Obituaries

Patrick J. Murtha Sr., 62, of Rochester, passed away peacefully in his home on October 3, 2016. He was born in Gainsville, Fl, on June 14, 1954, a son of the late Michael and Betty (Clements-Cawley) Murtha. He is survived by his wife, Geanan (Goodwin) Murtha; his son, Patrick J. Murtha Jr.; his siblings, Michael (Diane) Murtha, Theresa (John) Revelle, Joseph (Joy) Murtha, and Michelle (Rick) Garcia; and numerous nieces and nephews. He worked with US Air/American airlines for many…

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William S. Kistler, 59, of Robinson Township went peacefully into the arms of our Lord on September 27, 2016 in Family Hospice & Palliative Care, Mt. Lebanon. God carried him mightily through a courageous battle with metastatic lung cancer. Bill was born in Pittsburgh on March 29, 1957 the son of R. Drew and Mary (Simpson) Kistler. He grew up in Mt. Lebanon where he graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1975 and went on to Lehigh University where…

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Walter I. Hendrickson, 88, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away unexpectedly, on September 24, 2016. He was born on September 17, 1928, a son of the late Walter R. and Myra (Barrett) Hendrickson. He is a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the Army, and was a member of the Local 833 Union, working as a laborer for many years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Holman) Hendrickson and his brother, Glenn O. Hendrickson. He…

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Loretta Annabelle Wiles, 58, of Monaca, passed away on Friday September 23, 2016 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born in New Kensington on January 20, 1958 the daughter of the late June and Elmer Wiles. She was a resident with LifeSteps and loved listening to music. She is survived by her siblings: Carolee (William) Besong, Ambridge; and Elmer R. Wiles Jr (Amie Cowie), Ambridge; two nephews: Matthew and Larry Zwierzynski; two nieces: April Herring, & Jennifer Butler; two great…

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Tristan Neal McCullough, 18, of Clinton went to be with The Lord on Thursday, September 22, 2016. “May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks” (JRR Tolkien, The Hobbit). Tristan was born on July 24, 1998 and was a Senior at Eden Christian Academy. In addition to being a successful student, he was a talented musician at both the guitar and bass, an avid gamer, and a dedicated and highly-admired brother to…

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Audrey Silosky, 91, of Daniels, WV, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, in Beckley, WV. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 16, 1925, the daughter of the late George and Kathryn Kammerer. She worked in the cafeteria of Rochester High School for over 20 years. She was a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Parish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Silosky and two brothers: Clarence and…

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John W. Randecker, 82, of Moon Twp. Died on September 20, 2016 in his home. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 26, 1934 the son of the late Theodore & Marian (Barney) Randecker. John served his country in the US Navy, earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Perdue University in 1956. John was sole proprietor of Randecker Industrial Sale. He had 60 years of experience in the design and sale of industrial conveying systems and components. He…

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Jacob W. Benson of Rochester, aged 73, a loving father, grandfather and brother, took God’s hand to be led home on September 16, 2016, while at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. He was born in New Brighton on May 27, 1943, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, worked at Arco for many years and then finally as a delivery driver for an electrical supply company. Bill, as he was lovingly known to his family,…

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Alpha Elizabeth “Betty” (Smith) Adams Betty Adams, 88, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016, in Franciscan Manor, Patterson Heights, after a long and fulfilled life. Born March 13, 1928, in West Bridgewater, she was the daughter of Alfred and Alpha Elizabeth Smith. Betty graduated from Beaver High School, and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, William E….

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Frank G. Tabin Jr., 50, passed quietly on September 9, 2016, following a long battle with ALS. He is survived by his wife Dawn and son Matthew, of Brighton Twp., Beaver. Frank was born on April 5, 1966 to Judith Tabin, of Monaca, and the late Frank Tabin. He also leaves behind his sister, Lorraine Reckner, of New Brighton; his nieces, Lindsay and Jayme, and his nephew Zachary. Frank worked as a welder at J.W. Steel Fabricating Company in Mars,…

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