All Obituaries

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...

  Edward J. Vass, 82, of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday February 14, 2019 surrounded by family.  He was born on July 6, 1936 in Aliquippa, PA a son of the late Paul Sr. and Lillian (Bucholtz) Vass. He is retired from LTV Steel and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline (Campbell) Vass and a brother Paul Vass. Edward is survived by his two children Victoria (Vass) Karabasz and...

Paul Taddeo, 91, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. One of ten children, he was born on November 16, 1927 in West Aliquippa, a son of the late Emanuel and Maria (Bello) Taddeo.  Paul served in the United States Marine Corps for 3 years.  He retired from A&S Railroad after 36 years where he also worked for the wreck crew and he was a blacksmith. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Beaver, and he was the head usher at his former church,...

David G. Nehus, 70, of Aliquippa, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He leaves behind his wife Judy and his pups, Cozi and Wozi. A deep heartfelt thank you to the veterans affairs for all their help and love. Friends will be received on Saturday from 11am until the time of funeral service at 1pm in Darroch Cremation and Funeral Tributes, Inc. 2640 Mill Street, Aliquippa www.darrochfuneralhome.com Private interment will take place at the National...

Betty Jane “Gummie” Rodnicki, 94, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. She was born on September 29, 1924 in Latrobe, PA a daughter of the late John and Mary (Cappriotti) Cicconi.  Betty was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Rodnicki; a son-in-law, James Porpora; two brothers, Bernard and John Cicconi; and a sister, Josephine DiMarco. Betty is survived by a...

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you and whispered “come to Me”. Mary Nagy, 93, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019. She was born on October 23, 1925 in West Aliquippa, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Fennych. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Peter A. Nagy, Sr.; and four sons, George; Peter, Jr.; Robert; and Andrew Nagy; and twelve siblings. She is survived by a son,...

Diana W. Martin, 71, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was born on August 8, 1947, in Morgantown, WV, a daughter of the late Earl and Winona (Walker) Williams.  Diana was a retired music teacher from the Moon Area School District.  She was a member of New Brighton Christian Assembly where she was also a church musician.  She was a long-time director of the trinity choir. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Lawrence Martin, Hopewell...

Marian Stiak, 90, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was born on February 8, 1928 in Midway, PA, a daughter of the late William and Barbara (Schuster) Bell.  Marian was a devoted Christian and a member of Wildwood Chapel. In addition to her parents, Marian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Stiak; four brothers, Donald; Floyd; Bill; and Delbert Bell; and two sisters, Thelma Weaver; and Genevieve Latella. She is survived by her son,...

Elinor  E. Tate, 87, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019. She was born on January 24, 1931 in Hopewell Twp., a daughter of the late William Joseph and Virginia Morrow.  Elinor was a previous member of North Branch Presbyterian Church.  She was also a member of the Ladies Social Circle and she was a volunteer for Adult Literacy. In addition to her parents, Elinor  was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, William J. Tate; a sister and...