All Obituaries

Joseph Marek, 89, of Penn Hills, formerly of Moon Twp. passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2019 in Baptist Homes, Mt. Lebanon, with his loving family by his side. He was born December 19, 1929 in Leetsdale, to the late John and Catherine Marek. He was a retired millwright for Standard Steel Specialty Company and a member of Masonic Chartiers Valley Lodge #720 F & AM & Infinity Lodge #546 F & AM, Penn Hills. He was a 1949 graduate of Leetsdale High School and a...

Virginia Linger, 80 of Beaver, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Beaver Valley Nursing Home and Rehab Center. She was born November 11, 1938, in Pittsburgh, to the late Joseph and Anna Goda.  She was a faithful parishoner in the Assumption Catholic Church in Bellevue, a member of the Avalon School District PTA and Band Boosters, and enjoyed cooking and baking. Surviving are her loving husband William Linger Sr., 2 sons Robert (Janet) Linger,  William (Janet) Linger Jr., 2...

Kathleen Phillips, 98 of Harmony Township, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 in Heritage Valley Health System, Sewickley. She was born September 4, 1920, in Salesville, Ohio. Surviving are her daughter Linda Hahn of Baden, 4 grandchildren Judy (John) Gould of Chicora, John A. (Stacey) Phillips of Leetsdale,  Deborah (Bruce) May of Rochester, Joyce Parker of Emsworth, 4 great grandchildren Charles Bickel, Hannah May, Charlee May, & Silas Parker. Preceding her in death in...

Guy F. Krepps, 69 of Conway, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. He was born December 11, 1949, in Rochester, a son of the late Lawrence and Philomena Mine Krepps. Surviving are his 3 daughters Connie Martin, Tawny Tyndall, Christie Krepps, 2 sons Robert Krepps & Daniel Krepps, 4 grandchildren Billy Cristino, Denim, Austin, & Ryan Martin, a sister Teta Moldavon, and a brother Gary Krepps. Preceding him in death in addition to his...

Pasquale "Patsy" Bevilacqua, 86, of Harmony Twp., passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Heritage Valley, Sewickley. He was born October 11, 1932 in Introdacqua, Italy to the late Gaitano and Maria (Deramo) Bevilacqua. He started Bevilacqua Construction in 1949 and was a longtime member of Good Samaritan Parish. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was a son-in-law, Don Henry, a daughter-in-law, Pam Bevilacqua, a sister, Clara Colangelo, and a brother, Arnoldo...

Donald Potts, 65, of Ambridge, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019. He was born December 3, 1953 in McKees Rocks, to the late Donald and Patricia (Barr) Potts. He worked on the river barges many years for C&C Marine and Georgetown Sand and Gravel. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were four brothers, Jeff, Eugene, Tom and Craig Potts and two sisters, Kelly Alsko and Nancy Lovato. He is survived by his wife, Julia Hedzik Potts, two daughters, Trisha Potts and her fiance Nick...

James R. (Rich) Haymond,  85 of Baden, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019. He was born August 25, 1933, in Kanawha Head, WV, he was the second of 5 children to the late Arden and Mazie McCray Haymond. He graduated from Buchannan Upshur High School in 1951.  He worked at various jobs, sawmills, pipelines and such before coming to this area in the early 50's. He worked in a couple of steel mills before joining the Navy in July of 1952 where he served four years on a...

Rose Dziack, 91, of Ambridge, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 in her home. She was born May 9, 1927 in Ambridge, To the late Charles and Lucia (Scalise) Derochis. Rose was a retired office worker for the former Wycoff Steel Corporation a member of Good Samaritan Catholic Church, Ambridge and the Ambridge Italian Womens Club. Next to her family, her passions in life were baking and spending time in her garden. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband, John...

Mario A. Cafarelli, 64, of Center Township, entered the gates of heaven peacefully on January 3rd, at Shadyside Hospital following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela. Mario was a graduate of Ambridge High School class of 1974. He worked for Beaver County Laborers Union Local # 833 New Brighton, and then he became employed for Beaver County Public Works , a job he thoroughly enjoyed. He is survived by his...

Donald L. Helterbran, 81, of Baden, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 19, 1937 in Leetsdale, to the late Elvie and Frances (McKown) Helterbran. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Baden. Donald was a retired mechanic with the signal battalion for the Army National Guard. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his wife, Roseanne (Tunney) Helterbran and a brother, Les...