All Obituaries

George Jack Pantzis, 83, a Moon Township resident since 1960, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Concordia Villa St. Joseph surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Sewickley on November 14, 1937, to the late George and Emma Pantzis. George married the love of his life on Feb. 11, 1961, Mary Jane (Merriman) Pantzis, who survives him. They have two wonderful sons Ron (Karen) Pantzis of Tampa, FL and Greg (Angie) Pantzis of Cleveland, TX; and his ever expanding...

Lucia D. Sarachine, 90, of Moon Twp completed her earthly journey surrounded by her family on Monday, June 14, 2021.  Born in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Leah (Rugg) Downing.  Lucia was retired as a teacher from West Allegheny School District but never lost her love of teaching and learning.  She kept herself busy with gardening and growing flowers, bird watching, fishing, studying the moon and stars, reading and spending quality time with her...

Mary Margaret “Marge” Schavolt, 83, of Moon Township passed on Friday, June 11, 2021. She was the beloved wife of 59 years of Charles Schavolt, Sr.; loving mother of Charles (Susan) Schavolt, Jr., and Cynthia (Joseph) Marty; dear grandmother of Gregory Schavolt, and Michayla and Aidan Marty; sister of Jean Brandt, Thomas (Nancy) Brandt and preceded in death by John Brandt, Rose Dibler, Wilbur “Bummy” Brandt, Loretta “Retsy” Grossman and Kathleen Sarubbi....

Elizabeth “Betty” Fiedler After a valiant battle with dementia, Betty left us on Monday, June 7, 2021, to be reunited with her husband of 70 years in the presence of her Lord. She was born in Pittsburgh on January 8, 1928, to the late William and Esther Johnston and was a resident of Coraopolis, PA since 1961. Her chosen vocation in life was that of wife and mother, but above all, she was a devout follower of Jesus Christ, who selflessly gave her time and energy in the service...

Ann Walsh Cahouet of Sewickley Heights, PA, passed away on June 7, 2021, at the age of 90. Daughter of the late Ann Guest Walsh and Charles H. Walsh of Annapolis, MD. Beloved wife of the late Frank V. Cahouet of Mellon Bank (now, BNY Mellon). She was preceded in death by her brother Semmes Walsh. Survived by her children Ann P. Cahouet, Mary Cahouet-Rotondi (Armando Rotondi), Frank V. Cahouet, Jr. (Pamela), and David R. Cahouet (Katherine), by her six grandchildren, and by her eleven nieces...

Kenneth Lee Nussbaum, 68, of Lincolnton, NC, formerly of Economy Borough, had passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 from complications of COVID. He was born September 30, 1952 in Sewickley, PA to the late Karl Lee and Charlene Koerbel Nussbaum. Survived by his wife of 33 years, Darlene Barrett Nussbaum, of Lincolnton, NC; a daughter, Dr. Rebecca (Jason) Haughey, BenSalem, PA; a son, Karl E. Nussbaum, New Jersey; a stepson, Nick (Erin) Oliverio, Charlotte, NC; two grandchildren, Cailyn and...

Michele L. Bowell, 60, of Robinson Twp., passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her residence.  Born in Sewickley on November 30, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Wilma Jean (VanSickle) Bowell and Robert E. Bowell.  Shelly lived most of her life on Neville Island.  She loved her family and her two cats, Peanut and Squirt.  She enjoyed traveling and having dinner with friends and relatives.  She enjoyed the holidays and loved picking out special gifts for her...

Beverly Pifer, 78, of Coraopolis passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Beloved mother of Norman (April) Pifer, Tammy Pifer and Lisa Pifer; loving grandmother of Lisa (Gaisha), Derick, Crystal, Erika, Jade, Latawsha, Anthony (Lissette) and Leroy; dear great grandmother of Lily, Jurnee, Ayden, Xavier, Drax, Alexander, Alijah, Payton, Liam, Noah, Cameron, Micah, Jaiden and baby Thomas; sister of Gloria Dean. Beverly lived life to the fullest, doing it her way, with a no holds barred flair. She...

Margaret Richert Stefanick, 74, of Neville Island was called home by the Lord on June 4, 2021.  She was currently residing in Ocala, Florida with her beloved daughter, Colleen Talton, and treasured granddaughters, Desiree and Alexis Talton and Alena Ishman.  The girls and their “Mia” shared a deep and special love.  Peggy is also survived by her sister, Linda Richert, brother, Richard (Debbie) Richert, nephew Gregory Richert, and niece Ashley (Blaine)...

Austin “Dean” Whiteman, Jr. 86, of Crescent, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Concordia @ Villa St. Joseph, Baden.  After graduating Moon High School, Dean enlisted in the US Marine Corp, serving during the Korean War, and receiving a National Defense Service Metal.  After his time of service, he went to night school and obtain his certification as a Draftsman.  He continued to serve his community as Crescent Twp Commissioner, Board of Directors...