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;…
It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Peter Morgiewicz announces his unexpected passing on Jan 8, 2018 due to medical complications. Frank was born on July 11, 1953 to Eleanor Brogdowski and John Morgiewicz in Port Jernis, NY. Frank was a graduate of Port Jernis High Scool, class of 1971, a graduate of SUNY Albany and obtained his master’s degree at the University of Coral Gables at Miami, Florida. His professional achievements are many. The most recent…
Virginia “Sue” Sharps, 89, of Chippewa, formerly of Moon Twp., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday January 7, 2018 in Franciscan Manor. She was born on December 17, 1928 the daughter of the late Ernest and Delilah Sliker. She was a very talented artist, selling at many of the local art festivals. She loved cooking and taking care of her family. She was also a member at Steffin Hill Presbyterian Church in Beaver Falls. In addition…
Stanley J. Sieracki, 71, of Moon Twp. died peacefully on January 7, 2018. He was born in Washington, PA on September 4, 1946 the son of the late John and Jennie (Kurdy) Sieracki. Stanley was a graduate of Trinity High School and loved following local sports. An avid fisherman and DIY’er, he was constantly trying new hobbies after retiring from the river barge industry—at the time of his passing, he was learning to play the ukulele; previously he grew tomatoes…
Jean Marlene (Street) Gillie, 78, of Moon Twp., died on January 7, 2018, at home with her family. She was born on April 2, 1939 in Philipsburg, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph & Louise (Tubo) Street. Jean worked at Robert Morris College for over 22 years and was a member of the Twenty Year Club at the college. She was also a member of the Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis. She is survived by her husband of 62 years,…
Barbara E. Glover, 85, of Hopewell Twp., died on January 6, 2018 after a long illness. She was born September 5, 1932 in Uniontown, PA the daughter of the late Mary (Beckett) Glover and Roy Kenneth Glover. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Gayle Fabanich. She is survived by her brother Gerald E. Glover, and her cousins: Constance (Dito) Mitchell, Carl P. Dito III, John W. (Lupi) Becket, Kathy Hammoor, Karen Beckett,…
Christina (McKelvey) Mellott, 92, formerly of Hopewell Twp., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 3, 2018 in Saxony Health Services in Saxonburg, PA. She was born in Bruin, PA on July 7, 1925 the daughter of the late Charles and Edna Mae McKelvey. She attended Christ Alliance Church in Hopewell Twp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ross Mellott and her 5 brothers: Fremont, Delbert, George, Alford, and Orean McKelvey….
Norma (Carpenter) Uhrine, 82, of Moon Twp, passed away on December 31, 2017 in West Hills Health & Rehab, Moon Twp. She was born on November 24, 1935 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of the late Buford & Dorothy (Bolin) Carpenter. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her husband of over 62 years, John Robert Uhrine in 2016. As well as a brother, Jerry Carpenter. Norma is survived by her three sons, Robert J. Uhrine,…