Obituaries

Kenneth C. Cavanaugh

Kenneth C. Cavanaugh

  Kenneth C. Cavanaugh, 82, of Hopewell Township, passed away September 17, 2018, in Heritage Valley Beaver.  He was born on April 23, 1936, son of the late Kenneth A. and Elsie M. (Romesburg) Cavanaugh.  He celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary with his loving wife Esther (Workman) whom he married on August 2, 1958.  Including his wife, he will be missed by his three children and their spouses Craig & Mary Cavanaugh of New Wilmington, Eric & Dawn Cavanaugh of…

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Kay C. Snyder

Kay C. Snyder

Kay C. Snyder, 81, of Crescent Twp. died on Sunday September 16, 2018 in Heritage Valley Sewickley.  She was born in Youngwood, PA on March 11, 1937 the daughter of the late William & Kathryn (Holtzer) Carr. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1955.  She retired as a manager from PNC Bank after over 20 years of service.  She was also a longtime member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Hopewell Twp. Kay is survived by her husband of…

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Nancy (Graham) Easter

Nancy (Graham) Easter

Nancy (Graham) Easter, 66, of Moon Twp. died on Wednesday September 5, 2018 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Poplar Bluff, MO on May 24, 1952 the daughter of Mildred (Seaton) Graham and the late Albert Graham. After graduating from Carthage (IL) Community High School in 1970, Nancy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from South Dakota State University. She then worked as a Registered Nurse for many years in the neo-natal intensive care…

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Goldie Caler

Goldie Caler

Goldie Caler, 90, of Independence Township, passed away Thursday, August 30,2018. She was born May 25, 1928 in Ambridge, a daughter of the late Sharp Davidson and Carrie (Neal) Davidson. She is a retired sales clerk from the Town and Country Cleaner, Aliquippa. She was a member of the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, and the Hopewell Twp. VFW ladies Auxiliary. She also was a member of the grandmothers bowling league, Sheffield Lanes. She was preceded in death by her husband,…

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Edward Bires

Edward Bires

Edward Bires, 94, of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 21, 2018.  He was born in Rankin, PA on May 16, 1924 the son of the late Andrew Sr & Anna (Tinnick) Bires. Beloved husband and best friend for over 66 years of Geraldine (Pavlik) Bires.  Devoted father of:  Dr. Jill Bires, Atlanta, Janet Boslett (Bill), Chicago, Beth Bires-Henry (Stephen), Moon Twp.  Ed will be missed by his brother-in-law Ronald Pavlik (Jeanne), many nieces, nephews and granddogs. In addition…

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Elissa Louise Lamarca

Elissa Louise Lamarca

Elissa Louise Lamarca, 85, of Coraopolis died peacefully in her home on Monday August 20, 2018. She was born in Coraopolis on May 3, 1933 the daughter of the late Antonio & Madelena (Collangelo) Lamarca. Elissa’s passions were cooking, cats, music, her long secretarial career with the Dravo Corporation, and her friends from the Coraopolis High School class of 1952. She was a wonderful conversationalist and could chat about topics of all sorts. Elissa had an enviable memory and capacity…

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Michael E. Rovnak

Michael E. Rovnak

Michael E. Rovnak, 96, formerly of Hopewell, entered peacefully into eternal life on August 20, 2018 at the Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota, Fla. Michael was born on May 7, 1922, in West Aliquippa, son of the late Steve and Anna Dulay Rovnak. As a young man Michael joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico during the Great Depression. During the Second World War, Michael volunteered with Bombing Squadron 341 of the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving as an…

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Eleanor Mae (Searfoss) Eisenbrown

Eleanor Mae (Searfoss) Eisenbrown

Eleanor Mae (Searfoss) Eisenbrown, 91, of New Sewickley Twp., died peacefully  Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Paramount Senior Living Center, Mars PA, with her family by her side. She was born February 6, 1927 in Beaver Falls, PA, a daughter of Harry L and Willace Searfoss. After graduating from Beaver Falls High School, Eleanor began her working career as a credit manager for Montgomery Ward, Beaver Falls. She married Norman E. Eisenbrown in 1949 and worked as a secretary for…

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Kathryn (Kemmler) Peterson

Kathryn (Kemmler) Peterson

Kathryn (Kemmler) Peterson of Sewickley, PA, Formerly of Tulsa, OK passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 91 years of age. Kathryn, the daughter of the late Byron and Muriel Kemmler, was born on December 3, 1926 in Tulsa OK. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother with a keen wit and a distinctive sense of humor. She was an avid bridge player, and enjoyed bowling, gardening, and cooking. Kathryn was preceded in death by her loving husband…

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Sandra “Sandy” (Fiedler) Becker

Sandra “Sandy” (Fiedler) Becker

Sandra “Sandy” (Fiedler) Becker, 60, of Moon Twp. peacefully passed on Saturday August 11, 2018 In Family Hospice & Palliative Care, Pittsburgh. She was born on September 26, 1957 to LaRue and the late Karl Fiedler Jr. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Frank B. Becker. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Schmidt and his wife Carrie, and Jeffery Schmidt and his wife Tapestri Stolar. Sandy enjoyed gardening, trips to Cook Forest, and…

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