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...

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...

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...

Mark A. Colabrese; Age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15th with his beloved wife Sandy at his side.  In the preceding days he was supported and surrounded with love, laughter, and storytelling by his children and siblings, reminiscent of the way he brought his family together throughout his life.  Mark was born on April 25th, 1951.  He is survived by his mother Loretta Colabrese, wife Sandy Colabrese, son Noah (Kristin) Colabrese, daughter Hannah (J.P.) Scanga,...

Curtis Lee Cron, Age 76, of Moon Township died peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Born the son of the late William and Rose Cron on January 18, 1948. Loving husband of 45 years of Lisa Baer Cron; Loving father of Gregg (Stacey) Cron, Chadd (Tracy) Cron and Kalli (Jim) Biskup; brother of Nancy (John) Plum; preceded in death by his older brother Ron Cron. "Gramps" is survived by his 7 grandchildren. Curtis worked at HorseHead Industries...

Robert Y. Kopf, Jr. Sewickley, PA Robert Y. Kopf, Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2024.  Bob was the son of the late Robert Kopf and Jane (Walker) Kopf, born in Warren, Pennsylvania in 1944.  Upon graduation from The Loomis School, he enrolled at Princeton University, where he met the love of his life, Susan Rowland, on a blind date through a mutual friend.  It was love at first sight, as Bob proposed to Susie at the end of that first date. ...

Emilie J. (Doepp) Shaw, 98, of Moon Township, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was born in Ludwigshafen, Germany on March 30, 1926, the youngest and last survivor of six children to the late Emil and Anna (Christ) Doepp. Emilie spent her young life in Germany and loved to dance. It was there in Germany, at a dance, she met the love of her life, Robert DuWayne Shaw, who was stationed nearby US Army. They were married in Eislinger,...

Janice (Mitry) Klim; Age 86, of Moon Twp, originally from Carnegie, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 31 years to the late Ronald Klim. Cherished mother of Karen Klim and Ronald (Mary) Klim. Sister of the late David Mitry. Grandmother of Ronald and Alyssa Klim. After her husband passed away at a young age, Janice found great comfort in her friendships she made volunteering for the Moon Twp Democratic Committee. Known for her...

Shawn P. Smith, Sr., 58, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born in Youngstown, OH on July 25, 1965, one of four sons to the late Thomas and Patricia (Brady) Smith Hall. Husband of Linda Borawski Smith; loving father of Jordan Theofilos (Kyrsa), Shawn P. Smith, Jr. (Abigail) and Shannon Lee Smith (Gage Slide); grandfather of Arya, Shawn III, and Hazel; brother of Thomas Smith (Colleen) and Joseph Smith; his well-loved UPMC Cranberry Work Family; and many...