All Obituaries

Helen A. Cridge, 96, of Moon Twp., formerly of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Thursday, September  23, 2021. She was born on December 9, 1924 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Theodore and Katherine Drobycki.  Helen was a people person.  She really enjoyed meeting new friends and spending time with family.  She was also a deeply religious person. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Norman H. Cridge, Jr. AKA...

  William “Billy” Stapleton, 49, of Aliquippa, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born on April 10, 1972 in Farmington, MO, a son of Marylou Boswell and the late James A. Stapleton.  Billy worked as a chef at Carnegie Mellon University and he served in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his father, Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Forster-Stapleton. Billy is survived by his mother, Marylou Boswell and her husband Carlos; a son, Kevin Forster...

Age 74, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Kathy was a longtime resident of Aliquippa, PA. Born on June 23, 1947 in Geneva, OH, she grew up in Monessen, PA, daughter of the late James and Catherine Roddy. She spent her career as a middle school English teacher at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School in Beaver, PA. After retiring from teaching, she volunteered at the Beaver County Humane Society, and Ten Thousand Villages fair...

Lois Svedok, 78, of Hopwell Twp., passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. She was born on September 2, 1942 in West Aliquippa, a daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Probilski) Simunick. Lois was in banking for many years retiring from Mellon Bank and Parkvale Bank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Tom Svedok whom she enjoyed taking rides in his trucks and going to craft shows; she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Simunick and Robert...

Clement Paul Tierney Paul Tierney, age 88, of Crescent Township PA, passed away peacefully on Monday August 9, 2021. Our beloved father, brother, grandpap, and great- grandpap is now with our heavenly father. Paul was a lifelong resident of Crescent Township PA and member of Catherine of Siena Catholic Church.   Paul was a US Army veteran during the Korean War and a proud steelworker at J&L Steel in Aliquippa PA for 30+years. He served on the boards of St Catherine’s...

Donald I. Williams, Sr., 88, of Raccoon Township went to his heavenly home on August 4, 2021.  Waiting to welcome him home was his beloved wife Beatrice, whom he had missed dearly since her passing in September 2020, his treasured daughter Susie, his parents, and all of his siblings.    Don was an Army veteran and worked at Standard Steel Specialty Company his entire career.  He enjoyed working with electronics and was a ham radio and Navy MARS operator.  He was a...

Nina Marcantonio, 88, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. She was born on October 22, 1932 in Introdacqua, Italy, a daughter of the late Nicola Bonasia and the late Maria (D’Andrea) Iacobucci.  Nina was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Armando Marcantonio; a son, Frank Marcantonio; and a brother, Giovanni Bonasia. Nina is survived by her son, Armando Marcantonio and his wife...

Norman G. Steinagle, 82, formerly of Center Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was born on March 6, 1939 in Buffalo, NY.  He was a long- time member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.  He worked as a manager at Sears at Beaver Valley Mall before retiring after 30 years.  He also served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, Norman was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Steinagle. He is survived by three children, Michael Steinagle; Mark...

On Friday, July 9, 2021 Mario Giallorenzo, loving husband and father to four children, passed away at the age of 86. Mario was born on July 5, 1935 in Sulmona, Italy.  In November of 1952, Mario came by boat to Ellis Island.  Eight years later he served for two years in the U.S. Army.  He had a great passion for classical music, classical art, and history. Mario is survived by his wife Amalia, of 55 years, and his four children: Fabiola (Ed Gergerich), Marcello, Ezio, and...