In her 101st year, passed away peacefully at Country Meadows Assisted Living, in South Fayette, on September 22, 2021, with her son and daughter by her side. Born May 21, 1920 to Ellen (Tunney) and David F. Merriman, she and her sister grew up in the North Side of Pittsburgh, Ohio Township, Emsworth and Chicago, where the family lived across the street from Al Capone’s family. Katherine worked as a long-distance telephone operator during WWII, then married J David “Dave”...

Age 97, of Avalon, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Beloved Wife of the late James R. Neilson. Also preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Mary Elizabeth Kern. Survived by her nieces Carolyn O’Connell, Linda Furr, Patty Kellerman, Judy Wojakowski, Sue Jansen and Naomi Vichich and nephews Jim Kern, Joe Kellerman and Tom Neilson. Also survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Rita is also preceded in death by brothers Clyde Jr., Paul,...

MICHAEL C. CAPIZZI Age 60, of Avalon, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021. Beloved husband of Debbie Capizzi; dear father of Dennis (Megan) Capizzi, Jessica (fiance, Jerad Olmes) Capizzi and Anthony Capizzi; grandfather of Mac and Carmine Capizzi, Hazel, Jax, Jaden and Caleb Olmes; brother of Vincent Capizzi, Anthony Capizzi, Chrissy Summers and Kathy Meyer; also survived by nieces, nephews and other family members. Michael loved to play softball and baseball. He was a coach...

Age 67, of Bellevue, on Friday, August 27, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents William Edward Thomas, Sr., and Odessa Mae Thomas; sisters Diana Bagley and Mary Ann Fesler. Beloved father of William Edward Thomas, III. and Shelby Leanne Thomas. Loving brother of Fran (Alan) Edmunds and Sylvia Jean Thomas. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Also survived by former wife, Shirlene Thomas. Bill will be truly missed by his beloved best friends Kevin Patterson and Dwight Eskridge. Bill...

Age 38, of Bellevue, unexpectedly, on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Beloved daughter of John Cologne III, Carol Cologne and Jim “Buck” Young. Loving mother of Jack Stockey. Cherished granddaughter of Jane Simich, the late Art and Lorraine Clear and the late John Jr. and Dolores Cologne. Beloved niece of Debbie Clear, Art (Dorothy) Clear, Susan (Eric) Nikolaison, Susan Cologne, Kate Unks and Wayne Unks. Also survived by her loving cousin Aarika Turpin and many other cousins....

Age 94, of Avalon, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Mary Elizabeth Kern. Survived by her loving sister Rita K. Neilson; beloved nieces Carolyn O’Connell, Linda Furr, Patty Kellerman, Judy Wojakowski, Sue Jansen; nephews Jim Kern and Joe Kellerman; great-nieces Lori Beall and Cheri Percic, great-nephews Scott Beall and Keith Beall; and other great-great nieces and nephews. Elizabeth is also preceded in death by brothers...

Christopher Timothy Joyce (aka Chip), age 54, youngest of the 5 brothers but the first to be reunited with our parents, Helen and Patrick Joyce. Chip lived an enthusiastic and spirited but somewhat unconventional life.  He loved the outdoors.  He made his home in the country (Clarion County) where he lived with Kathi Griffith and their 3 rescue dogs.  He was most at peace in the outdoors.   Christopher (Chip) really enjoyed hunting and fishing.  For a while, he...

Valosio Patricia A. (Kearns) Age 79, of Avalon passed away peacefully on Monday morning August 09, 2021 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Charles Valosio. Dear Mother of Denise (C.Bruce) Weinman, Melissa (Tom) Baculik, Kristy (Scott) Slate and Marlana (Joe) Brown. Grandma of Meghan (John), Shawn, Kendall, Stephen, Benjamin, Ryleigh and Alayna. Great grandma of Mira and Cora. Sister of Eileen Harrison and William Kearns. Daughter of the late George and Jeannette (Eck) Kearns. Pats...

Shaffer Edgar B. Age 78, of Ben Avon passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 08, 2021. Beloved Husband of Janet Shaffer. Dear brother of the late Robert E. Shaffer. Also survived by nephews and cousins. Edgar was a long time employee of the PA department of Transportation. Family and Friends are welcome for visitation on Wednesday August 11, 2021 4:00 pm until time of funeral service at 6:00 pm at the McDonald - Linn Funeral and Cremation Service 529 California Ave. Avalon, PA 15202....