Paul R. Herron, 93, of Brighton Twp., passed away on February 4, 2019 in Providence Care Center. He was born on July 29, 1925 in New Cumberland WV., a son of the late John and Anna (Zeitler) Herron. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dolores (Alger) Herron and 23 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings; Carl, Glenn, John, Harry, Frank, Ray Herron and Eula Swain. Paul was a member of the…
Margaret Mayne Zakrajsek, 90 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Saturday February 2, 2019, in Brighton Health and Rehab. She was born on August 6, 1928 the daughter of the late William and Marie Davie. She was a graduate of Duff’s Business School and worked various jobs. Before she retired, she worked the Deli counter at Shop and Save. She was also a member of Ohio United Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…
Norma Jean (Uram) Slan, of Moon Twp. Died peacefully on January 30, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Anna K. (Kitik) Uram, beloved wife of the late John M. Slan, and cherished mother of Vanessa Lynn (Keith) Santucci and Eric John Slan. All services are private, the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Twp. is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make donations to: Animal Friends, Pittsburgh (www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org).
Thomas Daniel Davies, 97 of Moon Twp., passed away on Monday January 28, 2019. He was born on July 21, 1921 the son of the late Thomas and Helen Davies. He was a retired electrical engineer from Shenango Incorporated. He was a WWII veteran serving with the US Army Air Force as a weather observer. He was a member of the Coraopolis United Methodist Church and the Sharpsville F&AM. He enjoyed square dancing and bowling. He was a recreational pilot,…
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…