Geraldine Marie Potts, 78, of Georgetown (Greene Twp.), died Thursday morning, January 11, 2018, in the comfort of her home, with her family at her side.

Born August 28, 1939, in St. Marys, Pa., she was the beloved daughter of the late Howard and Anne (Bolitski) McClain. A homemaker, Geraldine was an avid crafter until her illness prevented, and she loved working in her flower garden and spending time with her grandchildren. Continue reading →

Ronald Scott Hartman sr., 83, of Hookstown (Frankfort Springs Boro), died Wednesday evening, January 3, 2018, in the comfort of his home, with his wife and daughters at his side.

Born January 18, 1934, in Muncy, Pa., a son of the late Stanley M. Hartman and Anna M. (Scott) Reeder, Ronald had worked as a pipe inspector at J&L Steel, Aliquippa Works, and after retiring from there, he went on to work for 20 years as a custodian and security guard at South Side School. He loved to sing and enjoyed karaoke. He enjoyed talking to everybody and was an avid sports fan. He was a member of Frankfort Presbyterian Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  Continue reading →

Joan Ellen Clayton Johnston, 72, of Shippingport (Raccoon Twp.), died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, December 27, 2017, at the Heritage Valley Sewickley emergency room.

Born June 11, 1945, in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Karl W. and Rachel M. (Gregory) Redmond. A homemaker, Joan was a faithful member of the Christian House Baptist Chapel, Aliquippa. In the early 80’s she received a degree in Computer Science and in the 90’s she received a degree in Criminal Justice from CCBC.

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Theodore Belich, 94, of Aliquippa (Raccoon Twp.), died Tuesday evening, November 28, 2017, at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center, Brighton Twp.

Born April 16, 1923, in Hookstown, he was the last surviving child born to the late George and Lubica (Yuzbasa) Belich. He was a retired truck driver having worked in the hauling industry. An avid poker player, he was also a member of the Hookstown American Legion and had enjoyed hunting.  Continue reading →

Robert H. Campbell Jr., 75, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), died unexpectedly Monday afternoon, November 27, 2017, in the comfort of his home.

Born May 10, 1942, in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert H. Sr. and Dorothy Marie (Brown) Campbell. He was a retired ER orderly having worked at the Aliquippa Hospital from 1981 to 1999. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served as an MP in Saigon where he was stationed. He was a member of the Hookstown American Legion and was one of the first groups of men to raise the first flag at South Side High School. He lived on his tractor, cutting grass, hauling leaves and so on, and enjoyed playing cards every Saturday with family and friends.  Continue reading →

Anya R. “Annie” Hoy, 63, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), died Saturday afternoon, November 25, 2017, in the comfort of her home.

Born August 30, 1954, in Torrance, Calif., she was a daughter of the late Raymond Frank and Edna Louise (Foreman) Hoy.  Continue reading →

Harry Lee Dykes Jr., 58, of Hookstown (Greene Township), died unexpectedly on Wednesday evening November 22, 2017, in the Emergency Room of Heritage Valley Beaver. Born November 21, 1959, in New Kensington, he was a son of the late Harry Lee Dykes Sr. and Mary (Mator) Dykes.

He was an assistant manager with Penndrill Manufacturing Co., McKees Rocks.  An avid drag racer, he enjoyed working on his cars with his friends and for years was at the Friendship Raceway, Smithfield, Ohio, every Saturday. Continue reading →

Faye S. Pettner, 58, of Monaca (Center Twp.), died unexpectedly Sunday, October 29, 2017, in her home.

Born May 27, 1959, in Rochester, she was a daughter of Blaine M. McMelleon of Center Twp. and the late Margaret E. Griffith McMelleon. A devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Faye was a “doer” helping others even in death being an organ donor. She worked as a computer programmer with Vesuvius USA for 40 plus years.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Margaret Ann Elizabeth (Strayer) McMelleon; her father-in-law, Frank J. Pettner Sr.; an infant sister, Karen M. McMelleon; a sister, Janet L. Blair; a stepbrother, Shawn M. Bryan, and brother-in-law, Terry D. Pettner. Continue reading →

Susan Ann Laughlin Johnson entered eternal glory on October 19, 2017. She was born October 27, 1933, in East Liverpool City Hospital to William Benjamin Laughlin and Ann Hamilton Adams Laughlin (both deceased).

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph (Jack) Johnson.

Susan was beloved mother of Diane Elizabeth Johnson Brown (Tom) of Dormont, PA, and her son, Robert (Rob) Patrick Johnson (Jill Elizabeth) of Edmond, OK. She was proud “Grandma Susie” to Maureen Brown Koch (Brandon) and Rebecca Brown Dreger (Ryan); adoring “Suey” to Carter Johnson and Catherine (Cassie) Johnson; and smitten great-grandma to Miles Ryan Dreger. Sue is survived by her brother, William Benjamin Laughlin, Jr. (Bonnie), and nephews, David (Tiffani) Laughlin and Tommy Laughlin, all of Vancouver, WA area. Continue reading →