Bernard Raymond Bercik, 85, of Moon Twp., Passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019. He was born in Donora, PA on February 23, 1933 the son of the late Julia & Peter J. Bercik. His American dream began by playing football at Donora High School and by receiving many football scholarships, among them one to Georgetown University. There he met Jacqueline Daley, now his beloved wife of 62 years. He was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the United States Air…
Grace Caroline Schleiger (nee Brightwell) has gone to her heavenly home at the age of 91. Born in Rochester on July 3, 1927, she was the daughter of Sarah Weber Brightwell and William Brightwell. She is survived by two daughters, Cathy Sheets (Cris), Brighton Twp., and Daphne Syrek, Economy Borough, and one son, Thomas Campbell, Orange City, Fl. A daughter, Cynthia Walker, preceded in her in death. Also surviving are her six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, as well…
Bruce Adam Hazenstab, 64 of New Brighton passed away on Thursday January 24, 2019 in Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Rochester on May 26, 1954 the son of the late Adam and Marguerite (Peggy) Hazenstab. He was a graduate of Freedom High School in 1972. Bruce also attended the Adult Co-op Program at Penn State Beaver for Hospitality Food Prep. He worked for Armco Steel Co in Ambridge for 15 years until its closing. Jackson’s Gulf Service Station and Jackson’s Auto Parts…
Geraldine “Gerry” Aiello, 71, of Moon Twp., Died on January 15, 2019 in UPMC Shadyside. She was born in McKees Rocks on June 22, 1947 the daughter of the late August & Helen (Crnkovic) Safranek. She was a graduate of Mckees Rocks High School, worked for many years as a bank teller and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Parish, Moon Twp. She is survived by her husband Joe Aiello. A son Joey Aiello Jr. and his wife Rhonda,…
Richard Steve Lapishka, 77, died peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous bout with esophageal cancer. He was born on June 23, 1941, in Aliquippa, PA, the son of the late Steve and Ann (Rudich) Lapishka. The family moved to Rochester, PA, when he was five. He attended and graduated from Rochester High School in 1959. He worked at Valvoline Oil Company in Freedom, while attending Geneva College. He graduated Geneva…
Michael J. Beers, 62, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Friday, January 11, 2018 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on March 23, 1956 the son of the late Milton and Betty Lou Beers. He worked at J&L Steel. He had a great sense of humor and was always the life of the party. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Milton, Mark, and Mitchell Beers. He is survived by a son: Nathan…
Gloria E. Gray, formerly of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 in West Grove, PA. She was born on November 6, 1925 the daughter of the late George and Kathryn Adams. She was a life long member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa where, as a young lady, she enjoyed singing in the Choir, always participating in or leading Sunday School classes, and throughout her adult life being active in the United Methodist Women. In…
John Bradley Bowden of Hopewell Township passed from this life to the next on Wednesday December 19, 2018 in his home. He was born January 31st, 1960 in Sewickley, Pa, the son of the late George and Alice Bowden. He was a 1978 graduate of Hopewell Area High School and the Pennsylvania State University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in 1982. He also attended Geneva College where he studied Computer Science. He was employed at the…
Nancy L. Reed, 91, of Pulaski Twp., passed away on Friday December 7, 2018 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on August 2, 1927 in Freedom, PA the daughter of the late Samuel and Antionette Frezzo. Her mother passed away when Nancy was a baby and was subsequently raised by Jenny Massa. She enjoyed bowling and spending time with her friends at Life Beaver County. She faithfully attended St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Parish. In addition to her parents, she…
Dominic J. Yacovoni, 89, of Rochester, Twp., passed away on December 7, 2018. He was born in Rocacasle, Italy, on April 23, 1929, a son of the late Angelo and Mary (Debacco) Yacovoni. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mary Jane (Pinciotti) Yacovoni, and his sisters, Elizabeth Renzo and Ida Grilli. He is survived by many nieces and nephews and his special nephew, Michael Grilli. He was a Veteran, serving our country during the Korean…