All Obituaries

WOOD Elizabeth “Jackie” (Nelson)   Age 88, of Center Twp., peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 16, 2018.  Born July 14, 1930 in Bristoria, PA  to the late James and Dora Hughes Nelson. Wife of the late Jack H. Wood; daughter-in-law of the late Ray and Lucy Wood.  Loving mother of Bob (Nancy) Wood of Baden and Susan (her late husband Marvin “Mars”) Turley and dear friend the late Richard Steward of Monaca; grandmother of...

Margaret “Peggy” Bertrand passed away peacefully on August 14, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Peggy was born on November 16, 1935 in Midway, PA, the daughter of the late Frank & Irene Lukan.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Deane L. Bertrand and her beloved son, Thomas Bertrand. Peggy is survived by her son, William Bertrand (Joey & Meghan) and her son, Harry “Buddy” Bertrand...

Margaret M. Yargats, a resident of Masonic Village of Sewickley passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018.  She was born on November 21, 1922 in Bangor ME and was the wife of the late Paul J. Yargats of Aliquippa, PA.  She is survived by her son John P. Yargats and daughter-in-law Tammy R. Yargats of Pittsburgh, PA.  Margaret has two grandchildren, Jonathan Yargats and Amanda Dempsey and three great grandchildren, Peyton Dempsey, Parker Dempsey, and Logan Dempsey.  She was...

Leslie Gruzinski, 59, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. She was born on August 25, 1958 in Rochester, PA, a daughter of the late Dean and Laura (Ferry) Pfeifer. Leslie loved family gatherings, the outdoors, bonfires, camping, riding motorcycles; and she was a proud mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Berg; a brother, Gary Pfeifer; and two sisters, Judy Reid; and Terry Hawk. Leslie is survived by two...

Mark W. Kaminski, 52, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born on January 30, 1966 in McKees Rocks, PA a son of Florence and the late Michael M. Kaminski.  Mark was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.  He was a long-time employee of the Allegheny County Airport Authority.  He was a devoted husband and father. In addition to his father, Mark was preceded in death by a brother, Karl D. Kaminski. In addition to his mother, he is survived...

Bryan Scott Brady, 42, of Raccoon Twp., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. He was born on September 15, 1975 in Rochester, PA .  He was the beloved son of Bonnie Brady and the late William J. Brady. A resident of Raccoon Twp. his entire life, he was a skilled craftsman.  He enjoyed family, friends, remodeling, and helping others. Bryan is survived by his special love, Miranda Ord; his mother, Bonnie (Rogers) Brady; his only brother, Bret Brady; many aunts and...

Ronald Vespaziani, 87, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. He was born on April 21, 1931, a son of the late Alfonse and Margaret Vespaziani. Ronald was a lifetime farmer and he was retired from J&L Steel Corp. where he worked as a millwright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Alvine; Anthony; Albert; August; and Charlie. Ronald is survived by his wife, Karen Vespaziani, Raccoon Twp.; a step-son, Charles Knirsch, of WV; two...

Andrew Dulick, 82, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. He was born on January 29, 1936 in Wyano, PA, a son of the late Andy and Anna (Konkoly) Dulick. Andrew was retired from Southside School District where he was a woodshop teacher for 39 years.  He was also a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janet (Cizmek) Dulick; three sons, Andrew Dulick and his wife Meredith; Dan Dulick and his wife Susan; and David...

Ruth (Oster) Stryczek of Hopewell Township passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the age of 84.  Ruth was born on July 14, 1933 in Aliquippa a daughter of the late Charles J. and Wilda K. Oster.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter S. Stryczek; and two sisters, Arlene Goll and Shirley Corona. Ruth was a devoted mother and grandmother.  She was a retired teacher from the Aliquippa School District. Ruth is survived by her two...

Florence Etta Daugherty, 93, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. She was born on March 30, 1925 in Kittanning, PA, a daughter of the late William and Grace Garnet Mohney.  A woman of strong faith, she was a member of Prince of Peace Anglican Church.  Florence worked as a bookkeeper throughout most of her life working for Pittsburgh and Shawmutt Railroad, Meadowgold Dairy, the U.S. Mint in Washington, D.C., and the Lowry  Air Force Base Exchange in...