Category: Obituaries

Anthony J. Chiodo (October 19, 1944 – June 23, 2024)

Anthony (Tony) Joseph Chiodo, 79, of Conway, passed away Sunday June 23rd surrounded by his family following a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.  Son of the late Anthony and Beatrice Chiodo, he was born October 19th, 1944, in Aliquippa.  He was a 1963 graduate of Quaker Valley High School, and began working at Taylor’s Milk Co. in Ambridge, for which he later retired. In 1967, he married the love of his life, Kathy, for whom he had longed to reunite with since her passing in 2017. In the 70’s they welcomed 3 children. Tony was a dedicated family man. He attended all his children’s activities and volunteered in coaching both baseball and football. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, only giving it up in the last couple years due to failing health. Tony loved the outdoors.  He especially loved his garden and was still gardening up until his final days. He always called it his labor of love and was known to randomly drop off his tomatoes to family, friends, and neighbors all the time. Tony was deeply dedicated to his catholic faith, attending church every week, saying his prayers every morning before starting the day, and going to visit our mom at the cemetery daily since her passing to say prayers for her, stopping at Shop and Save in Ambridge for his coffee, donuts, lottery tickets, and to see many friends he met there over the years on the way.  While we lost our most beloved Dad and Grandpa, many have lost a true friend, and loved one in him. He has been a rock to many, a man known for his hilarious sense of humor, and wit to all. No matter how you knew him, if you were important to him, he was loyal to you, and dedicated to help you if you ever needed anything. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Kathy in 2017, and his precious baby great grandson Rashaud in January of this year.  Surviving is his two daughters Angela of Conway, and Tamara (Charles Pope) of Monaca, son Joseph of Pittsburgh, Grandchildren Mariah Moreland, Noah Searfoss, Damion Chiodo, and Dannika Chiodo, and great granddaughter Ka’Ori Dawkins, his sister Andrea Chiodo, and numerous extended family members.  Friends will be received on Sunday from 1-5 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge where a prayer will be offered Monday at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in the Good Samaritan Catholic Church-St Luke the Evangelist Parish. Interment will follow in the Good Samaritan Catholic Cemetery.

Patricia Massie (January 2, 1936 – June 21, 2024)

Patricia Massie, 88 of Fair Oaks, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born January 2, 1936, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth Stevenson Weeks.  She was a longtime member of New Brighton Christian Assembly.  She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was very crafty and made gifts for everyone during the holidays.  She helped out with the girl scouts and enjoyed growing plants and flowers.  She enjoyed going to car shows with her husband and loved getting her hands dirty with home and auto repairs.

Surviving is her son Ronald (Mindy) Massie, 3 daughters Jamie (Allan) Cybak, Linda (David) Heinemann, Libbie (Ken) Kucel, 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a longtime dear friend and neighbor Dawn Gallagher.

Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband Ronald J. Massie to whom she was married for 38 years, sister Jean Swisher, brother Ralph Weeks, and a good friend Eva Lilly.

Friends will be received on Monday from 3-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, from where a funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Beth Wierman officiating.  Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank the many caregivers who provided loving and compassionate care to their mother, especially to her good friend Rose Luchen.

Marilyn J. Hall (May 30, 1944 – June 21, 2024)

Marilyn Matsook Hall, 80, passed away June 21, 2024, and has now gone to meet her Lord. Marilyn was born May 30, 1944, in Rochester to the late Marien and Rose Pistachio Matsook.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hall, her sister in law, Sue Matsook, nephew Dean Matsook. She leaves behind her siblings, Gary Matsook of Daugherty Twp., Janice Bodley (Lane) of Doylestown, Pa., nieces Martine Vocar (Vaughn) of Columbiana, Ohio, Laura Sonnentag (Michael) of Feasterville, Pa., Alyssa Bodley of Philadelphia, Pa., nephew John Bodley (Lisa) of Hilltown Twp, Pa., nephew John Bodley (Lisa) of Hilltown Twp., Pa., great nieces and nephews Caroline and Willow Sonnentag and John Justus, Jr., and Cade Bodley.
Marilyn lived a very active life and was a great lover of the outdoors, animals and dancing. Growing up she took every type of dance class as well as baton classes. Marilyn performed in numerous talent and dance shows and was a majorette in high school. Marilyn was a 1962 graduate of Rochester High School. After graduation, she attended The Snodgrass Business School in Beaver Falls and upon graduation worked for Snodgrass Accounting. After several years she joined the United States Army as an SPF5, Sergeant. Marilyn was stationed at Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii, where she would meet her future husband, Charles. Following her service years, she lived in San Diego, Ca. , where she took a professional course in dog grooming at the San Diego Grooming School and became a dog groomer. Upon moving back to Rochester, she started up a grooming business and continued it after she moved to Conway when she married. Over the years Marilyn taught swimming lessons at numerous places including the YMCA and the Red Cross. She also spent many weekends at Pymatuning State Park teaching sailing for the Red Cross. This is where she met her astrological twin, they had the same birthday, Carol Davis, who soon became her great friend. They spent many weekends at Pymatuning where they boated. They would also go skiing, scuba diving and hiking many times over the years. Charles and Marilyn would take many trips to Texas and Arizona to visit family and she loved the great western outdoors and deserts. For the last ten years marilyn belonged to a crochet club at the Beaver valley Mall where she made numerous blankets and beanies for the infirmed and needy. She also met many dear friends there including Vicky, Theresa and Michele. She taught line dancing at the YMCA and Senior Center and has been a long time member of Our lady of Peace, Conway, now the Good Samaritan Roman Catholic Church, St. Luke the Evangelist Parish.
Marilyn’s wish was to be cremated however friends are invited to attend a funeral mass of Christian Burial, Friday, June 28, 2024, at noon, in the Good Samaritan Roman Catholic Church, Ambridge. Donations may be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.

 

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Roland W. Berry Jr. (July 26, 1948 – June 21, 2024)

Roland W. Berry, Jr., 75, of Harmony Township, passed away peacefully Friday, June 21, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice Facility, Wexford, Pa. Roland was born July 26, 1948, in Rochester. He was the son of the late Roland W. Sr., and Rose F. Taylor Berry.
Roland was a retired car inspector with Norfolk – Southern Railroad. He was a member of the TWU, a 1967 graduate of Rochester Area High School and was Baptist by faith. Roland was an Army veteran in the Vietnam War.
Roland is survived by his wife Barbara R. “Bennett” Berry, three sons, Zachary D. Berry, of Center Twp., Mark and Kevin Berry, one daughter, Brittany R. Berry, Beaver Falls, one brother and sister in law, Rev. Raymond F. and Pam Berry, Topeka, Kansas, one sister and brother in law, and Ginger R. and Carl Farmer of Texas, and one grandson, Damoni Berry, Center Twp.
Roland’s wishes were to be cremated with no services.
Arrangements are being entrusted to The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, Pa.

 

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Delbert D. Emerick (October 27, 1953 – June 18, 2024)

Delbert D. Emerick, 70, of Midland passed away on June 18, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
Born on October 27, 1953, in Brownsville, PA, he was the son of the late Duwane and Shirley (Bennett) Emerick. Delbert was a member of St. Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Church, Midland Sportsmen Club and retired after 35 years as a laborer of Industry Terminal and Salvage. He always enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Tom Emerick; mother-in-law, Lucy Cervelli; brothers-in-law, Dallas Bush, Herb Wright and Robert Bowers.
Delbert will be sadly missed by his wife of 35 years, Theresa Cervelli Emerick; brother, James (Rose) Emerick, George “Buddy” (Brenda) Emerick, Bill Emerick; sisters, Shirleen Emerick Bush, Mary Lou Emerick Bowers; brother-in-law, Ercole “Junior” (Tammy) Cervelli; sisters-in-law, Louise Wright and Toni (Ron) Cataldo. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11 AM in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home Inc., 627 Midland Ave., Midland, PA 15059. Memorial contributions can be made to the ALS Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com
Interment to take place at a later date.

Brenda S. Elkins (August 24, 1948 – June 19, 2024)

Brenda S. Elkins, 75, of Warren, Michigan, formerly of Midland, Pennsylvania, passed away at her home, with her daughter by her side, on June 19, 2024.
Born on August 24, 1948, in Richwood, West Virginia, to the late Hazard and Helen Smith, Brenda had a strong faith in God and is finally at peace. She enjoyed playing bingo and doing arts and crafts, but above all she loved spending time with her entire family.
Along with her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by her ex-husband, Daricus Elkins; an infant son, Guy Pierce; a brother, Lonny Smith; and a sister, Mary Cappelli.
Brenda will be sadly missed by her daughter, Cindy (John) Schell, of Warren, Michigan; her son, Clayton Elkins, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania; one brother; two sisters; six grandchildren, Casey and Josh Reed, Isaac and Nicole Lemasters, Kalynn Lemasters, Codie and Brittany Elkins, Brenda and Allen Watson and David and Kasey Elkins; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, Pennsylvania, 15059, on Tuesday June 25, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. A Funeral Service will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday June 26, 2024 at 11am. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Interment to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Industry.
Brenda’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Nicole, at Henry Ford Hospice, and Debi, the activities director at PACE, for their special love and care given to Brenda.

Daniel P. Chevalier (June 14, 1945 ~ June 21, 2024)

Daniel P. Chevalier, 79, of Chippewa Twp, Pennsylvania, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Born June 14, 1945, he was a son of the late Albert Lee and Blanche (Mowen) Chevalier. He was a resident of Chippewa Twp for 49 years. Dan was a faithful
member of the Chippewa Alliance Church. He served in the US Navy and Air Force Reserves. He loved singing, wood working, spending time with his family, and going to
Hollow Rock Camp Meeting.
In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by his step-son, J.H. Elliott (Mandy), and seven brothers, Clark, Bud, Jim, Norbert, John, Don, and Steven.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 49 years, Elaine (Goehring) Chevalier; daughter, Shannon (Mike) Mathews, son, Kent (Erica) Chevalier, one brother, David
(Jayne) Chevalier; three sisters, Faith Chevalier, Dorothy (John) Muslovski, and Martha (Edward) Strawn; 6 grandchildren, Ryan, Aaron, Madalyn, Kalea, Ainsley, and
Brianna.
Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Chippewa Alliance Church, 3629 37th St Ext. Beaver
Falls, PA 15010, with Pastor Dan Muir officiating. A luncheon will be provided after the service.
Interment will be at a later date at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in Dan’s name, may be made to Chippewa Alliance Church (C&MA), 3629 37th St Ext. Beaver Falls, PA 15010

 

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RICHARD H. KAISER (5/19/1934 — 6/20/2024)

Richard H. Kaiser (Pops), 90 of Marion Township and passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in his home.  He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 19, 1934, a son of the late Albert Sr. and Kathleen Kaiser.  He was an Army Veteran, a member of the American Legion and longtime member of Park United Presbyterian Church in Zelienople where he grew to love the lord.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty L. Kaiser, married 67 years and his three brothers: Albert Kaiser Jr., William Kaiser and Robert Kaiser.

He is survived by his sister Patricia Chomyak, his three beloved sons: Rick Kaiser (Krystal Kaiser), Keith Kaiser (Susan Quimby), and Glenn Kaiser (Debbie Kaiser). Michelle Lamond Kaiser, 8 grandchildren, Rick Kaiser (Rachel), Chris Kaiser (Sydney), Sam Kaiser, Teresa Kaiser, Nick Kaiser (Olivia), Demitra Kaiser, Jared Kaiser (Ashley), Stefanie Kaiser Maykuth (Jake). 6 Great grandchildren Chloe, Blakely, Max, Walker, Drake, Eliana.

A special thank you to Connie Kayafas Kaiser for years of love and care she showed to Pops.

Pops was a special person and enjoyed helping others, he will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6pm in Park United Presbyterian Church 109 East Grandview Ave. Zelienople, PA 16063

Dolores Mae Chiocchi (May 16, 1930 – June 21, 2024)

Dolores Mae Chiocchi, 94 of Center Township was joyfully reunited with her beloved husband Carl on June 21, 2024, when she passed away at Sewickley Hospital.

She was born May 16, 1930, in Pittsburgh and is the daughter of the late Pasquale and Frances (DiGiorno) Barone, and sister to, Eugene Barone. In 2022, her husband Carl Chiocchi preceded her in death.

Dolores was a devoted member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish, St. Frances Cabrini Church.

She formerly served as an Altar Lady, catechist and a Eucharistic Minister at the church and was a former member of Center Civic Women’s Club, charter member.

She was a loving homemaker to her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dolores enjoyed the holidays with her family, especially visits from her grandchildren and
Great-grandchildren. She enjoyed word searches and trips to Bruster’s. She loved her ice cream.

Dolores is survived by her devoted family: Daughter: Deanna (Frank) Stacho of Monaca, and sons: Rick Chiocchi of Sewickley, and Rob (Sandy) Chiocchi of Center Township, as well as 6 grandchildren: Adam and Sean Stacho, Alison, Dmitri, Christopher and Stephanie Chiocchi,
Great grandsons: Dmitri Chiocchi and Jace Shaeffer.

A special thank you to the CCU Staff at Sewickley Hospital for their compassionate
care given to our mother and to the “angels”: Patty, Mary and Grace who took such good care of mom.

Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4-8 pm in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001. Departing prayers will begin Wednesday, 9:30 am in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in Dolores’ memory, to the Center Civic Women’s Club, Monaca, PA

 

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