All Obituaries

Charles J. Potts, 77 of Cheswick (formerly of Hiller ) died Tuesday August 4, 2020 in Platinum Ridge Center Brackenridge. He was born February 14, 1943 in Pittsburgh to the late Charles J. and Marion A. Bauer Potts. Charles was a Retired Electrician for the Fayette County Housing Authority. Survivors are his brother, Thomas and his wife Charlotte Potts of Cheswick, his daughter Jennifer Lynn Ebhardt of Butler, granddaughter Tiffany,  sister-in-law Donna Porter, and two brothers-in-law...

  Paul Richard “Dick” Miller of Springdale (73) died August 2, 2020 in his home of natural causes.  He is now with the Lord.  He was born April 6, 1947 in New Kensington to Roy D Miller, Sr. and Isabella (Walmsley) Miller Cunningham.  He was a life-long resident of Springdale and 1965 graduate of Springdale High School.  Mr. Miller was a retired 25-year employee of PPG Coating & Resins of Springdale and worked in the paint department.  He was of...

  John E. Scobel, 81, of Springdale, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He was born April 3, 1938, in Harwick, to his late parents, Joseph and Bertha Obratka Scobel, and has been a lifelong resident of the community. Mr. Scobel graduated Springdale High School in 1956 and served his country in the Marines. John worked as an inspector for Glenshaw Glass for 40 years, where he eventually retired. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with his family. Surviving him...

MaryAnn (Wilkosz) Pawloski Tarentum MaryAnn (Wilkosz) Pawloski, 68, of Tarentum, died Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born April 10, 1952, daughter of Frank and Ann Boldy Wilkosz, and has been a longtime resident of the community. She graduated from Deer Lakes High School in 1970 and is of the Catholic faith. MaryAnn enjoyed reading, working puzzle books, playing bingo, and especially spending time with her family and granddaughter. Surviving her are daughters, Paula Pawloski, of...

Dolores J. (Mautino) Ewing, 94, Harmar Twp., passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born June 26, 1926, to her parents, Joseph and Erminia Annoni Mautino, and had been a longtime resident of the Valley. Mrs. Ewing graduated from Springdale High School and later worked as an executive secretary for the former Harmarville Rehabilitation Center, where she eventually retired after 25 years. She was a lifelong member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Springdale.  Dolores enjoyed...

Beverly Y. Doettlinger, 48, of Springdale, died peacefully at home Friday, July 24, 2020, with her husband at her side. She was born Feb. 7, 1972, in Jeannette to her mother, Theresa Wolford Werner, and her father, the late Thomas Werner. She was a line worker in the production industry for most of her life. She enjoyed baking for everyone, word search puzzles, crafts and gardening. She will be sadly missed by everyone. Survivors include her husband, Mark Doettlinger; son, Anthony Yannuzzo;...

Joyce Ann McElroy, 81 of Harmar Township died Thursday, July 23, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 2, 1939 in Russellton to the late Reno and Flora (Pradelli) Biagi and was a lifelong resident. She worked at the United Mine Workers as a Secretary, where she met her lifelong friend, Diane Heckman. Joyce retired with 30 years of service and dedication to helping coal miners. Joyce enjoyed sitting on her back porch, going to the casino and family trips to the beach....

  Margaret (Kozma) Chudy Formerly of Cheswick Margaret (Kozma) Chudy, 89, formerly of Cheswick, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Otterbein Retirement Community, Lebanon, Ohio. She was born July 29, 1930, in Springdale, to the late Alexander and Mary (Kaper) Kozma. On Feb. 13, 1965, she married the love of her life and best friend, Frank Chudy, who preceded her Oct. 8, 2008. Margaret enjoyed walking, reading, crossword puzzles and spending time with friends. Her greatest enjoyment in...

  Linda L. (Schmotzer) Koprivnikar Springdale   A non-official local celebrity, karaoke all-star and life of the party, Linda Lee Koprivnikar, 73, of Springdale, died Sunday, July 19, 2020, in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh. She was a dedicated 30-year employee of Davison Inventing Company. Linda is survived by her daughter, Lynda (Joseph) Krason, and sons, Ray (Beth) Smith and Matthew (Maile Wedemeyer) Koprivnikar; six grandchildren; one...

Irene Phillips, 89, of Harwick, died July 16, 2020.  She was born in Poland on January 28, 1931 to her late parents, Alexander and Stella Wlodarczyk.  She worked at St. Francis Hospital for many years where she eventually retired.  Mrs. Phillips was a Devout member of Our Lady of Victory Church in Harwick and loved her family. Surviving her are: Daughter Barbara (Robert Anderson) Barton of Carrick. Grandson’s Steve (Margaret)...