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…
Marion Louise Bowser, 68, of Monaca passed away on Tuesday November 21, 2017 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on April 18, 1949 the daughter of the late Alexander and Susan Caruso. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca. She loved playing cards, dice and bingo. She loved baking, especially making holiday pies and cookies for family and friends. Her real love was for her family and her friends. Her…
Pauline Gill Klotz, 90, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017, in Masonic Village Sewickley. She was born on February 16, 1927, in Kingsport, Tenn., the daughter of the late Silas and Mary Grace Ratliff. She worked for Westinghouse as an assembler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Gill and her second husband, Chester Klotz. She is survived by her two children, Karen Holsinger, Rochester Twp., and James…
Betty L. Hyre, 91, of Falston, passed away on Sunday November 12, 2017 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on December 31, 1925 in Cumberland, MD the daughter of the late George and Ruth Davis. She loved traveling and camping with her husband. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Hyre in 2015, a brother and sister-in-law George and Mary Davis, and a Great-granddaughter Abigail Rose. She is survived…