Everett Lee Peek, 77, of Hookstown (Greene Twp.) passed peacefully Sunday morning, November 28, 2021, at Heritage Valley Beaver with his children at his side, his beloved wife Sharon Kay (Matteson) Peek followed him into eternity just 5 hours later.

Everett was born April 23, 1944, in Peculiar, Missouri, a son of the late Albert Levi and Naomi Mae (Winchell) Peek. He worked as a mechanic for US Airways for 35 years and was a member of the Hookstown Free Methodist Church, an avid hunter he was a member of the South Side Sportsmans Club. Continue reading →

Dale E. Greenawald, Jr., was called to heaven on 11/17/2021. Born 1/24/1970, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Dale E. Greenawald, Sr. (Dianna Lynn) and our angel the late Gloria Jean “GG” (Jackson) Greenawald, and brother to Scott (Aldean) Greenawald.

Dale was the beloved and cherished husband of 28 years to Jennifer (Plance) Greenawald and “Always and Forever”, he will be loved and the memories of their beautiful life together will be shared with all who want to hear. His greatest love and joy was being a devoted father to his daughters Katelynn (Dalton Mehlmauer) and Kristen (Alex Takacs). Always supportive, offering wisdom, patience and encouragement, he is so proud of “his girls” and their boys. Their accomplishments are and will continue to be a testimony to his legacy. Continue reading →

Arthur William Beckert, 69, of Hookstown (Greene Twp.), died unexpectedly, Sunday morning, November 14, 2021, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born August 7, 1952, in Rochester, he was a beloved son of Arthur Ward Beckert of Rochester and the late Genevieve Sylvia (Verrico) Beckert, who passed on November 23, 2017. A graduate of Rochester High School class of 1970. He was trained at St. Joe Lead as an electrician, where he worked until St. Joe closed. Then he worked for Duquesne light and then First Energy at the Beaver Valley Power Station. Where he was licensed as a control room operator, then as an operations and simulator instructor in the training center. He retired in 2010.

He was a member of the Mill Creek EPC of Hookstown, where he sang in the choir and was on the praise team, a 7th degree Grange member of the Hookstown Grange and enjoyed his hobby of wood working. Continue reading →

Edwin Ray Jordan, 87, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.), passed Friday evening, November 12, 2021. Born April 12, 1934, in Replete, W.V., he was a son of the late Ora Edwin and Myrtle (Fisher) Jordan. A veteran of the US Army, he had worked as a farmer, was a member of the Hookstown American Legion Post #952, a charter member of the Hanover VFD and enjoyed life on the farm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Pearl (Brown) Jordan on September 19, 2020, three brothers Hale, Jesse and Leon Jordan and two sisters Nina Springer and Wilda Roby.

Surviving are his children and spouses Charlotte (John) Miller, Kim Curtis and Jayson Jordan all of Hookstown, a son-in-law Mike Curtis of McDonald, three sisters Madeline Gomez of Fl., Maxine Watkins of Oh., and Sue Carpenter of Oh. Grandfather of Amanda (Terry) Lockerbie, John (Gracie) Miller and Michelle (Daniel) Rambo, great grandfather of 5 and step great grandfather of 1, Dalton, John Henry, Eva Grace, Lee Edwin, Caroline Rae and Bethany, great great grandfather of Arya. Continue reading →

Grace C. Michael, 71, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), died Friday afternoon, November 12, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Born March 6, 1950, in Sewickley, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Jessie (Crow) Wilkinson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Daniel Michael.

Surviving are her sons, Sean (Adriane) Michael and Rodney Michael and granddaughter Lydia Rose Michael. Continue reading →

Patsy J. McKnight, 67, of Chester, W.V. passed Thursday afternoon, November 4, 2021, at Trinity Medical Center West; Steubenville, Ohio. Born July 14, 1954, in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Delbert A. and Martha M. (Ziegler) Mayhue. A homemaker, Patsy had also worked as a Customer service agent in the banking industry, enjoyed fishing and baking and spending time with close friends and family, including her Florida family. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Rochester where she was baptized in 1973. Continue reading →

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 and a half years, Charles O. Price, who passed on September 4, 2017, and her step father Israel Fogle. Continue reading →

Donald Lloyd Boden Sr., 82, of Clinton (Hanover Twp.), passed peacefully, Sunday afternoon, October 24, 2021, in the comfort of his home with family by his side. Born July 27, 1939, in Rockwood, Pa. He was a son of the late Lloyd and Carrie (Hileman) Boden. Mr. Boden had worked as a maintenance supervisor at the Pittsburgh International Airport, until his retirement. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Donald Boden Jr., and a sister Nancy Norman.

Surviving are his wife of 18 years, Karen R. (Gray) Boden, whom he married on May 3, 2003, his children Debbie (Jeff) Wilbert and James Boden. Brother of Audrey Dewell and Peggy Shumate. Grandfather of 4, Tiffany, Jessica, Kali and the late Chad. Great-grandfather of 3, Rose, Grant and Layla. Continue reading →

Kenneth William Shank, Sr, 84, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), died peacefully in the comfort of his home on Sunday morning, October 17, 2021. Born September 20, 1937, in Apollo, he was a son of the late Harold Vincent and Eleanor (Smith) Shank. Ken had worked as a steel worker at Crucible steel, until his retirement in 1982. An avid NHRA drag racing fan who loved anything involving the great outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, he loved flying with his nephew Carl and fixing airplanes along with anything that was broken. He was not afraid to get into anything.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Sonny, Ronald, Jimmy and Buddy Shank and a sister Bonnie Brucker. Continue reading →