All Obituaries

James Kenneth "Pat" Maloney, 92, of Sewickley, PA, passed peacefully in the early hours of February 1, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy A. "Dot" Maloney and daughter Valerie Gardner. Pat is survived by three children: Jonathan Maloney (Sally Ann) of Sewickley, Ann Scotto (Jack) of Cranberry, and Kathryn Kokosza (Frank) of Beaver Falls. He was the grandfather of five: Caleb and Jake Cortese, William Harper, Theodore Maloney,...

Ronald B. Hitchens, age 84, of Sewickley, PA, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Viola (Stegeman) Hitchens and granddaughter Alexandra Daugherty. Ron is survived by his wife of 58 years Bonnie A (Miller) Hitchens, daughter Tracy Daugherty (William) of Ligonier, PA, son Michael Hitchens (Tara) of Coatesville, PA, and son Christopher Hitchens of Sewickley. He leaves behind six grandchildren: Emily Daugherty, Mason Daugherty...

Edward F. Schroth, teacher and environmentalist, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Ed was born in Pittsburgh on June 28, 1941, to Edward J. and Freda (née Martin) Schroth. He graduated from North Hills High School (1959), Baldwin-Wallace University (1963), and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1968). Teaching was Ed Schroth’s passion and gift; he mentored and inspired thousands of students in 50 years as an...

Terrie (Sarson) Pluechel of Sewickley, PA, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2022.  She was 80 years old. Terrie was born March 2, 1942 in Altoona, PA, the seventh of eight children born to Emanuel and Marguerite Love.  She is survived by her son, James Eric Sarson, of Sewickley and one brother, Donald Lee Love, of Altoona, PA in addition to many nephews and nieces. Terrie graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1960 and was married to “Sonny” Sarson for 28...

On December 13, 2022, we lost Lyric Rosaleen Keys 9, and her brother Jack Wylde Lightner 6, to a house fire in Sewickley, Pa. Both children were extremely loved by their families and were always together from the day that Wylde came home from the hospital. Wylde enjoyed school so much that his teachers described him as a "sponge", always overcoming every challenge that he faced. Lyric was extremely creative and we loved friends telling us that her bubbly personality is completely...

On December 13, 2022, we lost Lyric Rosaleen Keys 9, and her brother Jack Wylde Lightner 6, to a house fire in Sewickley, Pa. Both children were extremely loved by their families and were always together from the day that Wylde came home from the hospital. Wylde enjoyed school so much that his teachers described him as a "sponge", always overcoming every challenge that he faced. Lyric was extremely creative and we loved friends telling us that her bubbly personality is completely...

Olga Kunco, 53, of Sewickley, PA, passed away of natural causes on Monday, December 5, 2022, in her home. She was born on February 26, 1969, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Robert and Judy (Goodyear) Kunco. She is survived by her two sons, Justin (Kelly) Banks of Wampum, Pa and Kevin (Katie) Banks of Beaver Falls, Pa; along with her dog, Mitsy. Olga was preceded in death by her partner of 26 years, Dale Clifford. Olga and Dale shared a love of the Pittsburgh Steelers and...

Atleah Kincaid Hansen Grubb, 78, of Sewickley passed away following a prolonged series of illnesses on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Atleah's childhood dual residences were her family's farm in Nottingham, PA, and their alternate home in Clearwater, FL. Atleah graduated Clearwater High School in 1962. Atleah met her love, Gary Grubb, at Elizabethtown College; the two left college and were married in 1963. Atleah then worked in secretarial positions at Perkins Hospital (Jessup, MD) and...

On November 7, 2022 William E. "Sonny" Hughes of Wexford, Pa. passed away after a lengthy illness. Husband of Marti Hughes. Step-Father of Lisa Reinert of Louisville, Kentucky, Lynn Kline of Evans City, PA and Brian Kersten of Sewickley, PA. Grandfather 0f 6 and Great Grandfather of 3. Brother of Ronald J. Hughes of Saylorsburg, Pa, Janis L. Scheib of Summerville, South Carolina, James T. (Dee) Hughes and the late Margaret A. (Peggy) Hartman. Bill was...

Janet S. Bobincheck, age 90, of Fair Oaks, formerly of Sewickley Heights and Adah, died on October 23, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Janet was an avid quilter and loved to embroider baby gifts for family and friends. In the spring she tended to her garden and flower beds. She also loved changing and freshening up the house with a new coat of paint or wallpaper. In the summer she would love to hang her laundry outside. In the fall she would can the fruits of her labor....