All Obituaries

Mary Louise Murphy Mary Murphy, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 23.  Mary had lived with Parkinson’s Disease for nearly 20 years, but the last three years were particularly debilitating.  During those three years, Mary was supported by her family, Visiting Angels of the North Hills and wonderful friends who visited, brought food and bedecked her house with fresh flowers and love.  Her Koinonia group at the Sewickley Presbyterian Church sent...

Norman R. Simpson, 93, of Carnegie since 2000, formerly of Center Township and Avalon, passed away on Sunday, November 10,2019 at his home with his family present. Born in Brackenridge on October 20, 1926, he was one of two born to the late Norman L. and Agnes (Clark) Simpson. In 1981, Norman was preceded in death by his first wife Ellen “Kitty” Simpson. Norman was blessed with love again and  is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Carol (Munce) Simpson; loving father...

Deborah Cottom Aston, born in Sewickley on Nov. 3, 1951 to the late Charles William and Dorothy Beatrice (Rucker) Cottom. She passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in her home in Coraopolis at the age of 68. Beloved mother of Michelle (Chris) Eichelberger of Irmo, SC, Kristin (James) Ashby of Atlanta, GA and Stevie Bronaugh of Coraopolis; proud grandmother of Caleb Burns, Amari and Maya Eichelberger, Amici Ashby and Nalani Ondriezek; cherished sister of Leonard Cottom, Richard Cottom,...

Lillian (Weidner) Helbling, 91, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Asbury Heights. Lillian was born in Pittsburgh on March 9, 1928, one of five to the late Norbert and Lillian (Holmes) Weidner. Lillian was from Pittsburgh most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis Helbling, her siblings Madeline Hahn, Emil Weidner, and Norma Ebeck and two infant children Mary Elizabeth and Joseph. Beloved mother of Mary Gretchen (Michael) Brocks, Luanne (David) Nelson, Aileen...

Sophie Ann Erwin, 89, of Moon Township, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at UPMC Cranberry Place. She was born in Groveton, PA on August 24, 1930 to the late Nick and Stella (Szost) Stiney. In 2007, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 yrs, Charles W. Erwin. Sophie is survived by her two loving daughters Cynthia (Michael) Lesifko and Sherry (fiancé Phillip) Erwin; three cherished grandchildren Michelle (Jeremy), Sarah (Tom) and Daniel; her great grandson...

The Ruhl family is celebrating the life of Linda S. Ruhl, who passed November 1, at the age of 58 after bravely battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.  Linda was born in Franklin, PA on January 7, 1961 to Simon and Helen Ruhl.  The second of four daughters, she is survived by Kathy Ruhl of Laguna Niguel, CA; Karen Ruhl-Grimes (Jonathan) of Sewickley, PA and Amy Higgins (William) of Washington, PA.  After moving to Washington, PA while in elementary school, Linda attended...

Walter Quaye, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ambridge on November 10, 1939, he was one of three born to the late Albert Ernest and Emma (Walter) Quaye. He was preceded in death by his sister Judy Pastnovich and his brother Ernie Quaye. Walter married the love of his life, Nancy (Comchoc) Quaye on July 24, 1965 and they made Leet Township their home. They had...

John V. “Johnny” DiFelice, 36, a life-long resident of Moon/Coraopolis area and very proud of his Italian Heritage-2nd generation, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. He was born in Youngstown, OH on July 6, 1983.Johnny is survived by his life partner Virginia Elinsky and their unborn baby; beloved parents Vincent and Diane DiFelice; cherished sister Olivia DiFelice Hoover (Eduardo Hoover, Jr.); nephews and niece Eduardo Hoover III, Alexander Hoover and Lillian Rosina...

Cecelia (Ostermeier) Cabalik, 84, of McCartney Dr. for 50 years and most recently Providence Point, where she passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, Oct. 30, 2019 after battling Alzheimer’s. Born in Pittsburgh on March 12, 1935, she was one of six children to the late Cecil and Mary (Coleman) Ostermeier. On August 9, 2013, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, John W. Cabalik, Jr. Adored mother of Mary C. Hoover (Michael) and Lee M. Cabalik (Brian Pierce);...

Charles J. Liffert, 94 of Sewickley, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2019. Born on October 30, 1924, he was the son of the late Regina and Charles Liffert. He proudly served our country in the United States Marines during WWII. Charles was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and went on to become an accountant with the Pennsylvania Department of Justice for many years and enjoyed gardening and home improvement in his free time. He was a member of the Ohio Township Volunteer Fire...