All Obituaries

Valerie Lynn Shumsky, 62, of Freedom, passed away quietly on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in her home. She was born May 29, 1957 in Sewickley, to the late Raymond and Maureen (Merriman) Shumsky. She was a retired schedule rider for the Port Authority of Allegheny County. Her passions in life next to spending time with her family were gardening, crafting, camping and fishing. She will be sadly missed by her loving companion of many years, James Dapper of Zelienople and his family and her...

James Thurman Harrington Sr., age 94 of Economy passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 15.  Jim, otherwise known as Pap, was born October 1, 1925 in New Freeport, Greene Country PA to the late Benjamin and Rachel (McNealy) Harrington. Preceding his mother’s death, he lived with his sister Ruth and brother-in-law, Archie until drafted at 18years old into the United States Army to...

Claude E. Russell, 91, of Harmony Twp., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Masonic Village, Aleppo Twp. He was born July 14, 1928 in Alexander, WV to the late Grover Cleveland and Harriet (Pringle) Russell. He was a retired steelworker for Wycoff Steel Corporation and a member of the Baden American Legion. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army as part of Company B 81st Recon Battalion during the Korean War and was the recipient of three...

Julia A. Potts, 61, of Ambridge, died Monday, January 13, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian. She was born April 3, 1958 in Sewickley, to Edward Hedzik of Economy and the late Eloise McDaniels Hedzik. Julia was a 1976 graduate of Ambridge High School and was a dry cleaner and presser for Miller's Cleaners, Aliquippa.  She is survived in addition to her father by two daughters, Cherie Dreyer of Ambridge and Trisha Potts and her fiance Nick Sittig of Center Twp., grandchildren,...

Bobbi J. Porter,  50 of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 11, 2020 in her residence. She was born April 1, 1969, in Beaver, a daughter of Robert Wright and the late Sherry Renzo. Bobbi worked as a caregiver in the homecare field most of her adult life. Surviving are her father Robert Wright of East Palestine, 3 children Anthony Wright of Pittsburgh, Paige Meckling of Ambridge, Tyler Porter of New Brighton, and a brother Cory Wright of East Palestine. Preceding...

Albertine Floro Miketa, 81, sadly passed on January 4, 2020, surrounded by her loving children.  Albertine was born in Sewickley, on April 28, 1938.  She is the daughter of the late Albert and Sarah Floro who immigrated from Calabria, Italy. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, George Joseph Miketa, and four devoted children and their spouses, Tina and Edward Kennedy, Marcie and John Gilmartin, George and Andrea Miketa, and Greg and Rosemary Miketa.  In addition,...

Frank J. Bosanac, Jr. 83, of Economy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 20, 1936 in Sewickley, to the late Frank J. and Mary (Pawlack) Bosanac, Sr. He was a retired bricklayer for the former Pittsburgh Forgings Company, Coraopolis and a member of Good Samaritan Catholic Church,  Ambridge.  Frank's passions in life aside from spending time with his family were gardening, hunting,...

Richard Brooks, 90, of Economy Borough, died Monday, December 30, 2019 in Heritage Valley Health System, Beaver. He  was born May 14, 1929, in Braeburn, PA, to the late Squire and Pearl (Neiswonger) Brooks. He was a retired engineer for the former Penn Central Railroad and Conrail. He served his county as an aircraft mechanic in the US Airforce during the Korean War. His hobbies included camping, visiting local casinos and golfing. He played in several Black Hawk Senior Tournaments and...

John Hadvab, 89, of Baden, died Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born June 12, 1930 in Czechoslovakia to the late George and Anna (Mihalic) Hadvab. He was a former employee of AM Byers and a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Ambridge. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was a sister, Mary Mraz. He his survived by his dear friends and caregivers, Mark, Susan and Dolores. A Divine Liturgy for the repose of his soul will be held on...

Rudolph Vuckmirovich, 91, of Center Twp, died Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. He was born June 21, 1928 in Leetsdale, to the late Michael and Katherine (Zelinic) Vuckmirovich. He was a retired steelworker for LTV Steel Corporation. Rudy was an avid hunter and fisherman. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were three sisters, Luby Ermi, Mitzi Kretzler, and Ann Wessels. He is survived by a brother, Steve Vuckmirovich with whom he resided and...