Lisa M. (Bates) Petrick, 57, of Hopewell Twp., passed away at home on August 4, 2024. She was born in Aliquippa on June 24, 1967, the daughter of Charles Bates & the late Nancy (Taylor) McFarland. Lisa was a graduate of Ambridge High School and retired from UPS after 20 + years of service. In addition to her father, Lisa is survived by her two brothers, Edward Anderson, NJ and Richard Anderson Hopewell Twp., and her step mother, Paula Bates….
Betty E. (Rutherford) Supples, 90, of Ambridge, died on August 3, 2024 in her home. She was born in Union, SC the daughter of the late William McKinley Rutherford & Mamie (Dodson) Rutherford. She was a Deaconess in her church, an avid bowler, she participated in many organizations and fund raising and was a very vocal choir member. Known to all for her fisty personality. Betty is survived by her three children: Sandra Johnson, Aliquippa; Linda Johnson, Ambridge & Russell…
Gretchen M. Whipple, 63, of Beaver, formerly of Freedom, passed away on July 29, 2024. She was born in Rochester on April 17, 1961, a daughter of the late Owen Alexander and Angela M. (Catalano) Whipple. Gretchen died in the good graces and with all the sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Even in her late stage of confusion, she was pleased to repeat, “I have my faith”. Gretchen had her Masters Degree in Art Therapy. She spent most of her…
Carole A. Zemkosky, 80 of Center Twp., passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Sewickley, the daughter of the late Ann & Steve Zvonar. She worked as a nurse’s aid for many years at the Beaver Valley Geriatric Center. She loved to watch the Steelers, often watching with her son on the phone. She also loved to gamble and take trips to Vegas. She was a member of Mary Queen of Saints…
Gloria Jean (Bobrick) Cecchetti, 76, of Tarentum, PA passed away on July 23, 2024, in Kane Community Living Center, Scott Twp. She was born on September 23, 1947, the daughter of the late William & Mary (Gaydos) Bobrick. Gloria is survived by her four children, Joel Cecchetti (Leonor) Houston, Texas; Nicole Cecchetti, Richard Cecchetti Houston, Texas; Leslie Kuzma (Doug), Robinson Twp. She leaves behind five grandchildren: Adora, Zachary, Isabella, Ivana & Alina. Gloria is survived by her sister Elaine Flinn…
Margaret Jane “Peg” Gardner, 89 of Conway, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Rochester Manor and Villa. She was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on March 4, 1935. She worked with Wyckoff Steel, Solid State Measurements and in her retirement, the garden department at Lowes. She had a love for all things outdoors and she enjoyed skiing and golfing. She was a Master Gardner with Penn State. She also was an avid reader and liked to dabble with investments…
Martin M. “Marty” Novoselski, 78, of Crescent, passed away on July 19, 2024 in Concordia at the Villa St. Joseph, Baden. He was born on April 13, 1946 the son of the late Michael & Sue (Chulack) Novoselski. Marty graduated from Stowe High School class of 1964 He attended Robert Morris College. before his retirement in 2009, he was a maintenance supervisor at the Pittsburgh International Airport. He loved playing golf in his younger years and was an avid fan…
Flora Jean Maratta, 83 of Aliquippa formerly of Clearwater, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in her home. She was born in Aliquippa, PA on March 18, 1941 a daughter of the late Esther and Samuel Cox. She had a passion for sewing. She worked as a seamstress for many years in Florida. When she lived in Aliquippa, she enjoyed being a florist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband R. J….
Carl F. Wagner Jr., 77, of Moon Twp., died on July 14, 2024, in Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills, with his family by his side. He was born in Bellevue, on December 28, 1946 the son of the late Carl F. Sr. & Helen (Evans) Wagner. He received his Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees from California University of PA in Industrial Arts. He retired from Hopewell High School after 36 yrs. teaching industrial arts, graphic arts and photography. He coached wrestling…
Fred William Geldmaker III, 73 of Moon Twp., passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 11, 2024, after an 8 year battle with prostate cancer. He was born in Patterson, New Jersey, the son of the late Fred and Joanne Geldmaker. A natural salesman at heart with a marketing degree, he spent his career in numbers-related positions. He and his family moved to Pittsburgh 21 years ago when he joined the Bayer property tax team. He served with…