All Obituaries

Ronald A. Young, 82, of Ohioville, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 in Elmcroft of Chippewa following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born May 16, 1937, he was the son of the late Howard R. and Margaret M. (Carlson) Young. Ronald was a teacher, athletic director, guidance counselor, and principal during his 40 years working in the Western Beaver School District.  Upon retirement, he was a pioneer in the early creation of the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School...

Louise Marie Kwasniewski Kunselman, 75, of Monaca, formerly of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born December 4, 1944 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Frank Kwasniewski and Harriet Kwasniewski Gromacki. Louise was always a help to her family when they needed her. They were her world. She loved to wake up to music, crochet, decorate cakes, sew, do crafts and go to the casino with her husband. Louise loved to decorate...

Earl William Denbow, Jr., 73, of Patterson Twp., passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center. Born January 5, 1947 in Coraopolis, he was the son of the late Earl W. Sr. and Gloria (Law) Denbow.  Earl was a veteran of the US Army, and served during the Vietnam War.  He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Denbow in 2014; and his sister, Bonnie Cardimen. He is...

Charles F. Zellefrow, Jr., 83, of Chippewa Twp., died Monday, March 30, 2020 in the Heritage Valley- Beaver ER. Born December 20, 1936 in Kittanning, he was the son of the late Charles. F. Sr. and Lorena (Reddick) Zellefrow.  Charles was retired from Republic Steel, where he was a crane operator.  Charles was a veteran of the US Army, where he was a Specialist.  A member of St. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church, he enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and everything else...

Russell John Gumpher, 39, of Hopewell Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 26, 2020 in his residence. Born October 14, 1980, he was the son of Alma (Nesbitt) Gumpher and the late Russell Gumpher who passed in 2005.  Raised in North Sewickley, Russell was a graduate of Riverside High School.  He worked for Walgreen Financial for almost 13 years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his best friend and soul brother, Anthony Tarzia. In addition to his father,...

Claudette R. Janicki, 62, of Chippewa Twp., died Thursday, March 26, 2020 in her residence. Born March 31, 1957 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Howard R. and Catherine Louise (Young) Neidlinger.  Claudette was a member of St. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Christian Mothers and Prayer Shawl ministry. She is survived by her husband, Richard Janicki; her children, Christopher (Leigh-Ann) Janicki, Rachel (Justin) Dudash, Andrew Janicki...

Saturday, March 21, 2020, Michael E. Trautman, loving husband, father and pap, passed away at the age of 59.  Mike was born on August 14, 1960 in Sewickley, PA to William and Mary Rose Trautman. He was a graduate of Ambridge Area High School.  On July 10, 1982 he married Arleen Rambo Trautman and together they raised three beautiful children in their rural Ohioville home. Mike was passionate in his love for his wife and family. The finest of tinkerers, he spent countless...

Helen Kordecki, 93, of New Brighton, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 in Heritage Valley-Beaver. Born May 24, 1926 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Babal.  Helen’s number one priority was always her family.  She was a loving and giving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, A member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Brighton, she loved to play bingo and do word finds. In addition to her...

Alex W. Hoyle, 86, of North Sewickley Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020 while under the care of West Penn Hospital. Alex’s family would like to extend their deepest thanks to the staff of West Penn Hospital for their compassionate care. Born October 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Alex W. and Ruth (Hutchinson) Hoyle. He married his loving wife, Anna Mae (Ray) on January 14, 1961 and shared 59 years of memories together.    He was drafted into the...

Marjorie Shade Pavlovic Oselett, 92, of Koppel, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in UPMC-Mercy. Born March 11,1928 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Manor) Reisinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Hugh Shade, Peter Pavlovic and Fred Oselett; her son, Dennis Shade; a grandson, Shawn Glitsch; two brothers, Richard and Harry Reisinger; and her companion of 14 years, Stanley Lipinski. She is survived by her...