All Obituaries

Raymond L. Van Horn, 72, of Harwick, died Friday, May 13, 2022, in Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born May 29, 1949, in Aspinwall, to the late William W. and Hazel N. Long Van Horn. Mr. Van Horn served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a retired machinist. Survivors are his wife of 50 years, Elaine Kessler Van Horn; a sister, Diane (Harold) Leksell, of Holiday Park; a brother, William (Alberta) Van Horn, of Cheswick; also several nieces and nephews. Raymond was preceded...

Stephan "Steve" Necheff Jr., 93, died peacefully Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Concordia's Rebecca Place, Allison Park, where he was a resident the past few weeks. Steve was a lifelong resident of Harmar. Steve graduated in 1945 from Connelly Trade School, Pittsburgh, and was employed at National Alloy in Blawnox . He served in the Army from 1950 to 1951, stationed in Germany as part of post-World War II peacekeeping. Upon his return from the Army, he was self-employed in a custom...

Sandra J. (Caldwell) McGoldrick, 77, passed away at her home in Springdale, Thursday, May 12, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of the area and retired from Thrift Drug in RIDC Park, O'Hara Township, after many years of employment. Sandy cherished time spent with her family, and she will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered. Sandy happily provided a home for dogs, cats, fish and any other pets that needed her love through the years. She also enjoyed working in her yard maintaining...

  Corey Joseph Howard, 40, of Harmar, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at home after a lifelong battle with the disease of addiction. Corey enjoyed drawing and was a skilled tattoo artist. Surviving him are his mother, Nancy Haller Howard and step-father John Murray: father, James Howard; sons, Gage and Caleb Howard; daughter, Jade Howard; sisters, Lacey Howard and Christina Bowman Sipes; uncles, Thomas Haller and Thomas Howard; aunts, Linda Haller and Bonnie...

Barbara Lee Ometz, 79, died peacefully in her sleep at Arden Courts in Monroeville on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was born August 11, 1942 in Indianola and was the daughter of the late James Ernest and Leona Frances (Herbert) Livingston.   A life-long resident of Indianola, Barbara had a very loving and generous heart. She was always there to help anyone in need whether they were family, friends, or neighbors. Often visiting and checking on the elderly, Barbara was a loyal and...

Benjamin John Trusiak Sr., of Cheswick, died Thursday, April 14, 2022, in VAMC, Aspinwall. He was born July 7, 1936, in Russellton, to the late Paul and Sophia Stutska Trusiak and was a resident of Cheswick for 50 years; a coal miner for the Superior mine, Russellton; a veteran of the Korean war serving in the Marines. Benjamin was an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed working in his garden. Survivors are his wife, Connie Mauk Trusiak of 59 years; his daughter, Holly Ann (Jeffrey Alan)...

  Lucy Fogle, 89 of Harwick passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday March 26th. She was a lifelong resident of Harwick, PA where she raised her family and cared for her grandchildren who were truly her pride and joy. She is best known by her family for her hard work ethic, her cooking, her love for The Lord, and her fiery spirit. She was a woman of faith and a true believer in the power prayer. She worked numerous jobs in her life to make ends meet, and finally...

Susan Stefik-Skoff, 66, of West Deer, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born July 25, 1955, to her parents, the late Leonard and Marilyn Byerly Stefik. Susan worked for Logicalis for many years where she eventually retired. She enjoyed her time spent with her friends and family and will be sadly missed by all. Surviving her is husband, Arthur Skoff, of West Deer; brother, Leonard (Lisa) Stefik Jr., of New York; sister, Laurie Stefik Byerly, of Pymatuning; nephews, Ryan and Jason...

Nathan N. Gibson, 64, of Tarentum, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at his residence. He was born Jan. 9, 1958, to his late parents, Eugene and Alberta Kandel Gibson, and had been a longtime resident of our community. Nate was a carpenter by trade and worked for Woodline Products for many years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping and being in the outdoors. He especially liked cutting his grass and working in the yard. Surviving him are brothers, Keith Gibson and Eugene Gibson....

Jeffrey L. Shemenski, 65, of Upper Burrell, formerly of Cheswick, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022. He was born Nov. 6, 1956, to his parents, the late Adam and Janet Vrabel Shemenski, and had been a lifelong resident of the Valley. He was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed golfing, riding his motorcycle and visiting his friends on the social scene. Most of all, he relished time spent with his family, especially his twin grandsons. Surviving him are son, Justin J. Shemenski, of Lower...