All Obituaries

Jacqueline M. Waslo, 86, of Baden, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. She was born September 14, 1932 in Pittsburgh, to the late Walter and Mary (Janorosky) Wagner. She was a retired cafeteria worker at Ridge Road Elementary School in the Ambridge School District and after her retirement enjoyed working at Costco as a food demonstrator. She was a longtime member of SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ambridge. Her passions...

Charles J. "Chuck" Protenic, 97, of Baden, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2019 in Masonic Village, Aleppo Twp. from a brief illness. He was born June 21, 1922 in Marquerite, PA to the late John and Susan (Gumbita) Protenic. He was a fitter for the American Bridge Division of United States Steel Corporation retiring with 37 years service. Chuck proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II as a sergeant in the 893rd Tank Destroyer...

Our cherished mother, Mildred Mariam Petcash Bozigar, of Harmony Township, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2019 at the age of 96.  Born March 30, 1923 in Helvetia, PA. She is preceded in death by her husband, William John Bozigar, her parents, Mary Pinchot Petcash and Stephen Petcash, her dear sister, Mary Vizza, and her brother, Richard Petcash.  She is survived by her youngest and beloved sister, Evelyn Jane Petcash Williams, and by her loving...

Dorothy B. Luketic, 84, of New Sewickley, died Friday, August 23, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. She was born March 23, 1935 in Leetsdale, to the late Robert and Jean (Wilson) Boyd. Dorothy had a love for her pets, gardening, and beautiful flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Luketic, Jr. She is survived by two sons, Randy and Jeff Luketic, both of New Sewickley. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the John Syka...

Michael R. Bradovich Jr., 72, of Bellevue, died Sunday, August 18, 2019. He was born October 25, 1946 in Aliquippa, to the late Michael R. Bradovich, Sr. and Helen (Torhan) Bradovich. He worked in the tin mill department of the former Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation, as a securities clerk for Mellon Bank, and was the co-owner of Sweet Pickles Treasures, Ambridge. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Raymond...

Mary Lou Roman, 82, of Leetsdale, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Sunrise of McCandless.  She was born March 25, 1937, in Masontown, Pa., to the late John and Mary Catherine (Hall) Gabor. She was co-owner, CEO, and The "Boss" Lady of Romans Precision Machinery, Beaver. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were  her husband, Albert Roman and two sisters, Patricia Boyd and Carol Hays. Surviving are six daughters,  Mary Louise (Scott) Soracco of Fair...

2 Timothy 4:7 - “I have fought the good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the faith.” The gates opened on August 17, 2019 to welcome Evtehia “Effie” (Aspiotes) Zamagias, 88, of Pittsburgh. Born February 19, 1931, Daughter of the late Michael and Lillie (Peronis) Aspiotes of Ambridge, Effie was a faithful Greek Orthodox Christian who lived in and owned multiple businesses in Johnstown before returning to Pittsburgh with her family. Known as the life of the...

Marley Rae Jones, infant daughter of Khiry Jones, Sr. and Ciara Tucker of Aliquippa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. She was born June 20, 2019 in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. Surviving in addition to her parents are her siblings, Khiry Jones, Jr., Elijah Nikhols, Royalty Jones, Sanaa and Malia McKinney, maternal grandparents, Rhonda Tucker, Jeffrey (Phyllis) Carter, all of Aliquippa, paternal grandparents, Robert Jones, Sr. of Aliquippa and Nancy...

Larry D. Knouse, 77, of Economy, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 5, 2019 in his home. He was born February 20, 1942 in Sewickley, to the late George and Verna (Knauss) Knouse. He was a retired air freight specialist for the former Emery Air Freight. Larry was a member of the Little Hill United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee, Ambridge F.O.E. 1365, Ambridge Lodge 701 F & AM, Scottish Rite Freemasonry, and a former member of the Clover Lodge 348 IOOF. ...

Mary Jo Cordes, 66, of Massillion, Ohio, formerly of Baden, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 in Mercy Medical Center, Canton, Ohio. She was born July 2, 1953 in Sewickley, to the late Robert and Grace Galietti Landis. She was a retired teachers aid for the public school system. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were two brothers, Kevin and Robert Landis. Surviving are her loving husband of 42 years, Dennis Cordes, her loving four legged faithful companion, Candi, a...