Category: Obituaries

Irene (Lenda) Rosenberger (Passed on January 22nd, 2026)

Irene (Lenda) Rosenberger, 82, of Monaca, passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2026, due to heart-related complications. She was a daughter of the late Leo and Bertha Lenda. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her brother, Robert “Bobo” Lenda; her sister, Phyllis Chidester, and her husband, William and her brother-in-law, Carl Rosenberger. She shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Thomas Rosenberger, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage: a union defined by steadfast devotion, love, and partnership. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Todd Rosenberger (Denise Trehar) and Lea Rosenberger, her cherished pet, Mia and her step- grandson, Andrew Coplin. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Norma Rosenberger, her brother-in-law, Jerry (Anna Marie) Rosenberger, her sister-in-law, Roberta Monos, seven nieces, five nephews, ten great-nieces, eight great-nephews, three great-great-nephews, one great great niece, six godchildren, many dear friends, and an extended family in Poland who mourn her loss across the miles.

Irene was of proud Polish heritage, a lineage she cherished deeply. She was a 1961 graduate of Ambridge High School and dedicated many years to her professional career as a meticulous and dependable Payroll Administrator. Her strong work ethic and attention to detail left a lasting impression at several organizations, including Wyckoff Steel, Temporaid Services/Action Personnel, Allegheny Plastics Inc., and KMA Manufacturing, LLC, from which she retired. She was also a woman of deep and unwavering faith who was a devoted member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca. In keeping with her lifelong spirit of generosity and compassion, her final act of kindness was serving as an organ donor.

Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, January 28th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a prayer service will be held on Thursday, January 29th, at 9:30 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. John the Baptist Church, 1409 Pennsylvania Ave, Monaca. Burial will follow.​ The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate and dedicated staff of the Critical Care Unit at Heritage Valley Hospital for the care and kindness shown to Irene. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made in Irene’s honor to St. Vincent de Paul of Monaca, Pennsylvania, continuing her legacy of faith, generosity, and helping those in need.

Wade A. Wright (1980-2026)

Wade A. Wright, 46, of Economy, passed away on January 15th, 2026. He was born on August 13th, 1980, the beloved son of Galen and Barbara Wright. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Cheryl Wright, his daughter, Angelina Darcy, his aunts, Susie (Tom) Scornavacca, Sandy (“Tuss”) Shoop, and Patti Fleck, his uncles, Monte (Barbara) Wright and Larry Irvin, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Todd Wright, his uncle, Randy Wright and his aunt, Linda Irvin.

Wade graduated from Huntingdon High School. He spent many years working in construction and most recently devoted himself to his love of animals while working at Champion Canine Kennel in Ambridge. He cherished time spent with his wife, enjoyed listening to music of all kinds—especially the music of Chris Cornell—and had a deep appreciation for nature and the outdoors.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4-6 P.M. on Wednesday, January 28th, at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Jeffrey Craig Hughes (1978-2026)

Jeffrey Craig Hughes, 47, of Harmony Township, passed away on January 24th, 2026. He was born on June 22nd, 1978, a son of Rick and Gerry Hughes. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Kevin (Katie) Hughes, his nieces, Blake and Tess Hughes, his aunts and uncles, Raymond and Sheila Karolak and Wayne “George” and Joanne Gelston, along with numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins, and his second family at McGuire Memorial. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Stanley and Betty Karolak, his paternal grandparents, Howard and Hazel Hughes; his cousin, Ben Gelston; and his special friend, Rich.

Jeffrey was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan who enjoyed all kinds of junk food, especially Police Station Pizza. He was known for his sharp sense of style and he loved dressing well. He often completed his look with a tie. He loved to socialize and truly never met a stranger. His warm personality and friendly spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29th from 2–4 P.M. and 5–7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where departing prayers will take place at 9:30 A.M. on Friday, January 30th followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. at Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Burial will follow at Good Samaritan Cemetery, 808 Big Sewickley Creek Road, Bell Acres.

His family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the ICU staff at UPMC McCandless for their dedication and compassionate care of Jeffrey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McGuire Memorial, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton, PA 15066 in Jeffrey’s memory.

Elizabeth Fedorko (1925-2026)

Elizabeth Fedorko, 100, a lifelong resident of Ambridge, passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2026. She was born on May 29th, 1925, a daughter of the late Elizabeth Slivka and Paul Ondovcsik, Sr. In 1949, she married Frank Fedorko, who worked as a plaster man in the local area. They were married for 53 years until his death in 2002. Together, they raised six children. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Paul Ondovcsik, Ann Groshardt, and Mary Kristof and son-in-law, John Edmondson. She is survived by her six children: Nancy Edmondson of Wexford, Raymond of Ambridge, Mary Margaret of Cazenovia, New York, Thomas (Tiffany) of Center Township, David (Mary Nishimoto) of Goleta, California and retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel James Fedorko (Motrja) of Rutherford, New Jersey; as well as thirteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many dear friends.

Elizabeth was an active parishioner of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ambridge. She was especially involved in making pierogi, not only at her own parish but at other churches in Ambridge as well. She was a woman of deep faith who advocated the spiritual benefits of Holy Water and had a strong devotion to St. Jude and St. Padre Pio, to whom she credited miracles in her life both large and small. She faithfully participated in the annual pilgrimage to Mt. Saint Macrina in Uniontown starting in childhood and throughout her long life. She will be missed for her easy laughter and sense of humor, and for the warmth and outsized generosity that she offered to everyone she met. She was a graduate of Ambridge High School’s class of 1944 and continued her studies at the Pittsburgh School of Cosmetology.  For many decades, she worked as a devoted caregiver to both the young and elderly for several area families, eventually earning status as honorary family member by many.

Family and friends will gather on Thursday, January 29th from 3-7 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where prayers will be offered on Friday, January 30th at 11:30 A.M. followed by a church service at 12 Noon, in Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 Sixth Street, Ambridge. Interment will follow in the Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, 404 Sixth Street, Ambridge.

Contributions in Elizabeth’s memory can be made to the Tisch Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York.  Donations can be made securely through their website at tischms.org/donate. If preferred, checks can be made payable to Tisch MSRCNY (include her name in the memo line) and sent to: Development Department, Tisch MS Research Center of New York, 521 W. 57th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019.

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Jerome F. “Hank” Doyle (1931-2026)

Jerome F. “Hank” Doyle, 94, of Industry, passed away on January 23rd, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. During his final week, he was surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and many other family members and friends.

He was born in Industry on August 21st, 1931, a son of the late Charles J. and Catherine Grace (Webster) Doyle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Marie, his son, Sean Gerard, his brothers, Charles (Jimmy), John (Jack), and Donald, his sisters, Elizabeth (Betty Ann) and Mary Pat and his son‑in‑law, Kevin Mike Croud. He is survived by his beloved and cherished wife, Dianne E. (Howitt) Doyle, his son, Michael (Lynn) Doyle, his daughters, Colleen Doyle‑Croud and Donna (John) Newell, his grandchildren: Chad (Arnell) Doyle, Nathan Croud, Morgan Newell, Michael Doyle Jr., and Logan Newell; as well as his great‑grandchildren, Paisley and Caleb Doyle.

Jerome was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a tank driver where he drove a tank up the Audubon from Austria to Germany during the Korean War. After returning home, he worked for many years at Crucible Steel Mill until his retirement, later continuing part-time work at St. Christine’s Church, where he managed maintenance and groundskeeping. He was deeply involved in his community. He was a member of the American Legion, an usher and council member at St. Christine’s Parish, a volunteer fireman with the Industry Fire Department, and a current member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Church. He had many passions that brought color and joy to his life. He loved listening to or watching his Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, and Penguins. He was a wonderful cook and he had a legendary love for cookies and milkshakes. He was also a gifted handyman who helped all of his children with remodeling projects through the years, always happy to lend a hand or teach a skill. He was also the most devoted Papa, treasuring every moment spent with his grandchildren and great‑grandchildren. For the past 30 years, he and his wife shared a deep love of travel, exploring countless destinations together and creating cherished memories along the way. His warmth, generosity, steady presence, and sense of humor will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, January 27th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, January 28th at 10:30 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jerome’s name to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 or Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 Third Street, Beaver PA 15009.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jerome F. “Hank” Doyle, please visit the flower store of the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Lee R. Zeh (1935-2026)

Lee R. Zeh, 90, formerly of Enon Valley, passed away on January 22nd, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Enon Valley on August 8th, 1935, a son of the late Fred and Margaret Zeh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Zeh, his son, Jeffrey Zeh and his brothers, William, Richard and Delmar Zeh. He is survived by his children, Sharon Zeh and Amy (Shawn) Mineard, his daughter-in-law, Brenda Zeh, his grandchildren: Rachel Zeh, Jason (Stephanie) Zeh, Megan (Matt Rupert) DeSellem, Aaron and Andrew Mineard; as well as his great grandchildren: Aubrey Brophy, Larry Rupert, and Alexander, Lena, Cole Zeh. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a blessing service will be held on Friday, January 30th, at 11 a.m. Lee’s family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Carl Sestito and the staff of Pinnacle hospice for their care and compassion.

Elizabeth Louise (Crespo) Wilks (1941-2026)

Elizabeth Louise (Crespo) Wilks, 85, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on January 23rd, 2026 at Cambridge Village in Beaver Falls.

All services for Elizabeth were private. The GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, was honored to care for Elizabeth and her family during this most difficult time and was the funeral home that was in charge of her arrangements.

Marjorie Rose Morrison (Passed on January 15th, 2026)

Marjorie Rose Morrison, 90, affectionately known as Marjorie to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2026, in her home in Zephyrhills, Florida.

She was born in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Clarence Elmer and Marjorie Ellen (Bostwick) Stephens.

Marjorie was one of seven children and her early years were filled with the camaraderie that only a large family can provide. Marjorie married Roger Warren Morrison on August 14th, 1952, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Together they raised four children, Roger Warren (Jr.), Keith Eugene, Blaine Jayce and Molly Elizabeth Shaw. All were raised with discipline and faith in Christ. Though she experienced the profound loss of her son, Roger Warren Morrison, Jr., in June of 1993, Marjorie resilience brought her through this tragedy. She was also preceded in death by four of her siblings, Gordon Stephens, Barbara Starcher, Glenna Watkins, and Bonita Foltz, whose memories she held close to her heart.

Marjorie’s resilience and strength shone as a testament to her character. After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in her early eighties she endured chemotherapy and survived until she was ninety.

As we bid farewell to Marjorie Rose Morrison, we celebrate a life lived with purpose, love, and an enduring faith.

Friends will be received on Saturday, January 24th from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, 450 Penn Avenue, Aliquippa.

Esther Nell Patterson (1940-2026)

Esther Nell Patterson, 85, of Clinton, passed away on January 17th, 2026 in her home. She was born on June 4th, 1940, a daughter of the late Frank and Irene Cooke. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray and her six brothers and sisters and a grandson, Lance Patterson. She is survived by her beloved children: Doug Patterson, Brenda & Karl Orndoff, Frank & Terri Patterson and Betty & Ron McElhaney; as well as nine grandchildren: Alex Patterson, Danny Orndoff, Kody Orndoff, Ashley Stein, Kasi Patterson, Megan Patterson, Miranda Patterson, Jessie McElhaney, and Nikki McElhaney; along with ten great grandchildren: Jayden, Aspen, Braelyn, Keagan, Phoenix, Seylah, Kenny, Kyra, Meilani, and Zephyr.

Esther was a beloved mother who did everything she could to help her family. She loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a great cook, she especially enjoyed preparing food for her family get togethers, holidays, and other special occasions. Her cooking will be missed by all. She and her husband Ray would spend their winters in Florida, which was always a fun time for them. She also enjoyed watching game shows and playing bingo.

Friends will be received on Monday, January 26th from 3-7 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of her arrangements and where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 27th at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 2186 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa.

Jeanne Marie Lentz (1938-2026)

Jeanne Marie Lentz, 87, of New Sewickley Township, passed away on January 20th, 2026. She was born in Conway on August 6th, 1938, the daughter of the late Louis J. Petcovic and Marie (Budervic) Petcovic. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Merrill S. Lentz, Jr., her sons, Timothy Lentz, Sr. and Lawrence Lentz, her grandson, Cody Lentz and her brothers, Donald Petcovic and Raymond Petcovic. She is survived by her children: Michael “Mickey” Lentz and his wife, Karen, Joy Bonzo and her husband, Todd and James Lentz and Barb Maines; as well as her grandchildren: Tonya, Timothy Jr.(Kari), Tayla, Lawren (Matthew), Nickolas (Krista), Hannah (David), Cole (Charmayne), Brandon (Fitry), Hunter Madison (Andrew), Collin (Georgie), and Rachel; along with great-grandchildren: Aleia, Yzzy, Austin, Cameron, Gabriel, Jacob, Isaac, Noah, Cohen, Lane, Jensen, Callie, Jase, Oaklynn, Presley, and Harper; as well as her daughters-in-law: Lisa Wichman, Brenda Jordan and Judy Lentz, her brother, Eugene Petcovic, her sisters-in-law, Joanne Petcovic and Mary Ann Petcovic and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jeanne and her beloved husband, Merrill S. Lentz, Jr., were blessed with 59 years of marriage until his passing in January of 2017. She was a proud graduate of Mount Gallitzin High School in Baden and Bradford Business School in Pittsburgh. She wore many hats throughout her life: working at Economy supermarket, Duquesne Light, and JcPenney, selling concessions at Saint Felix’s bingo and coffee and donuts to the workers building the new Freedom High School in the early 1970’s; as well as serving the students in the Freedom cafeteria alongside her mom, Marie. She is also fondly remembered as a talented organist and singer at the Saint Felix Roman Catholic Church in Freedom. She also invested her time where her heart was-with children and in her faith. Over the years, she served as a Freedom Football mother, Girl Scout leader and a member of Christian Mothers, card club and Red Hat Society. Above all else, she will be cherished as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, neighbor, and friend. She was a sweetheart with wonderful ability to make everyone welcome and cared for. In just a few minutes, she would have you laughing and feeling like part of her big, loud family.

Family and friends will be received on Monday, January 26 from 3-7 p.m. at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 27th at 10 a.m. at Saint Felix Roman Catholic Church, 450 13th Street, Freedom. She will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Freedom.

Donations in Jeanne’s memory may be designated to the NICU at UPMC’s Children’s Hospital Foundation (https://www.givetochildrens.org/ways-to-give/) or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (https://www/breakthrough1d.org/ways-to-give/).