Charles J. Hockenberry
Dec 2, 2025
Charles J. Hockenberry, 91, of Ohioville, passed away surrounded by his family, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Born October 31, 1934 in Industry, he was the son of the late Charles S. and Mary G. Klink Hockenberry. A graduate of Midland High School, Class of 1953, Chuck went on to proudly serve in the U. S....
Edith "Edie" Hilkka Nichols
Nov 28, 2025
Edith “Edie” Hilkka Nichols, 72, of Brighton Twp., passed away at home peacefully, surrounded by the family she fiercely loved, on November 28, 2025.
Born December 10, 1952 in the Rochester Hospital, she was a daughter of the late James Roy and Edith Hilkka Forsman Burgess. A resident of Brighton Twp. all her life, Edie will be remembered as a devoted...
Elizabeth "Bunny" Bloom Madden
Nov 27, 2025
Elizabeth “Bunny” Bloom Madden, 88, of Beaver, passed away while surrounded by family on Nov.27, 2025.
In addition to being a deeply committed Christian and devoted mother, Bunny will be remembered for the quick wit, fun-loving attitude and deep sense of loyalty that won her fast friends and lasting relationships wherever she went.
Born to Bernard Oscar “Jed” Bloom and Ethel Mae...
Martha M. (Munroe) Simmons
Nov 26, 2025
Martha M. (Munroe) Simmons, 93, of New Brighton, formerly of Wadenna, MN, passed away on November 26, 2025.
Born June 5, 1932, in New Brighton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Milo and Ruth Nugent. Martha spent her life as a homemaker, loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Martha is preceded in death by her husbands,...
Rosemary Monaco Hill
Nov 25, 2025
Rosemary Monaco Hill, 85, of Beaver, formerly of Falls Church, VA, and Midland, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Born April 12, 1940, in East Liverpool, OH, she was a daughter of the late Alfred R. and Mary E. Monaco, Sr. A devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother, Rosemary was a faithful member of...
Carol N. Kampian
Nov 25, 2025
Carol Nadine Kampian (Irey), age 60, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 after a grueling 8-month battle with cancer.
She was born June 1, 1965, to James Irey and Norma Miller in Baltimore, Maryland. Carol married Rick Kampian in June of 2018 in Beaver, PA, after a loving 9-year relationship. She was a proud co-owner of...
Joan "Joann" Elizabeth McGuire
Nov 25, 2025
Joan “Joann” Elizabeth McGuire, 89, of Vanport, passed away on November 25, 2025.
Born on October 17, 1936, in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, to the late Peter and Mary Shost Borghini. Joann was a faithful and longtime member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed the company of her large extended family throughout her...
Virginia G. "Ginger" Brown
Nov 23, 2025
Virginia G. “Ginger” (Brougher) Brown, 88, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025.
Born on July 7, 1937 in Mt. Pleasant, PA, she was the daughter of the late Byron “Dutch” and Roberta Brougher. She spent many years in Aliquippa, Grove City, and then making her home in Williamsburg, VA for the past 13 years. In her younger years, Ginger worked...
Grace E. Starkey
Nov 22, 2025
Grace E. Starkey, 89, of Brighton Twp., passed away at home, surrounded by her family, Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Born April 27, 1936 in Ohioville, she was a daughter of the late James and Grace Porter Bloom. A resident of Ohioville and Brighton Twp., Grace retired after a 10-year career as a secretary and billing clerk with Beaver County Drug and...
Bertha M. Farls
Nov 22, 2025
Mary Bertha “Bert” (Roberson) Farls, 98, of Brighton Township, passed away on November 22 at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital.
Born June 18, 1927, in her family’s farmhouse in White Oak near Fredericksburg, VA. She was the daughter of the late Thomas W. Roberson and Bertha Mary Roberson and the youngest of nine children. She graduated from Falmouth High School in 1945,...
Doris Purcell Hess
Nov 22, 2025
Doris Purcell Hess of Brighton Township passed away Saturday morning, November 22, 2025.
Born in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Emily Griffiths Purcell. Doris graduated from Olney High School in Philadelphia, PA and attended Pennsylvania State University. In 1957, she married Dr. Wallace L. Hess.
A loving mother and grandmother, she was also active in...
Thomas L. Vanderslice
Nov 20, 2025
Thomas L. Vanderslice, 88, of Sewickley, passed away on November 20, 2025, at Villa St. Joseph at Baden. He was born on April 2, 1937, in Beaver, PA, to the late P.C. and Vaune Vanderslice.
Tom had a wonderful lifelong career at PPG Industries that moved him across the country and ultimately back to Pittsburgh, PA. He was an avid golfer...
Jeffery Verzella
Nov 12, 2025
Jeffery Verzella,69, of Midland, passed away at home, Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Born June 1, 1956 in Rochester, PA, he was a son of the late Henry and Rose Marie Verzella. Jeffery graduated from Western Beaver High School and received his training as an electrician at Dean Tech and PTI. He worked at Halama Brothers Electric and Horsehead Corp. Attended of...
John E. Fedorchak
Nov 10, 2025
John E. Fedorchak, 84, of Ohioville, passed away at home, Monday, November 10, 2025.
Born August 22, 1941 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late John and Grace Fedorchak. A resident of Ohioville for 40 years, John retired as a banking security specialist. His true passion was his farm, Horse Around Acres, where he and his wife Mary boarded...
Andrew A. "Andy" Toncic, Sr.
Nov 9, 2025
Andrew A. “Andy” Toncic, a lifelong resident of Midland, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 11:53 am on Sunday, November 9, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, integrity, and devotion to family and community.
Born on July 14, 1929, Andy was the son of the late Andrija and Fanika Puc Toncic. In addition to his parents, he...
Betty Jean Hamilton
Nov 6, 2025
Betty Jean “B.J.” Hamilton, 80, of Vanport, passed away on November 6, 2025, at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.
Born on June 24, 1945, in Rochester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Virginia Hamilton. B.J. had attended Allegheny General Hospital School of Nursing and continued on to work and retire as a Register Nurse. She was a...
Robert V. Vojtko
Nov 3, 2025
Robert Vojtko, 69, of Midland, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 3, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Born on March 26,1956, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Anna (Kisasonak) Vojtko.
Rob retired from Industry Terminal and Salvage Company, where he worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator. When he wasn’t running...
Nicholas Vujaklya
Nov 1, 2025
Nicholas Vujaklya 78, of Midland, PA passed away November 1, 2025 at home. Nick (Nicky) was the son of the late Nick and Susie (Crevar) Vujaklya. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Mekong Delta Vietnam (67-68) with the 9th Div. Nick retired form Arco Polymers, where he worked in the lab and later worked maintenance at PA...
Vondal Delano "Sonny" Diamond
Nov 1, 2025
Vondal Delano “Sonny” Diamond, 92, of Ohioville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Sonny was born in Logan, West Virginia, to the late Garnett and Opal Diamond. The family moved to Midland, PA, in 1936. He attended Midland High School and graduated in 1952. After graduation, Sonny was drafted into the U.S....
Homer Filmore Yute
Nov 1, 2025
Homer Filmore Yute, 91, of Brighton Twp., passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Beaver Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center, Beaver Falls.
Bom December 22, 1933, Allegheny County, he was a son of late Homer and Edna Erb Yute. Homer, a graduate of Geneva College, worked most of his career at Crucible Steel in Midland, PA as an Industrial Engineer. Homer...