Obituaries

John F. (Uzyak) Spear

John F. (Uzyak) Spear

John F. (Uzyak) Spear, 83 of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 in Heritage Valley Beaver.  He was born in Freedom, on August 14, 1936 the son of John and Margaret.  He retired from Zinc Corporation where he worked in the power plant.  A peacetime US Army Veteran and a lifetime member of the Rochester Elks.  He was an avid sports fan, enjoying Steeler and Penguin games. He was also a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Parish. He…

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Charles E. Caler

Charles E. Caler

Charles Caler, 92, formerly of Beaver Co. Pennsylvania, passed away on August 8, 2020. Mr. Caler was born in Raccoon Township, New Sheffield, PA to Harold “Bill” and Hazel Pugh Caler. He started his trade as a machinist while still in high school at St. Joe Lead Company, Monaca, PA. He served in the US Navy during WWII and Korea, and then returned to St. Joe. His field of experience led him to jobs in the lead and zinc industry,…

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Craig Alan Morrison

Craig Alan Morrison

Craig Alan Morrison, 57, of Moon Township, passed quietly at 8:10pm on Friday, August 7th, 2020 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in Sewickley on January 7th, 1963, the son of Margaret Morrison (Ihnat) and the late Kenneth W. Morrison. A former 1981 Alumni from Moon Area High School, Craig was a man of many talents.  He was loved by so many people, and would do anything for anyone who needed help.  He is survived by his husband of…

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Breanna Rae Camesi

Breanna Rae Camesi

Breanna Rae Camesi, 34, of Moon Twp. Passed away on July 30, 2020 in her home.  She was born in Sewickley on September 10, 1985 the daughter of Alex & Anita (LaRock) Camesi. In addition to her parents, Breanna is survived by her fiancé, Ben McFarland and her sister, Caitlin Camesi-Hentosz (Brian). Family and friends are invited to a funeral service on Monday August 3rd at 1PM in St. Stephen’s Church, Sewickley.  Committal service will follow at Sewickley Cemetery.  Face…

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Elizabeth J. Sebastian

Elizabeth J. Sebastian

Elizabeth J. Sebastian, 65, of Hopewell Twp., passed away unexpectedly in her home on Thursday July 23, 2020.  She was born in Rochester, PA the daughter of the late James and Betty Blair. She was retired from Duquesne Light. She will be deeply missed by her beloved sister: Susan Hnatiw, and her dear friends; Ashley and Chris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law: Walter Hnatiw. Due to the current virus situation, all services…

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Larry L. Slaughter

Larry L. Slaughter

Larry L. Slaughter, 70, of Aliquippa died in his home on July 21, 2020.  He was born in Clarksburg, WV on August 26, 1949 the son of the late Roy & Juanita (Humphrey) Slaughter. Larry graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1968. Larry is survived by his wife, Janet Slaughter, and their two children, Karl Slaughter (Tina), Morgantown, WV & Holly Soman (Terry), Aliquippa.  Seven grandchildren, Tylar, Anthony, Joseph, Carter, Cassie, Ashley & Samantha.  Five great grandchildren, Cheyenne, Tyler, Breanna,…

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Jessica Mirt Kramer

Jessica Mirt Kramer

Jessica Mirt Kramer, 37, of Hopewell Twp., passed away unexpectedly in her home on Saturday July 11, 2020.   She was born in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of Danny and Cindy Mirt on January 17, 1983. In addition to her loving parents, she is survived by her beloved husband Allen Kramer, her 4 precious boys: Jackson, Nathan, Lucas, and Sam; a sister and brother-in-law: Kristina & Kyle Carlton; two nieces: Alexa & Aliera; a nephew: Dhaimon; her grandmothers: Joanne Ehrenberger and Bea…

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Sonja Schmidt

Sonja Schmidt

Sonja  Schmidt, 83, of Beaver, passed away on Saturday July 11, 2020 in Elmcroft of Chippewa.  She was born on January 30, 1937 the daughter of the late Leonard and Josephine Bloom.  She was retired as a head cashier from Kroger Foods/ Foodland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Schmidt Sr. and 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her three children: Bruce (Karen) Schmidt, Beaver, Brenda (Ted) Feitt, Hopewell Twp.;…

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Daniel Clyde Hodge

Daniel Clyde Hodge

Daniel Clyde Hodge, 74, of Pulaski Twp., passed away on Friday July 10, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver with his wife by his side.   He was born on October 4, 1945 in New Castle, PA the son of the late Ralph and Sally Hodge.  He retired from Homewood Borough, where he was also the former Mayor and a longtime member of the Fire Department. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  An active member of Unionville…

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Edna (Lechner) Wolff

Edna (Lechner) Wolff

Edna (Lechner) Wolff, 83, of Moon Twp., passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2020, in West Hills Health and Rehab. She was born on March 9, 1937 in Wampum, PA the daughter of the late Theodore and Delphia Lechner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Wolff in 2019, and a brother Gerald Lechner. She is survived by her three sons: Doug (Lorie) Wolff, TX; Scott (Charlene) Wolff, Moon Twp.; Mike (Stephanie) Wolff,…

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