Mary Ann Janke, 93 of Hookstown (Greene Twp.) passed Thursday evening, November 16, 2023 at Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center. Born August 1, 1930 in Chester, West Virginia, she was the last surviving child born to the late Robert and Nellie Margarette (McDonald) Johnson. A homemaker, Mary enjoyed gardening and sewing and had belonged to Service Creek U.P. Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Alvin Janke in 1997, brothers and sisters in laws Robert and Charlotte Johnson, Sidney and Ginn Johnson James “Bruce” and Mary Lou Johnson, and a sister and brother-in-law Eva Jane and Dale Torrence.

Surviving are her children and their spouses, Chris (Frances Ann Veal) Janke and Cindy K. and John Davis. Grandmother of seven, great grandmother of eight, and great great grandmother of one. Continue reading →

Robert John “Bob” McCoy, Jr., 71, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.) passed away on Wednesday evening, November 8, 2023 of PSP with his family at his side. Born April 27, 1952, in Sewickley, PA, he was the son of R. John McCoy and the late Mary (Inglefield) McCoy.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Deborah (Beal) McCoy, and his children and their spouses, Erin and Michael Patterson and Ryan and Jessica McCoy. He was “Pap Bob” to 5 grandchildren who he was so proud of: Sarah, Hannah, and David Patterson and Liam and Genevieve McCoy.

He is survived by his siblings and their spouses, Dennis and Judith McCoy, Raymond and Maria McCoy, Marsha and John Andzans, and Beverly and Jimmy Reed. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Lillah Beal and a sister-in-law and her husband, Pam and Paul Davidson. He was an uncle to 7 nieces and nephews. Continue reading →

Sheila K. Collins, 76 of Georgetown (Greene Twp.) passed Friday afternoon, November 3, 2023 at Heritage Valley Sewickley with her children at her side. Born June 10, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Wade and Eleanor (Stephens) Rider.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Richard Collins and her brother Thomas Rider.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Thomas (Nikki) Littell, Tracia (Robert) Hoffmaster, Tyra (Brandon) Barish and her stepson Ron (Trudy) Collins. Grandmother of eight, Austin Fisher, Alayna Littell, Rider Daas, Izabella Littell, Kyler Daas, Peyton Littell, Lane Shoenberger and Leia Barish. Continue reading →

Barbara Jean Goodman, 93, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.) passed peacefully Friday morning October 27, 2023 at Heritage Valley Beaver in the arms of her daughter Mabel. Born March 14, 1930 in Mannington, West Virginia. She was the last remaining daughter born to the late James and Mabel (Hayes) Gill.

A homemaker, Barbara loved to crochet and cook. And loved nothing more than when her house was full of family on Sundays. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 73 years Claude B. Goodman on July 17, 2020, her sisters Florence Baldwin, Wilma Paytors and Eva West. Daughters-in-laws, Barbara Jo Goodman and Mary Lou Goodman and a son-in-law Jim Brinkley. Continue reading →

John W. “Jack” Floyd, 84 of Monaca, formerly of Hookstown, passed Thursday afternoon October 19, 2023 at UPMC-Passavant. Born April 25, 1939 in East Liverpool, Ohio. He was a son of the late Leland G. and Edith E. (Leister) Floyd. Jack retired from ARCO Chemical where he had worked as a Chemical Reactor Operator.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Judy E. (Hineman) Floyd, a son and daughter-in-law Michael and Norma Floyd, his brothers Donald and ( Sonia) Floyd, David and (Ronni) Floyd, sisters Jean and (Lee) Stewart, Joann and (Harry) Lang and Kay and (Robert) Seymore, his sisters-in-laws Jorjann Floyd, Doris Floyd and Kathleen Floyd and a brother-in-law Jack Yurcina. Continue reading →

Carol W. Crump, 74 of Rochester passed Sunday morning, October 15, 2023 at Rochester Manor and Villa. Born July 22, 1949 in Buffalo, New York, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Walter and Louella Mae (Pearce) Hinderliter. In addition to being a home maker, Carol had worked as a Medical Billing Specialist in the healthcare industry.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter Kimberly Kincaid and a brother Kenneth Hinderliter. Continue reading →

Blanche M. Mueller, 81 of Baden passed Sunday afternoon, September 17, 2023 at Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center; Brighton Twp. Born February 25, 1942 in Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late David Henry & Etta Mae (Barker) Hughes, Sr. A homemaker, Blanche had also worked at Phoenix Glass in Monaca for many years as Q & A inspector.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Richard J. Mueller on February 21, 2021. Brothers David H. Hughes, Jr. & Harry W. Hughes and a sister Alice Patton. Brothers-in-law Joseph Baker, Jr., Ronald J. Patton & William Zupsic., and a sister-in-law Judy Winkle & her late husband Ron. Continue reading →

With sad and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother Reuben K. Blair, 62 of Georgetown. It happened suddenly on Monday evening, August 21, 2023 at Heritage Valley Beaver, E.R. Reuben was born April 29, 1961 in East Liverpool, Ohio. A son of Glenda Kay (Alger) Adams of Georgetown with whom he resided and the late Charles W. Blair.

Reuben was a proud graduate of South Side High School, he was an active volunteer with the Hookstown VFD for over 35 years, and he attended the Georgetown United Methodist Church. A man with a kind heart, he was a loyal friend and neighbor to many. He participated in countless parades and volunteered many years at the Hookstown Fair. Very proud of his heritage, Reuben was a direct descendant of veterans from the Revolutionary and Civil wars. He was also the proud owner of a 1989 Chevy Silverado and a John Deer tractor. Continue reading →

Richard William Wright, 51, of Rochester passed unexpectedly Friday, August 11, 2023 at his Rochester residence. Born December 2, 1971 in New Brighton, he is the beloved son of Mary A. (Bucci) Manning of Hookstown and the late William M. Wright. In addition to his father, also predeceased by his step-father Thomas E. Manning, Sr.

Richard enjoyed fishing, boating (especially pontoon boats), a lover of music he enjoyed playing the drums, and was an avid Steeler and Penguin’s fan. And held a special place in his heart for animals.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Jason and Carrie Wright, his step-brother Thomas E. and Alexandra Manning, Jr., a niece and nephew Katie and William Wright. Continue reading →

Florence M. Pulver, 83 of Midland Heights, passed peacefully Tuesday morning, August 8, 2023 under the care of Good Samaritan Beaver. Born June 11, 1940 in Weirton, W.V. She was a daughter of the late Chester and Isabella (Bork) Rakowski. A homemaker, Florence was a graduate of the South Side School, she had also worked as a cashier at the Co Go’s in Florence and was a member of the Community Bible Church in Aliquippa.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Lewis E. (Red) Pulver.

She’s the beloved mother of Roy S. and his wife Lori Pulver, Sandra and her husband Bruce Knisley and Tracy and her husband Travis Snyder. Sister of Bernard and his wife Helen Rakowski and Bertha and her husband Boyd Rogish. Cherished grandmother of 10, Bryan (Janeen) Pulver, Heather (Gianni) Fuscardo, Bruce Knisley Jr., Ryan (Laura) Knisley, R.J. (Brenna) Pulver, Taylor (Joe) Connor, Connor (Sarah) Duffy, Brady Duffy, Rylee Pulver and Kerrigan Duffy. Great grandmother of Neveah, Tristan, Brantley, Beau, Elliot, Deakon, Bentley and Riven, plus one on the way Henley. Continue reading →