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…
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…
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…
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…
Betty Eileen Bonzo, 90, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on July 22, 2018. She was born in Kittanning, PA., on February 26, 1928, a daughter of the late Francis and Vera (Waugaman) McCullough. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Laurin Bonzo (2012) and her siblings, Doris Steinacker and Sandra McCullough. Betty was a homemaker and gave great care to her family. She also was a talented seamstress, loved to read and do crafts. She is…
Jacqueline K. “Jakki” Fore, 54, of Rochester formerly of Pittsburgh, died in her home on July 20, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh on January 15, 1964, the daughter of the late, John Fore & Catherine (Palkovic) Connell. Jakki worked for many years as a Nurse’s Aide and was always willing to help anyone at any time. She is survived by her three sons, George Goettel (Alyssa Busching), Rochester; Michael Goettel (Courtney Coubaugh), North Hills; Stephen Maksin (Rachel Colona),…
Richard Bradley “Brad” Hall, 61, of Aliquippa, passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 in Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born on October 16, 1956 in Rochester the son of Richard and Dorothy Hall of Center Twp. He was a retired Postal Clerk for the US Postal Service in North Versailles, he also worked as maintenance for Gateway Rehab Facility in Center Twp. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church.In addition to his parents, he is survived…
Jon R. Crosby, 48 of Rochester passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in his home. He was born in Rochester on February 10, 1970 the son of Jon G. (Shirley) Crosby and the late Carol Rosenberger. He was the owner of A1 Clean Ups and Hauling. He loved riding his motorcycle. He also loved camping at “Camp Finally” in Tidioute, Pa where he enjoyed campfires, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife Renee Crosby, three children: Jon…
Marjorie M. Bush, 90 formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Senior Living at Willows in Robinson Twp. She was born on December 4, 1927, the daughter of the late Margaret W. & William P. Bush. She was a graduate of Bellwood Antis High School and Elizabethtown College. She retired from Harrisburg Hospital where she was the Supervisor of the Clinical Microbiology lab. She was a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Pennsylvania Society for Medical Technology, and…
Zora Vuich, 91, of Aliquippa passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Cambridge Village. She was born in Aliquippa on December 15, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Nick and Mary (Minalovich) Vuich. She retired from J&L Steel Mill’s Tin Mill after more than 30 years of service. She was a member of the Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church, and the United Steelworkers Union, Local 1211. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…