Audrey A. Galosi (age 84) of Moon Township, PA., passed away peacefully at her home on December 22, 2017. She was born January 16, 1933, in Derry, PA., the daughter of the late Pat and Mary (Cipullo) Petrarca. Audrey graduated from Derry Borough High School in 1950 and Seton Hill College in 1954. She married her late husband, James Galosi, in June 1957 in Derry. After graduation, Audrey taught Home Economics in the Lower Burrell schools and assisted as a…
Elsie Annabelle Marshall Young, 89 of Center Twp., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday December 21, 2017 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was in Perry Twp., Lawrence County on April 22, 1928 a daughter of the late joseph L. And Elsie (Myers) Marshall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Donald in 1987 and three sisters: Mary Embaugh, Dorothy Hall, Marjorie Knauff; and three brothers: Harry, Irvan George and Clinton….
Audrey M. Pugh, 93 of Aliquippa, passed away on Monday December 18, 2017 in Beaver Elder Care. She was born in McDonald, PA on March 31, 1924 the daughter of the late Odessa & Eugene Overacker. She was a waitress at the Capital Restaurant. She enjoyed reading and playing Bingo. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Pugh Sr.; a son Frank Pugh Jr.; and three siblings, and a granddaughter Nadine Pugh. She is survived by her three…
Ruth L Bell, age 90, of Rochester Twp., died on December 18, 2017. She was born on June 8th, 1927, in New Brighton, and was the daughter of the late Emmett and Grace (Herman) Devore. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Bell (4/2017) and a brother Emmett Devore. Ruth was a very devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She especially loved family gatherings and the Easter and Christmas holidays. She enjoyed making cookies, candy and sending…
John Ryan Kirwan Jr, 86, of Moon Township, PA passed away, Tuesday, December 5th at Caring Heights Rehabilitation Center in Coraopolis, PA after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. John was born October 5th, 1931 in Monroe, MI to John and Lucille (Cliff) Kirwan. He graduated from Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. John was employed by Hilton Hotels for 25 years. A lifelong baseball fan, in his retirement, he published the book The Pittsburgh Gentlemen about his collection of autographed…
Floyd Willaim “Bill” Loughman, 80, of Rochester, went to the Church Triumphant, on December 4, 2017. He was born in Waynesburg, PA on December 12, 1936, a son of the late Kenneth and Genevieve (Finch) Loughman. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy (Berkley) Loughman; his children, Floyd (Lisa) Loughman, Jr., of Findlay, OH., Leigh Ann (Gary) Majetic, of Freedom, Lynn Rae (Roger) Baker, of Beaver, and Laurie Marie (Karl) Ludwig, of Wexford. He is also survived…
Robert Eli Irons celebrated his home going on Saturday, December 2, 2017, surrounded by family at his home in Hookstown, PA. He was 87 years old. He was a beloved family man, dedicated to his children, his church and his country. He was much loved for his sense of humor and his witty retorts. He loved writing, storytelling, politics, local history, gardening, Haflinger horses and Airedales. He enjoyed providing anonymous gifts to others and generously gave of his time and…
William T (Bill) Plese, Sr., 92, of Collinsville., Oklahoma formerly from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Muskogee and Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on November 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1925 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, and a son of the late Rudolph and Stephania Plese. Bill retired as an Electrician from Hussey Copper LTD, Leetsdale, PA. Bill was a US Army Veteran serving with the Army Air Corp as a Corporal during World War II In addition to…
Larry D. Rupert, 72, of South Beaver Twp., passed away on November 24, 2017. He was born in Butler, PA on June 26, 1945, a son of the late Robert and Malinda (Barto) Rupert. He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann (Westover) Rupert; his children, Matthew Rupert, Laura (Sean) Kelly, Raechel (Matthew Mason) Miller, Shelby (Michael) Antoline, Brennen (Katie Zahn) Ruckert; his grandchildren, Kevin Kelly, Alyssa Kelly, Mackenzie Mason, Madisyn Antoline, and Ian Antoline. He is also survived by…
Robert Napoli, Center Township, April 17, 1926- November 22, 2017 “He never knew a stranger” Bob (Dad, PapPap) lived a long full life dedicated to his family, his Church, and his art especially woodcarving. All his life he served the community as a volunteer: the Church (a founding member and lay minister of St Frances Cabrini); the Boy Scouts ( over 25 years as a leader); the Knights of Columbus; the VFW; the Beaver County Wood Carvers Club; the Festival…