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Scott Cook, 59, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026.Services are private.
02/26/2026

Scott Cook, 59, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026.

Services are private.

Gloria Jean Heitzenrater, 70, of Ambridge, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice House ...
02/25/2026

Gloria Jean Heitzenrater, 70, of Ambridge, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Barbara Jasinski.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her uncles, Michael “Moe” Stuban, Fred Stolich, and Edward Jasinski; her aunts, Mildred “Mickey” Stuban, Doris Stolich, Rose Jasinski, Catherine Lazorski, Mary Budkey, Frances Brodish, and Elizabeth Jasinski; her cousin, Steven Stuban; and her niece, Kelly Heitzenrater

Gloria is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Douglas Heitzenrater; her daughter, Stacy Heitzenrater-Gorecki; her brother, Jason (Deborah) Jasinski; her cherished grandchildren, Alyssa and Austin Gorecki; her nieces and nephews, Amy (Robert) Clouse, Jeannette (Shane) Dobbins, and David (Athena) Jasinski; her special goddaughter, Kimberly Heitzenrater; and many treasured great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends.

A 1973 graduate of Ambridge High School, Gloria dedicated much of her life to serving others. She worked for many years at Herman’s Bakery and spent more than 30 years at Eat'n Park, where she welcomed guests with her warm smile. Gloria enjoyed visiting casinos and taking trips to try her luck. She was a devoted fan of Elvis Presley and enjoyed watching Elvis impersonators perform. She treasured family camping trips and, above all, adored her grandchildren. One of her proudest moments was throwing out the first pitch at a Pittsburgh Pirates game in recognition of her 25 years of service with Eat’n Park.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford for the exceptional care provided to Gloria. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford or to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Martin Gorecki, 48, born August 8, 1977, in Trzebnica, Poland, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2026, in Cranber...
02/25/2026

Martin Gorecki, 48, born August 8, 1977, in Trzebnica, Poland, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2026, in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

Martin immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1982, settling in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, where he built his life but remained deeply proud of his Polish heritage.

In 1995, Martin enlisted in the United States Army, where he served as a turret mechanic with the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia. He completed multiple tours, including Seoul, Korea; Kuwait; and “Operation Desert Thunder” in Iraq. Martin took great pride in serving his country.

He continued that same dedication in civilian life, spending many years as a mechanical superintendent, traveling the country—one of his projects being New York City’s subway system. This reflected his mechanical expertise and strong work ethic.

Martin was once married to Stacy Gorecki, and together they shared his only son, Austin Gorecki. He was also a stepfather to Alyssa Gorecki.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Gorecki. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Gorecki; his brother, David Gorecki (Tammy), and their daughter, Isabella; and his sister, Joanna Gauthier (Javier), and their daughters, Amaiya, Macie, Kayla, and Jena.

Martin was the firstborn and the deeply cherished love of his late paternal Babcia, Wanda Górecka; late Pra-Babcia, Helena Szczukiewicz; and late maternal Babcia, Teresa Bronowicka.

He is also survived by many uncles, aunts, and cousins living in Poland, who hold him close in their hearts across the distance.

Martin was known for his ability to make people laugh and for the humor he carried into every room. He loved his friends and held some especially close over the years. He could be stubborn at times—a family trait—but those who knew him best understood that beneath that tough exterior was a good heart. His color was always dark blue, a shade that reflected his nature and quiet strength.

Martin, a United States veteran, was loyal to those he served beside. He shared a close bond with his best friend, Chad Hayward, and Chad’s family meant a great deal to him. Martin was also known for his black Cavalier, which all of his friends from the Ambridge Class of ’95 remember fondly.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC 547 8th Street, Ambridge, PA, on March 4, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A blessing service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on March 5, 2026 at the funeral home followed by an Honorable Veterans Burial at 1:00 p.m. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville, PA.

May God rest his soul.

The family asks in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org.

Matko Boska, módl się za nami.
Jezu, ufamy Tobie. Amen.

Carol S. McDonald, 94, of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the ...
02/23/2026

Carol S. McDonald, 94, of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Clyde and Sarah Shellito.

In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Louis McDonald.

She leaves behind a loving family who will cherish her memory: her daughter, Sharon Howard; her grandson, Glen (Nicole Richardson) Howard; and her adored great-grandson, Parker.

Carol had a deep love for quilting and was especially gifted musically. She was a faithful and active member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, where she shared her beautiful voice in the church choir for many years. Above all, Carol was a wonderful and devoted mother whose kindness and warmth touched all who knew her.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Barbie Jo Morris, 51, passed away on February 15, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. ...
02/20/2026

Barbie Jo Morris, 51, passed away on February 15, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born on January 25, 1975, Barbie was a lifelong resident of Beaver County and a proud graduate of Ambridge Area High School.

Barbie is survived by her devoted family: her sister, Paula (Tom) Mattie; her beloved daughters, Rebecca (Michael) Motko, Kayla Morris, Brittany (Craig) Thompson, and Christina Morris; and her cherished grandchildren, Myla Motko and Jeniyah Thompson. She is also survived by her niece and nephew, Nicolle (Damien) Steele and James (Cheyanne) Steele, and her great-niece, Stella Steele.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Barbara Morris; her sister, Susan Morris; and her brother, Robert Morris Jr.

A private Celebration of Life will be held by the family at a later date to honor and remember Barbie’s life.

Dometta Caul, 50, of Ambridge, passed away on February 11, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Ruby Wilson and the lat...
02/17/2026

Dometta Caul, 50, of Ambridge, passed away on February 11, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Ruby Wilson and the late Lewis Caul Jr.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Annie Cooper and Rudolph Davis; paternal grandparents, Dorris Caul and Lewis Caul Sr.; her aunts, Paula Cooper and Bernice Reddick ; uncle, Perry Reddick; and cousin, Stephanie Caul.

She is survived by her cherished son, Dallas Albert Rebels III; her stepfather, Bernard Wilson; her aunts, Janet Johnson, Ronda Caul, and Denise Howard; her uncles, Lenard Smith and Darryl Caul; along with a host of nieces, nephews, dear friends, and loved ones who will forever hold her memory close.

After graduating high school, Dometta attended Columbus State Community College. Affectionately known as the “clean up woman,” she had a true passion for cleaning and decorating, always taking pride in making every space warm and welcoming. She loved her family deeply and was especially devoted to caring for her nieces and nephews. A natural caregiver, Dometta found joy in looking after others and offering comfort and support whenever it was needed.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM until the time of funeral service at 1:00 PM at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral & Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, PA 15003.

Clay D. Wallace, 65, of Baden, formerly of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on February 7, 2026. He was the beloved son of...
02/09/2026

Clay D. Wallace, 65, of Baden, formerly of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on February 7, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Bobby Jack and Patricia Wallace.

Clay is survived by his children, Courtney Wallace and Josh (Samantha) Wallace; his brother, Craig Wallace; his sister, Christy Wallace; his cherished grandson, Carter Jones; and many dear friends who were like family to him.

Clay spent his career in the communications field before retiring, but his true passion was music. He loved traveling with bands and working in production alongside his lifelong friend, Kenny Wilker, creating memories that lasted a lifetime. After retirement, Clay embraced the simple joys of life — spending time outdoors, camping, sipping sweet tea, and sharing laughter and stories with friends and his beloved family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Marietta, Georgia.

Jerome D. Meyer, 68, of Conway, passed away on February 5, 2026. He was the son of the late Roy and Marylibby Meyer. In ...
02/05/2026

Jerome D. Meyer, 68, of Conway, passed away on February 5, 2026. He was the son of the late Roy and Marylibby Meyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Greg Meyer.

Jerome is survived by his beloved wife of 10 years, Cheryl Meyer; his sisters, Maureen and Karen; his sons, Mathew and Bradley Meyer; his stepchildren, Erin, Shana, and Eric Prokopovich; as well as numerous grandchildren and dear friends.

He was a graduate of North Allegheny High School and worked for many years at Pittsburgh Intermodular Terminal, retiring as a machine operator and mechanic. Jerome enjoyed the simple comforts of being at home, relaxing, and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Services are private.

Patricia Jesky, 86, of Ambridge, passed away on January 24, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Jesky....
02/01/2026

Patricia Jesky, 86, of Ambridge, passed away on January 24, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Jesky.

She is survived by her brother, John (Gail) Jesky.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be announced at a later date.

George Miller, 83, of New Brighton, passed away on January 20, 2026. He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by h...
02/01/2026

George Miller, 83, of New Brighton, passed away on January 20, 2026. He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his good friend, Bill Scott.

Services are private.

Cynthia L. Gamble, 64, of Ambridge, passed away on February 1, 2026. She was the daughter of Thomas Wory and the late Jo...
02/01/2026

Cynthia L. Gamble, 64, of Ambridge, passed away on February 1, 2026. She was the daughter of Thomas Wory and the late Joyce Wory. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tom Wory.

She is survived by her sons, Harold Novick II and Michael Gamble; sisters, Lisa (Dwayne) Corrigan and Kim Wory; grandson, Nori Novick-Wigton; Harold Novick I; and her special friend, Doug Knoll.

Cynthia enjoyed quiet moments of relaxation, had a deep love for animals, and found joy in watching and feeding birds and other wildlife.

Services are private.

Karina R. Hudac, 55, of Economy Borough, passed away on January 27, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Valerie (Rob) ...
01/28/2026

Karina R. Hudac, 55, of Economy Borough, passed away on January 27, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Valerie (Rob) Kozak and the late Jerry Hudac.

In addition to her father, Karina was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Hudac; aunts, Marlene Hudac and Maryanne Kozak; uncle, Robert Kozak; maternal grandparents, Michael and Eugenia Kozak; and paternal grandparents, Edward and Doris Hudac.

She is survived by her sisters, Sheila Albright and Tammy George; uncles, John Kozak and Paul Clarke; aunts, Faythe Hudac and Holly Kozak; nieces, Sophia Albright and Kailey George; nephews, Joshua Martz, Zackary Gill, Cody George, and Seth Albright; life partner, Scott Zbrzezny; godmother, Helena Hess; cousin, Eddie Hudac; and her beloved pets, W***y and Declan.

Karina was a graduate of Ambridge High School, Class of 1988, and went on to attend nursing school, earning her bachelor’s degree. She devoted many years to her career as a nurse, caring for others with compassion and dedication. Her life revolved around her son, whom she loved deeply. Karina was a positive, selfless soul who was always willing to help anyone in need. She found peace in campfires and cherished trips to the beach, especially watching the sunrise. Above all, she loved being in the warmth of the sun.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Church, 546 Melrose Avenue, Ambridge. Burial will follow at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Cemetery.

A special request from the family: A family member has a life threatening condition and can't be around perfume/cologne or live flowers so if you will be attending the viewing we ask that you would take this into consideration. Thank you

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in care to the funeral home.

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