All Obituaries

Maxine C. Messner, age 91, of North Fayette Township, Imperial, PA, passed away at Jefferson Regional Medical Center on Thursday, April 18, 2024.  Maxine was born on July 10, 1932, in Steubenville, Ohio, daughter to the late Charlotte (Pirkaeim) and William Reeby.  She was the devoted wife to Frank J. "Fry"  Messner Jr. who passed on April 23, 1988.  Maxine will be laid to rest alongside her late husband in Hopewell-Hebron Cemetery.  Rest in peace,...

Nancy M. Betlyn, age 81, of Findlay Township, Clinton, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Nancy was born in Imperial on September 20, 1942, daughter to the late Julia H. (Galo) and John E. Price; devoted wife of 64 years to Dan Betlyn; beloved mother to Lynda Stanislaw, Lori (Joe) Beaumont, and the late Daniel “Danno” Betlyn who passed on October 27, 2014; cherished grandmother “Mimi” to Erica (Tyler) Edwards, Joseph...

Steven E. Tighe, age 49, of Monaca, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 4, 2024.  He was a son of Dennis and the late Patricia (Biertempfel) Tighe, formerly of Findlay Township. Steve graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Elkton, OH. Steve was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. He lived to watch the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins and was known for his vast trivia knowledge...

Vincent Lewis Smith passed away on Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2024, at the age of 92. He was an extraordinary husband, father, pop, and great pop and was always surrounded by family. Vince and his wife of 66 years the late Joan who passed on January 15, 2022, were always ready for another adventure and spent many hours on the road heading for a new destination. Vince had a notable career in the airline industry, having been enlisted in the Air Force, and worked for Mohawk and U.S. Air. He...

Diana Elizabeth (Hand) Frambach, age 62, of North Fayette Township, entered into heavenly rest on Monday, April 1, 2024, at the West Penn Hospital after battling stage 4 breast cancer. Diana was born on August 8, 1961, in Fairbanks, Alaska, to the late William and Toshiko Hand. She lived in Anchorage, Alaska, until the age of 16 where she was involved with her church and youth group. In 1976, her family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Diana graduated from Widefield High School in 1979....

Donna Lee Walker, age 86, of Upper St. Clair, transitioned peacefully to her eternal home on Saturday, March 23, 2024.  Donna was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on September 27, 1937, daughter to the late Leola (Gust) and Lincoln Harshbarger; beloved wife of 63 years to Russell A. Walker, who survives; loving mother to Russell C. (Jolene) Walker, Sharon Hanlon, and Eric (Katie) Walker; devoted grandmother to Kaitlyn (Aaron), Meghan, Isabella, Allegra, Gianna, and Finn; cherished...

Belinda J. Hartz, age 49, of Monaca, PA, passed away at her residence on Thursday, March 21, 2024.  She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 21, 1975, daughter to the late Patricia Carbert and William Miller.  Belinda is survived by her wife, Karen Hartz, daughter, Aireal Liddle and her husband, Matthew, brothers Robert Lewandowski and his wife, Melissa, Patrick Lewandowski, and Michael Lewandowski, and sister, Jill Lewandowski.  Belinda, known to many as Bindy, was a woman...

Judith K. Bolind, age 84, of Findlay Township, Clinton, PA, passed away on Sunday morning, March 17, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA, after a courageous battle against an extended illness. Judy was born in Imperial, PA, on August 19, 1939, daughter to the late Caroline E. (Engel) and Hilliard W. “Runt” Beitsinger; devoted wife of 62 years to the late Ronald E. “Gene” Bolind Sr. who passed on January 29, 2024; beloved mother to Ronald Bolind Jr.,...

David A. Hootman, age 54, of Gallipolis, OH, formerly of Ashville, OH, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024.  He was born on December 12, 1969, in Dover, DE, to the late Charles W. and Helen (Custer) Hootman.  David was a 1989 graduate of Teays Valley High School and still holds some football records to this day.  He worked for Mueller Electric Company for many years. David is survived by his wife, Katrina Mullin Hootman; children, Trish, Becky, and Cody; grandchildren,...

Joseph M. Dawgiello III, age 42, of Robinson Township, Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024.  Joseph was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 2, 1981, son to Susan (Kownacki) Dawgiello and the late Joseph Dawgiello Jr.  Along with his mother, he is survived by his sons, Jorden and Devin Dawgiello, his sister, Jillian Dawgiello, and her children, Joseph Dawgiello IV and Alexis Dawgiello. Joseph also leaves behind Jazzy, his cat of over 12 years, that was his...