Obituaries

Nov 24, 2021

Larry Ardell Bonzo, 63, of Monaca PA went to be with the Lord on Nov 24, 2021, at Heritage Valley Beaver from complications of diabetes and kidney failure. He was born on July 1, 1958, in Aliquippa, PA to Melvin and Dorothy Bonzo. He was a security guard at AHN Wexford Hospital and attended Church of the Nazarene, Coraopolis,...

Nov 8, 2021

Melissa (Jackson) Freeman, 55, of Brighton Township, died November 8, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Melissa was born on December 25, 1965 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late George Hartford and Beverly Ann Smith Freeman Sr. As per the family's request, all services were private. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Corless-Matter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1133 Church Street...

Nov 5, 2021

Kenneth Scott Boyd, 90, of Baden, died November 05, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice. Born July 18, 1931, in Ambridge, the son of the late Daniel and Martha (Bell) Boyd. Ken was a US Army Veteran and a proud member of the Scottish Clan. He was a family man, he loved going to his grandchildren's sporting events and spending time...

Oct 27, 2021

Nancy Janet Montini, 72, of Mars, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born March 30, 1949, in Sewickley, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Janet M. Shenefelt. She was a member of the Mars United Methodist Church and then the Chippewa United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed singing in...

Oct 26, 2021

Jerome A. Farrar, 77, of Harmony Township died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at his residence. Born June 25, 1944, in Sewickley, son of the late Carl and Geraldine Grassi Farrar. Jerry was a mechanical engineer and previously worked for Bollinger's Steel, Zimmermann & Jansen, Heyl & Patterson, and Metso. He was a member of the Millvale and Ambridge Sportsman...

Oct 24, 2021

Leonard Eugene Butler, 70, of Brighton Township, died October 24, 2021 at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Leonard was born on May 03, 1951 in Pittsburgh. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Corless-Matter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1133 Church Street Ambridge, PA 15003, www.corlessmatterfuneralhome.com.

Oct 22, 2021

Joseph A. Herrmann Jr., 72, of Ambridge, died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Concordia Villa St. Joseph. Born February 26, 1949, in Sewickley, the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy G. Johnston Herrmann. Joseph was a retired lifetime member of Baden Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of the Ambridge Sportsman's Club and the Baden American Legion....

Oct 21, 2021

Lucille "Cyd" E. Graham Schmidt, 94, of Harmony Township, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, at her residence. Born May 1, 1927, in Ambridge, the daughter of the late Walter and Gussie Mae Stewart Graham. Lucille was a great Wife, Mom, and Grammy. Spending time with her grandchildren brought her great joy. She was a very busy woman in her...

Oct 7, 2021

On October 7th 2021, Rose Barlow, 72, of Leetsdale passed away after several months of illness following a stroke. Born in Sewickley October 11, 1948 to Nicholas and Josephine Opalka, she was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Neil Barlow, her brothers, William & Norman Opalka, and her beloved daughter Virginia (Ginger) Barlow, and James Opalka.

She...

Sep 19, 2021

Kevin Gerald Simoneau, 63, of Aliquippa, died September 19, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born on March 10, 1958 in Nashua, NH. In addition to his parents, Kevin was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Simoneau. Surviving is his son, Jeremy Simoneau. As per Kevin's wishes, all services were private. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Corless-Matter...

Aug 31, 2021

William Bradley Both, 52, of Moon Township, PA passed away on August 31, 2021, due to complications from a recent surgical procedure. William was born on September 16, 1968, to Albin Alfred Both (deceased) and Katharine Costanzo Both in nearby Osborne, PA. An alumni of Western Hills School and a graduate of Moon Senior High School in 1987, William frequently...

Aug 12, 2021

Charles Edwin Christian Allen age 49 of Ambridge passed away on August 12. Son of the late Thomas R. and Carol (Cam) Allen, Jr., brother to Susan (Michael) Van Voorhis and uncle to Samantha Van Voorhis, nephew to Trudi Lithgow, also survived by many cousins, friends, and a girlfriend. Charlie requested to not have a viewing or funeral, but...

Jul 28, 2021

Our dear Aunt Hilda, 97, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

She was born at home on March 3, 1924, in Fairhope, PA, Somerset County, to Edward and Olga (Grenke) Hartge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Colflesh. She was the oldest of her siblings (all predeceased) Emma (Sam) Hartman, Dale Hartge, Edith...

Jul 24, 2021

Warren Norris Mawhinney, 87, of Zelienople, formerly of Economy Borough, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Passavant Senior Living. Born on December 11, 1933, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Ralph and Alma Mawhinney. Warren was an avid hunter and wild turkey drinker. He loved his family and enjoyed helping his friends....

Jul 21, 2021

Elizabeth F. Blaho, 90, of Harmony Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Masonic Village. She was born April 23, 1931, in Sewickley, the daughter of the late August and Fredrika (Schwarz) Frosch. Surviving is her loving husband of 67 years, Lester J. Blaho; a son, Mark Blaho and his wife, Katherine; two daughters, Gretchen Kati...

Jun 21, 2021

On June 21, 2021, Henry ("Hank") J. Labik shed his mortal coils for eternal life following an acute fall suffered in the home he shared with his wife of fifty years, Deborah (Deb Rhodes) Labik to whom he was devoted. Although he is gone temporarily from our sight, there is no doubt that though he died yet their love...

May 27, 2021

Kevin P. Copenhaver, 65, of Freedom, died Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his residence. Kevin was born on June 11, 1955 in Sewickley, son of the late, Paul and Helen Virostick Copenhaver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Robin Boyd Copenhaver. Surviving are two children; Lucas Taylor Copenhaver, and his wife Jamie,...

May 11, 2021

Donald Cermak, 79, of Beaver Falls, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice. Born July 30, 1941 in Sewickley, the son of the late Paul and Margaret Hauger Cermak. He was an automotive mechanic and enjoyed camping and golfing. Surviving are two children, Donald and Deborah; brother, Robert Cermak; sister, Alice Fortune; and numerous nieces and nephews....

May 5, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" (DeMarco) Lyons, 88, of Baden, passed away surrounded by family, on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Concordia Villa St. Joseph. Born March 15, 1933 in Ambridge, daughter of the late Anthony and Frances (Perri) DeMarco. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph A. Lyons; two brothers, Patsy DeMarco and...

May 5, 2021

John R. Fetchak, 77, of Ambridge, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice. John was born on November 18, 1943 in Rochester, PA. 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.