All Obituaries

Wayne C. Park, age 92, of Middlesex Twp., passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 12, 2021 at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born in Valencia, PA on August 18, 1928, he was the son of the late William D. and Maude E. Martin Park. He grew up on the family farm with his five siblings and discovered that his future was in the family farm. Wayne graduated from Mars High School in 1946. He worked for the family dairy, Valley View Dairy, for 35 years.  He then found a second...

Richard David Brubach, age 69, of Valencia, died Thursday, at home on January 7, 2021 after months of declining health. “Rick” was born October 27, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA, to Joanne Louise (Knapil) and David George Brubach III, both of Pittsburgh. He was raised in McCandless Twp, attended North Allegheny High School and was a life resident of the Pittsburgh area. Rick had a passionate, life-long love for animals, nurturing and caring for, not only dogs & cats; but rabbits,...

Betty P. Danner, age 85, of Middlesex Twp., Valencia, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 6, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, with her family at her side. Born in Middlesex Twp., PA on February 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William D. and Maude E. Martin Park.  Growing up in a large Christian, faithful farming family, she learned the value of hard work, sacrifice and serving others. Betty graduated from Mars High School in 1953. She had worked at...

Robert L. Lambert, age 72, of Mars, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, January 3, 2021 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Born in Mars, PA on February 21, 1948, he was the son of the late Roy and Florence Brandt Lambert. He had served in the United State Army from 1968-71, during the Vietnam War. Bob was a chemical mixer at MSA/BASF in Callery, PA for 37 years before retiring in 2010. He was very active in Mars Area Recreational Sports, serving as President and a...

Cody T. Mahon, age 25, of Wexford, formerly of Richland Twp., passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 7, 1995, he was the son of Jeffrey A. Evans and the late Theresa Mahon. Cody was a server for B.J.’s Brewhouse in North Hills. He was a member of St. Richard’s Church in Gibsonia. He enjoyed magic, hockey, video games and hunting and fishing. Surviving are his father and step-mother, Jeffrey and Dana DeLong Evans of Gibsonia, a...

Debbie J. Montani, age 64, of Wexford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 11, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ann Lawson Montani. Debbie had been a receptionist and cashier for Cochran Pontiac in Wexford, where she recently retired. She was a long-time member of Salem United Methodist Church and enjoyed playing the piano at church as well as for family and friends. Her extended family filled her everyday life with love...

Shirley M. Lehman, age 85, of Mars, formerly of Burgettstown and St. Clair, passed away on Saturday morning, January 2, 2021 at Valencia Woods Nursing Center. Born in Appleton, WI on April 20, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Al and Hazel Wagner Rehfeldt. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ethel. Shirley was a graduate of Appleton HS. Shirley took care of the family as they moved across the United States. Ultimately, she and her husband, Richard settled on a beautiful farm in...

Harvey Potts, age 92, of Middlesex Twp., Valencia, passed away on Friday morning, January 1, 2021 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Born in Alum Rock, PA on December 20, 1928, he was the son of the late Harry and Elgie Heeter Potts. Harvey had served as a T/Sgt. in the United States Air Force during W.W. II. He was a Certified Public Accountant, most recently for the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill. He also had been a Mason at the Parker Lodge. Surviving are a...

Jacob A. Grady, age 21, of Renfrew, Penn Twp., passed away on Thursday morning, December 31, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, from injuries received at a family sledding and snowmobiling event. The accident happened on December 26, 2020. Jacob has generously given the gift of life through organ donation with CORE (Center for Organ Recovery and Education). His donation will benefit many people on the organ recipient list. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 1, 1999, he was...

Rita B. Evans, age 86, of Valencia, Middlesex Twp., passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Concordia of Cabot. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Gertrude White Burns. Rita had been an Administrative Assistant for Bell Telephone. She was a member of Holy Sepulcher Church. Surviving are a daughter, Karen Evans of Saxonburg, two sons, Gregory Evans (Rebecca) of Spring Mills and James “Hap” Evans (Andrea) of Middlesex Twp....

Richard “Dick” English, age 88, of Baden passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 24, 1932, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Helen Pringle English. Dick proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a sportsman and trapper. He enjoyed hunting and farming his entire life. Uncle of Robert F. (Beverly) English of New Sewickley, Charles (Jodi) Singhose of Valencia, Norma Lutz of Baden, Nancy (Gail) Bailey of Baden, Linda...

Claude Leon Neat, age 90, of Cranberry Twp., formerly of Zelienople and Ross Twp. passed away on Tuesday afternoon, December 29, 2020 at UPMC Cranberry Place. Born in Frostburg, MD on January 2, 1930, he was the son of the late Claude and Ida Weir Neat. Claude had been a steelworker for LTV Steel, Pittsburgh Works. He then worked as a security guard for the Butler Auto Auction. He was a member of Mars Alliance Church, now LifePointe Alliance Church in Mars. Active in Masonic Orders, he...

Mary Lou Sellers, age 82, of Mars, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at St John’s Specialty Care Center in Mars. Born in Altoona, PA on June 3, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ralph T. and Cartha J. McCracken Fickes. Mary Lou had worked in the accounting department for an insurance company. She is preceded in death by her husband, William F. “Bill” Sellers, who she married on July 6, 1968 and died on February 14, 2018, and her sister, Nancy J....

Christopher D. Jones, age 48, of Middlesex Twp. passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. Born in Salem, Ohio on September 2, 1972, he was the son of Leslie Hause Jones and the late Frank Jones. Christopher was a sales rep for Suburban Insulation in Mars for many years. He was a well-loved member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2216 in Lisbon, OH. Survived by his mother, Leslie Hause Jones of Lisbon, OH, his maternal grandmother, Susan Hause of Lisbon, OH, a son,...

Irene M. Clendenning, age 92, of Jackson Twp., Zelienople, PA, formerly of Cranberry Twp.,  passed away on Tuesday afternoon, December 22, 2020 at North Hills Health and Rehav in Wexford. Born in Warrendale, PA on May 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Frank W. and Bessie Cora Beatty Nolder. Irene had been a meat wrapper at Shop-N-Save in Ingomar. She was of the Presbyterian Faith. Surviving are two daughters, Karen Krul and Darlene Bartley, both of Cranberry Twp., a son,...

Howard J. Maier, age 94, of Pine Twp., passed away on Monday evening, December 21, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his family at his side.  He was fortunate to never have been affected by Covid. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 30, 1926, he was the son of the late Oliver and Norma Crusan Maier. Howard had been a mechanic for Eazor Express of Pittsburgh. He enjoyed his Friday Night  Bowling League. He had served in the United States Army during W.W. II and was awarded the...

Marcia P. Cornell, age 94, of Gibsonia, formerly of Oakland, passed away on Monday morning, December 21, 2020 at Washington Place in Gibsonia. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 14, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Greist Phillips. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cornell, who died in 2011. Surviving are a son, Robert Cornell (Catherine) of Gibsonia, a daughter, Martha Stevens (Warren) of Tampa, Fl., five grandchildren and a great...

Conrad A. Ostertag, age 77, of Middlesex Twp., Valencia, passed away on Sunday morning, December 20, 2020, at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 21, 1943, he was the son of the late Conrad and Emilie Marti Ostertag. Conrad was a production scheduler for Shenango, Inc. on Neville Island. A lifelong singer, yodeler and accordion player, Conrad performed with The Pittsburgh Swiss Yodelers and in Coni's Little German Band with his father for many...

Jill Ann (Lyszaz) Petty, age 68, of Evans City, formerly of Youngsville, unexpectedly went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Born in Warren, PA on October 3, 1952, she was the daughter of Shirley Corbin Hooker and the late John R. Lyszaz. Jill was a longtime resident of Youngsville, graduating from Youngsville High School in 1970. She became a home health caregiver, helping countless people throughout her life....

Earl C. Schriver, Jr., age 89, of Mars, formerly of Economy Borough, Beaver County, has passed away at St. John’s Specialty Care Center, in Mars, Pennsylvania after a four year battle with  cancer.  He passed one week before his 90th birthday.  Earl was known throughout Western Pennsylvania and the outdoor sportsman community as “The Birdman of Baden”.  A lifelong licensed falconer, avid outdoorsman and nature lover, Earl became fascinated with birds of...