All Obituaries

Dorman E. Robinson, 86, of Baden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice of Beaver. He was born September 28, 1933 in Cleveland, OH to the late George and Jeanette (Gilmore) Robinson. He was a retiree of the welded tube department of the former Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation and LTV Steel with 30 years service. Dorman was a member of Ambridge Christian and Missionary Alliance Church where he served in many offices over the years. He proudly...

Adam S. Roginski, 85, of Economy Borough, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 in Concordia of Cranberry. He was born November 13, 1934 in Ambridge, to the late Konstanty and Laura (Gogolinska) Roginski. He was employed at AM Byers, Tambellini Foods and retired from Kraft Foods in 1992.  Adam was a member of Good Samaritan Parish, Ambridge and a graduate of Ambridge High School class of 1952. He served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1955 to 1957 during the...

Richard A. Cafrelli, 63, of Ambridge, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in his home. He was born on March 4, 1957 in Sewickley, to the late Albert R. and Frances (Ward) Cafrelli, Jr. He was a boilermaker for Boilermakers Local #154. Richard had many friends and was very well known in the Ambridge community. He is survived by his four children, Rachel Cafrelli of Aliquippa, Chelsea Cafrelli of Ambridge, Rich (Tracy) Cafrelli of Baden, Chloe Cafrelli of Brandford, CT, five...

Dr. Harry B. Burke peacefully passed away with his children by his side from a short term illness on August 22nd.  He was born October 22, 1940 in Pittsburgh. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Burke and Margaret Burke, wife, Alice Burke and brother James Burke. He is survived by his son, Brian Burke, Los Angeles, CA, daughter, Tracy Burke, Freedom, sister, Mary Cay Burke-Hamill, North...

Elsie Gruber Emery, passed away Thursday morning, August 20, 2020, following a 2 year battle with mesothelioma. She was 92. A resident of Franklin Park, Elsie spent most of her life in Ambridge, PA, graduating from Ambridge Area High School in 1946. She subsequently graduated from the former Duff's Business School before providing secretarial support to the former A.M. Byers and Wycoff Steel plants in Ambridge. She later worked for the former Rochester Hospital, now the Medical Center...

Frances H. McCandless, 83, of Economy Borough, passed away peacefully on her birthday, Sunday August 16, 2020 at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph. She was born August 16, 1937 in Pittsburgh, to the late Charles and Helen (Baumgartel) Feiertag. She worked in the cafeteria of Economy Elementary School, volunteered for Economy Ambulance and was a dental assistant for Drs. Dengle and Logan. She was an active member of New Hope Lutheran Church, Economy where she sang in the choir and was involved...

Barbara A. Boring, 71, of Midland, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 in Heritage Valley, Sewickley. She was born February 8, 1949 in New Brunswick, NJ to the late Libro and Doris (Ziser) Zambelli. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at St. John's Lutheran Home in Mars for many years. She is survived by by her three children, Cindy Boring and Tim Rice of Midland, Joseph (Rebecca) Boring of Pittsburgh, Gary (Joy) Boring, Jr. of Dover, PA, 11 grandchildren, and a...

Deborah A. Shaner, 65, of New Sewickley Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born on August 9, 1954 in Pittsburgh, to the late Alan and Annamarie (Sackenrutcher) Fairbanks. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, James R. Shaner, three daughters, Christine (Ryan) Trapp of Economy, Bridget (Mark) Leksell of Beaver Falls, and Erin Murphy of New Sewickley Twp., ten grandchildren, a great grandson, four brothers, Dale Fairbanks of Texas, Daniel (Candy)...

Charles R. (Chuck) Ligons III, 39, of Sewickley, died unexpectedly on Saturday August 1, 2020. He was born on July 13, 1981 in Sewickley, to Margaret Frances (Turner) Ligons, of Sewickley, and the late Charles R. Ligons, Jr. Chuck was employed as a machine operator for McKees Rocks Industrial Enterprises. His passions in life were carpentry and home improvements. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes and motorcycles. Preceding him in death in addition to his father was his paternal...

Nicholas A. DeRose, 72, of Baden, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in West Penn Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 31, 1947 in Sewickley, to the late Carmen and Rose (Permon) DeRose. Nick retired as a train dispatcher for Conrail Railroad with 28 years of service. He was an active member of Allegheny Center Alliance Church, Pittsburgh where he served as an usher and greeter and was involved in the Childrens Ministry. He was also a member of...