All Obituaries

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...

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,...

Nannette Madonna Brown, 49, of Swanton, MD, passed away in an accidental house fire, Monday, May 6, 2019. She was born on August 9, 1969 in Aliquippa, PA, she is the daughter of Regina (Nesselrode) Madonna and James Madonna of South Heights. Nan graduated from Ambridge Area High School in 1987 and became a Radiology Technologist through Aliquippa Hospital School of Radiology the following year.  Nan chose employment in health care throughout her work life.  She loved to garden...

Sergeant Major Peter J. Marovich, USMC Ret., 94, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. He was born on July 22, 1924 in West Aliquippa, a son of the late Thomas and  Theresa (Beder) Marovich.  He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn (Yurkovich) Marovich; and a brother, Frank Marovich. Sergeant Major Marovich enlisted in the Marine Corps in February 1942 at the age of 17...

Frances Tucker, 90, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She was born on September 16, 1928 in Aliquippa, a daughter of the late John and Julia (Merkovsky) Gardlik.  Frances was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church where she was a member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.  She was an avid reader and member of the B.F. Jones Library Club. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Michael Tucker;...

Alice V. (Snedden) Casciato, 91, of Aliquippa, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was born on December 10, 1927 in Honolulu, HI, a daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Lucas) Durarte.  Alice was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three husbands, William Snedden; Norman Wolf; and Anthony Casciato ;and  a granddaughter, Sherry Petersen.  She was also preceded in death by 10 siblings. Alice is survived by...

Pearl E. Stamateris, 94, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was born on April 21, 1924 in East Liverpool, OH a daughter of the late Ellis and Evangeline (Irarida) Markanton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Stamateris. Pearl is survived by a sister, Thelma Green; and a brother, John Markanton.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. All services are private and have been entrusted to Darroch...

Roberta Ann Dravenstott, 80, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 after a long fought battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born and raised in Grayson, KY, a daughter of the late Bona and Mabel (Rutherford) Rucker.  Roberta was a kind and gentle soul whose smile lit up the room.  She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, she worked for Frontier Fruit and Nut Company and she retired from the bakery at Giant Eagle. In addition to her parents,...

Dale R. “Pappy” Potts, a kind, quiet, faithful man peacefully went home to his Lord on Friday, March 22, 2019, at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born on March 26, 1927 in Potts’ Hollow, Independence Township, the only son of J. Ross and Gertrude (Simmons) Potts; was raised and still lived on the Potts family farm; graduated from Hopewell High School; joined the U.S. Army, serving in France, Belgium, and Germany with the 249th Quartermasters Corps,...

Ronald D. Shalvis, 73, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019. He was born on February 19, 1946 in Avella, PA, a son of the late Frank and Geraldine (Pizer) Shalvis.  Ronald was retired from LTV Steelworks where he worked as  a welder in the Tin Mill for 40 years.  He was also a member of the Monaca-Center Masonic Lodge 791. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by two brothers, Dane and Dean Shalvis. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy...