All Obituaries

Stephen L. Conti, 80, of Center Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was born on May 2, 1940, a son of the late Victor and Rose (Mencher) Conti.  Stephen was a devoted member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and he served as a Eucharistic Minister.  He served his country in the U.S. Army, was employed at WDVE, and later retired as chief broadcasting engineer from KQV Radio. He is survived by his wife, Sondra (Manolovich) Conti; a daughter and son-in-law, Alyssa...

AnnaBell Marie Stover St. Clair Ceyrolles, age 101, of Beaver, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 14, 1919 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Harold E. and Anna E. (Barker) Stover.  AnnaBell was a faithful member of North Branch Presbyterian Church.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her...

David Allen Ditka, born January 16, 1948 in Rochester, PA, son of the late Mike and Charlotte Ditka died peacefully at his home on February 26, 2021. David Served our country as an army veteran in Vietnam.  He worked at Prestige Wine Cellars as a warehouse manager in Dallas, TX until he retired in 2010 when he elected to return to Aliquippa to take care of his elderly mother.  David was blessed with many good friends.  He is survived by his brother, Mike and wife Diana of...

Zenaide Haefner, 86, of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 5, 2021. She was born on March 15, 1934 in South Heights, PA, a daughter of the late Guisseppi and Pasquita (Tombesi) Aversa.  Zenaide was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.  She was also retired from the social security administration. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph J. Haefner, Sr.; and her siblings, Mary Sundy; Vera Blinkey;...

Rosealma King, 91, of Aliquippa, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 8, 1929 in Brownsville, PA, daughter of the late Russell Thompson and Anna Rae (Hilton) Thompson.  Rosealma retired from U.S. Airways where she worked as a reservations agent. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved to cook and decorate. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul King,...

Billie L. Harris, 87, of Aliquippa, Pa., for the past sixty five years, was called home to her Lord and Savior on January 21, 2021 in the comfort of her home.   Born on April 25, 1933 in French Creek, W.Va. to the late Willis T. and Dorothy Rose Buchanan. She was a devoted wife and homemaker of 67 years; Member of the Christ Alliance Church; A faithful and loving example to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.   She was preceded in death by her...

Peggy Unis, 71, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. She was born on May 2, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Elliot and Monogene (Painter) Beck.  Peggy was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Vincent Kenley and Fred Unis; a son, Vincent Elliot Kenley and a great granddaughter, Martina Beck. She is survived by three daughters, Monogene Beck; Mary Jackson; and Marnilyn...

Andrew “Buster” Bystry, Jr., 71, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born on January 7, 1950, in Waynesburg, PA, to the late Andrew and Mary Frances (Lewandowsky) Bystry. Andrew retired from the Army Corps of Engineers after 44 dedicated years as an inspector of the area’s locks and dams. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the V.F.W. He enjoyed making candles, woodworking, crosswords, Scrabble, bird-watching, music, good...

Ann M. Vargon, 93, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away at West Hills Health and Rehab Center, Moon Twp., on Friday, January 15, 2021.  Born February 9, 1927 in Campbell, OH, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helena (Sokal) Poweska. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, daughters Melanie Lutz and Rachelle “Terry” Vargon, son-in-law Val Erjavec, Jr., sisters Helen Miller and Jenny Pacak, and twin brothers Andy and Tony Poweska. She is survived by her daughter...