Mary Louise Phillips went home in the loving arms of the lord on November 16, 2020, at the age of 93. She was born in New Sewickley twp., on December 24, 1926, a daughter of the late James and Alice (Veazey) Phillips. Mary never married, but lived a Godly, selfless and fulfilling life as a caring sister, loving aunt and a friend to many. Her sparkling eyes, peaceful smile and gentle words, invited all to celebrate life. She enjoyed spending…
Ruth M. (Martin) Brake, 84, of Moon Twp., passed on November 12, 2020 at Heritage Valley Kennedy. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 23,1936 the daughter of the late Lawrence & Edith (Smith) Martin. Ruth worked as an Executive Secretary for many years, and was honored in Who’s Who in the East. She is survived by her two children, Susan Sullivan (Joseph) of Colorado & William Brake (Kathleen) of Florida. They blessed Ruth with three grandchildren and five great…
Thomas H. Summers, 78, of Rochester Twp., passed away Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in UPMC Passavant Hospital after a very courageous battle against COVID-19. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1942, the son of the late Howard and Mary Louise (McNutt) Summers of Rochester Twp. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother, Kenny Summers, niece, Brenda Summers, nephew, David Lentz and son-in-law, Robert Scott. Tom was a crane operator for…
Eunice L. (Swogger) Espey, 96, of Aliquippa, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2020, in Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Aliquippa on July 25, 1924, the daughter of the late Francis and Gladys Swogger. She was a longtime member of St. Titus Roman Catholic Parish where she participated in Christian Mothers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Espey, and two sisters, Helen (Pete) Juber and Eleanor (Ralph) Householder….
Harry Green, 74, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on November 8, 2020 in UPMC Passavant McCandless surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 20, 1946 in Rochester, PA, a son of the late Reed Green and Frances Waldbaum. Harry was a retired boiler maker, Local 154 where he worked for 33 years. He was also a former Hopewell School Bus driver. Harry enjoyed photography and running. He would often be seen taking pictures at many local racing…
Ronald J. Williams, 76, of Spring Grove, PA, died on November 6, 2020 in UPMC Pinnacle, Hanover, PA. He was born in Sewickley, PA on May 8, 1944 the son of the late Harry A. & Hazel (Barr) Williams. Ronald graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1964, served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War, and earned an associate’s degree from Penn Tech in Pittsburgh, PA. He is survived by his two brothers, Harry Williams (Rosie),…
William M. Kocher, 73, of Crescent, entered eternal rest on October 29, 2020. He was born in Wexford on September 19, 1947 the son of the late Edwin & Elizabeth (Cannon) Kocher. William graduated from Richland High School and served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for over 25 years as a truck driver for Dandy Service Corporation, amassing over 3 million miles accident free. He was a member of the Perry Highway Lutheran…
Robert J. Konyha, 74, formerly of Imperial and Moon Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 23, 2020 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born in Pittsburgh, on October 22, 1946 the son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth Konyha. He loved muscle cars and to watch drag racing. He is survived by his wife Patricia Konyha; a son: William “B.J” Konyha, Raccoon Twp., and a brother Kenneth (Sandra) Konyha, Leeper, PA and 11 nieces and nephews. As per his…
George W. Kruth, 77, of Moon Twp. died on October 20, 2020. George is survived by his wife, Victoria. Two children Shawn and Stacey. Grandchildren Joanne, Ashley, Tori, Hailey and Walter George. George is also survived by his mother, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. George was a VP of investments for Spanos Group of Raymond James, a member of the Sewickley Gun Club and an award-winning artist. George is loved by many and will be missed by all. There will…
Margaret M. (Sudia) Span, 87, of Moon Twp. died on October 15, 2020 in Rosewood of the Ohio Valley, McKees Rocks. She was born in Ambridge on October 21, 1932, the daughter of the late Andrew M. and Ann (Hritsic) Sudia. She was preceded in death by her stepmother Mary (Buzar) Sudia. Margaret worked as an events manager for Robert Morris College where she earned her Associate’s Degree in word processing in 1991. She and her husband Andrew were charter…