“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also and he praises her: Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:28-29 Joanna (Gambone) Diggins, 72, of Moon Twp., returned to her Lord and Savior on March 31, 2019 after a valiant fight with cancer. Her devotion to her Savior and firm belief in His saving grace, supported her in her final struggle. She was an example of Christ’s love to everyone who knew her. Throughout…
Lowell David Carter 59, of Hopewell Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 31, 2019 in his home. He was born in Homestead, PA on November 25, 1959 the son of Willard Carter of Hopewell Twp., and the late Barbara Carter. He was a welder by trade working for numerous companies over his career. He was an US Airforce veteran. He enjoyed reading and being outside and was a lifelong member of the NRA. In addition to his mother, he…
Christopher Burton Moore, 69, of Beaver, formerly of Oak Hill, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England passed away on Friday March 29, 2019 in his home. He was born on February 6, 1950 in Oak Hill, England the son of the late Herbert James and Mona (Burton) Moore. He was an engineer who served his apprenticeship in the British Ministry of Defense ordinance factory. He participated in the construction of the Hinkley Point nuclear station near Bridgwater, England. He was the production…
Dennis George Bosworth, 64, formerly of New Brighton, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Salem Community Hospital, Ohio. He was born on December 8, 1954, the son of George Bosworth and Donna (Triance) Reich. He worked for Phoenix Glass and was a graduate of Riverside High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was an accomplished athlete in high school participating in football, baseball, basketball, and track. He continued his love for sports throughout his life, enjoying the…
Samuel J. Bonaparte, Jr., 87 of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on March 25, 2019 in Brighton Rehab and Wellness. He was born in Freedom, PA on March 10, 1932, a son of the late Salvatore and Felicetta (Goletti) Bonaparte. Sam was a veteran of the Army, having served during the Korean Conflict as a Medic. He worked as an Electrician for ARMCO and was a bus driver for Rhodes for 12 years. He was a member of the Freedom…
Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker III, 63, of Moon Twp. Died on Monday March 25, 2019. Jeff is survived by his wife of 21 years, Kathleen M. Herbst, his brother John (Nohreen) of New Jersey, niece and nephew, Paul and Heather Wertenbaker and the extended Herbst family who welcomed him as one of their own. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a graduate of LaSalle University with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He was employed for many years…
Norma J. (Evanko) Lofink, 81, of Moon Twp., died on Sunday March 24, 2019. She was born in Sewickley, on February 21, 1938, the daughter of the late Joseph & Pauline (Kabana) Evanko. Norma lived in Moon her whole life, graduated from Pitt, and was very active in the Parkway West Rotary Club for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerard “Jerry” Lofink in 2014. Norma is survived by her two…
Leonard James Pamula of Hopewell Twp, Beaver County, PA, age 64, passed away Friday, March 23, 2019 after an 8 year battle with Early On-Set Alzheimer’s Disease. He is finally at peace. Len was born in Erie, PA on July 18, 1954, the son of Leonard Louis Pamula and the late Charlene Ruth Freeborn Pamula. Besides his father, he is survived by his loving wife and eternal companion, Sharon Arndt Pamula whom he married 37 years ago on March 11,…
William G. Miracle Jr., 94, of Aliquippa, died on March 12, 2019 at Beaver Meadows, Beaver. He was born in Connellsville, PA on July 20, 1924, the son of the late William G. Sr. & Ella Mae Coughenour Miracle. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII and the Korean War, where he earned a Purple Heart. He was the owner of Miracle Hardware in Aliquippa for over 20 years, was a Shriner and also a member…
Mavis Regina Auld, 97, formerly of New Brighton, passed away on February 25, 2019, in Concordia Nursing Center. She was born in Pittsburgh, on June 22, 1921, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Ida Weiss. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Frank Auld. Mavis is survived by her two sons, Gary (Linda) Auld, of Fort Collins, CO., Denny (Leslie) Auld, of Harmony, PA; six grandchildren, Anne (Jason) Jackson, Carrie Auld, Torey (Chad) O’Donnell, Patrick,…