All Obituaries

Norma Jane (Petronce) Molinaro, 91, of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 10, 2020 at UPMC Shadyside. She was born on March 22, 1928 in Aliquippa, PA to the late Giovanni Battisti Petronzi and America Petronzi-Colonna. She was a graduate of Hopewell High School and a member of the St. Titus Catholic Church and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.   In addition to being a remarkable cook, she was an avid bowler and gardener and enjoyed puzzles. She...

Robert Vaughn Kimble, Sr. (“Vaughn”) of Hopewell Township passed away on Friday, December 6 of chronic lung disease.  He was born on November 1, 1932 in Rush Run, West Virginia, the youngest son of the late Albert Adison and Ella Mae (Whipkey) Kimble.  After marrying and moving to Aliquippa, he joined J&L Steel as a laborer in 1957 and worked his way through the ranks to becoming a Millwright.   In 1983, he retired from the Aliquippa Works and subsequently...

Anthony G. “Tony” DiCenzo, 68, formerly of Warren, MI and Indianapolis, IN passed away on  Wednesday, December 4, 2019. He was born on June 13, 1951 in Aliquippa, a son of the late Gilbert and Gloria (Ciccone) DiCenzo.  Anthony graduated from the University of Steubenville with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and he worked most of his  life in retail management and most recently as a bookkeeper for Expo Bowl.  He was a member of St. Jude...

 Joyce Oliphant, 61, of Beaver, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019. She was born on March 27, 1958 in Waynesburg, PA, a daughter of Robert Oliphant and the late Marjorie Oliphant. In addition to her mother, Joyce was preceded in death by two sisters, Victoria Hurd; and Mary Jane Oliphant. She is survived by five sisters, Cheryl Gandee; Elizabeth Rausch and her husband Jerry; Brenda Varner; Charlene Sessie; and Barbara Kaye Johns.  She is also survived by many nieces and...

John A. Crouch, 73,  of Hookstown, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born on December 20, 1945 in Waynesburg, a son of the late John and Margaret (Conklin) Crouch.  John was a servant of the Lord through his long-time membership of Community Bible Church, where he also served as a Deacon.  He was a volunteer at the Southside Historic Village. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen (Waxler) Crouch; and a brother, Donald...

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...