All Obituaries

Sharlene Mae (Hixenbaugh)  Mickelic, 88, of Harwick, passed away Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  She was born Dec. 30, 1933, to her late parents, William, and Goldie Heilman Hixenbaugh and has been a lifelong member of the community. She graduated from Springdale High School and formerly belonged to Cheswick United Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Mickelic enjoyed doing yard work and being outside and especially spending time with her grandchildren and family....

  Jared W. Schweitzer, 36, of New Kensington, formerly of Springdale, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. He was born March 8, 1985, to his late parents, Dale and Linda (Borland) Schweitzer. He graduated from Springdale High School in 2003 and worked for the Liquor Control Board for the past 14 years. Jared was a talented drummer who started drumming at the age of 10. He went on to be involved with concert, jazz and marching bands, where he was drum captain for four years....

Louise Marie (Withus) Flannigan, of Natrona Heights, passed into the glory of God on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family members. She was born on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935, to her parents, the late Frederick and Louise Koch Withus. She was of the Catholic faith, belonging to St. Mary's Church in Freeport. She was a very gentle-hearted woman who loved children and had a special connection with them. She enjoyed animals and especially loved spending time with her...

  Donna Louise Thompson, 75, of Harmar Township, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 29, 1946, to her late parents, Ned "Cooney" and Rose Nehemiah Hanna and has been a longtime resident of the community. Mrs. Thompson served in the Air Force, where she eventually was honorably discharged. After the service, she became a registered nurse and worked for the Veteran's Administration in Pittsburgh....

  Ella Mae Kralik, 82, of Frazer Township, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at Harmar Village, where she resided the past three years. She was born Oct. 17, 1939, in New Kensington, to her late parents, Lucille Roland and Eugene Victor Ross. She held several caretaking jobs throughout her life, but nothing gave her more happiness than caring for her beloved grandchildren, who referred to her a "Nana". Ella Mae was the absolute best cook and enjoyed having family...

  Ralph Szczypinski Jr., 58, of Springdale, passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. He was born Jan. 9, 1963, to his late parents, Ralph and Carol Ann Majewski Szczypinski Sr., and has been a lifelong resident of the community. Ralph graduated from Deer Lakes High School in 1982 and owned and operated his painting and landscaping businesses in the area. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Church/Guardian Angel Parish in Springdale and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed working in...

  Joseph M. Pobiak, 94, of Springdale, passed away Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in UPMC East. He was born Nov. 6, 1927, to his parents, the late John and Pauline Varos Pobiak. Mr. Pobiak graduated from Springdale High School in 1945 then enlisted in the Navy, serving at the end of the World War II. He was employed at Arnold Glass plant until its closing and then worked in the Harmarville Coal Mine until his retirement. Joe was a member of St. Alphonsus Church/Guardian Angel Parish in...

  Carol Ann (Dominici) Meade Reese, of Leechburg, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021. She was born Jan. 15, 1943, in Harmar, to her late parents, Julius and Linda Ficerai Dominici. Carol was the matriarch of kindness, laughter, giving and friends and family. She was a certified cosmetologist and had numerous salons. She owned numerous establishments in the Valley including Carol's Dam View Hotel, The Harmar House and The Wicked Witches. She was co-founder of the Wicked Witches...

  Anna Mae Tomayko 92, formerly of Springdale, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot, where she resided the past five years. She was born March 14, 1929, to her parents, the late Steve and Mary Kantor Mydock. She graduated from Ken-High in 1947 and worked for Schenley Distillery and J.C. Penney. Mrs. Tomayko was a member of St. Alphonsus Church, Guardian Angel Parish, in Springdale, where she attended regularly and was a devout Christian. She...

  Bonnie R. (Luther) Winwood, 42, of Springdale, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2021. She was born Nov. 9, 1979, to her parents, Martin and Beverly Henry Luther. Bonnie was of the Lutheran faith and was an avid reader who also enjoyed building puzzles, crafts and especially decorating for the holidays. She also loved hosting family events and enjoyed photography and time spent with her husband, Chris, pursuing many shared interests together. Surviving is her husband of 20 years,...