Obituaries

Rebecca Sue Moldovan

October 24, 2021

Rebecca Sue Moldovan, 57, formerly of Beaver, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer, Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born September 10, 1964 in Rochester, she was a daughter of Theodore

Annette Kaye Koehler

October 21, 2021

On October 21, 2021, Heaven gained our Earthly Angel. Annette Kaye Koehler, 61 of Ohioville, Born September 29,1960 to the late Leroy and Geraldine Lewis. She gained her Heavenly wings with dignity and grace. She was surrounded by her loving family a

Janice A. Scarsella

October 19, 2021

Janice Ann Woodward Scarsella, age 68, passed on Tuesday, 19 Oct 2021. She was born 3 Nov 1952 to Luther “Woody” and Ruthann Burns Woodward in East Liverpool Ohio. Janice attended East Liverpool High School. On 26 May 1970, she married David Sca

David A. Scarsella

October 17, 2021

David A. Scarsella Sr. age 70, passed on Sunday 17 Oct 2021 in East Liverpool, Ohio. David was born 30 Oct 1950 to Donald “Chuck” Scarsella and Mary Scarsella. He graduated from Midland High School in 1969. Following graduation, David was drafte

Barbara C. Koss Newtz

October 17, 2021

Barbara C. Marciniak Koss Newtz, passed away October 17, 2021, after a short illness. She was born in East Liverpool, OH, the oldest child of Walter and Blanche Marciniak of Midland, PA. A dedicated wife and mother of six with Thomas, Barbara live

Dr. Kenneth G. Vuletic

October 16, 2021

Dr. Kenneth G. Vuletic, 76, Brighton Township, came to the end of his life’s journey on October 16, 2021. Born November 2, 1944 at East Liverpool City Hospital he was raised on Spring Lane, Midland. Ken was a graduate of Lincoln Midland High

Judy E. Koehler

October 15, 2021

Judy E. Koehler, 68, of Bridgewater, formerly of Monaca, passed away on October 15, 2021, at Heritage Valley Beaver, after her battle of Cancer. Born on June 7, 1953, in Beaver Falls, PA, she was the daughter the late Joseph Howard and Anntoinette

Marsha G. Willey

October 15, 2021

Marsha G. Willey, 85 of Vanport, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 15, 2021 at Concordia, Villa St. Joseph, Baden, Pennsylvania, with her sons at her side. Born on July 8, 1936, in Weirton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Nelso

Lois Brashears

October 14, 2021

Lois Shafer Brashears, of Brighton Twp, passed away, Thursday, October 14, 2021, at St Barnabas- Beaver Meadows, in Brighton Twp. A well-known music teacher and performer in the local and Pittsburgh area. Lois was a former member of the American F

Ruth E. Aeschbacher

October 13, 2021

Ruth Edith (Huff) Aeschbacher, 90, of Barclay Hill Road, Beaver, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in the home that she and her late husband built together. One of twelve children and a feisty redhead, Ru

Dorothy June Vasil Valentine

October 12, 2021

Dorothy June Vasil Valentine, 88, of Beaver, formerly of Northside, Pittsburgh, passed away on October 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home. Born on July 26th, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John and Maude Vasi

Julia T. Maloney

October 9, 2021

Julia T Maloney (Torres), 88, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Rochester Manor. Julia was a proud of her Mexican heritage as she was of her family. She was one of the 13 Torres children. Julia was the daughter of Jose and Irene Vitella To

Julia Mosura Page

October 6, 2021

Julia Mosura Page, 94, of Ohioville, passed away at home, Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born January 19, 1927 in Ambridge, she was a daughter of the late Theodore “Frank” and Mary Evanko Mosura. Julie devoted her life to being a wife, mother, an

Joni Rae Corak

October 6, 2021

Joni Rae Corak, 38, of Monaca, passed away on October 6, 2021, with her family by her side. Born on March 19, 1983, to Paul and Leslie Corak, Joni was Lutheran by faith, and a 2001 graduate of Monaca High School. She went on to attend New York Univ

Jean Elizabeth Belajac

September 28, 2021

Jean Elizabeth Belajac, 72, of Beaver, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 28, 2021. Jean was born on April 2, 1949, in Pittsburgh, to the late Stephen and Mary Ann Barrish. Along with her parents, she is preceded in dea

James D. Summers

September 27, 2021

James D. Summers, 72, of South Beaver Twp. passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born September 8, 1949 in Rochester, he was the son of Thomas and Alice Summers. Jim was a 1968 graduate of Northwestern High School. He

Albert Lowrie Nahar Sr.

September 25, 2021

Albert Lowrie Nahar Sr., 70, of Negley, Ohio, passed away with his family by his side on September 25, 2021, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born on March 25, 1951, in Murrysville, PA, to the late Albert and Elizabeth Nahar, he was a faithful member o

Judith Lang

September 24, 2021

Our dear mother, Judith Krause Lang, has gone to rest in the loving arms of her heavenly Father. How we miss your good-natured spirit, your smile, your endurance. Please rest, dear one. It won’t be long before we are reunited in a much better world

Irene R. Lemasters

September 19, 2021

Irene Rita (Petroff) Lemasters, 85, formerly of Midland, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness, Beaver. Born July 13, 1936 in Midland, she had been a resident of Industry. Irene retired from Kaufmann’s D

Deloris A. Barney

September 18, 2021

Deloris A. Barney passed away on September 18, 2021 at Heritage Valley Hospital, Sewickley, with family by her side. Born February 6, 1933, in Huntington, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Claude Havens and Virgie Havens Yacynyk.

Benjamin P. Chaffee

September 17, 2021

Benjamin Philip Chaffee, 24, of Ohioville went to Heaven to be in the arms of his Savior on September 17, 2021 after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest on September 15, 2021. Ben was a kind, patient, and hard-working young man, who was a true visionar

Evelyn "Susie" (Singleton) Matthews

September 16, 2021

Evelyn “Susie” (Singleton) Matthews, 96 of Midland, died peacefully on September 16, 2021 in Concordia at Villa St. Joseph, Baden, Pennsylvania. Born February 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Barnett) Singleton. Durin

Freda C. Guzzetti

September 13, 2021

Freda Iona (Colamarino) Guzzetti, 96, of Beaver, died peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, September 13, 2021. She was a strong, beautiful and caring woman who dedicated her entire life to her family and to her faith. B

Patricia Cicconi

September 10, 2021

Patricia Cicconi, of Center Twp., passed away on September 10, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Ann Kovach and Pete Horvath, and late step father, George Kovach. Pat was a homemaker, the wife of Joseph Cicconi, a CNA, who loved working in pr

Patricia J. Damaso

September 5, 2021

Patricia Jeanne Damaso, 85, of Beaver, formerly of Hopewell Twp., passed away on September 5, 2021 at her home. Born on January 31, 1936, in Sewickley, to the late Hugh and Myrtle Summers. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church.

John L. Walker, Jr.

September 4, 2021

John (Jack) L Walker, Jr., 69, died at home surrounded by his family Saturday, September 4, 2021. Jack was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a son, a brother, an uncle. To our community, he was a confidant, a friend, a mentor, and a helper. Jack w

Harry James Deem

September 1, 2021

Harry James Deem, 65, of Industry, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born October 21, 1955 in Industry, he was a son of the late Harry M. and Luella Deem.

Tiffany Rae Trainor

September 1, 2021

Tiffany Rae Trainor, 41, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Born April 29, 1980 in Torrence, CA, she was a daughter of Calvin Simmons, Brighton Twp., and the late Catherine Cumberledge Simmons. A resident of Beaver

Joan E. Van Lear

August 28, 2021

Joan Van Lear (Kubicki), 86, of Beaver, passed peacefully from this world and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 28th, 2021. She was born June 28th, 1935 to Stanley and Jenny (Majetic) Kubicki of Ambridge. She was a devoted follower

A. Christopher Bakken, Jr.

August 18, 2021

A. Christopher Bakken, Jr., 90, of Beaver, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Born March 27, 1931 in Mount Vernon, NY, he was a son of the late Adolph C. and Helen Clouser Bakken. Chris had previously worked in inter

William W. Dawson

August 15, 2021

William W. Dawson, 80, of Beaver Falls, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Bill grew up on College Hill in Beaver Falls, graduating from Beaver Falls High School (‘59) and the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in

Robert "Bob" William Thompson

August 10, 2021

Robert “Bob” William Thompson, 88, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was also known as “Happy” to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and others. Bob was born on June 18, 19

Joan Alma Gordon

August 9, 2021

Joan Alma Gordon, 88, of Beaver, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center, OH. Born September 12, 1932 in Freedom, Joan will be remembered as a devoted wife, caring mother, and compassionate friend. She dedicated he

Virginia L Thomas

August 5, 2021

Virginia L. Thomas, 80, of Vanport, passed away August 5, 2021, with her family by her side. Born on October 16, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Gladys Summers Petuch, and a member of Rochester Free Methodist Church. Virginia truly touched s

Barbara Reich Frank

July 26, 2021

Barbara Reich Frank, 86, of Brighton Twp., passed away, surrounded by her family, Monday, July 26, 2021.   Born April 4, 1935 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Jackson and Sarah Reich.  A Beaver area resident all her life, Barbara r

Pauline Morgan Vlaich

July 25, 2021

Pauline Morgan Vlaich, 91, of Weirton W.V., formerly of Midland, P.A., passed away, with her loving husband by her side, July 25, 2021. Born on February 20, 1930, in Irondale, P.A., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Francis Mushrush Morga

Evelyn V. Davenport Brown

July 19, 2021

Evelyn V. (Davenport) Brown, 90, of Ohioville, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at Lakeview Personal Care following a brief illness. Evelyn, lovingly known at Lakeview as the Southern Belle, was born in Asba, GA, August 18, 1930, to the late Henr

Rev. Donald R. Thomas

July 12, 2021

Rev Donald Roy Thomas, age 75, died July 12, 2021. Born in Waterman, PA to Alvin L and Margaret M Thomas. Preceded in death by son Roy D., sister Pauline (Frank) Payak, brothers Lawrence W (Geraldine) and A Earl (Geraldine); brother in law Gerald

Frederick J. Duncan

July 10, 2021

Frederick J. Duncan, 49, of Beaver, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, Saturday, July 10, 2021. Born June 29, 1972, he was a son of Georgene Unis Duncan, Aliquippa, and the late James Duncan, Sr. Fred graduated from Quigley Catholic H

Martha Beach Evans

July 9, 2021

Martha Beach Evans died July 9, 2021 in Brighton Township of Beaver, PA under hospice care at St. Barnabas Beaver Meadows. Born in the village of Pearl, Venango County, PA, on April 24, 1927, she was the daughter of Rulif James Beach and Katharine

Ruth Reppert

July 5, 2021

Ruth Reppert (94) passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. She was the proud mother of five children: Ray (Kriss) Reppert, Regina (Lee) Logan, Robette (Bob) Dlugosz, Robin (Deb) Reppert, and Rex (MaryAlice) Reppert. She was preceded in death by her h

Janet A. Scanlon Haaf

July 4, 2021

Janet A. Scanlon Haaf, 86, of Beaver, passed away on July 4, 2021. Born on October 30, 1934, in Pittsburgh, to the late Pius Anthony and Elizabeth Scanlon, she was a faithful member of Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church Parish. Janet was a

Betty Verrico

July 2, 2021

Betty Verrico passed away peacefully at her home in Brighton Township on July 2nd as she was being attended to by her nurse Alyssa, aid Jean and son David. She was named Isabel Betty David at birth on February 6th 1931 to Syrian immigrants Anna and

Camille D. "Cammie" Ulizio

July 2, 2021

Camille D. “Cammie” Ulizio, 65, of Midland, passed away on July 2, 2021, of natural causes. Born on February 18, 1956, to the late William P. and Carol A. Monac, she was a faithful member of St. Blaise Roman Catholic Parish. Cammie was a former

Sheila A. Germusa

June 28, 2021

Sheila Ann Germusa, 80, of Beaver, formerly of Midland, passed away surrounded by her loving family, Monday, June 28, 2021. Born November 28, 1940 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Maye Ortner Rutherford. Sheila will be rememb

Margaret S. McKinney

June 25, 2021

Margaret Sue Duncan McKinney, 80, of New Galilee, passed away on June 25, 2021, at Elmcroft of Chippewa. Born on December 6, 1940, in New Galilee, to the late Arthur and Gertrude Forsythe Duncan, she was a faithful member of Christian Assembly Churc

Eleanor Louise Hales

June 17, 2021

Eleanor Louise Hales departed this world to join Jesus in Heaven on June 17, 2021 at the age of 84 after an extended illness. She was born at home on November 5, 1936 to Mary and Glen Ferrell of Triadelphia, West Virginia. She leaves behind her wonde

Gail Patricia Lytle

June 11, 2021

Gail Patricia Lytle, 73 of Chippewa, formerly of Beaver went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, June 11, 2021 at her home with her family at her side. Born August 4, 1947 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert C. and Catherine Me

Vera Mae Sligh

June 11, 2021

Vera Mae Sligh (Shear) of Beaver, PA has gone home to glory on Friday, June 11, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Nathaniel H. Shear and Cornelia (Thompson) Thorn, and stepfather Willie F. Thorn, Sr. Vera was preceded in death by her late hus

David A. Ellis

June 10, 2021

David Anthony Ellis, 70, formerly of Beaver, passed away June 10, 2021. Born June 6, 1951 in Charleroi to the late John and Louise Ellis, David served many years as a youth coach for soccer, baseball, and softball. He was also involved with the R

Patricia I. Krut

June 8, 2021

Patricia Irwin Krut, 87, of Daugherty Township and Concordia at Villa St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Brighton, PA, on September 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Cha

Frank J. Coles

June 6, 2021

Frank J. Coles, 77, of Industry passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 6, 2021. Born December 4, 1943 in Rochester, he worked for over 50 years at the Eaton/Cutler Hammer Plant, formerly Westinghouse, Vanport Twp. In his spare time, Frank liked to

Dorothy Hodnick Dapollonio

June 5, 2021

Dorothy Hodnick Dapollonio (Trbovich) passed to her eternal life on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at her home with loving family by her side. Born December 7, 1929 in Midland, the youngest child to Mike and Marta Trbovich and sister to Stevo, Rudy and N

Helen V. Huska

June 1, 2021

Helen V. Huska, 96, of Midland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, June 1, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born November 4, 1924 in Apollo, PA, she was a daughter of Michael and Zofia Chelko Demcuk.

Bradley J. Nestor

May 30, 2021

Bradley J. Nestor, 58, of Erie, formerly of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born March 23, 1963 in Rochester, he was a son of Kathryn Reeder Nestor, Dublin, OH, and the late James K. Nestor. Bradl

Sandra Lee Eichenlaub

May 30, 2021

Sandra Lee Eichenlaub, 80, of Vanport Twp., passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born January 25, 1941 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Sadie Cullen. A resident of Van Buren

Kathryn Chloe Ammons Cain

May 28, 2021

Kathryn Chloe Ammons Cain, 90, a resident of Industry for 70 years, passed away on Friday May 28, 2021, at her home peacefully. Born on April 20, 1931, in Fairview W.V., she was the daughter of the late Carroll Ammons and Alta Hibbs Wilson, and step

Lorraine Hapach

May 25, 2021

Lorraine Hapach, 89, of Industry, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Concordia-Villa St. Joseph, Baden. Born June 21, 1931 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late John and Alice Janoski Kwasnieski. Lorraine had a long career in t

Ruth Hollingsworth

May 21, 2021

Ruth Hollingsworth, 90, of Brighton Twp., formerly of Oil City, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021. Ruth and her twin sister, Cora, were born January 5, 1931 in Titusville to Bem U. and Florence Bunce Smith. A resident of Brighton Twp. for many y

Charles L. Hatt

May 21, 2021

Charles L. Hatt, 65, of New Sewickley Twp., formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021. Born March 26, 1956 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Charles O. and Ruth Tyndall Hatt. Charles had a long career as a Lighting Engineer

Teresa L. Shaffer

May 21, 2021

Teresa “Terri” L. Shaffer, 63, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 21, 2021. Born August 17, 1957, she was a daughter of Shirley Herstine Howells, Darlington, and the late Wayne Shaffer, Bridgewater. A resident of Beaver for the p

Joseph Nicholas Wuchina

May 20, 2021

Joseph Nicholas Wuchina, 81, of Beaver, Pennsylvania, passed away surrounded by his loving family at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital on May 20, 2021. He was born Nov. 23, 1939, in Midland, and graduated from Midland High School in 1957 and attended D

Emma E. Bell

May 17, 2021

Emma Blum Bell, 92, of Beaver, passed away at home Monday, May 17, 2021. Born June 30, 1928 in South Beaver Twp., she was a daughter of the late August and Della Blum. A caring and loving homemaker, Emma enjoyed gardening and sitting on her porch

Barbara J. Haslett

May 11, 2021

Barbara Jean Haslett, 89, formerly of Beaver, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Asbury Heights, Pittsburgh, one month shy of her 90th birthday. Born June 11, 1931 in Wilkinsburg, she was a daughter of the late William Edgar and Doro

Phillip C. Tridico

May 1, 2021

Phillip C. Tridico, age 56, of Midland, PA, died peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer. Phil is survived by his mother, Joann Tridico; his wife, Raquel Tridico; Michael Randolph, who was a son to him; his brother,

Linda R. Hepler

April 25, 2021

Linda R. Hepler, 80, of Brighton Twp., passed away surrounded by her family, Sunday, April 25, 2021. Born January 29, 1941 in Connellsville, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Gladys Adams. A resident of Brighton Twp. since 1960, Linda own

Magnolia R. Duez

April 24, 2021

Magnolia Rose Duez, passed away prematurely on April 24, 2021. Magnolia is survived by her loving parents, Zach Duez and Cheyenne Wood; brother, Jasper Duez-Mathews; paternal grandparents, Danny and LeeAnn Duez Donatella, and Jarrod Mathews; materna

Carol C. Dobbs

April 23, 2021

Carol C. Dobbs, 81, of Beaver, passed away peacefully Friday, April 23, 2021. Born March 20, 1940 in Rochester, NY, she was a daughter of the late Reverend William and Cathleen Ford VandenBerg. In addition to being a wife, mother, grandmother, and g

Howard "Howie" McQuown

April 16, 2021

Howard “Howie” McQuown, 53, Beaver, passed away on April 16, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian of Pittsburgh, after a battle with complications of Covid-19. Born on June 2, 1967, in Ridgway, PA, Howie worked as a Kitchen Supervisor at the Beaver County

Esther "Ruth" May

April 15, 2021

Esther “Ruth” May, 94 of South Beaver Township went to be with her Lord and Savor Jesus Christ on April 15, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver, PA Born August 19, 1926 in Ohioville, she was a daughter of the late George and Mabel Henderson. She was

Garnett L. Shearer

April 15, 2021

Garnett L. Shearer, 88 of Ohioville passed away April 15, 2021 at home with all her family at her side. Born November 17, 1932 in Hillside-Derry, PA, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Permilla Ruth Piper. She had worked at Price’s Machi

James Phillip Nairn

April 8, 2021

James Phillip Nairn, 71, of Beaver, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born May 31, 1949 in Aliquippa, he was a son of the late James A. and Virginia Tilly Nairn. Jim received his b

Natalie A. Pruszenski Langer Walter

April 3, 2021

Natalie A. Pruszenski Langer Walter, 77, of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, April 3, 2021. Born February 3, 1944 in Sewickley, she was a daughter of the late Mack and Laura Romanski Pruszenski. Na

Evelyn R. Cellini Unterberger

April 3, 2021

Evelyn Rose (Cellini) Unterberger, of Fort Worth, TX, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, at the age of 100 years. Evelyn was born September 26, 1920 in Midland, the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Chiarina Cellini, both immigrants from Italy.

Mary J. Demko

March 31, 2021

Mary J. (Komar) Demko, 100, of Franciscan Manor, Patterson Twp., formerly of Francis Farmer Apartments, Beaver, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 following a brief illness. Born April 8, 1920 in Johnstown, she was a daughter of the late George

Richard M. Vanus, Jr.

March 27, 2021

Richard M. Vanus, Jr., 58, of Monaca Heights, formerly of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, March 27, 2021. Born September 25, 1962 in New Castle, he was a son of Richard M. and Louise McFarland Vanus, Sr., Brighton Twp. A 1980 graduate

Thelma J. Bundy

March 24, 2021

Thelma J. Bundy, 98, of Beaver, formerly of Vanport Twp., passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Born October 8, 1922 in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late James and Carrie Kincaid Hood. Thelma had worked at the Phoenix Glass Co., Monaca d

Patricia M. Ellsworth

March 20, 2021

Patricia M. Finnerty Ellsworth, 88, of Beaver, PA, died at home on March 20, 2021 surrounded by her children. Born on January 1, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Martin and Teresa Finnerty. She was preceded in death by her loving h

Scottlyn Grace Shank

March 17, 2021

Scottlyn Grace Shank, passed away on March 17, 2021. She was the daughter of Sterling and Sarah Shank. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Kenneth Main, and her uncle, Josh Main. Along with her parents she is survived by her sist