All Obituaries

Our hearts are sad as we tell you that Michael D. Cryster, passed peacefully and unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 16, 2020.  Taken too soon, so much more to live for, he was only 56. Mike, a son in a military family was born in White Sands, NM, on Oct. 22, 1963, one of six children born to the late Jean (Caler) and William B. Cryster, Sr. Mike is survived by his three sisters and 2 brothers:  Linda Crytser, Donna Crytser, Diana Gresham (Joseph), Mark Crytser (Gaileen) and...

Nickolas M. Steri Jr.,93, of Moon Township, formerly of Coraopolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Braddock, PA on Feb. 25, 1927, he was one of five children to the late Nickolas M. and Rose (Leight) Steri. On January 21, 2005, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Anna Jennie (Pacella) Steri. In addition to his spouse, he was preceded in death by sisters Hilda Fittante, Elsie Mae Steri,...

Shirley Ann (Hall) Casto Warren, 82, of Augusta, GA formerly of Moon Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Bridgeville Rehab and Care Center. Shirley was born in Frenchton, WV on June 21, 1938, one of five to the late Raymond and Frances Jean (Childress) Hall. Shirley met her first husband in West Virginia, Darreld Casto, now deceased (surviving spouse Debbie). They were the proud parents of Linda Heid (Daniel Pulford, Sr.), Greg Casto (finace Linda Brown),...

Celebration of Life for Gertrude M. Williams   --VISITATION (open to family and friends) Requested attire is Red or White Friday, August 7, 2020 at 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Copeland Funeral Home 867 Fifth Avenue Coraopolis, PA 15108   --PRIVATE MEMORIAL (immediate family only) Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 11:00 am Mt. Olive Baptist Church 1201 Hiland Avenue Coraopolis, PA 15108   Please note that live streaming of the memorial service can be seen at Mt. Olive Baptist...

Roni James Millstine, formerly of Clinton, currently of Kennedy Twp, died August 1, 2020 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born May 5, 1947, daughter of the late Philip Daniel and Mildred Upole McArdle. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and father of her children, David Sutton James. She was forever thankful to God for blessing her with the love of her husband Herman Millstine, and her daughter Amy James Joyce (Dan) and her grandsons Dan and Sam, who made each day...

Eleanor Ilov age 89 of Moon Twp. passed away August 3, 2020 at Manor Care North Hills. Eleanor was born in Aliquippa on June 25, 1931 to the late Jacob and Ann Fadool. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She would give you the shirt off of her back. Eleanor loved to cook and entertain her friends and family. She worked hard her entire life. She enjoyed her garage sales. Eleanor was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church where she was always helping out the Church for...

Sara Alice McCullough  On July 30, 2020 at 3:53 PM, our very beautiful, special, brave little girl gained her angel wings. Sara Alice McCullough, born on March 24, 2007, was 13 years old and passed so peacefully away in the loving arms of her mother and her great Aunt, surrounded by her grandparents, step-dad and a few caring members of staff at Children’s Hospital. Sara was brave beyond compare to all she endured in her little life. Sara beat all the odds and surpassed her life...

ETHEL MAY (SWOGER) VITH, 93, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2020.  Born October 28th, 1926 in Coraopolis, Ethel was the eldest of 6 children born to the late Laura (Mason) and William A. Swoger. She attended Coraopolis High School and was an active member of the Coraopolis United Methodist Church.  On March 28, 1952 Ethel married her beloved husband Harold F. Vith who preceded her in death after 48 years of marriage.  She loved decorating for the holidays and always...

Anthony M. DiDolce of Coraopolis passed away on August 1, 2020 at the age of 56. He was an avid marksman and gun enthusiast. Anthony enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved fishing, hunting and camping. He also enjoyed golfing in his free-time. Tony loved motorcycles and race cars and had a knack for wood working. He was lovingly known as the “animal whisperer” because of his love for animals. Anthony was so full of life and was taken from us far too soon. He was always...

Carmela (Lucia) Volpe, of Moon Township since 1966, passed peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Monday, July 27, 2020. Carmela was born in Roggiano Gravina, Italy on January 11, 1929 to the late Frank and Rose (Leporace) Lucia. Carmela was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Salvatore Volpe. Carmela’s life was all centered around her beautiful family. She is survived by her loving children, Joseph (Pam) Volpe of N. Canton, OH, Rosetta (the...