Matthew Paul (Sonny) Shaffer, 74, of Georgetown (Greene Twp.), passed peacefully Friday afternoon, December 17, 2021, at Heritage Valley Sewickley with family at his side from complications from Guillain Barre Syndrome and pneumonia. Born June 22, 1947, in Rochester, he was a son of the late Matthew and Helen (Belich) Shaffer. Sonny was a retired airline mechanic working for United Airlines, a member of the Mill Creek EPC of Hookstown, he loved going to car shows with his beloved corvette and his wife. He along with his wife were the former owners and operators of Shaffer’s Garage and Market.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Evelyn M. (Soisson) Shaffer, whom he married on June 4, 1966, his children Sandy (Danny) DeBacco, Randy and his fiancée (Rachel Petock) Shaffer and Melinda and her fiancé (German Perez) McLaughlin. Brother of Dale (Toni) Shaffer, Marion Floyd and the late Joann Estel. Brother-in-law of Terry Estel. Grandfather of 7, great grandfather of 7. Continue reading →

Gayle F. Harris Sr., 85, of Hookstown, passed Saturday morning, December 11, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born June 4, 1936, in Bradford, Pa., he was a son of the late Jess Fred and Erma Zone (Raught) Harris. Gayle was a retired Millwright who enjoyed gardening and working in his yard, an avid fisherman, he also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed organizing the family reunions.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son Billy Joe Harris, two brothers Robert & Doyle Harris and three sisters Virginia Grimes, Louise Morrison and Barbra Gorby. Continue reading →

Lori A. Conkle, 51, of Hookstown (Greene Twp.), passed unexpectedly, Friday evening, December 10, 2021, at Heritage Valley Sewickley. Born February 16, 1970, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Brenda L. (Graham) Conkle and the late George E. Conkle, who passed on January 30, 2018.

A graduate of South Side High School Class of 1988, she received her Bachelors in Liberal Arts at CCBC and her Masters in Special Education from Francescan Community College in Steubenville. She had worked as a special education teacher for Pennsylvania Cyber School. A Rainbow girl, Lori was raised on a farm and had a love for children and animals. Continue reading →

Sharon Kay Peek, 74, of Hookstown (Greene Twp.) passed, peacefully Sunday afternoon, November 28, 2021, at Heritage Valley Beaver with her children at her side, just 5 hours after her husband’s passing, Everett Lee Peek.

Sharon was born April 16, 1947 in Utica, N.Y. She was a daughter of the late Myron Morrell and Bessie Hazel (Shaw) Matteson. A homemaker Sharon was a member of the Hookstown Free Methodist Church.

She is survived by her children Jennifer (John) Miles, Jolene Peek and Jason Peek all of Hookstown. Sister of Robert (Linda) Matteson, James (Sally) Matteson, Greg Matteson, Linda (Tom) Kilbourne and Terry (Vinnie) Rizzo. Grandmother of 4, Madelyn, Jonathan, Aria and Saphira, great-grandmother of Kingston.

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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 →