Joanne Sostarich, 81, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on February 5, 2018 with her loving family by her side. She was born in the family home on Sheffield Terrace on April 22, 1936 the daughter of the late Lloyd and Lydia Weathers. Joanne was an adamant lover of cats, birds, and other animals, who made frequent donations to the Beaver County Humane Society. She loved sewing, country music, late night talk shows, and her morning word search. In addition to her…
Charles M. Reader, 89, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 in his home. He was born in Rochester on March 31, 1928 the son of the late Bertha & Willard Reader. He was also preceded in death by his step mother Jean Reader. He was a 1946 Rochester High School and a 1957 Geneva College graduate. He worked as a drafting engineer for American Bridge. After his retirement, he worked for Pittsburgh Tubular Shafting as…
Teresa Marie (Patitucci) Szymanski, of Robinson Twp. died on January 28, 2018, in Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was born in Vandergrift, PA on April 26, 1936 the daughter of the late Joseph & Esther (Fabian) Patitucci. Teresa worked for many years in the medical records department at Suburban General Hospital in Belleview. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Robinson Twp. She is survived by her Husband of nearly 60 yrs., Bernard F. Szymanski. A son, Bernard Mans,…
Lewis G. Herdt, Jr. 86, of Conway, passed away on January 27, 2018. He was born in Rochester, PA on November 5, 1931. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Wilhelmina (Lay) Herdt; and his wife, Nancy (Myers) Herdt Lew served in the Air Force in Korea with the 801st medical air evacuation squadron, and with the 1732 MATS EVAC. Squadron in the US. He is retired from BASF, where he worked for 38 years in emulsion…
Terri (Manning) Bruzzese, 58, of Moon Twp. died on January 26, 2018, in her home. She was born in Sewickley, PA on July 27, 1959 the daughter of the late Lyle Manning & Betty (McAnallen) Schmoker. Terri retired after many years working as a teacher’s aide at Brooks Elementary School in Moon Twp. Terri was also a huge fan of “the King”, Elvis Presley. In addition to her parents, Terri was preceded in death by her husband, Domenic Bruzzese in…
Clarence (Bud) Glovier, 92 of Aliquippa passed away on Wednesday January 24, 2018 in Rochester Manor and Villa. He was born in Aliquippa on January 7, 1926 the son of the late Clarence and Anna Glovier. He was a retired Industrial Engineer from J&L Steel. He was a US Army Air Corps veteran serving during WWII. He was active in Contact Beaver County, the American Cancer Society, and the American Diabetes Association. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church…
Margaret A. (Reagan) Fleck, 74, of Coraopolis, PA died on January 23, 2018, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 20, 1943 the daughter of the late John & Helen (Brown) Reagan. Margaret was of Catholic faith, and was a homemaker for the majority of her life. She is survived by five children: William J. Fleck, Springdale, PA; Michael R. Fleck (Kathy), South Heights, PA; Lyn C. Coffman (Jeffrey), NC; Shawn P. Fleck…
Gretta L. Ballas, 88 of Rochester Twp., formerly of New York, passed away on Sunday January 21, 2018 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on May 13, 1929 in Queens Village, NY the daughter of the late William A. & Gretta A Britz. She worked for many years as an executive secretary for Otis Elevator in New York City.She was a member of St. Cecelia Roman Catholic Parish in Rochester. She and her husband enjoyed…
Robert W. Wharton Sr., 94 of Conway, passed away on Tuesday January 16, 2018 in Brighton Rehab and Wellness. He was born in Sewickley, on February 20, 1923 the son of the late Robert & Charlotte Wharton. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran serving during WWII. He worked as a millwright, apartment manager and a maintenance specialist. He was a Mason and he loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a…
Jean Jackson (Marshall) Rohm, 102, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on January 9, 2018 in her home. She was born in Motherwell, Scotland on February 25, 1915 the daughter of the late James and Margaret Marshall. She loved her family and gardening and sewing. She brought joy to all she met and achieved everything she tried. She was a member of New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lester Rohm;…