesota; Judy M. Kulak of…
Beatrice A. Williams, 87, of Raccoon Township, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 10, 2020 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was born on August 16, 1933, the daughter of the late Tom and Catherine Rogish. A 1954 graduate of the Beaver Valley General School of Nursing in New Brighton, she was retired from the Beaver County Geriatric Center where she worked as a registered nurse, providing loving care for her patients for 27 years. She was a member of Service…
Mary M. Ricciardi, 95 formerly of Rochester Twp., passed away on September 4, 2020 in Providence Care Center. She was born in East Rochester on August 31, 1925 the daughter of the late Adam and Ann (Palakovich) Hodnick. Retired from Verizon where she was employed for 30 plus years as a telephone operator. She was a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Parish and the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 85. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph A….
Josephine C. “Jay” Veri, 91 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Sunday August 30, 2020 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Italy, on June 16, 1929 the daughter of the late Louis and Concetta Lagrotteria. She was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church. She was an avid Bingo player. She also loved spending time with her 7 grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Robert R. Veri in 2018; and…
Eric P. Ferner, 37, of Coraopolis formerly of Dorr, MI, went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2020 in Coraopolis. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on December 1, 1982 the beloved son of Theodore & Collette (Bates) Ferner. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancé, Tabatha Carter and their three sons, Dontae, Kellen & Ayden whom he loved very deeply. Friends are invited to a memorial gathering on Friday September 4th from…