Roberta J. “Bobbie” Sontag, 92, of Daugherty Twp., passed away on Friday May 31, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on November 15, 1926 the daughter of the late Robb and Nannie McMaster. She worked at the Beaver County Geriatric Center as a nurses aid. She was a member of Faith Community United Methodist Church, Rochester. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William in 1996; a son…
Charles R. Roksandich Jr., 56 formerly of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019. He was born on October 27, 1962 the son of Charles and the late Joyce Roksandich Sr. Graduate of Hopewell High and received bachelors degree from Robert Morris University. He had been employed in Restaurant management and Human Resources. He will be fondly remembered for his quick wit and great sense of humor. He is survived by his father: Charles (Hazel) Roksandich Sr.,…
Janet Lee Engstrom, 61, of Rochester passed away on May 29, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver after a hard fought battle with Cancer. She was born in Beaver Falls on June 13, 1957. She was the daughter of the late Akiko Bair and was fostered by the late Ray and Ruth Buttermore of Rochester. Janet was a loving, compassionate mother, grandmother and friend. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life and she loved…
Edward P. DeCarlo, 83, of Moon Twp. formerly of Oakdale, died on May 29, 2019. He was born on June 29, 1935 in Oakdale, the son of the late Carmen & Mary (Mackey) DeCarlo. Edward graduated from West Allegheny High School, served his country in the US Marine Corps and was a longtime member of the Wolves Club of Coraopolis. He owned and operated Ed’s Barber Shop in Coraopolis for many years. In addition to his parents he was preceded…
Marjorie “Parge” Dinsmore, 80, of Rochester Township, passed away unexpectedly in her home on May 21, 2019. She was born on December 22, 1938, in Rochester, a daughter of the late Sylvan and Marjorie (Bowman) Brunner. Marjorie owned and operated Dinsmore’s Dollhouses from her home for over 20 years. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James Dinsmore in 2015, her brother-in-law, Vince Bruno, and her best friend of…
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Karen A. West, 78, of Hopewell Twp., on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Karen was born on August 29, 1940; daughter of the late Florence and David West. Karen is survived by cousins and by an overflowing network of individuals that looked to her as a thoughtful mentor, a mother figure and a cherished friend. A devoted lover of animals, particularly focused on the welfare of horses, cats, and dogs, Karen’s…
Richard H. “Dick” Ord, 91, of Hopewell Twp., died on May 12, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born on July 13, 1927 in Coraopolis, the son of the late James & Gladys (Roe) Ord. Dick served his country in the US Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. He was a member of the Glenwillard United Methodist Church, where he was also a lay minister. He worked for over thirty years at St. Joseph…
Jerome “Jerry” V. Hazenstab, 61, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away after a brief illness, on May 9, 2019. He was born in Rochester, PA., on May 2, 1958, a son of the late Jerome W. and Helen (Tirik) Hazenstab. Jerry loved the outdoors, and was a avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his son, Brett (Patricia) Hazenstab; his daughter, Stacy (Rick) Conlin; his 8 grandchildren, Tony, Kris, Sebastian, Emmalie, Connor Hazenstab and Caci, Charlotte, D.J. Conlin….
Marion John Prajsner, 90, of Raccoon Twp. died peacefully on May 8th, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Orzechowka, Poland on August 6, 1928 the son of the late Joseph & Aniela (Kwolek) Prajsner. Marion was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church, Aliquippa, and a retiree from J&L Steel Corporation. After retiring, he served as President of S.O.A.R. for 23 years. He was also a past president of the Polish National Alliance. He…
Clair F. “Popeye” Parrish, 89, of Hopewell Twp., died on April 29, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Hopewell Twp. on December 11, 1929 the son of the late Emery & Vesta Parrish. Clair graduated from Hopewell High School in 1947, served his country in the US Navy, and was an avid golfer, bowler, hunter & fisherman. In addition to his parents, Clair was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Joanne (West)…