Obituaries

Raymond Pefferman, 63, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born on October 6, 1958 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Ralph and Donna (Coleman) Pefferman.  Raymond worked at O’Neal Steel in Ambridge.  He also served in the U.S. Army.  He was an avid dart player and he enjoyed playing cards. He is survived by his significant other, Louise Malackanich; a step-son, Shawn Malackanich and his wife Bree; and a step-daughter, Misty Rajter and...

Richard “Dick” Kirschner, 82, of Center Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born on January 4, 1939 in New Florence, PA, a son of the late Robert and Hazel (Sutter) Kirschner.  Dick was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.  He worked as a mechanical engineer for Bayer Corporation – Hennecke Machinery Division until his retirement in 2001.  He was a member of the Loyalhanna Masonic Lodge 275, the Highland Area VFW, Monaca Turners,...

Virginia Mae (Gray) Skelton, 96, of Hopewell Township, died early Tuesday morning, December 14, 2021 at Rochester Villa and Manor. Born April 24, 1925 in Bellevue, PA, Virginia was a daughter of the late Edward M. and Emma Gray, longtime Aliquippa residents.  In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Telford; son-in-law Larry Blaney; three brothers Edward, James and Donald Gray, and a sister Thelma Gray Smith. Virginia is survived by her three children,...

Clyde W. Parson, 85, of Independence Twp., loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was born on November 14, 1936 in Monaca, PA, a son of the late Clyde and Margaret “Peg” (Reese) Parsons.  Clyde was a member of Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church.  He retired from Dravo Corporation, and he proudly served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Darletta Sommers. He is survived by his...

Sara D. Gress, 97, of Aliquippa, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born on February 29, 1924 in Ambridge, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Assunta (Segretti) Dodaro.  She was a member of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Church.  Sara served as a crossing guard in Hopewell for more than 30  years.  She was an amazing cook and she loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Elinor J. Farber, 98, of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 29, 1922 in Aliquippa, a daughter of the late Edward and Edna (Avery) Jordan.  She was a member of Raccoon United Presbyterian Church. She worked as a punch key operator at J&L Steel and as a crossing guard in Hopewell. In addition to her parents, Elinor was preceded in death by her husband, Ellsworth Farber; and two...

Michele “Mike” Mastramico, 80, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. He was born on January 13, 1941 in Italy, a son of the late Gaetano and Anna (DeChellis) Mastramico.  Mike was a member of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish – Our Lady of Fatima Church. He retired from LTV Steel where he worked in Mechanical Maintenance. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Velia (Pelino) Mastramico; a brother, Philip Mastramico; and...

Clifford R. Pflugh, Jr.,  72, of Center Twp., passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from COVID-19. He was born on July 24, 1949, a son of the late Cliff and Agnes Pflugh.  He retired from Duquesne Light after 37 years and served 30 years on the Duq-Lite Employees Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, 25 years as President. Cliff proudly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971.  He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America,...

Wilma A. Capen, 60, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. She was born on February 15, 1961 in the Netherlands, a daughter of the late Hugo and Laane Dieters.  Wilma was a retired baker and she was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins.  She also enjoyed fishing, especially steel-head fishing in Erie. She is survived by her husband, Myles Capen; a son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Ashley Capen; a grandson, Zachary Capen; a brother and sister-in-law, Willem...

Michael John DeLouis, 54, of Independence Township, passed into the arms of Jesus peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 16th just before midnight. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Carol (Wickline) DeLouis, their 4 treasured children, Linsey (Jon), John (Shannon), Hannah (Travis), and Benjamin, along with his grandbabies who he loved so much, Danielle and Sophia. He is also survived by siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles and many family and friends. He was...