All Obituaries

Paul A. Yockel, Sr., age 84, of Richland Twp., Gibsonia, passed away on Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024 at Rebecca Residence in Allison Park. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 12, 1939, he was the son of the late Robert and Eleanor Altman Yockel. Paul had worked in construction for the Laborer's Union in Pittsburgh. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a member and served on the Honor Guard at Mars V.F.W. Post 7505. Surviving are two daughters, Chris...

Michele M. Nugent, age 65, of Middlesex Twp., Valencia, passed away in the comfort of her with her husband at her side on Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 27, 1958, she was the daughter of Nancy Jockel and the late Paul Jockel. Michele had been a Supervisor at Firedex and owned her own craft shop-Time-N-Talent in Middlesex Twp.  Most weekends were spent at craft shows in the area. She loved animals, dancing and the times spent with family. Surviving...

Tyler John Coon, age 29, of Mars, passed away on Sunday evening, April 28, 2024 from injuries received in an accident in Evans City. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 20, 1995, he was the son of James Coon and Joyce Trbusich Coon. Tyler was a car restoration specialist with Hahn Auto Restoration. He was an avid Harley Davison Rider and loved classic cars. Surviving are his mother, Joyce Coon (Tom) of New Castle, his father, James Coon of Mars, a brother, Jesse Coon (Melanie) of Mars and...

Robert William Danner, age 90, of Valencia, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, April 27, 2024 at Concordia of Cranberry Assisted Living facility. Born January 1, 1934 in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood, Bob was the son of John C. Danner, Sr. and Dorothy Berry Danner.  After moving to Gibsonia, Bob attended elementary school in the Richland School District and graduated from Mars High School in 1952, where he played on the boys’ basketball team, participated in a...

Thomas Eric (Rick) Hazen, of Gibsonia, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 3, 1961, in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of Thomas F. Hazen and the late Rita Ippolito Hazen.  He attended St. Agatha School and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1979. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University in 1983. In 1984, he married Amy Ruhe, also of...

Dolores Amelia Griwatz, age 96, of Zelienople, formerly of Mars, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 23, 2024 at her home. Born in Scranton, PA on March 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Amelia Price. Dolores attended the Johnson Culinary School and loved cooking.  She was a talented artist, who enjoyed painting and loved theater. She attended LifePointe Alliance Church and was a member of the Mars Women's Club. Surviving are two sons, Darryl H. Griwatz...

Werner John Eggers, age 98, of West Deer Twp., formerly of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday evening, April 23, 2024 at AHN Hospital in Wexford. Born in Hude, Germany on March 11, 1926, he was the son of the late Claus Emil and Emma Alwine Daufeldt Eggers. Werner immigrated to the United States in July of 1953 to Hays, Kansas. After working in Hays, he moved the family to Tallmadge, Ohio where he worked and retired after 35 years from Reuther Mold. He has lived the past five years in...

J. Robert "Bob" Utz, age 70, of Mars, went home to spend the rest of eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday afternoon, April 16th 2024. He was surrounded by his family, listening to worship music, when he let go of their hands and took the hand of Jesus. Bob was quite a man. He loved God, his family, friends, basketball, waterskiing, golf, snorkeling, word puzzles and putzing around the yard. Bob adored his kids and 11 grandchildren. He was a member of...

Joseph A. Jansen, Jr., age 75, of Middlesex Twp., Valencia, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in the comfort of his home, peacefully in his sleep of heart failure. Born on August 28, 1948 in West Berlin during the Berlin airlift, he was the son of the late Colonel Joseph A. Jansen, Sr. and Emily Regan Jansen. His father was an engineer officer with the US Army building and extending airfields.  Active with the Boy Scouts of America, Joe hiked the Tooth of Time Mountain at the...

Millard Martin “Marty” Decker, age 62, of Middlesex Township, passed away on Monday morning, April 8, 2024, while under the care of Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 1, 1961, he was the son of the late Millard and Evelyn Fritz Decker. Marty graduated from Clarence C. Brown Education Center, and worked at PARC Productions in Butler, PA. He loved collecting watches, going on trips to the Outer Banks with his caregiver Linda,...

Thomas William Heckert, age 68, of Middlesex Twp., Valencia, passed away on Thursday afternoon, April 4, 2024 in the comfort of his home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 25, 1955, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Margaret Burrows Heckert, Jr. Tom was a lifelong resident of Middlesex Twp. and a graduate of Mars Area High School. Tom had been an electronics technician and was an animal lover with a special place in his heart for Dachshunds. Surviving are and uncle, John Burrows...

Joseph A. Burr, Jr., age 92, of Mars, passed away on Easter Sunday morning, March 31, 2024 at St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars. Born in New Castle, PA on August 8, 1931, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Coper Burr. Joe had worked in the maintenance department at M.S.A. in Callery for many years. He was a member of LifePointe Alliance Church and had been active in the Butler County Sheriff's Posse. He had also been a Boy Scout assistant leader for Troop 400 in...

Thomas Richard Wroblewski, age 88, of Valencia, Pennsylvania, was called to eternal life on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. Born on Good Friday, April 19, 1935, on Polish Hill, Tom was the eldest son of the late Chester and Blanche Kopicki Wroblewski. Tom was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, the University of Pittsburgh, and did graduate studies at the University of Southern California.  He served in the United States...

Gary E. Dobson, age 75, of Cranberry Twp., PA passed away on Thursday morning, March 28, 2024 at Kane Regional Nursing Center in Ross Twp. Born in Punxsutawney, PA on April 1, 1948, he was the son of Willavene Shaffer Dobson and the late Jimmy Dobson. Gary took great pride in his work at Penn Telecom and North Pittsburgh Telephone Co., now Consolidated Communications. During his more than 40 years with the company, he advanced through various positions including lineman, phone system...

William W. “Bill” Rankin, of Gibsonia, PA passed away onWednesday, March 27th 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Carla, his two sons, Mark L (Mary) of Atlanta, GA and Matthew E. (Lea) of Doylestown, PA and a brother, Robert G (Daneen) in Cincinnati. He also leaves behind four grandchildren Matt, Lexi, Isaac, and Eve and many nieces and nephews. Bill Rankin was born in Pittsburgh in 1938, the son of Wesley O. and Mary B. Rankin. He grew up in Mt. Lebanon, PA....

Jill Ann Stewart, age 72, of Butler, passed away on Sunday evening, March 24, 2024 at Sunnyview in Butler. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 10, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Harry DeRoy and Mary Elizabeth McCandless Stewart. She was a 1969 graduate of Mars High School and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Jill had been a cook at Magnolia Place and Barkeyville Truck Stop. She was a member of the Butler Elks. Jill enjoyed Bingo, flower gardening and especially her pets. Surviving...

James “Jay” Richard Hilscher, age 67, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Moon Twp., passed away on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, while surrounded by his family. Jay is survived by his wife Jan Hilscher, son, Jay Hilscher Jr, daughter, Lindsay Freeman (Ryan), step-sons Ron Cramer (Julieann White), Andy Cramer (Courtney), step-daughter Monica Carusone (Anthony), 7 grandchildren, Isaac, Amelia, Evelyn, Aria and Ethan Hilscher, Kennedy Cramer, and Anthony Jr Carusone. He is also survived...

Floyd L. Caldwell, age 77, of Evans City, passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 14, 2024 at the Advanced Care Center of Butler. Born in Russellton, PA on September 8, 1946, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruth Stepp Caldwell. Floyd loved listening to the radio and the police scanner. Surviving are a sister, Mathilda Mahoney of Mars and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Josephine Osborn, Ramona Hardeson and Corlie Hardeson and his brothers, Thomas...

Ronald J. Socash, age 90, of Freedom, New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Thursday morning, March 7, 2024 at North Hills Skilled Nursing. Born in Middlesex Twp., PA on May 27, 1933, he was the son of Michael and Mary Jurek Socash. Ron was a painting contractor and owner of Ron Socash Painting. A member of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish/St. Kilian Church, he was a choir member there for many years.  He was a charter member of St. Mark the Evangelist Knights of Columbus Council 10175...

  Viktor Shevtsov, age 74, passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2024 at Mars, PA. Born in Ukraine, he dedicated his career as a chemical engineer to innovation and advancement, holding several patents that greatly influenced his field. His work and contributions will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. Viktor was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, cherished by his family for his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life,...