Margaret Grace (Marchetti) Aurin, 89, of Sewickley, passed away on March 24th, 2025 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford. She was born in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania on June 7th, 1935, the daughter of the late Luigi & Annie (Straka) Marchetti. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Aurin, her daughter, Patricia Thomas and her son, Kenneth Aurin. She is survived by her son-in-law, David Thomas (Dawn) and her three grandchildren, Cara Blyzwick, Afton Thomas-Thangaraj and Matthew Thomas, her three great-grandchildren, Abby, Eli and Zofia and her brother, Dave Marchetti (Carol).

Margaret graduated from Ambridge Area High School and pursued a career as an Administrative Assistant for the VA. She then retired after a distinguished career at the Charles E. Kelly Army base in Oakdale. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, and baking.

Friends will be received on Friday, March 28th from 6-8 P.M. in the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, where a Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 29th at 11 A.M. Private interment will take place at Sewickley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Good Samaritan hospice: Donate – Concordia Lutheran Ministries https://concordialm.org/donate/

Richard Martin Travis, 56 , a longtime Conway resident, passed away on March 24th, 2025, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital in Warren, Ohio, where he had been patient for the past week.

He was born in Beaver and was a son of the late Harold M. Jr. and Erma Brandenburg Travis, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two beloved sons, Stephen and Joshua Travis, his brother, Scott Travis, his nephew, Ren, his niece, April, his Aunt Mary, his former spouse, Kathy George and his girlfriend, Marlo Nascone-Stivison. From his early years, Richard’s life was marked by courage and determination, having been diagnosed with leukemia at the tender age of nine. His battle with the disease showcased his strength as he entered remission during his teenage years.

He was raised in Conway. Richard’s educational journey was punctuated by his love for sports. He channeled his energy and passion onto the football field in high school.

For years, he was the familiar face delivering Stroehmann Bakery goods to stores throughout the Beaver County area. Later, he shifted gears and became a shuttle van driver for Norfolk Southern Railroad.

Music was a refuge and a source of joy for Richard. His eclectic taste ranged from the twang of country tunes to the rock anthems of KISS and Nickelback. Richard’s love for music was matched only by his enthusiasm for sports. He was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Oakland A’s.

Richard also found pleasure in the strikes and spares of bowling. As a former member of a bowling league at Baden Lanes, he enjoyed the friendly competition and the bonds formed over the lanes.

All services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Dino Anthony Aloisi, 62, of Center Township, passed away unexpectedly on March 24th, 2025. He was born on May 29th, 1962 to
Lucille and the late Henry Aloisi of Monessen, Pennsylvania. Dino is survived by his wife of 33 years, Rita Ann (Scorza) Aloisi of Center Township, son,
Anthony Dino (30), daughter, Julia Nicole (26), mother, Lucille (Musial) Aloisi (87) of
Monessen, Pennsylvania, sister, Janine Aloisi Lombardi (Robert Lombardi) of New York City, sister-in-law, Angela Rinchuse, brother-in-law, Fredrick Scorza (Joy Maddox), nieces, Dr. Dara Rinchuse (Jason Harbison) and Ruby Lombardi, nephews, Donnie Rinchuse (Adele Rinchuse) and Henry Lombardi, as well as many great nieces and nephews.
Dino was a 1980 graduate of Monessen High School and 1984 graduate of California
University of Pennsylvania. He had a successful and resilient career having
worked 18 years at U.S. Airways, 15 years at FedEx Ground, and planned
to complete his career at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
(PennDOT) where he worked as a Transportation Permits Inspector for the
past 7 years.
To know Dino was to love Dino. He was a Godly man that
worked hard for his family, showed kindness to every individual he met and
lit up rooms with his jokes and contagious laughter. He was an avid golfer
and enjoyed Tuesday evenings with the Triple H golf league at Beaver
Valley Golf Course. His love for Pittsburgh sports was unmatched. Dino
enjoyed listening to sports talk on WDVE every morning and “Sunday
Funday’s” in the North Shore cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers with his
family.
Above all, Dino loved his family more than anything in the world. On June 1, 1991, Dino
married the love of his life, Rita Ann (Scorza). The two enjoyed many years of travel together
during his years working at U.S. Airways before building a family of their own.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, March 28th from 1-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.  at the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, March 29th, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2270 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa. Everyone is asked to meet in the church.

In lieu of gifts, please donate to the American Heart Association in memory of Dino.

Georgia “Georgie” Sarris, 85, passed away on March 23rd, 2025. She was born on October 30th, 1939, a beloved daughter of the late Anestis and Irene Sarris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Georgiadis and her brother, George Sarris.
Georgia was the cherished fifth child in a loving family. She is survived by her
devoted sisters, Katherine Palazzi, Athena Bilotto and Andrea Passodelis.
Georgie’s memory will also be treasured by her seven nieces and nephews, as
well as her numerous great nieces and great nephews all of whom loved her.
She lived a full life from a young child at Polk State Center and until recently at
Ebensburg State Center. Georgie never let her intellectual disabilities stand in the
way of everyday living.
The Orthodox faith was the cornerstone of Georgie’s life, and people find comfort in
knowing that she was guided by God’s grace throughout her journey.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation at the Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek
Orthodox Church, 2111 Davidson Street, Aliquippa from 11 A.M. until 12 noon on Friday, March 28th followed by a funeral service from 12 noon to 1 P.M. Private interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Georgie’s memory to the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.

Theresa Jo Krawchyk, 90, of Koppel, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 24th, 2025 at UPMC Jameson.

She was born in Hillsville on February 10th, 1935, a daughter of the late Frank and Angeline (Martarelli) Petrella. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Krawchyk, her brothers, Peter Petrella, Antonio Petrella, Joseph Petrella and John Petrella and sisters, Rose Schweikert, Gina Vivelo, Adeline Castellano and Frances. Theresa is survived by her son, James (Susan) Krawchyk, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Theresa worked as a waitress and was a member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood.

Visitation will be private. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 27th, at 10:30 A.M. in the Holy Redeemer Church, 415 4th Street, Ellwood City.

The Gabauer-Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of New Brighton, was honored to care for Theresa and her family.

Nancy Trautvetter, 86, passed away on March 25th, 2025 following a battle with dementia. She was a daughter of Bernard and Emma Jean (Pickrell) Everly and was a graduate of Monaca High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mervyn Trautvetter and her sister, Jeanne Rarick. She is survived by her children, Gary Householder (Terri), Jill Gagnon (Mathieu) and Randy (Janette) Householder and her grandchildren: Rachel Householder, Kaylee Householder, Leah Gagnon, Alec Gagnon, Madison Hickey, Lucas Householder and Sonya Householder.

She married Franklin (Zeke) Householder and together, they had three children. Later in life, she remarried Mervyn Trautvetter of South Beaver.

Friends will be received on Friday, March 28th at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M.

A service will take place on Saturday, March 29th at 10 A.M. followed by interment at Seceder Cemetery in South Beaver Township.

The family would like to thank the staff at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls for the care of their mother during her struggles with dementia.

To share online condolences, add photos and get directions, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Denise Marie (Wayne) Duplechian, 66, of Hopewell Township, formerly of Hermitage, Pennsylvania passed away after a battle with cancer on March 21st, 2025.
She was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on January 23, 1959. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dolores (Messere) Wayne, her grandparents, Louis and Antoinetta Messere, and her beloved dog, Blue. She is survived by her father, David Wayne, a loving sister, Brenda Van Wyhe, a cherished niece, Mackenzie Van Wyhe, her aunt and uncle, Donna and Edward John Gallagher, cousins Kathy Walko and Ed Gallagher and his wife, Carol. Denise was a graduate of Hickory High School. She worked previously in the Shenango Valley at the A&W Restaurant and D’Onofrio’s Food Center. In the Pittsburgh area, she was a former manager at Sam’s Club for many years and most recently worked at Mortgage Connect.

She was an avid Steelers fan who enjoyed traveling, going to concerts and the casino and spending time with neighbors and friends on her deck. Denise made lifelong friends wherever she went and was a favorite of many.

In accordance with Denise’s request, there were no services, but there will be a celebration of her life to be scheduled in the near future. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.