Hopewell High School Alumni Obituaries

Reese G. Jewkes age 86 passed away peacefully in his home on January 29 2026 just steps away from the very house where he was born. Born on November 24 1939 in Orangeville Utah to Lillis and Olive Sitterud Jewkes Reese grew up with a deep connection to his roots. Following high school he enlisted in...

Mr. Oland Williams affectionately known in the community as DaddyYo" age 77 transitioned peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father on December 28 2025 at the University of Florida Shands Hospital. Mr. Williams was a graduate of Howard High School Class of 1968. He proudly served in the United States...

TOPSHAM Peggy died peacefully at her home in Topsham on June 6 2018 surrounded by the family she deeply loved. Born on November 29 1937 in East Orange New Jersey Peggy was the oldest daughter of Jack and Harriette Chamberlain. In 1945 the family moved to a farm in Old Bridge NJ where Peggy attended...

Donald R. Moser 96 of Turbotville passed away peacefully on Sunday January 25 2026 at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital Lewisburg. Born October 18 1929 in Lewis Twp. he was a son of the late John H. and Ellen E. Ellis Moser. On November 27 1953 he married the former Evelyn V. Kelly and togethe...

Marshall Mark Riley age 69 of Tionesta PA formerly of Bradford Woods PA died on Friday November 7 2025 at his home in Tionesta. He was born on May 21 1956 in Sewickley PA son of the late James Frederick and Regina Dare Morrow Riley. He was named after his greatgrandfather Marshall Riley a renowned s...

Phyllis Y. Proctor 94 of Souderton PA passed away peacefully on Friday December 26 2025 at the Peter Becker Community in Harleysville PA. She was the beloved wife of the Late Laverne Wormy Alderfer who preceded her in death in 1968 and also the loving wife of the late William B. Proctor who preceded...

William E. Bill Wood 84 of Chicora passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home early Sunday morning January 4 2026. William was born in Butler on September 26 1941. He was the son of the late Lawrence E. Bud and Helen D. Dot Barney Wood. He was a 1959 graduate of Chicora High School and a Unit...

Wandamarie Bish ne Davis 84 Blue Bell PA died Saturday November 22 2025 at MedStar Health Hospital Clinton MD after a brief illness. She was born February 22 1941 in Punxsutawney PA the daughter of the late William R. Davis Sr. and Althea E. Dean Davis. She was a 1959 graduate of Punxsutawney High S...

Barbara Peifer Miller Smyzer 85 a resident of Tel Hai in Honey Brook Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on January 30 2026. Born on November 9 1940 in Ephrata Pennsylvania Barb was raised in Lancaster County where she spent much of her life before living for several years in Largo Florida. She late...

John V. “Jack” Kennelly, 82, of Hopewell Township, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.Born August 23, 1943, in Homestead, PA he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Conroy) Kennelly.Jack was a 1962 graduate of Moon Area High School and was a U...

Joan E. Heaton, 78, of Hopewell Township, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Heritage Valley, Beaver.Born May 14, 1947, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edith (Robertson) Heaton.Joan was a 1965 graduate of Aliquippa High School and attended Youngstown University.Sh...

Aquilla KeeKee Pryor 40 of Staunton received her angel wings to fly to another home on January 17th 2026 at her residence. She attended Robert E. Lee High School and graduated from Hopewell Senior High School in Huntersville North Carolina where she received a basketball scholarship to Black Hawk Co...

Jean Rust Meacham 76 of Ripley peacefully passed on Friday November 28 2025 at her home surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at Ripley First United Methodist Church on Sunday November 30th. Visitation will be from 200 400 pm with services immediately following. Lovingly known as Mo...

Milton Dale Tetterton Jr. of South Hill shuffled off this mortal coil on December 27 2025 after 90 years of a life welllived. An electrical engineer through and through Dales career was marked by a deep commitment to his communitys infrastructure. After studying at Virginia Tech and graduating from ...

Ms. Felicia Y. Brown 63 of Richmond VA entered eternal rest on Monday December 22 2025 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Emily Yvonne Brown. Felicia was a native of Hopewell and grew up in the Davisville community where she was educated in the Hopewell Public School System. Felicia ...

James M. Henderson affectionately known as Funnyman a native of Boston Massachusetts departed this life on January 22 2026. Funnyman was born May 18 1946 to the late Margaret Pierce Henderson and James A. Stone Henderson. He was also preceded in death by his loving devoted wife Joyce Lewis Henderson...

For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight I have finished my course I have kept the faith Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day and not to me only but unto a...

Who was this kind soul who never met a stranger With a voice as strong as the mighty wind Whos mind was as sharp as a samurai sword Naydene Preston graduated from Booker T Washington High School in Dallas TX. During her lifetime she was...a member of the Order of Eastern Stars a hair stylist member...

He was the son of James R. Gerlach of Mount Alto WV and the late Beverly Ann Roush Gerlach. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Nina Harmon Roush paternal grandparents Ross and Marjorie Weaver Gerlach greatgrandma Maxine Scarberry aunt Carol Jean Roush. He ...

Reverend Dr. Lester Cousin was born on July 9 1933 to the late Marvin L. Cousin Sr. and Ethel M. Campbell in Nashville Tennessee. He received his education in the Davidson County school system. Lester married his Queen the late Mary K. Simpson on July 27 1953. Throughout his youth and young adulthoo...

Mary Alice Dudley was born on Friday January 10 1944 and took her final breath on December 15 2025just 50 feet from where she was born. The years in between she lived. Mary Alice graduated from Spearsville High School in 1961 and later attended BMI Bish Mathis Institute in Monroe until her marriage ...

Maurice Francis "Maurie" Cox age 83 of Vermont IL passed away at 858 pm Thursday May 23 2019 at Graham Hospital in Canton IL. He was born on February 11 1936 on the family farm in Eldorado Township McDonough County just west of Vermont the son of Arthur and Twila Ruth Cox. Maurie married Kathy Coz...

Jane Juone Holloway Yates, age 86, of Bowdon, passed away on December 24, 2025. She was born on October 6, 1939, in Falkville, Alabama, to the late Ernest and Dorothy Shoemake Holloway.Juone graduated from Roopville High School in 1957 and built a life defined by hard work and devotion to her family...

Age 90 Of Dalton Georgia formerly of Fayetteville North Carolina passed away Sunday February 1 2026. Mrs. Shaw was born March 16 1935. She was preceded in death by her late parents Raymond and Sadie McIntire Calhoun Sr. her husband George Shaw three sisters Johnnie C. Hart Margaret C. Johnson and Be...

Age 69 of Chattanooga TN passed away Sunday November 23 2025. He was born August 18 1956 to his parents late father Phillip Lee Burse and mother Bertha K. Johnson Burse. Aaron was a graduate of Rossville High School Class of 1975. He retired from J J Industries as a Hyster Driver. Aaron was a membe...

Refes Bell Jr. was born on October 26 1943 In Paulsboro NJ to Refes Bell Sr. and Rita Cannon Bell. He spent his childhood in Glassboro NJ where he was educated in the Glassboro Public School System. An athletic individual Refes lettered in multiple sports particularly football track basketball and g...

Jeanne Hodnicki 91 of Ewing Twp. passed away on Thursday January 15 2026 at Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell. Born in Hudson NY. She was a graduate of Hamilton High School. Jeanne is a retiree of the State of New Jersey where she was an administrative assistant. Her favorite hobby was crocheti...

Betty Jean Hall Evans lovingly known as Grandma Betty Jean passed away peacefully on January 19 2026 in Watha North Carolina at the age of 93. Born on October 15 1932 in Watha North Carolina Betty Jean lived a life rooted in faith family and service. She was a devoted follower of Jesus and a faithfu...

John Joseph Rocco Chiotti 86 of Hopewell died peacefully surrounded by his family on September 9 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital. John was born on January 10 1938 in Aliquippa Pennsylvania. He graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1957 and served in the US Army from 19611966. He was a proud mem...

Patricia Ann (Frioni) Tellish, 87, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff at Brightview Fallsgrove in Rockville, MDPatricia was born on August 30, 1938, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, to the late Ellen and James Frioni. She graduated from Hopew...