Robert Eugene Stiteler (Gene) – Hookstown (Hanover Twp.)

Robert Eugene Stiteler (Gene), 85, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.), died peacefully Thursday evening September 23, 2021, at West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center; Moon twp., with his wife and family at his side.

Born March 31, 1936, in Smicksburg, Pa, he was a son of the late Laurence Clair and Mary Kathryn (Swartz) Stiteler.

Barbara Rebecca “Becky” Schmidt – Georgetown

Barbara Rebecca “Becky” Schmidt, 63, of Georgetown, passed away suddenly, September 7, 2021, at UPMC Presby, Pittsburgh surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 17, 1958, in East Liverpool, OH, daughter of Herman and Annetta Schmidt.

Becky was very warm hearted to everyone she met. Raised on the family farm, she spent her time caring for her beloved cows, baling hay, and riding her Farmall Tractor. She loved cooking a big supper for her family, making sure no one went hungry. Becky’s love for her children and grandchildren was unparalleled making sure every game, meet, and practice was attended rain or shine. They were the highlights of her day giving them every ounce of her love. Continue reading

John D. “JD” Halulko – Georgetown

John D. “JD” Halulko, 51, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), passed peacefully Sunday morning, August 8, 2021, with family at his side.

Born August 27, 1969, in Washington, Pa., he was a son of David P. Halulko of Georgetown and the late Sarah E. (Wagoner) Halulko, who died June 4, 2020. JD was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, a member of the Sons of the American Legion and had worked as an aircraft mechanic with American Airlines for the past two years. He loved his family and working on planes and enjoyed music and classic cars. Continue reading

Hazel Ailene Fisher

Hazel Ailene Fisher went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Born at home, in St. Marys, West Virginia, June 25, 1935. She was the daughter of Eskie C. & Verna Margaret (Bailey) Wilson.

After graduating from West Allegheny High School in 1953, Hazel married Ralph Curtis Fisher later that same year.

Hazel spent most of her life as a homemaker, she was a talented artist who enjoying sketching and occasionally painting. She loved gardening with flowers and vegetables. She loved watching the birds at her feeders. She was employed at various times as a florist in local flower shops. Continue reading

James Hector Hubbard – Hookstown

James Hector Hubbard, 83, of Hookstown, died Thursday afternoon July 29, 2021, at Victoria Manor, Oakdale. Born July 5, 1938, in Chester, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Raymond and Pearl (Allison) Hubbard. Hector retired from J & L specialty steel in Louisville, Ohio and had worked at J & L Aliquippa works, until it shut down, for 26 years. A 1956 graduate of Chester High School, he was a charter member of the Hookstown VFD, a former Hookstown council member and enjoyed playing drums and had called square dances for Roy Parsons and the Pioneers.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lucy Lynn (Wright) Hubbard, his children Barbara (William) Ross of New Cumberland, Michael (Renee) Hubbard of Georgetown and Lisa (Todd) Moore of Hookstown. Brother of Keith Hubbard of Chester, and Sandra (Bob) Gray of East Liverpool. Continue reading

Christopher J. Roberts – Aliquippa (Greene Twp.)

Christopher J. Roberts, 67, of Aliquippa (Greene Twp.) died unexpectedly, Sunday evening, July 25, 2021, at his Aliquippa residence. Born December 25, 1953, in Sewickley, he was a son of the late Marlin H. Sr. and Mabel M. (Vanhorn) Roberts.

Chris was a sanitation worker, before being disabled.

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Ralph Curtis Fisher

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Marcia J. Scheib – Hookstown (Hanover Twp.)

Marcia J. Scheib, 68, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.), passed peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on Thursday evening, July 15, 2021. Born August 20, 1952, in Bellevue, she was a daughter of the late Henry P. and Hazel I. (Marker) Schroeder.

A homemaker, Marcia loved her grandchildren, gardening, traveling, sports, car cruises, nickel slots, parties and LIFE! Continue reading

Nancy Yurcina – Aliquippa (Raccoon Twp.)

Nancy Yurcina, 72, of Aliquippa (Raccoon Twp.) passed peacefully Friday afternoon July 9, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice; Beaver. Born September 21, 1948, in East Liverpool, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Leland and Edith (Leister) Floyd, also preceding her in death was her step mother Norma Floyd. Her late brothers are Richard, Thomas, James, Bill, Jay, Timothy and Pete Floyd.

Surviving are her husband John “Jack” Yurcina, her daughter Angela Short of Beaver, and her son and daughter-in-law Jamie and Brandi Yurcina of Hopewell. Her brothers and sisters-in-laws are Jack (Judy) Floyd, Don (Sonia) Floyd, David (Roni Lynn) Floyd and her sisters and brothers-in-laws are Jean (Lee) Stewart, Joann (Harry Lang and Kay (Rob) Seymore. Continue reading

Donna L. Brown – Hookstown (Hanover TWP.)

Donna L. Brown, 80, of Hookstown (Hanover TWP.) passed peacefully Friday morning July 2, 2021, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family.

Born October 20, 1940, in Replete, W.V., she was a daughter of the late Cecil J. and Vada P. (Crowe) Gibson. A domestic engineer all her life, she also belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hanover VFD where she was also a volunteer firefighter and a first responder for Hanover ambulance service. She enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter, she especially enjoyed the time spent with family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Bacil R. Brown on November 4, 2018, two brothers Ton and John Gibson and two sisters June McCoy and Opal Beer. Continue reading

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