Anna Kuharsky, 88, of McCandless Twp, formerly of Economy, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice House, Marshall Township. She was born on October 7, 1935, in Sewickley, to the late George D. and Anna (Zawoysky) Woodham. Anna was a registered nurse who worked for Beaver County Mental Health and the former Aliquippa Hospital. She was a long-time member of SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ambridge where she belonged to the Marian Guild and a faithful pirohy worker for many years. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband, William Kuharsky, brother, Nick Woodham, brother-in-law, Paul Sandrock, sisters-in-law, Betty Sheehan, Anne Opriska, Rose Melnick, and nephew, Stephen Woodham. She is survived by four children, Ann (Matt) Levin of League City, Texas, William John (Catherine) Kuharsky of Economy, Kathryn (Danny) Moore of Waller, Texas, Elizabeth (Jeff) Davies of Wexford, seven grandchildren, Joshua W. (Lindsey) Levin, Amanda Levin-Russo (Evan), Caroline (Nick) Adams, Jessica (Brian) Gressett, Cara (Brice) Hudson, Kelsey (Brad) Boggs, Kyle Davies, great grandchildren, Preston and Zoey Gressett, Quinn, Mae and Ford Hudson, Finn and Piper Boggs, Lexi Levin and Liam Adams, siblings, George (Delores) Woodham of Jasper, Indiana, Molly (John) Munk of Stevensville, Montana, Barbara (Thomas) Couper of Sewickley, Gloria Sandrock of Pine Bluff, South Carolina, Alice (Timothy) Smith of Sewickley, sister-in-law. Linda Woodham of Wexford, brother-in-law, John Kuharsky of Rochester, sister-in-law, Helen Kazil of Ambridge, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Friends will be received on Monday from 3 to 8 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge where a Panachyda service will be held on Tuesday at 11:30 AM followed by a funeral Liturgy at Noon in SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church with her pastor, Father Michael Polosky officiating. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. Members of the Marian Guild will pray the Rosary on Monday at 3 PM and a Parastas service will be held at 6:30 PM officiated by Deacon Mark Prokopovich.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Good Samaritan Hospice.

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Melanie Ann Short, 61, of Aliquippa, died Thursday, January 25, 2024 in her home. She was born on July 16, 1962 in Sewickley, to the late Charles and Betty (Byron) Foust. She was a former restaurant manager and also worked at the Hopewell VFW. In her younger years she got great enjoyment out of making sled riding paths for kids and playing sports. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and cooking. Melanie’s warm and outgoing personality attracted many friends over the years. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her twin sisters, Marlene Work and Charlene Gray and longtime boyfriend, Leonard “Popeye” Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Brandi Wolfe with whom she resided and a brother, Charles “Skip” Foust Jr. There was no public visitation. Services were private.

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Walter S. Archacki, 67, of Aliquippa, was called home on January 25, 2024 after a short stay at UPMC Passavant, McCandless.  He was born in Pittsburgh on July 29, 1956, the eldest son of the late Walter R. & Lillian (Lewandowski) Archacki.

While born with physical challenges from cerebral palsy, Walter persevered and thrived. He proudly graduated from Montour High School in 1976. After graduation, Walter worked as a groundskeeper for Kane Medical Centers until he retired.

In 1997, Walter married the love of his life, Barbara. Their love and commitment to one another was an inspiration to all who knew them.

Walter was a devout Christian and disciple of Christ. He was a faithful member of Wildwood Chapel, Aliquippa. Walter steadfastly pursued the calling to “go and make disciples of all nations” as proclaimed in Matthew 28:19-20. Walter enjoyed his routine visits to the prisons where he shared the word of God with incarcerated individuals and invited them to know the Lord and Savior.

In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann “Barb” (Barone) Archacki in 2005.

Walter is survived by his brother, David Archacki (Christina), Ingram, PA & sister, Diane Kaleugher, Cortland, OH. Nephews & niece:  Nicholas Archacki, Michael Archacki (Katie), Ashleigh Musick (Jeffrey) & Douglas Kaleugher. Great Nieces & nephews:  Aurora Kaleugher, Wyatt Musick, Kalina Musick, Weston Musick, Liliana Archacki, and another to arrive in July.

The family extends their gratitude and thanks to the caring staff at the UPMC Passavant ICU who took such great care of Walter in his last days.  The family would also personally thank Dr. Maria Funair & Dr. G. Singh for their care, compassion, and friendship.

Friends will be received on Sunday, January 28 from 2-4 & 6-8PM in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Twp. (1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd) where a Funeral service will be held on Monday at 10 AM.  Committal & Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery, Moon Twp. will follow.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Wildwood Chapel, Aliquippa, (www.wildwoodchapel.com).

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Jessica Rae Douds, 34 of Ohioville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Beaver, PA on May 2, 1989 the daughter of Bruce Buchanan and the late Alane Bloom.  She loved to spend her time crocheting and coloring.  Jessie loved horses, she also loved to draw horses.  She enjoyed going to the beach, and was a truck, car and tractor enthusiast.

She is survived by her husband Rick Douds Jr; her two beloved daughters: Abigail Lee and Ricki Lynn Douds; two brothers: Leonard (Reagan) McElhaney and Jerry McElhaney Jr; two brothers-in-law: Michael (Ashley) Douds, and RJ Douds;  2 nephews: Sonny McElhaney and Michael Douds; her step-father: Jerry McElhaney; and 4 aunts: Tracy “DeeDee” Bryson; Dana Ciamacca, Kathy Buchanan, and Nikki Rozman; and her father-in-law: Rick (Rhonda) Douds.

Friends will be received on Friday from 2~4 and 6~8pm in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa. Where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10am.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff in Critical Care at Heritage Valley Beaver for their kindness.

John E. Klipstein, Jr., age 70, went to his eternal home on Friday, January 19, 2024 surrounded by his loving family in his home after a short battle with cancer. He was born on December 27, 1953 in Frostburg, MD to the late John E. Klipstein, Sr. and Helen L. Wolf. He was a free spirited person who enjoyed sharing the word of God with everyone he met. He was often called ” Preacher” He enjoyed playing his guitar, writing songs, traveling across country and making friends everywhere he went and had a passion for spending time with family and friends. He was a caring person who would give the shirt off his back if needed. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his stepfather, William J. Wolf and brother-in-law, Angelo Venanzio, Jr. Surviving are two sisters, Mary L. Venanzio of Oil City,  Sandra L. Murray  of Baden, nephew, Christopher Klipstein of Baden, nieces, Heather L. Murray of Sewickley, Lisa M. (Rob) Shay of Pittsburgh and a great niece, McKenna. Per John’s request their was no visitation or services.

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John Willie Randolph Hosey, 89, a former resident of Midland, Pennsylvania, and now a resident of Rochester Township, on January 19, 2024, is now resting in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a courageous battle with cancer.
John W. Hosey was born to the union of the late Will and Geneva Hosey on September 23, 1934, in Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Westley Hosey in 2006.
John loved the Lord with all his heart and seriously began singing at the age of 16 when he and a few friends from his home church, New Home Baptist Church, Gordo, Alabama, formed a quartet, “The Gospelaires”. Their sound was unique and requested by many neighborhood churches. At the age of 18, he relocated to Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and did not forget his love for the Lord or singing gospel music. John then formed another quartet with five new friends and they called themselves, ” The Soul Searchers”. This group traveled throughout Beaver County singing for approximately 4 years until many of the members entered the Armed Services; John then sang and directed church choirs. Until John’s sickness, he traveled and sang with the “Sons of Thunder” and “Men of Worship”.
John is a former member of First Baptist Church, Midland, Pennsylvania, where he served as Chairman of the trustee Board, Director of the Male Chorus, Sunday School Teacher, Member of the Celestial Choir, the Voices of Praise. John is a current member of the Second Baptist Church, Rochester, Pa., where he served on the Deacon Board, Director of the Male Choir, Sunday school teacher, Mass Choir, Van Driver and audio visual technician, etc., etc.
Being blessed with many talents, after John retired from J&L, he began working at home improvement businesses installing kitchens and bathrooms for Builder’s Surplus and Direct Buy. He later worked for Lowe’s installing windows and doors. Out of the 16,000 employed installers at Lowe’s throughout the United States of America, John W. Hosey won the Bronze Certificate for his excellent craftsmanship 2 years in a row and was placed on Angie’s List by his customers.
John leaves to cherish his memory, the Love of His Life, wife of 19 years, Runnette Hosey, his four children from a previous marriage, Denyse (Barry) McCombs, Mattawan, NJ, Dennis(Marquetta) Hosey, Industry, Pa, John Delbert Hosey, St. Petersburg, Florida, Danielle (Kai) Weng, Tampa, Fl, one step daughter, Tyleeta McPherson, Crafton, Pa, two sisters, Suletha Hosey, Wesley Chapel, Fl, Barbara Pointer, Gordo, Al, 7 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, his Second Baptist Church Family, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, relatives and friends!
Friends will be received Thursday from 3-7 in the Second Baptist Church, Rochester. A service will be held Friday at 11am in the church with the Reverend Bryan Crawl officiating. Interment will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
Arrangements are being handled by the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., Rochester, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family Community Life c/o Second Baptist Church, 300 Clay St, Rochester, Pa.

Fay Lynelle Crout-Moreno, 84, of Chippewa Twp., formerly of Orlando, FL, died Monday, January 22, 2024, in Lakeview Personal Care Community.

She was born April 12, 1939, in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late Herman H. and Mary (Davis) Crout. Fay was a veteran of the United States Marines and a member of the VFW.

She is survived by a son, Herman (Katie) Moreno; three grandchildren, Sophia Moreno, Ariel Jankowski, & Daniel Moreno.

In addition to her parents, Fay was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Allen David Moreno.

As per Fay’s wishes there will be no viewing.

A private inurnment will take place in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date.

Arrangements were handled by Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home Chippewa 117 Blackhawk Road, www.gabauerfamilyfh@comcast.com