All Obituaries

Rita B. Krein, 97, of Bell Acres, (Sewickley) passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born on August 23, 1926, in Sharpsburg, to late Charles and Marcella (Biernesser) Berner. She began her career as an opera singer with the Pittsburgh Opera Company. Upon marriage to her late husband Francis John Krein, she moved to the suburbs of Bell Acres. She was one of the original founders of the Big Sewickley Creek Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She was an extremely active member for...

Nick Wright, 67, of Baden, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, in UPMC Shadyside following a long courageous battle with multiple myeloma. He was born on February 11, 1956, in Rochester, to the late Leonard L. and Nellie (Homick) Wright. Nick worked as a burial vault installer for the former Valley Burial Vault Company and later for Wilbert Vault Company. Nick was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and loved riding his Harley Davidson. His passion in life was spending time with his family,...

Dolores Filipovich Becker, of Sewickley, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after finishing her book at the age of 92. Born December 20, 1930, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late John and Frances (Kaczmarzcyk) Filipovich. She retired from the Quaker Valley School District after 26 years in 2002 as a paraprofessional. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents was her husband of 53 years, Samuel E. Becker. Surviving are...

William M. Davis, 75, of Harmony Twp., died Monday, September 11, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on October 23, 1947, in Sewickley, to the late William H. and Elizabeth (Dzibiak) Davis. He was a retired clerk typist for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Bill served his country as a member of the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and Julie Leach. Surviving is his wife, Janet...

John T. Lebda, 72 of Beaver Falls, died September 9, 2023, after a twelve-year battle with ALS. Born August 2, 1951, in Windber, PA, a son of the late John and Caroline Plasay Lebda, he retired from First Energy Corp. in Shippingport, PA where he held many titles, lastly a Technology Specialist and Health Physicist. John received a bachelor's degree in biology from Penn State University. John also received a master's degree in biology from Clarion University and a master's...

Patricia Ann Mosholder, 76, of Conway, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at UPMC Shadyside. She was born on September 14, 1946, to the late John and Mary (Slivka) Sabo.  She was a long-time member of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Conway. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were a sister, Dolores "Tootsie" Pursley and great granddaughter, Chloe Smith. Surviving is her loving husband of 58 years, Thomas A. Mosholder,...

Our beloved Mother, Theresa Marie Wozniak, age 85, of Baden PA, died on Friday August 18, 2023. She told us that our father, Ronald Vance Wozniak was coming for her on his birthday, and he did after she waited patiently for 31 years after his death. Theresa is survived by her three children, Rhonda Wozniak Sachon and her husband Mark of Pittsburgh, Terrie Wozniak of Ambridge, Dan Wozniak (Christine Schlifer) of Baden, seven grandchildren, Kai Sachon, Nigel Churchin (Heather Verrico), Raina...

David "Rhino" Ronosky, 62 of Economy Borough, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023.  He was born May 11, 1961, in Sewickley, a son of the late Paul and Rose Tyro Ronosky Jr.  He was a 40-year member of the IBEW Local 1919, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, & was an avid hunter.  Surviving is his loving wife, Bridget Ronosky, stepdaughter Heather Byrne, brother Paul (Sue) Ronosky, nephews Jeff (Sarah), Bo (Kristen) Ronosky, great nieces & nephews Cailey, Colby,...

Leo J. Kaleugher Jr., 88 of Economy Borough, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, in Heritage Valley Health System, Sewickley.  He was born June 30, 1935, in Ambridge, a son of the late Leo and Anna Gaydos Kaleugher Sr.  He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with his family.  Surviving is his loving wife, Betti Kaleugher, 2 daughters Vicki and Valerie Kaleugher, 3 grandchildren Brandon, Matthew, & Kelli Shar, and 2 great grandchildren Leo Kaleugher...

William R. Keber, 81 of Hopewell Township, passed away August 6, 2023, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in 1942, a son of the late William and Jean Knouse Keber.  He was a 1960 graduate from Ambridge High School from where he went on to PSU to obtain his accounting degree in 1970.  He was employed at Weld Tooling Corporation, for 44 years as an accountant.  William was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War, a member of the...