Lois Mae Heidler, 77 of Clinton (Hanover Twp) passed Saturday evening, April 19, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born December 20, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late William C. & Stella M. (Kalinowski) Gettinger. In addition to being a homemaker, Lois had worked as a certified nurse’s aid at the Golfview Nursing Home in Aliquippa for many years, she was also an avid reader.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wilson H. Heidler and a son Willie Heidler. Continue reading →

Dennis Leland Floyd, 68 of Hookstown (Hanover twp.) passed Thursday morning, April 17, 2025. Born March 8, 1957 in Rochester, he was the son of Marian (Shaffer) Floyd and the late Richard Leland Floyd. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by a brother Terry Floyd. He is the beloved husband of 43 yrs to Brenda (Ross) Floyd, father of Clayton Leland and Kylee Floyd, son in law of Don Ross and the proud grandfather of Brayden, Hudson & Mason Floyd. Continue reading →

With sad and broken hearts, we the parent’s, Dave & Marissa (Alt) Barker announce the tragic passing of our beloved son Wyatt Martin “Quiet” Barker on Sunday April 13, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 28, 2021 and attended Hart to Hart Day Care in Aliquippa. Our little environmentalist loved bugs, animals, leaves, flowers, and being outside. Continue reading →

James A. Hughes Jr., 77 of Clinton “Hanover Twp.” Passed in the comfort of his home Friday afternoon, April 4th 2025. Born August 27th 1947 in Clinton, he was the son of the late James A. and Agnes (Brunner) Hughes. James worked as a crane operator with J&L Aliquippa Works, 14-inch division. He was also a veteran of the United States Army serving as SP5. Continue reading →

Ernest L. Hoffman Sr. 90, of Clinton (Independence Twp.) passed Monday evening, March 24, 2025 at UPMC-Mercy Hospital. Born January 22, 1935 in Waynesburg. He was a son of the late Guy M. & Vista A. (Garber) Hoffman. Ernest had worked as a welder at J&L Steel Aliquippa.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Marie (Fox) Hoffman. 2 brothers, Guy and Harold Hoffman and a sister Roberta Hoffman. Continue reading →

Brett Johnson passed away unexpectedly on March 23, following a decline in health. He was 67. Born March 11, 1958, he was the son of the late James Bruce Johnson and Mary Lou (Boyd) Johnson.

Brett grew up in Hookstown and was a graduate of South Side Area School. He sustained a spinal injury at 23 that left him a paraplegic. Brett loved cars – always a Ford man – and especially Mustangs. He shared an interest in John Deere tractors with his dad and they spent many months restoring a Model LA which was later featured in Green Magazine. Continue reading →

R. John McCoy, 93, of Aliquippa (Hanover Twp.) passed away on Monday, March 17, at Apple Blossom Memory Care Community, Moon Township, PA.

John was born June 17, 1931 in New Brighton, PA to the late Mont and Anna (Shay) McCoy.

The first time John saw Mary Inglefield step onto the school bus, he said he knew “she was the one.” They dated through high school and married in June 1951. They were married for 63 years. Continue reading →

Mary A. McAfee, 53 of Hookstown (Frankfort Springs) passed unexpectedly, Monday morning, March 10, 2025 at her Hookstown home. Born November 1, 1971 in Oakdale, she is the beloved daughter of Cathy (Smitsky) McAfee and the late Charles W. McAfee. Mary had worked as a cook at the Ponderosa Golf Club, she loved sunflowers and spending time with her grandchildren. Continue reading →

Amy J. Sickelsmith, 48 of Aliquippa (Hanover Twp.) passed unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, February 25, 2025 in the Weirton Medical, Center. Born May 4, 1976 in Sewickley, she is the beloved daughter of JoAnn Snyder and the late Gene Sickelsmith Sr.

Mother of Dalton Sickelsmith, Trevonne Thornton, Jayden Smith, Hailey Krepps and the late Jared T. Sickelsmith and Brady Sickelsmith. Her sister, Elizabeth and her husband Todd Bost, grandchildren Jeremiah, Emmett and Klyde, aunt of Ian and his wife Nichole Sickelsmith and their children Landon & Jaxon, and Jacob Williams. In addition to her father and sons, she was preceded by a brother Gene Sickelsmith Jr. and her stepfather Roy Snyder. Continue reading →

William F. “Bill” Coon, 90 of Clinton (Independence Twp.) passed Monday morning February 24, 2025 in the comfort of his home with family at his side. Born December 29, 1934 in Carlisle, PA. He was a son of the late Frank and Ruby (Bair) Coon. Bill was a member of the Mill Creek EPC of Hookstown and a retired heavy equipment operator and supervisor with Operating Engineers Local #66 of Pittsburgh.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law Darrell Musser and 2 sisters, Margaret Smalley and Faye Coon. Continue reading →