Carol L. Lugowski, 87 of Hookstown passed Friday morning, August 15, 2025 in the comfort of her home of 51 years with the love of family around her. Born January 13, 1938 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Olive (Woods) Porter. Her story, her song praising her Savior all day long. Carol was a devoted member of the Hookstown Free Methodist Church. Her first job was at Pittsburgh Mercantile, she then met the love of her life while working at Sewickley Valley Hospital from 1961 until 1964. To then retire from the Medical Center Beaver as an EKG technician in 2008. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and crafting. Continue reading →

Sarah Lombard of Hookstown (Frankfort Springs Boro) passed peacefully on Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born July 3, 1929 in Hookstown, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Marguerite (Ewing) Lombard.

Sarah lived for over 50 years in Long Beach, California where she worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at the Veterans Hospital. She also worked for many years providing private home care following her retirement. Continue reading →

Alice J Allison of Raccoon Township, passed peacefully at home in her sleep August 3rd, 2025.

Alice was born June 30, 1938 to Herman and Anna (Fedinez) Cujas. They moved from Midway to Raccoon Township June 30, 1951, where she lived until her passing. She married the love of her life Thomas Allison Sr. on October 15, 1960, they were married for 64 years.

They bought the family farm and raised their 2 children Vikki and Tommy. She loved cats and had a slew of them over the years. Alice was employed with Stone and Webster, and was present when they brought the nuclear reactor online. After retirement she sold Tupperware and made many friends.

She is proceed in death by her parents and daughter Victoria L. Dalton. Continue reading →

Thomas ‘Skip’ Lang Clydesdale, 82, of Clinton, PA passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, July 19th. He is survived by his wife, Leah, of 23 years. Skip was a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Clydesdale Sr. and Henrietta (Metz) Clydesdale. Continue reading →

John W. Potts Jr., 83 of Georgetown (Greene Twp.) passed Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025 in the comfort of his daughter’s home with family at his side. Born August 30, 1941 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was a son of the late John W. Sr. and Ruth Eilene (Peterson) Potts.

A retired heavy equipment operator in the construction industry, he was a member of Operators Local # 66, also a veteran of the US Army, serving in the 101st Airborne division. He was a member of the Hookstown American Legion and a life member of the NRA. Continue reading →

Robert E. Betz, 67, a life long resident of Freedom passed Monday afternoon June 30, 2025 in the comfort of his niece’s home surrounded by family. His passing was sudden and unexpected. Born March 24, 1958 in Rochester, he was the last surviving son of the late William Harley and Shirley May (Edge) Betz. Continue reading →

David Carl ‘Sonny’ Nusser,91, a lifelong resident of Georgetown passed Sunday morning, June 29, 2025 in the comfort of his home with family at his side. Born April 14, 1934 in Georgetown, he was a son of the late Gabe and Cora Adine (Duncan) Nusser. Dave was a retired lock master with the Army Corps. Of Engineers, a member of the Hookstown Free Methodist Church, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood working and especially gardening.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Carol Lea ‘Kay’ Nusser on October 3, 2018 and 1 brother and 4 sisters. Continue reading →

Columbia A. Halligan, 65 of Georgetown (Hanover twp.) passed Thursday afternoon, June 26, 2025 in the comfort of her home. Born March 29, 1960 in East Liverpool, Ohio. She was a daughter of the late Edmond and Columbia (Morrelli) Gallie and her late step father was Charles Garren. Columbia had worked as a Lead Receiver with Target. Continue reading →

John William Nunley was born in Gary, Indiana on March 11, 1929, to James and Edith Nunley. He went to be with his Lord on the morning of June 16, 2025, at the age of 96.

When John was four-years-old, his family returned to Terre Haute, Indiana, and in these early days, his father would tragically die, making him the man of the house. This event during his formative years would mark him incredibly, including the building of a striking work ethic.

In 1946, at the age of 17, he joined the United States Marine Corps, serving two years, and receiving an honorable discharge in 1948. He married Elizabeth (Bettie), who would become his wife of 75 years, in 1949. He graduated from Rose Hulman Polytechnical Institute with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, becoming a Professional Engineer in 1953. He moved to Michigan to work for The Detroit Edison Company. Continue reading →

Lawrence Patrick (Pat) Buchanan II, 59 of Hookstown (Raccoon Twp.), passed unexpectedly Friday May 30, 2025 in the comfort of his home. Pat was born August 31, 1965 in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Lawrence P. Buchanan and Madeline (Jacobs) Meuller. Pat was a member of the Laborers Local #373 of Pittsburgh.

Beloved husband of Tina Marie (Yerman) Buchanan, cherished father of Patrick Buchanan III and his fiancée Stephanie Wrightsman and Dylan Buchanan. Continue reading →