All Obituaries

Silvey Wood Barge of Sewickley, Pennsylvania died peacefully on March 17, 2024. She is preceded in death by the Rev. Dr. James S. Barge who was her best friend and partner in life. Jim and Silvey, as they were affectionately known, were married on June 5, 1953 and embarked on a lifetime dedicated to the service of others for 67 years until Jim’s death on July 12, 2020. Silvey was born February 6, 1933, on a farm near Perry, OK, where she grew up with her parents, Lew and Ruth Wood,...

It is with deep sorrow announcing the recent passing of Lisa A. Meanor, 59, of Crescent Township, on March 25, 2024 after battling cancer. As the family mourns this great loss, they also celebrate in the knowledge that Lisa in now in heaven with God, our Father, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, and Holy Spirit. She will be profoundly cherished by family, friends and the community. It was discovered while sharing many hilarious stories, Lisa’s most common character trait was how she...

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Josephine A. Biscan died on April 29, 2024 at the age of 100.  She was born in Johnstown, PA to Salvatore & Vicenza (Taormina) Battaglia.  She was a proud resident of Moon Twp, PA and was a graduate of Monaca High School. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents and siblings:  Christine Ciraulo, Sam Battaglia, Mary Mancini, Lena Catanzarite, Joseph Battaglia, Anthony Battaglia and Annie Spuzzillo.  Josephine was especially close to her sisters – Mary and...

MacFarland, Susan; Age 69 of Moon Township, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in Mt. Pleasant, PA on November 2, 1954, a daughter of the late Angelo and Madeline Fasano. Beloved wife of 8 years to Gerald "Mac" MacFarland. Loving mother of Angela Frable and Aaron (Michelle) Malik. Step-mother of Brian (Jennifer) MacFarland. Sister of the late Robert Fasano. Special "Mimi" to Zack, Dax, Sophia, Liv and Logan. Susan is also survived by her...

Andrea Elizabeth Wolfe, 66, was born in Sewickley on November 22, 1957, one of three children born to the late Samuel Alfred and Shirley Ruth (Bevan) Wolfe. On April 30, 2024, she won her crown and was taken up to Heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, from AHN Wexford Hospital. She was a life-long resident of Coraopolis and graduated from Cornell High School, class of 1976 and was a member of the Coraopolis United Methodist Church. She attended CCAC and Point Park College as a young...

Robert Rowley Leighton, Jr. Rob was born in Cleveland OH on March 17, 1947 and after a long illness, passed away peacefully at Masonic Village Sewickley on March 24, 2024. Rob was surrounded and loved by his family: his wife, Libby Andrews, and his brother, Christopher Leighton (Betsy) of New Harbor, ME. Rob’s children were the joy of his life: Scott Leighton (Sara) of Charlotte, NC, Frances Leighton (Nick) of Belmont, MA, Christine Leighton (Hua Ye) of Belmont, MA, and step-children...

Allan Paul Knoch, 85, of Freedom, Pa passed peacefully on April 18, 2024. Allan was born in Pittsburgh, Pa on July 18, 1938, to Elmer Glade Knoch and Sarah Esther Reidenbaugh.  He grew up on Pittsburgh’s North Side and studied civil engineering at Carnegie Institute of Technology, becoming the first member of his family to earn a college degree in 1960. Allan met Hannelore Steeger while serving at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and the couple was married on November 10,...

Atlas, Matthew Balkovec, born December 26, 2023 passed away suddenly on 20 April 2024. Atlas was survived by his older sister Irina Veresova Meanor-Gratton, his mother, Emma, Grace Gratton and his father, Matthew Stephen Meanor. He was given the last name Balkovec in honor of his paternal grandfather Gregory, Edward Balkovec. Atlas was also survived by his grandmother Gail Johnson Gratton and his grandmother Tina Meanor. He was also survived by his aunts Sarah Gratton, Nicole Erickson, and...

E. LaVerne Petrie, 93, of Moon Township, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, April 12, 2024, at Apple Blossom Senior Living Center. LaVerne was born September 15, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of William E. Lins and Grace Evelyn Lins, née Barr, and was a graduate of Langley High School. She married the love of her life, William A. Petrie in July of 1949, and together they raised 5 children; first in Sheraden, then later moving to Moon Township in 1964. They...