Obituaries

Jan 20, 2022

Dolores "Dee" H. Nieman, 95, of Brighton Township, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born on March 28, 1926, in Cicero, IL, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Stehlik Horacek. Dee started her career as a Lab technician until she was swept off her feet by her late ex-husband Robert...

Jan 5, 2022

Nancy Ann Pierce, 69, of Economy, passed away Wednesday, January 05, 2022, at PAM Health in Oakdale after a courageous battle with Covid. Nancy was born on February 16, 1952, in Ambridge, daughter of the late Alexander and Rose Marie Zelemak Mogyorosi. She was a graduate of Ambridge High School and retired from being the assistant manager at Kroger...

Jan 2, 2022

Fred Ray Ramsey, 72, of Baden, passed away Sunday, January 02, 2022, at Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. Born on October 13, 1949, in Rochester, the son of the late Donald Earl and Vivian Rowe Ramsey. He was a free spirit who lived for his community and found love no matter where he went. Fred was happiest when he...

Dec 30, 2021

Joseph Adam Hennessy, 52, of Ambridge, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Allegheny General Hospital. Joe was born on May 27, 1969, in Sewickley, the son of Victor and Marie Riffle Koplets. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid football fan, he loved the Chargers and Penn State. In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by his loving...

Dec 23, 2021

Herman A. Sayre, Jr., 83, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Harmony Haus in Ambridge, PA. Herman was born on January 17, 1938, in Chester, WV, the son of the late Herman A. and Ella Johnson Sayre. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force and had a deep-rooted faith. Herman was always at church. In addition...

Dec 22, 2021

Joseph Prenatt, 74, of Brighton Township, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. Joseph was born on May 24, 1947. As per the family's request, all services were private. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Corless-Matter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1133 Church Street Ambridge, PA 15003, www.corlessmatterfuneralhome.com.

Dec 18, 2021

Alfred "Fred" Robert Canepele, 85, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Rochester Manor. He was born September 7, 1936, in Aliquippa, the son of the late Henry and Albina Tucci Canepele. Fred was an avid baseball player when he was younger, and he graduated from Aliquippa High School class of 1954 and Saint Francis University. Following...

Nov 24, 2021

Larry Ardell Bonzo, 63, of Monaca PA went to be with the Lord on Nov 24, 2021, at Heritage Valley Beaver from complications of diabetes and kidney failure. He was born on July 1, 1958, in Aliquippa, PA to Melvin and Dorothy Bonzo. He was a security guard at AHN Wexford Hospital and attended Church of the Nazarene, Coraopolis,...

Nov 8, 2021

Melissa (Jackson) Freeman, 55, of Brighton Township, died November 8, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Melissa was born on December 25, 1965 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late George Hartford and Beverly Ann Smith Freeman Sr. As per the family's request, all services were private. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Corless-Matter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1133 Church Street...

Nov 5, 2021

Kenneth Scott Boyd, 90, of Baden, died November 05, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice. Born July 18, 1931, in Ambridge, the son of the late Daniel and Martha (Bell) Boyd. Ken was a US Army Veteran and a proud member of the Scottish Clan. He was a family man, he loved going to his grandchildren's sporting events and spending time...

Oct 27, 2021

Nancy Janet Montini, 72, of Mars, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born March 30, 1949, in Sewickley, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Janet M. Shenefelt. She was a member of the Mars United Methodist Church and then the Chippewa United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed singing in...

Oct 26, 2021

Jerome A. Farrar, 77, of Harmony Township died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at his residence. Born June 25, 1944, in Sewickley, son of the late Carl and Geraldine Grassi Farrar. Jerry was a mechanical engineer and previously worked for Bollinger's Steel, Zimmermann & Jansen, Heyl & Patterson, and Metso. He was a member of the Millvale and Ambridge Sportsman...

Oct 24, 2021

Leonard Eugene Butler, 70, of Brighton Township, died October 24, 2021 at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Leonard was born on May 03, 1951 in Pittsburgh. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Corless-Matter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1133 Church Street Ambridge, PA 15003, www.corlessmatterfuneralhome.com.

Oct 22, 2021

Joseph A. Herrmann Jr., 72, of Ambridge, died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Concordia Villa St. Joseph. Born February 26, 1949, in Sewickley, the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy G. Johnston Herrmann. Joseph was a retired lifetime member of Baden Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of the Ambridge Sportsman's Club and the Baden American Legion....

Oct 21, 2021

Lucille "Cyd" E. Graham Schmidt, 94, of Harmony Township, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, at her residence. Born May 1, 1927, in Ambridge, the daughter of the late Walter and Gussie Mae Stewart Graham. Lucille was a great Wife, Mom, and Grammy. Spending time with her grandchildren brought her great joy. She was a very busy woman in her...

Oct 7, 2021

On October 7th 2021, Rose Barlow, 72, of Leetsdale passed away after several months of illness following a stroke. Born in Sewickley October 11, 1948 to Nicholas and Josephine Opalka, she was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Neil Barlow, her brothers, William & Norman Opalka, and her beloved daughter Virginia (Ginger) Barlow, and James Opalka.

She...

Sep 19, 2021

Kevin Gerald Simoneau, 63, of Aliquippa, died September 19, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born on March 10, 1958 in Nashua, NH. In addition to his parents, Kevin was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Simoneau. Surviving is his son, Jeremy Simoneau. As per Kevin's wishes, all services were private. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Corless-Matter...

Aug 31, 2021

William Bradley Both, 52, of Moon Township, PA passed away on August 31, 2021, due to complications from a recent surgical procedure. William was born on September 16, 1968, to Albin Alfred Both (deceased) and Katharine Costanzo Both in nearby Osborne, PA. An alumni of Western Hills School and a graduate of Moon Senior High School in 1987, William frequently...

Aug 12, 2021

Charles Edwin Christian Allen age 49 of Ambridge passed away on August 12. Son of the late Thomas R. and Carol (Cam) Allen, Jr., brother to Susan (Michael) Van Voorhis and uncle to Samantha Van Voorhis, nephew to Trudi Lithgow, also survived by many cousins, friends, and a girlfriend. Charlie requested to not have a viewing or funeral, but...

Jul 28, 2021

Our dear Aunt Hilda, 97, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

She was born at home on March 3, 1924, in Fairhope, PA, Somerset County, to Edward and Olga (Grenke) Hartge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Colflesh. She was the oldest of her siblings (all predeceased) Emma (Sam) Hartman, Dale Hartge, Edith...