Obituaries

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, 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, 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, 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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Alta M. Musgrave, 95, of New Sewickley Twp, passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2020 in her home.  She was born on June 24,1925 in Sharon, Pa the daughter of the late Anthony and Alta Vodenichar. She was a graduate of Rochester High School where she started her nursing education. She continued with the School of Nursing in Philadelphia and the General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a Cadet nurse in the Army during World War II. Alta worked…

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M. Ellen (Nelson) Schweinsberg, “Peaches” of New Sewickley Twp., died peacefully on Tuesday June 23, 2020 with her children by her side. She was just shy of her 93rd birthday, and was very proud of her age. She was born on July 26, 1927 in Beaver Falls, PA the daughter of the late Elmer and  Olive (Bonzo) Nelson. Ellen was a graduate of Rochester High School in 1946 where she played the trumpet in both marching and concert band.  She…

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Isabelle Dove Majors, 77, of New Sewickley, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, in her home. She was born on November 16, 1942, the daughter of the late Woodrow and Isabelle Magness. She retired from Seneca Valley School District as an English teacher to become a homemaker.  She was an active member of the New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was the financial secretary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles…

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June Olive Martin-Siaus, 86, of Pulaski Twp., passed away on Thursday June 18, 2020 in her home with her daughter Dianna by her side.    She was born in Bridgewater, PA on April 9, 1934 the daughter of the late Harrold and Alice Grimes.  She was a devoted member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Rochester, and worked as a sales clerk at both Kresge’s and  Woolworths.  She was a very loving and kind person to everyone she met. In…

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Robert Bruce Boleky, Sr., 60 years young, lost his hard-fought battle with cancer, Friday, June 12, 2020.  He was born in Pittsburgh, November 29, 1959 the beloved son of Marilyn Ann (Bickmore) and Lawrence Howard Boleky, Jr.  He worked as an estimator for an industrial manufacturing company. Bob loved the outdoors – fishing, archery hunting, camping, bicycling, landscaping, remodeling, and cooking. He and his wife devoted their time to preserving the environment, rescuing wildlife and adopting homeless pets.  For Bob, every day was filled…

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