Obituaries

Sandra A. “Sandy” Kennedy, 73 of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Monday April 30, 2018 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  She was born on January 6, 1945 in Freedom, the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth Dillon.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She loved to quilt and sew. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Freedom and Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Conway. In addition to her…

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Charlotte Peck(Nana), 80 of Coraopolis, passed away on Wednesday April 25, 2018 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born in Coraopolis on October 6, 1937 the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Kroboth. She was a graduate of Ohio Valley Nursing School in 1958. She preceded to work at Ohio Valley Hospital as a registered nurse until her retirement in 1999. She loved cooking and baking, and enjoyed playing cards with her card club friends. Nana’s true love was her…

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Valerie Kay Prothero, 57, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on Sunday April 22, 2018 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Rochester on November 11, 1960 the daughter of Barbara Powell Horter, New Sewickley Twp. and the late Clarence “Joe” Powell. She was a 1979 graduate of Freedom High School and a graduate of CCBC. She was a LPN working 20 years with Blair Nursing Home and a Clinical Manager working with…

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Donna L. Zickefoose, 83, of Rochester, passed away on April 22, 2018, in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Rochester on February 23, 1935, a daughter of the late Charles and Mazie (Smith) Rowe. Donna graduated from Rochester High School in 1953. She worked for many years at Rochester Hospital, Medical Center of Beaver Co. and with the Visiting Nurses Association. She was also involved with her church, the First Baptist Church, of Rochester. She is survived by her…

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  Dennis Albert Falk Sr., 83, of Hopewell Twp., passed quietly in his sleep on April 17, 2018. Born May 13, 1934, a son of the late Thelma Mosley and Alphonsie Falk, Denny was happily married to his wife Darletta for 63 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, playing video games and spending time with his family, friends and his wife Dotty. He retired from J&L Blooming Mill in the early 80s and went to work…

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Robert D. Short, 89, of Carmichaels, PA passed away after a brief illness on Monday April 16, 2018 in Washington Health System. He was born on December 15, 1928 in Aliquippa, the son of the late John & Della Short. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Erma M. Short in 2011, and a brother Jack Short. He is survived by his 5 daughters: Janice (Karl) Baily, Waynesburg, PA; Joan (Shirl) Ater, Mebane, NC; Robin (Brad)…

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Robert J. “Dune” Bowser, 47 of Monaca passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Youngstown, OH on December 5, 1970 the son of the late Marion and Robert Bowser. He loved history and fixing cars. He was a former member of the Monaca Volunteer Fire Department #5. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Monaca. In addition to his parents, he was preceded…

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James “Jimmy” George Simmons, 54, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Monday April 9, 2018 in his home. Born April 10, 1963 in Rochester, he was son of the late Paul & Deuk Soon “Carol” Simmons. He worked for Penn Dot and participated with the Rochester Twp. Fire Department. He loved to fish and enjoyed spending time with his friends on the hill. He is survived by his daughter who he loved and was very proud of, Paige Simmons and…

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