All Obituaries

Gail Patricia Crum, 73, of Aliquippa, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She was born on September 21, 1945 in Rochester, PA, a daughter of the late John and Kathryn (Snyder) Falk.  Gail was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, Gail was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Harry E. Crum, Sr.; and four brothers and sisters. She is survived by five children, Harry E. Crum, Jr. and his wife Tracy; Kathy Crum Patterson and her husband Gary;...

Richard D. Vargon, 86, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019. He was born on February 9, 1933 in Sewickley, a son of the late George W. and Helen (Bezovsky) Vargon.  Richard was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.  He was retired from Shiftlet Enterprises where he worked as a school photographer.  He was also very active in Toast Masters.  Richard was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Donna Jean Kirkwood, 76, of Hanover Twp., passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born on July 28, 1942 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late William F. and Jane Elizabeth (DeLauter) Gardner.  In addition to her parents Donna was preceded in death by two brothers, William R. Gardner; and John E. Gardner. She is survived by her husband, Richard L. Kirkwood, Sr.; two sons, Richard L. Kirkwood, Jr. and his wife Candace; and Tim Kirkwood; and a brother, Gary L. Gardner and his...

Nellie Meute, 98, of South Heights,  passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 in West Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 12, 1921 in New Castle, a daughter of the late William and Sara (Arther) Waltenbaugh.  Nellie was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church.  She loved to bowl, watch t.v. and knit. In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Meute; a brother, Clarence Waltenbaugh; and two sisters, Thelma...

Valetta Malecki, 91, of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on November 29, 1927 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Joseph and Hattie (Nowacki) Boczkowski.  She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church where she was also a member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.  Valetta worked for Meals on Wheels and for Sewickley Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was...

Lt. Col. Eric R. “Doc” McCoy, 50, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in his home peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 18, 1968 in Steubenville, OH.  Eric served his country for 32 years in the U.S. Army and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.  He was a decorated combat veteran who served in the Panama Conflict, Iraq and Operation Enduring Freedom. He earned a Master’s Degree from Duquesne University and...

Laura Hanevich Maloney passed into glory on May 30, 2019.  She was born in Stowe Township, West Park in January, 1927 to Arthur and Halda White.  She was a member of St. Steven’s Episcopal Church, Hopewell Homemakers, Friendship Group of Ohio Presbyterian Church, and a volunteer of Historical Christy House.  She also attended Prince of Peace Anglican Church in Hopewell.  She was a bookkeeper and co-business owner until retirement.  She is survived by her...

Dominic Romeo, 99 of Brighton twp. passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 9:30 am in Wexford Healthcare Center.   Born on  November 7, 1919 in  Plati, Reggio Calabria, Italy, he was the son of Caterina and Francesco Romeo.  He married Esther Mae Taglieri on December 25, 1941 in West Aliquippa.    He immigrated to the U.S. in April 1936 at the age of 16 and opened his first tailor shop in West Aliquippa that same year.  He was also the owner/operator of...

On Saturday May 18th God called home one of his strongest soldiers. Michael was such a loving boy, he loved cuddles with mommy and daddy while watching his favorite tv show bubble guppies. He had a smile and laugh that could light up the whole room. He is proceeded In death by his maternal aunt Jennifer Pattison and is survived by his mother Alanna Darroch, father Ty Lucente and three sisters Isabella Lesniak, Meah Bowser, and Sophia Lucente. Maternal grandparents Christine Caton and Robert...

Lt. Col. Howard W. VanScoy, 93, of Center Twp., passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019. He was born on March 21, 1926 in West Milford, WV, a son of the late Howard and Mary (Chadwell) VanScoy, Sr.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa.  He graduated from Salem College, BS Bus 1949, and the State University of Iowa, 1962, Master Arts Degree, Health Care Administration.  Navy School of Hospital Administration, 1955.  He served in the U.S. Army,...