All Obituaries

Joseph R. DiGiacobbe, 57, of Freeport, passed away in the company of his family on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.   Joe was born in Natrona Heights, on August 20, 1966, a son of the late Rosetta May (Cornman) and Luigi W. DiGiacobbe.  Joe was a 1984 graduate of Freeport Area High School. He worked for a number years at Daily's Juice Products in Verona.   Joe's favorite passion was playing his drums. He loved hunting and...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Hoscheid, 81, of Freeport, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at her residence. Jackie was born in Manor Township, PA on May 22, 1942, a daughter of the late James E. Bowser and Laura (Gamble) Bowser. She was a graduate of Freeport High School. Jackie was employed at the former Camerlo's Deli in Freeport. She was also a homemaker. Jackie was a faithful member of Evangel Heights Church in Sarver. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and attending all of her...

James A. (Jim) Stewart 83, of Freeport, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 while surrounded by his family, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Natrona Heights, on January 17, 1941, a son of the late Harold K. Stewart and Emma E. (Redick) Stewart. Jim was a 1959 graduate of Freeport High School, where he played both offensive and defense on the football team and was a standout pitcher and first baseman for multiple WPIAL and section championship baseball teams. He attended...

Dorothy E. Seagriff, 91, of Freeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on March 22, 2024. Dorothy was born in Natrona Heights, on July 9, 1932, a daughter of the late Mae (Hanna) and Harry Mansfield. Dorothy was a 1950 graduate of Freeport High School. She worked as a certified Unit Secretary at Allegheny Valley Hospital for 30 years, retiring to be a full time "Grammy". She was a past member of St. Mary, Mother of God Church in Freeport. She loved watching and...

Mario “Bugsy” Ravotti, Jr, 93, of Freeport passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 peacefully at his granddaughter's home in West Deer Twp. Mario was born in Freeport on October 10, 1930, a son of the late Clara (Conti) and Mario Ravotti, Sr. He was the widower of Barbara J. (Anselmo) Ravotti who passed away in 2022. Mario was a 1948 graduate of Freeport High School. After graduation, he went to work for the Hicks Coal Co. in the Butler Juction section of Freeport. Then in...

Craig E. Steinke, 69 of South Buffalo Twp. passed away on March 12, 2024 peacefully, at Corner View Nursing & Rehab, in Pittsburgh. Craig was born in Natrona Heights on December 7, 1954, a son of the late Claire R. (VanSciver) Edmonston and Eugene Leo Steinke. He was the widower of Marlene D. (Smock) Steinke who passed away in March of 2023. Craig graduated from Highlands High School. After graduation he got a job as a truck driver with Allegheny Ludlum/ATI. He drove for over 30 years....

Robert A. Burns, 56, of Allegheny Twp. passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 peacefully at his home. Robert was born in Natrona Heights on November 20, 1967, a son of the late Theresa M. (Fantino) and A. Dean Burns. Robert was a 1985 graduate of St. Joseph High School. He enjoyed woodworking and game nights with family and friends. Robert is survived by his siblings, James and Tami Burns, of Indiana, PA. Kathy and Shawn Whelan, of Cheswick and Janet Abbott, of East Vandergrift. His nieces...

Daniel Wylie Shoemaker, 62, of Freeport, passed away on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, at Embassy of Saxonburg, with loving family by his side.  He was born February 18, 1962, in Brookville, to Donald R. Shoemaker and the late Amber Blair Shoemaker. He was a lifelong member of Buffalo United Presbyterian Church, in Sarver. He was a 1980 graduate of Freeport High School and a 1982 graduate of Ohio Diesel Technical Institute in Cleveland, OH. He worked as a diesel mechanic at Dowell Division...

Irene D. Welling, 95, of Buffalo Twp. passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 peacefully, at Grey's Colonial Acres Home, Kittanning, PA. Irene was born in Freeport on January 30, 1929, a daughter of the late Helen (Dobrzynski) and John Allen Olczak, Sr. She was the widow of Robert L. Welling, Sr. who passed in 2011. Irene was a 1947 graduate of Freeport High School. She was employed as a school van driver at W.L. Roenigk in Sarver for many years. She was a member of St. Mary, Mother of God...

Mary E. (Snider) Huth, 92, of Freeport, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 peacefully at Quality Life Services in Sarver. Mary was born in Freeport on March 27, 1931, a daughter of the late Frances (Schreckengost) and Clarence Snider. She was the widow of James B."Firp" Huth, who passed away in 2019. They were married for 70 years. Mary was a 1948 graduate of Freeport High School. Mary worked for many years as a cook in the cafeteria at Freeport Area High School. She was a...