All Obituaries

Michael D. Petkash, age 57, of Economy died on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Allegheny General Hospital after a very courageous and long 15 year battle with cancer. He never once backed down from anything and fought to the very end. He was born on March 8, 1964 in Sewickley, to the late Donald E. Petkash and Pearl (Jula) Petkash of Wexford. He was a self employed carpenter of the former Petkash Remodeling. He enjoyed fishing and gardening with his wife of 33 years. Michael was a member of...

Myrna Metz, 86, of Crescent, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Apple Blossom Senior Living, Moon Township. She was born on September 1, 1935 in Sewickley, to the late Carl and Helen (Keim) Morris. She attended the Glenwillard United Methodist Church. Her passions in life included ceramics, cake decorating, target shooting, and spending time at the family cabin in Tionesta. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband, George Metz on September 10, 2021 and a...

Gary Kerr, of Ambridge, departed this life to be with the Lord on September 13, 2021, at the age of 86.  He was born on August 23, 1935 in Bellevue, to the late Robert Kerr and Marylee (Todd) Kerr.  Gary attended Ambridge High School, then enlisted in the US Navy.  Gary went on to a career as a communications technician with Bell Telephone and ATT.  Gary was a talented woodworker who made many beautiful furnishings for his home, built two boats, and produced numerous...

George W. Metz, 93, of Crescent, died on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Apple Blossom Personal Care, Moon Twp. He was born on October 12, 1927 in McKees Rocks, to the late George B. and Mary Metz.  He was a union carpenter and was a member of the Carpenters Union and the Green Valley Sportsman Club. George was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, target shooting and spending time in at his cabin in Tionesta. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army...

David A. Kraus,  72 of South Heights, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 in UPMC Mercy Hospital.  He was born December 19, 1948, in Sewickley, a son of the late Anthony and Julia Diamond Kraus.  He was a US Army Veteran in the Vietnam War, a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church.  He was a traffic control manager for J&L Steel and Turret Steel.  He loved hunting, spending time with his family, and spending time at his mountain camp, loved...

Stephen Budimir, age 87, of Baden, died on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. He was born on November 26, 1933 in Ambridge, to the late John and Mary (Yurisich) Budimir. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Baden.  Stephen proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War.  He was a graduate of Ambridge High School and then attended Geneva College where he received both his Batchelor and Masters Degrees in education. Stephen taught elementary...

Francis (Mike) Szymoniak, 69, of Economy Borough passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver following a brief illness surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 6th, 1951 in Sewickley. He was the son of the late Francis and Leona Szymoniak. Mike was a lifetime member of the Rochester Sportsman’s Club, President of the Happy Valley Hunt Club (HVHC), a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation,  Ambridge District Sportsmen's...

John A. Dodaro, 86, of Baden, died Monday, August 30, 2021 in his home. He was born on March 14, 1935 in Ambridge, to the late Joseph and Assunta (Segretti) Dodaro.  John served his country as a member of the US Army during peacetime.  He worked as a steelworker for AM Byers and also at Technicolor Entertainment Industries, Los Angeles, CA.  John also served as the executive director for the Redevelopment Authority of Beaver County. He was a member of The Wolves Club and...

Mona Lovy, age 84, of Cranberry Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 16, 1937 in Hinton (Summers County) WV to the late Donald and Eleanor (Williams) Foster.  Mona's ambition and desire to succeed in her career with JC Penney allowed her to reach the pinnacle as portfolio president. Although work was important to her, her main passion in life was spending time with her family. She served as...

Edward Wivell, 88 of Ambridge, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Aspinwall VAMC. He was born October 15, 1932, in Pittsburgh, son of Raymond and Anna Connelly Wivell.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed traveling.  He had a passion for talking on his ham radio.  He served in the US Coast Guard during the Korean War and was a retired steelworker of Bethlehem Steel.  He also worked for the Federal General Services Administration at the Federal...