Jeanne (Dzurko) Hardies went home to the Lord on February 27, 2017 at the age of 63. Jeanne was many things to many people. Wife. Mom. Sister. Aunt. Godmother. Friend. But to all of us, she was a teacher. Jeanne’s greatest pride, after her own children and grandchildren, was her position on the faculty of Moon Area High School. It is a group in which anyone would be proud to have been included. Her view was that teaching science was…
Mary Ann “Buttons” Brown, 80, of Rochester Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday February 27, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness. Born June 8, 1936 the daughter of the late Ivan & Mildred (Vuynovich) Siget. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Verdane “Brownie” Brown, three brothers: Steve, John and Joseph Siget, and one sister Doris Kurhansky and a brother-in-law Norman Kurhansky. She is…
Mark K. Moore, Jr. of Moon Twp. died on February 23, 2017 at the age of 79. Mark is survived by his family, Nancy Griffin Moore, sons, Mark D. Moore (Janet) & Andrew G. Moore (Jean), two grandsons, Nathan & Zachary, three sisters, Jean Finlay (Washington), Mary Ann Cathey (Texas), & Betty Dorsey (Kennedy Twp.). Mark was born on April 10, 1937 in Pittsburgh to Mark K. & Sarah Heckart Moore. He is a graduate of South Hills High School…
James S. Pate, 63, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Thursday February 23, 2017 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was an avid hunter. He especially enjoyed turkey hunting with his good friends Dave Chapman and Tom Peters. He enjoyed bowling and was a passionate Pittsburgh Penguins Fan. His real love was for his family and his grandchildren, whom he adored. He is survived by his wife of more than 45 years who was his…
Mary M. Yester, 97, of Daugherty Twp., passed away on Sunday February 12, 2017 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Pittsburgh on March 4, 1919 the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Maurin. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Parish in New Brighton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Francis Yester, 3 daughters: Marjorie Pusateri, Nancy Harding, and Susan Hird. She is survived by her 4 sons: Frank…
J. Patrick “Pat” Lavelle, 90, of Moon Twp. died on Tuesday February 7, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Pittsburgh on October 10, 1926 the son of the late Joseph & Anne (Schmidt) Lavelle. Pat served his country in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He retired after 49 years as a lead mechanic for Capitol Airlines now United Airlines. Pat was also a member of St. Stephens Anglican Church, Sewickley. He is survived…
Elizabeth A. Ventresca, 29, formerly Of Aliquippa passed away on Sunday February 5, 2017. She was born on May 6, 1987 in Pittsburgh. She spent the last 10 years living in the Outer Banks area. She had a passion for playing sports, especially volleyball, basketball, and softball. Her true love was for her family and friends. She is survived by her Mother: Jackie Pratchenko-Hribar; her Father: Anthony Ventresca; who is the only Daughter, also survived by her daughters: Amya Gibbs, and Isabella Winslow; 7 brothers: Jason…
Shirley A. Baker, 71, of North Sewickley Twp., passed away on February 2, 2017. She was born on May 14, 1945 in New Brighton, a daughter of the late Curtis E. and Patricia Mae (Patterson) Baker. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Curtis “Sonny” Baker. She is survived by her brother, Robert (Darlene) Baker; her nieces, Tammy (Ron) Snyder, and Lori (Dennis) Fagan; great nieces and nephews, Justin, Shane, Lexi Snyder and Kasey and…
JoAnn “Jody” Squires, 60, of Independence Twp., passed away on Monday January 30th in her home. She was born on February 14, 1956 in Virginia Beach, VA. She was a direct care worker working with Allegheny Valley Schools. Jody adored her family, doing everything she could for them. She loved crocheting afghans and baking cookies. She also was a lover of animals, especially hers. She is survived by her husband Robert Squires; Three children: her favorite child JJ Hennessy, Ashley…
Paul D. “Paulie” Caratelli Jr., 55, of New Brighton, formerly of Freedom, passed away on January 29, 2017. He was born in Rochester on May 26, 1961, a son of the late Paul D. and Shirley A. (Kolic) Caratelli Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Caitlin M. Caratelli; siblings, Joseph Caratelli, and Tamara Black; nieces, Alissa (Dave) Rice, Lauren Cable, Alicia Black, Janae (Dean) McAfee; great nieces and nephews, Cayden, Joshiah, Ashton, Aliyah, Maya, Vivian, and Harrison. He is…