All Obituaries

Dennis Owen Kocian, of Moon Township, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Loving son of the late Frank Kocian and Catherine (Sladic) Kocian of Pittsburgh's Northside, beloved husband of the late Rosanna (Pastin) Kocian, adored father of Wayne, whom he joins in heaven, and Rena Kocian Ralston, loving brother of the late Loretta (the late Jack) Schweiger, Sally (Bob) Lutz, Edward (Sharan) Kocian. Dennis was a loving and devoted Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Denny was a...

David Charles Ivory, of Ambridge, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the age of 48.  David was the son of the late Evelyn Young and the grandson of the late Emma and Charles Young.  He is survived by his sister, Amy Ivory of Fredericksburg, VA., his children Hali Ivory, Tyson Ivory, Dahlia Ivory and Deaven Ivory all of Ambridge PA., and his grandchildren, Evayah Burns and Jeremiah Guyy. David never met a stranger, he was a friend to everyone he came in contact...

Vincetta A. D'Amore age 83,  of Coraopolis, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 19, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Armando and Rose Colangelo; loving wife of the late Roberto D'Amore, to whom she was married to for 43 years; daughter-in-law of the late Luigi and Guiseppina D'Amore; loving mother of Louis (Brenda) D'Amore and Richard D'Amore; beloved grandmother of Derek D'Amore, Marissa (Thomas) Burke, Matthew...

Joseph V. DiVito, Sr., age 85 of Coraopolis, and more recently North Strabane Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  Born in Sewickley Hospital, Joe was the oldest son of the late Olimpio Valentino and Mary Anne (Belcastro) DiVito.  Joe is survived by his wife, Diana, his daughter, Mary Anne (Daniel) Meade of Venetia, PA, and son Joseph V. (Karen) DiVito, Jr. of Pittsburgh. Joe was a proud and doting grandfather of Joseph...

Karen Spatara of Coraopolis, passed away on October 9, 2023 at the age of 78. Funeral services are private.

Leonard John Siegel, a professor emeritus in California University of Pennsylvania's Department of History known for his contributions to education and his dedication, died October 6, 2023. Dr. Siegel was 94 years old. Few people know the history of the rise of nationalism in the 20th century the way Dr. Siegel did. His specialty area of study was: The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich—his reasoning for this study was to enlighten and educate people to understand, "we are...

Lucille Janessa, age 71, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Paramount Senior Living, South Hills, after a long illness. “Lu” was a native of Coraopolis and a student at St. Joseph Catholic  Elementary School for eight years. She graduated from Coraopolis High School in 1970. A longtime employee of the PA State Welfare Department, she enjoyed an early retirement in Neville Island with Taffy, her beloved Corgi of 14 years. She was a long time member of V.F.W....

Patricia Ann (DelMonte) Kozar, age 76 of Coraopolis, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday night, September 24, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice of Wexford. Born in Sewickley Hospital as the eldest child of the late Phillip (Satch) DelMonte and Elsie Mangin, she is survived by her husband of 56 years, Joseph A. Kozar; sons Patrick Kozar of Coraopolis and Scott (Arlene) Kozar of Sewickley; her absolute pride and joy, grandsons Trent Joseph Kozar and Troy Phillip Kozar,...

Gabriel H. Martire, age 68, of Moon Township passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  Gabby was the beloved husband of Carla Martire for 43 years, beloved daddy of Courtney (Sean) Weir, Kelsey (Nick) Nemetz and Ryan (Annie) Martire, beloved Pap-Pap of Giavanna Weir, Stella and Lettie Nemetz, son of the late Joseph and Hazel Martire, brother of the late Joseph Martire, Jr., brother-in-law of Deidre Martire, Rob Cronin and Mary Jo Cronin, loving uncle of Sarah (Adam)...

Jeffrey Mathew Cruce, age 73 of McKees Rocks, PA, with his wife by his side, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 17, 2023. Born on February 3, 1950, in Bellevue, PA to James and Ida Cruce, Jeffrey attended Ambridge Area High School until his senior year when he left to join the Marines to serve in the Vietnam War. Once he returned home, he began working at several gas stations before acquiring a job as a security guard. Loving this line of work, he decided to attend CCBC...