All Obituaries

Angeliki Daskalakis, 72, of Leet Township, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 after a courageous battle with a prolonged illness. She was born on April 27, 1947 in Chania, Crete, Greece to the late Emmanuel and Argyro (Papadakis) Nikolaidis. She had a strong faith and was a long time member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Ambridge where she belonged to the Ladies Philoptochos Society. Her passion in life was spending time with her family and enjoying her grandchildren. Her love of...

Ann Dacko, 97 of Economy Borough, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 in her residence. She was born July 25, 1922, in Ambridge, a daughter of the late Emilio "Emil" and Josephine Scianna Bruno. She was a 1940 graduate of Ambridge High School.  After high school she attended business school in Pittsburgh.  She worked as a civilian for the US Navy and a bookkeeper for Gershins record store and then for Katchers Furniture Store in Ambridge. Surviving is her daughter Karen...

Deborah Taylor, 68 of Ambridge, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 in Villa St. Joseph. She was born August 25, 1951, in Sewickley, a daughter of the late Lewis and Susan Bodnar LeCerf . Surviving are 2 sons Scott Rodriguez, and Jamie Evanocho, 2 brothers Pete (Sandy) LeCerf, Joseph (Patty) LeCerf, sister Pat Wesloski, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, & great nephews. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were  her fiance John Rodriguez, brothers Lou and Henry...

Martha Mikulich Melnick, 75 of Martinsburg, WV, passed away March 12, 2020 from complications of a stroke.  She was the daughter of the late Michael and Madge Mikulich and a graduate of the class of 1962 from St. Veronica High School.  She  was employed as a Deputy Assistant to the Federal Judge in the Berkeley County Court House in Berkeley County, West Virginia.  She was a devout catholic by faith and was active in her parish activities. In addition to her parents,...

Catherine (Kay) DePace Aloi, 98 of Ambridge, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  Born March 3, 1922, Kay was the third child of Maria Rosa Sabino and Francesco DePace. On June 1, 1946, she married Sam H. Aloi who passed in 1987. Her 98th birthday was celebrated at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, where she passed. She and her husband had seven children.  Surviving are Tina Aquino, Marie (Tom) Panutsos, Nancy (Garrette) Aloi-Edmonds,...

Jean E. Chehovits, 86, of Economy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born November 3, 1933, in Coraopolis, to the late Charles and Adela Cook, then grew up in Sewickley graduating from Sewickley High School. She worked at Sewickley Savings for many years then married George Chehovits from Economy and started raising their family. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church Economy where...

Sandra Marie Miller, 76, of Economy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Heritage Valley, Sewickley surrounded by her children.   She was born May 30, 1943 in Sewickley, to the late Elmo and Mary (Cappuzzi) Maccaglia. A graduate of Ambridge High School, Sandra worked as a tax preparer for H&R Block for 36 years. She was a member of the former Christ the King Catholic Church and Good Samaritan Parish, Ambridge. Preceding her in death in addition to her...

Eugene Hrycyk, 93, of Economy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Marshall Twp. He was born December 31, 1926 in Ambridge, to the late Theodore and Eva (Fritz) Hrycyk. Eugene was a retired industrial engineer for Armco Steel Corporation and a long time member of SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ambridge.  He had a passion for building and construction and along with his wife Stella built four homes together. There...

Martha Jean Ferrence, of Baden, passed away peacefully in her home on February 25, 2020 at the age of 74. She was born September 30, 1945 in Sewickley, to the late Daniel and Martha (Paslosky) Losco. Martha left us with the following thoughts she wrote,  "I enjoyed every moment I spent with my family and friends as they gave me great joy and love. I want to be remembered for my love of all God's creations, especially my beloved pets." Preceding her in death in...

Brian M. Kirschler, 57, of Conway, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was born November 16, 1962 in Rochester, to the late Larry and Janice (Wolfe) Kirschler. He was a construction worker by trade and was well known for his carpentry skills. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports enthusiast and enjoyed his many trips to the mountains with his brother and friends. His passion in life was spending time with his son Shawn. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was his...