All Obituaries

Carol Tierney, 77, of Crescent, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was born on March 31, 1943 in Aliquippa, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Yenchi) Katcher.  Carol was a devoted member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.  She taught 4th and 5th grade at Raccoon Elementary School for nearly 30 years before retiring.  She was an avid sports fan  and especially liked the Pittsburgh Penguins and she really enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s...

Madelyn K. Keelon, 82, of Crescent, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020. She was born on January 9, 1938, a daughter of the late Woodrow “Pete”  and Carol Kennedy.  Madelyn was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church.  She enjoyed spending time with friends at Clearview Pool and in her younger years, she was very active in local politics. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Keelon, Jr.; and a son, Todd...

Olive R. (Davidson) Kastler, 90, of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday September 7, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 23, 1930 in Independence Twp., a daughter of the late Sharp and Carrie (Neal) Davidson.  She retired from the Aliquippa Animal Hospital where she worked as a receptionist for more than 30 years.  She was a member of the Hopewell V.F.W. and she loved to bowl, play shuffle board, and  horse shoes. In...

Ronald V. “Ron” Unis, 68, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was born on February 29, 1952 in Sewickley, PA, a son of the late Charles and Evelyn (Alam) Unis.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Charles “Chuckie” Unis, Jr., and his beloved wife, Maria (Slonchka) Unis. Ron graduated from Hopewell High School as class president in 1970.  He earned a bachelor’s degree from Duquesne...

Yolanda (Rubino) Hoover, 88 of Hopewell Township passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1932 in Coraopolis, PA. A daughter of the late Pietro and Adelina (Piccirilli) Rubino. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Yolanda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by all who have known her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Hoover; two brothers Alex Pompeo and Pietro...

Catherine L. Bujakowski, 49, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born on September 25, 1970 in Wilkinsburg, PA, a daughter of the late Frances and Dorothy Rose (Georgeff) Bujakowski.  Cathy is survived by two brothers, Edward Bujakowski and David Bujakowski; and sisters, Anna Marie Kennedy and her husband Leonard, Lorraine Carlisle, and Darlene Bujakowski. She was a Mickey Mouse fanatic, a lover of the beach, and was always doing arts and...

John F. Schafer, 78, of Hopewell Township, formerly of Carnegie, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 16, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 24, 1941, son of the late Frank and Pauline (Hudak) Schafer.  John worked for U.S. Steel for over 20 years and then ultimately retired from Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield. His passion for high school athletics was due to his belief that he would not have received a college education without having the...

Robert J. Kuback, 65, of Aliquippa, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was born on July 3, 1955 in McKees Rock, PA, son of the late Peter and the late Mary (Kowal) Kuback. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by first wife, Mary Cassidy. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca White; daughter, Rochelle (Shaun Yanko) Shope; stepsons, Michael Cassidy and Hunter White; grandchildren, Patrick Caler, Aleesha Shope, Emalee Shope, Tyler Cassidy and Seamus Cassidy; and...

Herman C. “Hacksaw” Beckinger, 85, of Raccoon Twp. passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. He was born on November 7, 1934 in West Newton, PA, a son of the late Raymond and Marian (Brick) Beckinger.  Herman was a truck driver for 58 years and he loved every minute of it.  He also retired from LTV where he worked in the blast furnace. In addition to his parents, Herman was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Beckinger; a daughter, Nanelle Beckinger; and a brother...

Charles Gonczi, Jr., 79, of formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was born on August 28, 1940 in Aliquippa, a son of the late Charles Sr. and Helen (Hornyak) Gonczi. Charles was a plant supervisor at Anchor Hocking Corporation, where he later retired from. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by wife, Frances( Kwolek) Gonczi. He is survived by his daughters, Delores Schwarz and her husband Jacob;  and Deborah Daliman and her husband...