Obituaries

Jun 3, 2022

Bonnie R. McLaughlin, 90, of Ambridge, died June 03, 2022, at her residence. Bonnie was born on April 13, 1932, in Middle Lancaster, PA, daughter of the late Herman William and Vera Florence Hughes Eppinger. As per Bonnie's wishes, all services were private. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Corless-Matter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1133 Church Street Ambridge, PA 15003,...

May 30, 2022

Wayne E. Harriger, 83, of Economy Borough, died Monday, May 30, 2022, at his residence. Born November 23, 1938, in Economy Borough, the son of the late Edwin and Florence Barto Harriger. Wayne was a wonderful father and a veteran of the US Army. He retired from J & L Steel. Wayne was a master of his own arts,...

May 20, 2022

Atreus Mike'L Starr Palmer, 2 months, 12 days, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. He was born March 8, 2022, in Sewickley, the son of Jacob Mike'L Palmer and Reese Starr Swager. Atreus had beautiful blue eyes that were full of wonder. He loved being held and was always smiling. Stinky, as Mom and Dad called him,...

May 16, 2022

Linda Louetta Helfrick Bell, 73, of Freedom, passed away peacefully Monday, May 16, 2022, at Beaver Elder Care. Born May 11, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Betty Warfel Helfrick. Linda enjoyed fishing and campingas well as crafting and baking. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was the loving mother of...

Apr 25, 2022

Jean Marie Kowal, 80, of Baden, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 25, 2022, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born February 4, 1942, in Punxsutawney, PA, daughter of the late Frank and Erma Carulli Constantino. Jean was a graduate of Ambridge Area High School and the Activities Director at various nursing homes in the area. She was a very active member of...

Apr 3, 2022

William James Turner, 69, of Ambridge, died peacefully Sunday, April 03, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born on January 30, 1953, in Columbus, MS, he was the son of the late John Henry and Ann Liza Stevenson Turner. William was a graduate of Ambridge Area High School before he attended boot camp for the US Marine Corp....

Mar 31, 2022

Joan Stacel Wood, 93, of Baden, passed peacefully away at her home of 67 years on March 31, 2022. She was born February 17, 1929, the daughter of the late George and Janet (Andrews) Stacel. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Wood, of 69 years in October of 2018. She was also preceded in death by...

Mar 16, 2022

Ann Marie Dobrin, 71, of Baden died unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at her residence Born on July 13, 1950, in Kane, PA, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Stella Kondair Komidar. Ann enjoyed spending her time gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, James Dobrin; mother and father-in-law,...

Mar 8, 2022

Emma Frances (Yeager) Cutright Marshall, 93, of Crescent, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Providence Care Center.

Born March 20, 1928, in Adrian, WV, she was the daughter of the late Albert Charles and Cora Agnes Swecker Yeager. Emma attended Brush Run Creek Methodist Church regularly and was very strong in her faith. She enjoyed antiquing...

Mar 7, 2022

Michael A. Rankin, 56 of Aliquippa, passed away, Monday, March 7, 2022, at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born October 12, 1965. Michael spent his childhood at McGuire Memorial Homes, and his teens to young adult years at DT Watson Home. In 1983 he moved to Allegheny valley school where he currently resides in one of AVS's group homes....

Mar 3, 2022

Dorothy A. Starr, 100, of Baden, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Concordia Villa St. Joseph. Born May 6, 1921, in Dundalk, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy (McConville) Quigley. Dorothy graduated from St. Veronica High School and Garfield Business Institute. She retired from the accounting office at U.S. Steel Corp. Dorothy was...

Feb 7, 2022

Susan M. Ramsey, 71, of Baden, passed away Monday, February 07, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born on October 31, 1950, in Sewickley, she was the daughter of Rose Marie Bauer Pfeiffer and Anthony F. Pfeiffer. In her younger years, Sue was a Nurse at Friendship Ridge and Passavant Homes. She graduated from Carlow University and has...

Jan 24, 2022

Raymond F. Dively, 92, of Baden, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Waynesburg Healthcare and Rehab Center. Born September 4, 1929, in Frankstown, PA, he was the son of the late Martin and Dora (Harpster) Dively. In his younger years, Raymond enjoyed playing high school sports, especially Allstar Football for Avonworth. He was a US Army Veteran and...

Jan 20, 2022

Dolores "Dee" H. Nieman, 95, of Brighton Township, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born on March 28, 1926, in Cicero, IL, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Stehlik Horacek. Dee started her career as a Lab technician until she was swept off her feet by her late ex-husband Robert...

Jan 5, 2022

Nancy Ann Pierce, 69, of Economy, passed away Wednesday, January 05, 2022, at PAM Health in Oakdale after a courageous battle with Covid. Nancy was born on February 16, 1952, in Ambridge, daughter of the late Alexander and Rose Marie Zelemak Mogyorosi. She was a graduate of Ambridge High School and retired from being the assistant manager at Kroger...

Jan 2, 2022

Fred Ray Ramsey, 72, of Baden, passed away Sunday, January 02, 2022, at Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. Born on October 13, 1949, in Rochester, the son of the late Donald Earl and Vivian Rowe Ramsey. He was a free spirit who lived for his community and found love no matter where he went. Fred was happiest when he...

Dec 30, 2021

Joseph Adam Hennessy, 52, of Ambridge, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Allegheny General Hospital. Joe was born on May 27, 1969, in Sewickley, the son of Victor and Marie Riffle Koplets. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid football fan, he loved the Chargers and Penn State. In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by his loving...

Dec 23, 2021

Herman A. Sayre, Jr., 83, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Harmony Haus in Ambridge, PA. Herman was born on January 17, 1938, in Chester, WV, the son of the late Herman A. and Ella Johnson Sayre. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force and had a deep-rooted faith. Herman was always at church. In addition...

Dec 22, 2021

Joseph Prenatt, 74, of Brighton Township, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. Joseph was born on May 24, 1947. As per the family's request, all services were private. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Corless-Matter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1133 Church Street Ambridge, PA 15003, www.corlessmatterfuneralhome.com.

Dec 18, 2021

Alfred "Fred" Robert Canepele, 85, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Rochester Manor. He was born September 7, 1936, in Aliquippa, the son of the late Henry and Albina Tucci Canepele. Fred was an avid baseball player when he was younger, and he graduated from Aliquippa High School class of 1954 and Saint Francis University. Following...