All Obituaries

Martha Christmas Buffington, age 100, of Prospect, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 13, 1919 in Library, PA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Charlotte Jenkins.  Martha was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ where she served as a Deaconess and Sunday School Teacher.  She was also a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her two husbands,...

Rose Wadding 74, of Hopewell Twp. passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was born on November 24, 1944 in Aliquippa, PA.  Daughter of the late Angelo and Lilia (Rossi) Coladonato. She was the loving wife of Ronald Gene Wadding and devoted mother to Kelly Ann (Jeorge) Desko and Christopher Gene Wadding (Hannah Miller).  Cherished Grandmother to her Grandson Jeorge who was the light of her life.   She is...

Georgetta A. Hill of Aliquippa passed away on September 29, 2019. Born August 12, 1926 in Aliquippa, she was the daughter of the late George Kovacic and Amelia (Begg) Ashe.  A longtime resident of Aliquippa, she graduated from Ambridge High School and then from Rochester General Hospital School of Nursing becoming a registered nurse. She was first employed at the former Rochester General Hospital and then with Dr. G.A. McCloskey Associates from where she retired.  She was a...

David DeLuca, 90, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was born on June 4, 1929 in West Aliquippa, a son of the late Luigi and Filomena (Taddeo) DeLuca. Dave was retired from Col-Fin Specialty Steel. His favorite pastimes included spending time with family and friends as well as golfing. He especially enjoyed organizing family events and golf outings. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death...

Dorothy “Dot” Ludwico, 95, of Hopewell Twp. passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. She was born on December 20, 1923 in Ambridge, a daughter of the late Peter Paul and Victoria (Jankewicz) Rengowski.  Dot was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.  She was a loving  wife, mother, sister, and aunt who cared deeply for her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William...

Louis R. Tovey, 90, of Center Twp., passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. He was born on November 7, 1928 in Aliquippa, a son of the late George and Matilda Jane (Bark) Tovey.  Louis was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, he served in the U.S. Army During the Korean War, and he was a retired carpenter.  Louis was also very active in numerous pro-life movements. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stacey Tovey; two brothers,...

George F. Bland, Sr., 75, of Center Twp., passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019. He was born on April 16, 1944 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late James and Gertrude (Cochran) Bland.  He worked at J&L Steel Corp. and he retired from WCI Steel in Warren, OH where he worked as a millwright.  He also served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War.  George was an officer in the Center Twp. V.F.W. Post 1821. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

George Merges, Jr., 77, of Center Twp., passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. He was born on June 15, 1942 in Sewickley, PA, son of the late George and Irene (Maslanik) Merges.  George was a graduate of Carnegie Tech and he worked as a Registered Architect for more that 50 years.  He was a member and past president of the Beaver South Rotary Club; a Paul Harris Fellow; Fellow and Past President of C.S.I., and he was a member of the Beaver Valley Ski Club. He is survived by his...

Mrs. Nellie “Mae” Ebel, 92, of Aliquippa, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded  by her family on Thursday, August 1, 2019. She was born on March 29, 1927 in Sewickley, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Thelma Nimmons.  She was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church where she was also a member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.  Nellie was also a dedicated volunteer making pierogis for St. Titus and many know that she made the best Lady Locks in...

Helen Marie Stefanik, age 100, of Aliquippa passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. She was born on May 12, 1919 in Aliquippa, a daughter of the late Antonio and Assunta (Coletta) Nicola.  She was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church where she was also a member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, John; son, Edward Arnold; son-in-law, William Hamilton Elliott III; three brothers: Lawrence Nicola; Edward...