Obituaries

May 2, 2023

Thomas Otto Palkovic, 50, of Freedom, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 02, 2023, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born on July 26, 1972, in Ottawa, ON, the son of the late Otto and Eva Minerova Palkovic. Tom was a 1991 graduate of St. Pius X, and graduated Algonquin College, Ottawa, with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked as a machinist...

Apr 23, 2023

Gertrude Patricia Boyd, 87, of Baden, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Concordia Villa St. Joseph. Born April 29, 1935, in Ambridge, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Hazel Maloney Richards. Gertrude had a passion for cross stitching, she was the owner of Cross Creek Stitchery. She was a part of many bible studies throughout her...

Mar 7, 2023

Susanne Huppenthal, 72, of Sewickley, died Tuesday, March 07, 2023, at AHN Wexford Hospital. Born on August 20, 1950, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late William and Agnes Winterberger Nagel. She loved her family and always made everyone feel welcome. In addition to Sue's parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47...

Feb 18, 2023

Douglas "Doug" L. Mercadante, 65, of Baden, passed away at his home on February 18, 2023, after an extended battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on April 3, 1957, Doug was a 1975 graduate of Ambridge Area High School, and he received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Robert Morris University. He was also a member of Delta Tau Delta...

Feb 16, 2023

Sandra A. Kratz, 74, of Ambridge, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. Born August 22, 1948, in Sewickley, she was the daughter of the late Bennett C. and Alice Hobaugh McKee. Sandra was an administrative assistant at Gateway Rehab for 19 years. She was adventurous and loved to travel. Sandra was...

Feb 15, 2023

Roy Joseph West, 62, of Rochester, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at UPMC Passavant - McCandless. Born September 9, 1960, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Clarence Joseph and Alberta E. Cook West. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Corless-Matter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1133 Church Street Ambridge, PA 15003, www.corlessmatterfuneralhome.com.

Feb 6, 2023

Neil Robert Henretty, 86, of Ambridge, died suddenly February 06, 2023, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born February 11, 1936, in Turtle Creek, he was the son of the late Harry and Minerva Schrock Henretty. Neil was a Customer Service Manager of Westinghouse which was later known as Bombardier. Neil enjoyed preaching the word of God on the Christian Messenger website....

Jan 30, 2023

Nancy L. Mercadante, 89, of Economy Borough, died unexpectedly, January 30, 2023, at Heritage Valley Sewickley. Born May 25, 1933, in Sewickley, the daughter of the late George and Georgia Wagner Hunt. Nancy enjoyed spending time caring for her children and was the church organist at Concord Presbyterian Church for over 30 years. Surviving is her loving husband of...

Jan 20, 2023

In spite of the valiant efforts of medical personnel, Ted passed January 20, 2023. He sustained cardiac damage because of Covid in May 2022. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Cecilia (Cil) Sarnacki Schmidt; their son Kevin Schmidt, CA; granddaughters, Beth (Jeff) Pettit, MD and Peyton Kennedy, Ambridge; two brothers, William Schmidt, Harmony Township, and Frederick (Diane) Schmidt,...

Jan 6, 2023

Gary Joseph Sivewright, 66, of Economy Boro, died suddenly Friday, January 6, 2023, at his residence. Born March 24, 1956, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William and Sally Carrico Sivewright. Gary worked at Tenaris, formerly Koppel Steel, and was a member of the Ambridge Eagles. While Gary was quirky, he had a brilliant mind and...

Jan 4, 2023

Mary Ann Eberst, 81, of Ambridge, died peacefully surrounded by family, Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Rochester Manor. Born, November 28, 1941, in Herman, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter R. and Helen Ann Bauer Heasley. Mary was a graduate of Butler High School and a Registered Nurse. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded...

Dec 28, 2022

Mary Garrett Rhone, 101, of the South Hills, long time resident of Beaver County, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Bridgeville Rehab and Care Center. Born November 26, 1921, in New Sewickley Township, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Irene Hoffman Garrett. During WWII Mary worked at Goodyear, and later worked at Sears Automotive, Ambridge Savings...

Dec 26, 2022

Stephen Michael Koty Sr., 72, of Industry, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born September 9, 1950, in Sewickley, he was the son of the late Steve and Veronica Theresa Zajac Koty. He was an Ambridge Area High School graduate of 1968 and a Western PA Institute of Technology Inc. graduate of 1969. Stephen...

Dec 20, 2022

Allen Moulton, 84, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 20, 2002. He was the son of the late Ralph and Jessie Moulton. Allen is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Annette (Hays) Moulton and his daughter, Rebecca Williams. He worked in the steel industry all his career and was a retired Purchaser of Energy for J & L...

Nov 24, 2022

Carole Wachter Hebb, 92, formerly of Baden, died November 24, 2022, at The Vineyard Inn, in Seminole, FL. Born on December 21, 1929, in Sewickley, Carole was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Frances Gitshier Wachter. She was an employee at Westinghouse for over 25 years in Beaver, Pa. Carole, her husband Floyd, and their children were...

Nov 17, 2022

Ruth A. (Urda) Gatehouse, 88, formerly of Baden, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022, at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, PA, where she resided for the past three years. Ruth was the widow of the late Eugene Gatehouse, who passed away in 2006, and with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage. She was born March 5, 1934, in...

Nov 16, 2022

Aria Marie Perna, 97, of Ambridge, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Concordia Villa St. Joseph. Born on November 01, 1925, in Ambridge, she was the daughter of the late Peter Paul and Teresa Tangredi Gatta. Aria graduated from Ambridge High School and attended Burroughs Business School after graduation she was a clerk at the Ambridge Water Authority. Aria also...

Nov 14, 2022

Joellen Patricia Rooney, 65, of Hopewell, passed away peacefully Monday, November 14, 2022, at her residence. Born on March 19, 1957, in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Probulski Contray. Surviving is her loving husband, Gerald "Jerry" L. Rooney III; stepdaughter, Elizabeth R. Rooney; stepson, Gerald L. Rooney IV; sister-in-law, Deborah Rooney; brothers-in-law, Charles (Thy)...

Oct 19, 2022

Merle J. "Butch" Kucan, 77, of Bell Acres, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at his residence. Born July 8, 1945, in Sewickley, he was the son of the late Steve and Alice Gallagher Kucan. Butch spent many years devoting his life to helping children with disabilities including teaching them to swim. In his later years he became...

Sep 10, 2022

Thomas "Tommy" H. Javens II, 42, of Rochester, is absent from the body and face to face with our Lord.

On Saturday, September 10, 2022, Tommy was blessed with the promise of Eternal Life in Heaven by the Grace of God through his belief in Jesus Christ.

"For whoever believes in the Lord Jesus Christ...