All Obituaries

Nancy Lena Derochis, 94, of Ambridge, died Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Concordia at Villa St. Joseph. She was born January 23, 1925, in Johnstown, Pa., to the late Joseph and Lena (Galucci) Gerace. She was a retired secretary for the Ambridge School District and a member of Good Samaritan Catholic Church, Ambridge. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband, Alex Derochis, two brothers, Michael and Sam...

Carl P. Bartoles, 87, of Economy, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice of Beaver. He was born December 17, 1931 in Aliquippa, to the late Charles and Matilda (Elich) Bartoles. He was a retired employee of Aliquippa and Southern Railroad with 42 years service. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean War. Preceding him death in addition to his parents were his wife, Louise Marie (Minnici) Bartoles, a son, Carl C. Bartoles,...

William "Bill" E. Lavelle, 64, of Bell Acres Boro, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was born May 12, 1955, in Sewickley, to the late Doris Smith Lavelle and Harry Lavelle of Bell Acres. He worked as a body shop manager for Seretti Chevrolet, formerly Gourley Chevrolet, Northwest Chevrolet, formerly Gilner Chevrolet, and was a long time employee of Harveys Auto Body and Towing in Baden. His passions in life were classic cars and attending car cruises. He was an avid...

Marjorie Smith, 81 of Bethel Park, died Monday, May 13, 2019 in St. Clair Hospital. She was born September 14, 1937, in Ligonier, Pa., the daughter of  the late Luther and Elizabeth Castnor Guise. Surviving are her two daughters Jennifer Brion of Amherst, NH and Julie Smith of Bethel Park, PA. There will be no public visitation.  Arrangements were entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, PA.

Duane Allan Eichenberg (Davidson), 51, of Ambridge, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in his home. He was born July 12, 1967 in Sewickley, to the late Duane and Judith (Coley) Eichenberg.  He was employed in the machinery maintenance manufacturing division for American Eagles Outfitters in Cranberry Twp. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were two brothers, Richard and Lee Davidson and a sister Kathleen Coley. Surviving are a daughter, Sarah (Mike) Wagner of...

Arnold Harry "Junior" Parker, 62, of Midland, passed away on May 6, 2019 in Heritage Valley, Sewickley. He was born on April 27, 1957 in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late Arnold and Violet (Rohr) Parker. He is survived by four children, Tracey, Christina, Sean, and Scott, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, two brothers, Ernest and Paul Parker, and numerous nieces and nephews. There was no visitation.  Arrangements were entrusted to the John Syka...

Patricia A. Cahalan, 84, of Ambidge, died Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Concordia at Villa St. Joseph.  She was born March 12, 1935, in Sewickley, to the late Francis and Anne (Millute) Cahalan. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents was her husband, William Henrich.  Surviving are three daughters, Karen Nosseck of Aspinwall, Maureen (Carl) Henrich-Taylor of Lexington, SC, Kathy (Jeff) Martin of Freedom, a son, David Henrich of Orangeburg, SC, five grandchildren, Zachary and...

Wanda Mural Mihalek, 90, of Economy Borough went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 2, 2019. She was born June 28, 1928 in Powhatan Point, Ohio to the late Lee and Nancy Elizabeth (Doty) Baker. Wanda was united in marriage to George Mihalek, who preceded her in death on December 12, 1989. A devoted mother and grandmother, she dedicated her life to her family. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, decorating her home, and styling hair as a licensed cosmetologist. She was a...

Arthur C. Holman, 83, a resident of Kane Community Living Center, Ross Township, formerly of Ambridge, died Thursday, April 25, 2019.  He was born June 17, 1935, in Sewickley, to the late Charles and Ruth Watenpool Holman. He was a self employed tow truck driver and grass cutter. Preceding  him in death in addition to his parents were his  wife, Louise Bregan Holman, and grandaughter, Natalie Wain.  Surviving are three stepchildren, Charles (Vickie) Martin, Jr. of Ross...

Jeffrey Robson, 58, of Harmony Twp., died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in his home. He was born on March 12, 1961 in Sewickey, to the late Evelyn Baker Robson and James Robson with whom he resided. He was the owner of the former Bergers Furniture Store in Hopewell Township and was currently employed as a service advisor for Moon Township Honda. His passions in life next to his family were working on cars and home remodeling. Preceding him in death in addition to his mother...