All Obituaries

Alva R. Sweeney, 99, of Center Twp., passed away peacefully  on Wednesday April 1, 2020 in his home. He is survived by his wife Sandra Sweeney. A private graveside service was held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Darroch Cremation and Funeral Tributes Inc., 2640 Mill Street, Aliquippa www.darrochfuneralhome.com

Antoinette Elizabeth Trotta, 89, of Winchester, VA., passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was born on March 25, 1931 a daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Trotta.  Antoinette was retired from Verizon Phone Company where she worked as an office manager for over 20 years.  She enjoyed gardening and helping animal rescues.  She was a devout catholic and a soft spoken independent woman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carlo J....

Melinda Alyce Heibert, 33, of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 27, 2020. She was born on October 22, 1986 in Beaver, PA a daughter of Glenda (Foeks) Heibert and the late Charles G. Heibert.  Melinda was a member of Riverdale Presbyterian Church.  She was active in the LEAP Program through McGuire Home and she enjoyed listening to Christian music. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her half brother, Jesse Heibert; and her...

Sarah “Sally” Clark, 84, of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was born on July 19, 1935 in Latrobe, PA, a daughter of the late Regis and Sarah Murphy.  Sally was a devout Christian.  She was a premiere professional photographer and owner of The Image Studio who was prominent in the community and was known for her ability to capture the images of so many high school students for their senior...

Mentie Joyce Smith, formerly of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on February 24 in Beaver, PA after a long illness. She lived in Hendersonville for 60 years before moving to Pittsburgh, PA in 2015 following the death of her husband Emil Smith. Mentie was born in Pikeville, KY on May 28, 1932. She moved to Hendersonville in the mid 1950’s. She was a nurse’s aide at Pardee Hospital before retiring in the mid-1980’s. While at Pardee, she met her dear friend Becky (Tony)...

Ryan Kenneth Oaks, 45, of Brighton Twp., formerly of Charlotte, NC. Passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was born on March 15, 1974 in Charleston, SC, the son of Kenneth and Joyce (Milleage) Oaks. He attended Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School and he was a 1992 graduate of Beaver High School.  He attended Robert Morris University, Computer Tech and Strayer University.  Ryan had a degree in computer science and he worked as an information technology...

David Russell “Russ” Harris, age 85, of Aliquippa, Pa., for the past sixty four years, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. Born on May 7, 1934 in Enterprise, W.Va. the youngest of 11, born to the late Archie F. and Arah Elizabeth (Everson) Harris. A devoted husband of 66 years. A faithful and loving example to his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extensive family and friends. He...

Marion Lee Kephart, of Aliquippa, PA passed away after a long illness, on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the age of 87, in the home she shared with her daughter. She was born on December 16th, 1932 in Sewickley PA, the only child of James Fulton, and Clara Nesbitt-Fulton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her, her husband, Richard H. Kephart, a daughter-in-law, Mary Kephart, and a son-in-law, Scott Michael. Marion is survived by her beloved 5 children, Richard Lee...

Edward Palochak, 93, of Hopewell Twp. passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family at Rochester Manor and Villas on Sunday, February 9th. Edward was born August 20, 1926 to John and Margaret Palochak.  He graduated Aliquippa High School and joined the Air Force in 1944, serving in Europe and Egypt during WWII.  Edward was employed at J&L Steel as a welder and authored The Sports Parade for Local 1211 newspaper.  He loved his family , local sports and...

JoAnn McPherson, 78, of Aliquippa, formerly of Independence Twp., passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. She was born on December 17, 1941 in Morgantown, WV, a daughter of the late Martin Luther and Agnes Gail Saunders.  JoAnn was a member of Hebron Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William McPherson; a son, Paul Lawrence McPherson; a brother, William Saunders; and a daughter-in-law, Jackie McPherson. JoAnn is survived by two...