Philip Daniel Ostrander, 72, of Freedom, formerly of Rochester, passed away on November 9th, 2024, after a 23-year battle with kidney disease.
He was born in Sewickley on January 21, 1952, the son of the late Margaret and Daniel Ostrander. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marylin; daughters, Tammy (Matt) Noll, of Rochester, and Tori (Robert) Goettman, Beaver; brothers, Harold (Kay) Ostrander, Mark (Sandy) Ostrander; brother-in-law, Garry (Patricia) Neely; sisters-in-law, Linda Ginther, and Patricia Freed, and his grandchildren: Brandon (Chelsea) Noll, Madison Goettman, Jordin (Gavin Szymanski) Noll, Robert Goettman Jr., Haley Goettman, and Brooke Goettman.
 

Philip retired from Horsehead Corporation, but also worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator in Mercer, Pennsylvania. Prior to his illness, he had a dump truck that he loved having and fought everyday to have again. Philip also enjoyed working on things around the house inside and out, and maintaining his vehicles, but most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Friends will be received on Thursday, November 14th, in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, November 15th at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Inurnment will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park of Rochester.
The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Critical Care Team at Heritage Valley Beaver for their love and compassion given to Philip during his time there. 

John J. “Jake” Baker, 91 of New Sewickley Township, passed away on November 7, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 20, 1933 in New Sewickley Township, the son of the late Charles R. and Edna M. Allman Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Leila P. “Paige” Baker, two grandchildren, Dean Baker and Jeremy Phipps, two sisters, Edna Landis and Martha O’Neal, a brother, Richard Baker, two sisters-in-law, Doris Frank and Lois Cordes and two brothers-in-law, Norman L. and Joseph W. Brandon. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Marjory M. and Danny Phipps of New Sewickley Township, three sons and daughters-in-law, John K. and Nancy Baker of Freedom, Timothy C. and Dixie and Carl L. and Karen Baker of New Sewickley Township, ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, two brothers and a sister-in-law, Sam Baker and his companion Helen of New Sewickley Township, Robert and Rosemary Baker of Distant, Pennsylvania, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

John was a retired craneman with the former PB&I industry of North Rochester. He also was a farrier for various farms and was a farm animal veterinarian assistant and raised, trained and showed Tennessee Walking horses. He attended the New Sewickley Presbyterian Church. Jake was an Army veteran during the Korean War and was a member of the Armstrong County Coon Hunters Association.   Friends will be received Tuesday, November 12th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc, 349 Adams Street, Rochester and Wednesday, November 13th from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 11 A.M. in the New Sewickley Presbyterian Church, 101 Big Knob Road, Rochester. Officiating will be his pastor, Rev. Beth Wierman, with interment following in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park of Rochester. Family wishes memorial contributions be made to the New Sewickley Presbyterian Church. The family would also like to thank Tammy, who stayed with Dad and gave him excellent care and comfort.

Lawrence “Bud” Lubert, 88, of Raccoon Township, passed away on November 8th, 2024, at Rochester Manor. He was born and raised in Raccoon Township, a son of the late Andrew and Anna Boron Lubert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Joseph, William and Henry Fiejdasz, Frances Toman, and Helen Short. He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty-six years, Barbara, and his sister-in-law, Sandra (Mike) Phipps, as well as Sandra’s children, Melissa Reinhardt (Lynn), Andrew (Gretchen) Phipps, and Jason Phipps.

Lawrence’s life was one of love and commitment, exemplified in his 66-year marriage to Barbara J. Figueiredo Lubert, whom he married on May 31, 1958 in Beaver.

Lawrence’s work ethic and love for automobiles led him to a career as a mechanic at the former Wagner Chrysler Auto Dealership in Rochester. He had a passion for cars, not only working on them but also caring for and polishing them until they shined. He was an avid golfer, finding joy and camaraderie on the greens. His love for the game was matched by the pleasure he took in sitting on his porch. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing softball.

Bud honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the early 1960s, carrying the values of duty and honor throughout his life.

His life was also touched by the kindness of his beloved neighbors and friends, including Janice Hodnicki, Mark (Rachel) Witterman, and Ruth Lee, who provided care and companionship throughout his final years. Bud’s memory will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Private entombment will take place at The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

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