All Obituaries

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...

Phyllis Clare Josephs went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2019.  The family thanks the caregivers of Elmcroft Senior Living  and the staff of Gateway Hospice in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania for the kindnesses and exceptional care they provided.   Mrs. Josephs was born in Lengby, Minnesota, to John H. and Martha (Plevka) Vig.  With her two brothers, she attended a one-room school near her parents’ farm.  As a young child, she interpreted sign language for her...

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...