David Carl ‘Sonny’ Nusser,91, a lifelong resident of Georgetown passed Sunday morning, June 29, 2025 in the comfort of his home with family at his side. Born April 14, 1934 in Georgetown, he was a son of the late Gabe and Cora Adine (Duncan) Nusser. Dave was a retired lock master with the Army Corps. Of Engineers, a member of the Hookstown Free Methodist Church, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood working and especially gardening.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Carol Lea ‘Kay’ Nusser on October 3, 2018 and 1 brother and 4 sisters. Continue reading →

Columbia A. Halligan, 65 of Georgetown (Hanover twp.) passed Thursday afternoon, June 26, 2025 in the comfort of her home. Born March 29, 1960 in East Liverpool, Ohio. She was a daughter of the late Edmond and Columbia (Morrelli) Gallie and her late step father was Charles Garren. Columbia had worked as a Lead Receiver with Target. Continue reading →

John William Nunley was born in Gary, Indiana on March 11, 1929, to James and Edith Nunley. He went to be with his Lord on the morning of June 16, 2025, at the age of 96.

When John was four-years-old, his family returned to Terre Haute, Indiana, and in these early days, his father would tragically die, making him the man of the house. This event during his formative years would mark him incredibly, including the building of a striking work ethic.

In 1946, at the age of 17, he joined the United States Marine Corps, serving two years, and receiving an honorable discharge in 1948. He married Elizabeth (Bettie), who would become his wife of 75 years, in 1949. He graduated from Rose Hulman Polytechnical Institute with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, becoming a Professional Engineer in 1953. He moved to Michigan to work for The Detroit Edison Company. Continue reading →

Lawrence Patrick (Pat) Buchanan II, 59 of Hookstown (Raccoon Twp.), passed unexpectedly Friday May 30, 2025 in the comfort of his home. Pat was born August 31, 1965 in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Lawrence P. Buchanan and Madeline (Jacobs) Meuller. Pat was a member of the Laborers Local #373 of Pittsburgh.

Beloved husband of Tina Marie (Yerman) Buchanan, cherished father of Patrick Buchanan III and his fiancée Stephanie Wrightsman and Dylan Buchanan. Continue reading →

We come together to celebrate the life of Mary L. Davy, a beloved member of our community who passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Cedar Hill in Moon Township at the age of 86. Born on October 5, 1938, in Hookstown, Pennsylvania, Mary was the cherished daughter of the late William and Grace Allison Campbell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Davy; her son, Daniel Green; and her dear siblings, Nancy Nichol, Jean Benneche, Lucinda, Julia, and Betty. Continue reading →

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Shaun Richard Anthony Call, 34 of Shippingport passed unexpectedly Thursday, May 22, 2025 at his residence. Born December 7, 1990 in Beaver, he was the son of Connie Call and the late Floyd Coles. Shaun was an avid Jiu Jitsu King and was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. Continue reading →

Lynn W. Baker, 74, formerly of Georgetown, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa. Born on January 10, 1951, in East Liverpool, she was the daughter of the late Lester A. and Dorothy E. Leatherberry Way.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Arthur Baker in 2011. Lynn was a faithful member of the Hookstown Free Methodist Church, where she served as the treasurer. She dedicated many years of her life working as a bank teller at ESB Bank until her retirement. Continue reading →

James Richard Hall, 86, of Florence, passed away on May 9, 2025 in Pittsburgh surrounded by his family.

James “Dick” Hall was born December 3, 1938 to the late Clyde and Evelyn Hall. James grew up on what is now Ponderosa Golf Course raising cattle with his parents and eight siblings. Even after the farm sold, James still made time to go have “din din” on Fridays at the golf course with his wife and grandchildren. Continue reading →

Lois Mae Heidler, 77 of Clinton (Hanover Twp) passed Saturday evening, April 19, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born December 20, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late William C. & Stella M. (Kalinowski) Gettinger. In addition to being a homemaker, Lois had worked as a certified nurse’s aid at the Golfview Nursing Home in Aliquippa for many years, she was also an avid reader.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wilson H. Heidler and a son Willie Heidler. Continue reading →

Dennis Leland Floyd, 68 of Hookstown (Hanover twp.) passed Thursday morning, April 17, 2025. Born March 8, 1957 in Rochester, he was the son of Marian (Shaffer) Floyd and the late Richard Leland Floyd. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by a brother Terry Floyd. He is the beloved husband of 43 yrs to Brenda (Ross) Floyd, father of Clayton Leland and Kylee Floyd, son in law of Don Ross and the proud grandfather of Brayden, Hudson & Mason Floyd. Continue reading →