Obituaries

Kenneth G. Butya

Kenneth G. Butya

Kenneth G. Butya, 53, of Collier Twp., formerly of Moon Twp., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 23, 2017. He was born in Kennedy Twp., on September 29, 1963, a son of George and Shirley (Nesbit) Butya. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Cassie (Flynn) Butya and their children, Ryan and Troy Butya; his brothers, Jeff and Brian Butya; and his In-Laws, Jim and Mary Flynn. Ken owned and operated the All…

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William H. Bryson

William H. Bryson

William H. Bryson, Sr., 99, of Aliquippa, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, in Beaver Elder Care with his family by his side. He was born on June 6, 1918, in Harrisburg, PA, the son of the late John and Mary Peach Bryson. He graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1936.  Bill was a US Army Veteran serving during WWII as an amphibious tank operator fighting in the Battle of Saipan and spent time…

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Kenneth “Ray” Morrison

Kenneth “Ray” Morrison

  Kenneth “Ray” Morrison, age 73, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 in Allegheny General Hospital after a stroke. Ray was born at home in Crescent Twp. Pa. on March 3, 1944 to Kenneth Sr. and Edith (Cartmel) Morrison and was spoiled by his three sisters Joan Kephart, Sylvia (Walter) Edenfield and Linda (Ed) Heinlein. He leaves to mourn his death his wife of 55 years Christine (McGee) Morrison and his four children Kenneth “Ray” III (Lucy), Kelly (Rose), Kim…

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Darrell L. Kennedy

Darrell L. Kennedy

Darrell L. Kennedy, 79, of Raccoon Twp. died on August 13, 2017, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. He was born in Rochester on July 7, 1938 the son of the late Chester & Thelma (Holland) Kennedy. Darrell worked as a butcher and retired after 30 years from Safrans Supermarket in Sewickley. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Lou (Mancinetti) Kennedy. Four sons: Mike Kennedy, Raccoon Twp.; Jeff Kennedy (Joanna), Raccoon Twp.; Tim Kennedy (Dana), Raccoon Twp.; Chris…

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Edward David Reed

Edward David Reed

Edward David Reed, 89, of East Rochester passed away on Sunday August 13, 2017 in his home. He was born on July 5, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of the late Harry & Mary Reed. He was retired from J&L Steel where he worked as a chief clerk. He was a US Navy veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Carol “Eleanor” Reed, two brothers, Herbert and Harry M, Jr., a sister,…

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David R. Haffey

David R. Haffey

David R. Haffey, 79 of Monaca passed away on Friday August 11, 2017 in Heritage Valley Beaver.  He was born in Hopewell Twp. on February 2, 1938 the son of the late Ada and Chick Haffey.  He was a retired millwright for Pittsburgh Teledyne.  He was a member of Monaca’s 5th Ward Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years.  David enjoyed spending his time repairing lawn mowers. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of the New Beginnings Church…

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Betty Jane Colaizzi

Betty Jane Colaizzi

Betty Jane Colaizzi, 84, of Moon Twp., died on August 10, 2017. She was born in Hazelwood on September 5, 1932 the daughter of the late James R. & Anna (Slovodnyak) Vilsack. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dominic Cloaizzi in 1998. And sisters, Shirley Taylor & Jackie Molinaro. Betty is survived by her children: James Colaizzi, Moon Twp.; Kathleen Bumblis, Kennedy Twp.; Robert Colaizzi, Moon Twp.; Mark Colaizzi, Moon Twp.; Dave Colaizzi,…

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Helen M. Belcher

Helen M. Belcher

Helen M. (Andriotti) Belcher, 88, of Rochester Twp., passed away on August 2, 2017. She was born in Rochester, PA., on November 6, 1928, a daughter of the late Orestes and Mary (Rotunna) Andriotti. She is preceded in death by her husband, Orland Belcher; siblings, Ethel Davis, Louis Andriotti, Anna Pitini, Joseph Andriotti, Samuel Andriotti, Esther Bozza, Rudolph Andriotti, Albert Andriotti, Julius Moon Andriotti, Orestes Andriotti; and a niece Mary Carmel Sams. She is survived by her nieces and nephews,…

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Shirley (Harn) Beaner

Shirley (Harn) Beaner

Shirley (Harn) Beaner, 91, of Beaver, passed away on Saturday July 29, 2017, in Lakeview Personal Care Home in Darlington, PA.  She was born on February 16, 1926 in Monaca, the daughter of the late Leroy & Alice (Erb) Harn.  She was a long time employee of Rowses Drug Store in Beaver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Joseph N. Beaner, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by…

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Marsha Alice Stewart

Marsha Alice Stewart

  Marsha Alice Stewart, 67, of Aliquippa, passed away on Thursday,  July 27, 2017 in Heritage Valley Sewickley.  She was born on June 16, 1950 the daughter of the late Thomas and Marjorie Heflin.  She worked as a secretary for Eaton Corporation.  She was a past matron for the Woodlawn Chapter #164 Order of the Eastern Star and enjoyed needle point.  She was a member of the House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Aliquippa. She is survived by her loving…

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