Dean A. Miller, 93 of Clinton (Independence Twp.) passed Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2026 at Apple Blossom, Moon twp. Born June 3, 1932 in Aliquippa, he was a son of the late James A. & Florence (Cain) Miller. He was a lifetime member of the Mt. Olivet EPC; Aliquippa and the proud owner/operator of Miller Brothers trucking and farm. Continue reading →

Dolores Jean Blake, 84 of Georgetown, passed Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born June 5, 1941 in Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late Albert & Adeline (Maratta) Norman. She was a great homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years Paul B. Blake, her children and their spouses are Paul R. & Coral Blake, James A. & Sandy Blake, Terry M. & Tammie Blake, Vicki L. & Corey Snider and the late Matthew A. Blake. Sister of Bonnie & her husband Keith Martin. Grandmother of 12 & great grandmother of 9. Also surviving are nieces & nephews. Continue reading →

Joseph Frank Strupek, 83, of Clinton passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Joe, “Pappy”, was an avid outdoorsman who found his greatest joy in the woods. A passionate hunter, he took pride in teaching his children and grandchildren to hunt and traditions that will live on through them. HE especially loved spending time at his cabin, a place that brought him peace, happiness, and countless cherished memories with family.

Joe dedicated 46 years of his life to his career at St. Joe Zinc (other owners to follow), served in the United States Army reserves, and served as an officer with the Hanover Township police. Continue reading →

Regis I. Stewart, 68 of Hookstown (Greene Twp.) passed Friday morning, January 30, 2026 at Heritage Valley Beaver after a long battle with heart disease. Born November 5, 1957 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Irvin Walter & Mary Eileen (Butler) Stewart Jr.. He had worked as an IT manager in the Energy industry, enjoying camping with his family, a Harley Davidson enthusiast he owned many and enjoyed being on the road riding them. Rege could walk into a room of strangers and upon leaving…they were all friends, most important to him was family, blood or not. Lastly, he was a connoisseur of fine bourbons. Continue reading →

Pearl O. Morey, 85 of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.) passed Sunday, morning January 4, 2026 in the comfort of her home with her daughter’s care. Born October 28, 1940 in Georgetown, she was the last surviving child born to the late Ralph & Leola (Campbell) Davidson. Pearl was well known at “Laughlin’s corners” having worked at The Tastee Freeze, Pat’s Market, Jack’s Diner and drove school bus for South Side Garage.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Morey, brothers Kenneth & James Davidson, her sister Betty Growden and her beloved grandson Randy Whipkey. Continue reading →

Thomas W. Allison Sr. of Raccoon Township passed away comfortably at home December 28th, 2025.

Tom was born July 30, 1935 to LaNora (Campbell) and Harry Allison. Tom served in the US Airforce in 1954 to 1958. After his service, he returned to work at Cruciable and J&L Steel in Midland, Pa., until he retired. Tom married his wife, Alice (Cujas) Allison on October 15th, 1960, and they bought her family farm. They raised their children Vikki and Tommy. He was a hobby farmer and enjoyed taking care of his cows and tending to his garden. Continue reading →

Samuel L. Black 89, formerly of Clinton (Hanover twp.) slipped into the arms of his loving Savior Sunday morning, December 21, 2025 in the comfort of his daughter’s home in Leesburg, Indiana. He was born August 1, 1936 in Indiana, PA. the last surviving child of the late William Harvey & Margaret Pauline (Lingenfelter) Black. Before his retirement he had worked as a steel worker and was a veteran of the United States army, and a founding member of the Community Bible Church, Aliquippa.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved wife, Norma Jean (Rice) Black, a son Daniel Leon Black and a daughter Donna Lee Kozarovich, his sisters Marie McCullough & Margaret Irene Rice. Continue reading →

James D. “Doug” Johnson, 68 of Hookstown (Greene Twp.) passed Thursday, December 4, 2025 at UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born January 27, 1957 in Frenchburg, Kentucky, he was a son of the late James Lilburn & Cynthia (Charles) Johnson. Doug had worked as a logger in the timber industry, a member of the NRA he was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, riding quads and shooting pool. Continue reading →

John Joseph “Jack” Hentges died Monday, December 1, 2025, at home. He was 77.

Born November 24, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of William J. and Virginia C. (Tyrrell) Hentges. His parents preceded him in death.

Jack graduated from St. John Cantius High School in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood and attended Cleveland State University before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in the late 1960s. In the service, he specialized in jet aircraft airframes and powerplants while stationed at the former Barbers Point Naval Air Station in Hawaii and aboard the USS Independence (CV-62) in the Mediterranean. Continue reading →

James A. Adams, 86, of New Cumberland, WV, passed away on Tuesday, November 4th at his home following an extended illness. He was born on June 11, 1939, in Willard, Kentucky, a son of the late Vess and Carrie McKinney Adams. James retired in 2004 as Field Superintendent from Pennsylvania Drilling Co., after 48 years of service. He was a member of the Second Church of Christ in East Liverpool, Ohio, as well as a 50+ year member of the Masonic Lodge 626 in Willard, Kentucky.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by two brothers: Sheldon and William Adams, six sisters: Mary Triplett, Loretta Griffith, Charlotte Kelly, Rebecca Young, June Maness, and Gloria Savage. Continue reading →