Obituaries

Jan 30, 2023

Nancy L. Mercadante, 89, of Economy Borough, died unexpectedly, January 30, 2023, at Heritage Valley Sewickley. Born May 25, 1933, in Sewickley, the daughter of the late George and Georgia Wagner Hunt. Nancy enjoyed spending time caring for her children and was the church organist at Concord Presbyterian Church for over 30 years. Surviving is her loving husband of...

Jan 20, 2023

In spite of the valiant efforts of medical personnel, Ted passed January 20, 2023. He sustained cardiac damage because of Covid in May 2022. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Cecilia (Cil) Sarnacki Schmidt; their son Kevin Schmidt, CA; granddaughters, Beth (Jeff) Pettit, MD and Peyton Kennedy, Ambridge; two brothers, William Schmidt, Harmony Township, and Frederick (Diane) Schmidt,...

Jan 6, 2023

Gary Joseph Sivewright, 66, of Economy Boro, died suddenly Friday, January 6, 2023, at his residence. Born March 24, 1956, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William and Sally Carrico Sivewright. Gary worked at Tenaris, formerly Koppel Steel, and was a member of the Ambridge Eagles. While Gary was quirky, he had a brilliant mind and...

Jan 4, 2023

Mary Ann Eberst, 81, of Ambridge, died peacefully surrounded by family, Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Rochester Manor. Born, November 28, 1941, in Herman, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter R. and Helen Ann Bauer Heasley. Mary was a graduate of Butler High School and a Registered Nurse. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded...

Dec 28, 2022

Mary Garrett Rhone, 101, of the South Hills, long time resident of Beaver County, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Bridgeville Rehab and Care Center. Born November 26, 1921, in New Sewickley Township, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Irene Hoffman Garrett. During WWII Mary worked at Goodyear, and later worked at Sears Automotive, Ambridge Savings...

Dec 26, 2022

Stephen Michael Koty Sr., 72, of Industry, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born September 9, 1950, in Sewickley, he was the son of the late Steve and Veronica Theresa Zajac Koty. He was an Ambridge Area High School graduate of 1968 and a Western PA Institute of Technology Inc. graduate of 1969. Stephen...

Dec 20, 2022

Allen Moulton, 84, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 20, 2002. He was the son of the late Ralph and Jessie Moulton. Allen is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Annette (Hays) Moulton and his daughter, Rebecca Williams. He worked in the steel industry all his career and was a retired Purchaser of Energy for J & L...

Nov 24, 2022

Carole Wachter Hebb, 92, formerly of Baden, died November 24, 2022, at The Vineyard Inn, in Seminole, FL. Born on December 21, 1929, in Sewickley, Carole was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Frances Gitshier Wachter. She was an employee at Westinghouse for over 25 years in Beaver, Pa. Carole, her husband Floyd, and their children were...

Nov 17, 2022

Ruth A. (Urda) Gatehouse, 88, formerly of Baden, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022, at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, PA, where she resided for the past three years. Ruth was the widow of the late Eugene Gatehouse, who passed away in 2006, and with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage. She was born March 5, 1934, in...

Nov 16, 2022

Aria Marie Perna, 97, of Ambridge, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Concordia Villa St. Joseph. Born on November 01, 1925, in Ambridge, she was the daughter of the late Peter Paul and Teresa Tangredi Gatta. Aria graduated from Ambridge High School and attended Burroughs Business School after graduation she was a clerk at the Ambridge Water Authority. Aria also...

Nov 14, 2022

Joellen Patricia Rooney, 65, of Hopewell, passed away peacefully Monday, November 14, 2022, at her residence. Born on March 19, 1957, in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Probulski Contray. Surviving is her loving husband, Gerald "Jerry" L. Rooney III; stepdaughter, Elizabeth R. Rooney; stepson, Gerald L. Rooney IV; sister-in-law, Deborah Rooney; brothers-in-law, Charles (Thy)...

Oct 19, 2022

Merle J. "Butch" Kucan, 77, of Bell Acres, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at his residence. Born July 8, 1945, in Sewickley, he was the son of the late Steve and Alice Gallagher Kucan. Butch spent many years devoting his life to helping children with disabilities including teaching them to swim. In his later years he became...

Sep 10, 2022

Thomas "Tommy" H. Javens II, 42, of Rochester, is absent from the body and face to face with our Lord.

On Saturday, September 10, 2022, Tommy was blessed with the promise of Eternal Life in Heaven by the Grace of God through his belief in Jesus Christ.

"For whoever believes in the Lord Jesus Christ...

Aug 31, 2022

Delbert W. Linville, 82, of Ambridge, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born on April 06, 1940, in Beulah, KS, he was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Delbert is survived by his loving wife Barbara Linville. Burial with full military honors will be held privately at the National Cemetery of the...

Aug 30, 2022

Howard Leslie Beeman Hall, 31, of Beaver, died unexpectedly on August 30, 2022, at his residence. Born on May 02, 1991, in Beaver, he was the son of Kimberly M. Beeman Davids, and the late Ronald W. Hall Jr. Howard graduated from Rochester Area High School and worked at McDonald's for fifteen years. He has always been most passionate...

Aug 24, 2022

Betty Deceder, age 93, left her earthly home on August 24th, 2022, and danced into her heavenly Father's arms. She was greeted by many loved ones who had gone before her, including her husband Walter (Beau). Betty had a beautiful heart and her kind soul saw the best in everyone. She was fiercely proud of her West Virginia roots...

Aug 16, 2022

Dorothy L. McCord, 92, of Hopewell, died August 16, 2022, at UPMC Passavant. Born on October 10, 1929, in Volga, WV, daughter of the late Jason and Litha Shanabarger Winans. Dorothy worked at Stanley Flower Shop and enjoyed being a professional cake baker and caterer. Her favorite cakes to bake were wedding cakes. She was also an active member of...

Aug 5, 2022

Janice Ruth Gunner, 83, of Glenshaw, died August 05, 2022, at UPMC Passavant. Janice was born on March 09, 1939, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Charles J. and Bernice E. Schwartz Leslie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, George Douglas Gunner. Surviving is her son, James Gunner. Funeral arrangements were...

Aug 1, 2022

Marlene June Kennedy, 88, of Baden, died Monday, August 1, 2022, at Heritage Valley Sewickley. Born June 7, 1934, in Ambridge, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Garbinsky Tkatch. Marlene was a former waitress at Grant's and Campbell's Inn and a member of the Baden United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing bingo, watching her soap operas,...

Jul 20, 2022

Gladys L. Beck, 82, of Ambridge, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Brighton Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. Born February 7, 1940, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Dunlap McPhilomy. Gladys was a cook for Ambridge Meals on Wheels, UNA Member, and member of the Ambridge Eagles Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was...