Obituaries

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

Carolyn Gordon D'Angelo

March 10, 2021

Carolyn (Gordon) D’Angelo, 84, of Bridgewater, formerly of South Beaver Twp., went to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Born July 30, 1936 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Grace Lyons Gordon. Carolyn enjoyed

Peggy J. Brydebell

March 9, 2021

Peggy Jarrell Brydebell, 87, of Vanport Twp., passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 06, 1933, in Henderson W.V., to the late Wayman and Ella Jarrell

Judith A. Gentzel

March 6, 2021

Judith Ann Gentzel died Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Heritage Valley Beaver after a monthslong fight against pneumonia. Judy was born Sept. 23, 1948, in New Brighton, Pa., to H. Jack Gentzel and Hilda Winkler Gentzel. When Judy was a toddler, she co

Steven E Onuska

March 4, 2021

Steven E. Onuska, 64, of Midland passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Born on March 22, 1956 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the son of the late Bernard Onuska. He is survived by his three children. Steven (Jennifer

Lawrence H. Flick

March 3, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” H. Flick, 79, of Economy Borough, passed away March 3, 2021 at Concordia Villa St. Joseph, lovingly surrounded by his wife and daughters. Larry was born at home in Allison Park, PA on August 29, 1941 to Lawrence H. Sr. and Betty

Carla A. Figas

February 28, 2021

Carla A. Figas, 73, of Beaver, passed away with her family at her side, Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born December 22, 1947 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Carl L. and Ann Linta Mol

Eileen M. Hertweck

February 27, 2021

Eileen M. Hertweck, 42, of Beaver, passed away surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, February 27, 2021. Born March 28, 1978 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late M. Ralph and Susan Jantz Mura. A resident of Beaver for the past 16 yea

Sharon L. Cottrill

February 22, 2021

Sharon Lou Cottrill, 86, originally from Parkersburg, WV, passed away February 22, 2021, at Sherwood Oaks Assisted Living. She was born March 4, 1934 in Parkersburg WV, the daughter of the late Howard S. and Edith (Reed) Parker. Mrs. Cottrill began

Josephine Cantanzarite

February 20, 2021

Josephine (Chirico) Cantanzarite, 86, of Rochester Twp., went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born March 5, 1934 in Aliquippa, she was the youngest of eight children born to the late Anthony and Maria (Serafino) Chirico. She wil

Lois Nelson

February 19, 2021

Lois McBride Nelson, 95, formerly of Beaver, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Masonic Village at Sewickley. Born March 17, 1925 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McBride, Sr. Lois will be remembered as a d

Phyllis Tench Thompson

February 15, 2021

Phyllis Tench Thompson, 96, of Zelienople, formerly a lifelong resident of Beaver, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2021, at Passavant Community, Zelienople. Born March 18, 1924, in Ford City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward an

Jerrold Baker

February 14, 2021

Jerrold “Jerry” Baker, 67 of Brighton Twp., passed away February 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born September 4, 1953 in New Brighton, he was a son of John Baker of Beaver and the late Betty Jane Meeder Baker. Jerry had been a

Maria Lucente

February 10, 2021

Maria Lucente of Center Township passed away peacefully on February 10th, 2021, at the age of 85. Maria was born on December 15th, 1935 in Pratola Peligna in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. She was a member of St. Frances C

Nina V. Morris

February 8, 2021

Nina V. Morris, 97, of Brighton Twp., passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born August 24, 1923 in Morgansville, WV, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Louie Maude Childers Murphy. Nina

Elizabeth Jane Sainovich

February 4, 2021

Elizabeth Jane (Edmiston) Sainovich, 87, passed away peacefully of old age in the arms of her loving daughter on February 4, 2021. She was born March 6, 1933, in Dixonville, Ohio, to the late Clyde and Dorothy (Nelson) Edmiston. She was the middle

Bernice A. McClinton

January 31, 2021

Bernice A. McClinton, 103, of Industry, passed away, surrounded by her large, loving family, Sunday, January 31, 2021. Born August 4, 1917 in Ohioville, she had resided in the area all her life. A devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmothe

Mary Jane Giralico

January 29, 2021

Mary Jane Giralico, 85, of Rochester, passed away on January 29, 2021, at home, surrounded by her loving family with the most beautiful private concert her performed by her grandson Nick, cared for by her most precious granddaughter Jodi Lynn Shaffer

Louise M. Mulderig

January 27, 2021

Louise M. Mulderig, 96, of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Midland, PA and Poland, OH, passed away January 27, 2021 following a 3 year battle with Dementia. Born February 19, 1924 in Beaver, she was a daughter of the late Gabriel and Anna Susie Gasba

Clifford H. Crain

January 26, 2021

Clifford Howard (Skipper/Skip) Crain, 80, of Beaver, passed away January 26, 2021 from Alzheimer’s, with his loving family at his side. He was born on June 28, 1940 in Pittsburgh Pa and is the youngest son of the late Mason (Spike) Crain and Na

Yolanda "Lundy" DiMarzio

January 26, 2021

Yolanda “Lundy” DiMarzio, 91, of Center Twp., formerly of Ohioville, passed on to her eternal life, Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Born September 18, 1929 in Scottdale, PA, she was a daughter of the late Pietro and Filomena Catracchia. Lundy was

Frances A. Boyle

January 25, 2021

Frances A. Boyle, 88, of Vanport, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. An angel on her way to heaven! Born April 11, 1932 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Elena (Puteri) Mendicino. Frances will always be remembered

Rita Marie DiMarzio

January 25, 2021

Rita DiMarzio, 85, ‘Sister Rita’ as her three sons affectionately called her, was devout in her Catholic faith and made certain that her sons were as well. Her nickname meant more than just religious observance; she truly lived the life of a slig

Jean A. Downs

January 24, 2021

Jean Ann Downs, 94, formerly of Beaver and Mars, PA, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Sunnyview Nursing Home, Butler. Born September 24, 1926 in West Mayfield, she was a daughter of the late Joseph R. and Edith A. Farrell Campbell. Jean wi

Jason A. Apsokardu

January 23, 2021

Jason A. Apsokardu, 49, of Chippewa Twp., formerly of Reading and Midland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 23, 2021. Born May 6, 1971 in Reading, he was a son of Karen Bock Alston, Clinton, and the late Anthony L. Apsokardu. Jason was

John C. McClain

January 21, 2021

John “Jay” Charles McClain, 68, of Bridgewater, passed away following a brief illness of HR-MDS Disease, Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Beaver Elder Care, Aliquippa. Born July 6, 1952 in Rochester, he was a son of the late John Joseph and Marjo

Alvida Pisani Lonnett

January 16, 2021

Alvida Pisani Lonnett, 90, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, 16 January 2021. Our “Nunny” was a vibrant and adoring woman who brought joy and laughter to those around her. Her witty humor, contagious laugh, and animated smi

Lawrence Bostwick

January 14, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” D Bostwick, 74, of Vanport, passed away unexpectedly at Heritage Valley Beaver, Thursday January, 14, 2021. Born September 15, 1946 in East Liverpool, OH, he was the son of Hilda Penson, Chippewa and the late Charles Bostwick.

Anna Marie Leary Stay

January 8, 2021

Anna Marie Leary Stay, 93, passed away on January 8, 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 30, 1927 in Beaver, Pennsylvania, to the late Francis Daniel and Anastasia Roach Leary. “Hunsey”, as she was known by

Joanna R. Ashburn

December 29, 2020

Joanna Ruth Lightner Ashburn, 89, of Beaver; loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother; a woman with sophisticated style and an insatiable love for coffee, ice cream, and fabulous shoes, passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2020. Bor

Audrey T. Kubis

December 27, 2020

Audrey T. Pritts Kubis, 81, formerly of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab, Beaver Falls, Sunday, December 27, 2020. Born July 14, 1939 in Black Twp., PA, she was a daughter of the late Israel and Fannie Phill

Cory A. Miller

December 27, 2020

Cory Allen Miller, 46, of Midland, formerly of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday December 27, 2020. Born December 12, 1974 in Jeanette, he was a son of Lorraine K. Miller, Export, and the late Lanny Miller. A 1997 graduate of Slippery Rock

Madaline Eileen Cerasi

December 25, 2020

Madaline “Eileen” Steed Cerasi, 94, passed away peacefully on Christmas with her family at her side. The daughter of the late Raymond and Julia Steed, she was born on March 28, 1926 in East Liverpool, Ohio. After graduating East Liverpool Hi

Stanley P. Darbut

December 23, 2020

Stanley Paul Darbut, 92 of Industry, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home. Born January 27, 1928 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Stanley and Anna Darbut and had been a resident of Industry since 1951. Stanley was a membe

Fred B. Anderson

December 18, 2020

Fred B. Anderson, 93 of Potter Twp., passed away Friday morning, December 18, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born May 23, 1927, he was a son of the late Jesse Byran and Lillie Maude Pethtel Anderson and had been a residen

Gerald E. Yeater Jr.

December 18, 2020

Gerald E. “Jerry” Yeater, Jr., Born April 19, 1960 passed away peacefully at home, Friday, December 18, 2020. A resident of Shaler Twp., he was employed by McCarl’s Service and was a former firefighter and Chief of the Ohioville VFD. A kind

Kathryn L. Johnston

December 18, 2020

Kathryn “Kay” Louise Lavery Johnston, age 71, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 18, 2020. Kay graduated from Sharon High School in Sharon, PA and earned her nursing degree from Washington Hospital School of Nursing. Sh

Elizabeth G. Sullivan

December 17, 2020

Elizabeth G. Sullivan, 83, of Brighton Twp., went to be with the Lord, December 17, 2020 at Providence Health Care, Beaver Falls. Born February 21, 1937 in Avalon, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles J. and Margaret E. Hodge Gormley. Liz w

Diane Sortino

December 17, 2020

Diane Kosanovich Sortino, of Midland, PA passed away Thursday evening, December 17, 2020 at Concordia, Villa St. Joseph, Baden. Born on December 18, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Milan and Mildred Kosanovich, a resident

Emily J. Bateman

December 16, 2020

Emily J. Bateman, 91, of Brighton Twp., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Born June 10, 1929 in Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late Nick and Jennie (Parrish) Babich. Emily had retired after

Frank J. Mills

December 16, 2020

Frank John Edwin “Jack” Mills, 92 of Norfolk VA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his home. Born October 1, 1928 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Frank and Neva Mills. He graduated from The University of Pittsburgh

Anna Mae Vojnovich

December 14, 2020

Anna Mae Vojnovich, 82, of Midland, passed away surrounded by her family, Monday, December 14, 2020. Born May 19, 1938 in New Castle, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Haney. A resident of Midland most of her life, Anna will be remem

Linda Skalka

December 14, 2020

Linda Skalka, a long-time (1948) resident of Beaver, PA, passed away December 14, 2020 in her home. Born July 25, 1946 in Wilkinsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Skalka. Linda was a 1964 graduate of Beaver Area High Schoo

William C. Riffle

December 9, 2020

William Clyde Riffle, 74, of Buckhannon, WV, formerly of Ohioville, PA, passed away on December 9, 2020 at good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. Born on January 14, 1946, in Buckhannon, WV, he was the son of the late Frank and Estaline Riffle, was the f

Elaine C. Osmanski

December 9, 2020

Elaine C. Osmanski, 74, of Brighton Twp., passed away with her family at her side, Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Born in December, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Teresa Cloonan. Raised in Richmond, VA, Elaine (Lane

Kathryn S. Haught

December 5, 2020

Kathryn Sue (Rowse) Haught, 68, of Monaca, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 25, 1952, and was the daughter of the late George Weirich and Ruth Evelyn (Steele) Rowse.�

Correne L. Chevalier

December 4, 2020

Correne L. Chevalier, 80, of Industry, passed away on December 4, 2020 Born on July 6, 1940, in Turtle Creek, to the late Samuel and Mildred Reid, Correne was a long time and faithful member of Beaver Alliance Church, where she played the organ fo

Louise M. McKee

December 3, 2020

Louise Martha McKee, 98, passed away at Sherwood Oaks retirement community in Cranberry Township on December 3, 2020. She was born in Philipsburg, PA on October 7, 1922 to Gustav and Anna Kizina.  At a young age her family relocated to Aliquippa,

Commora R. Woodfork

November 29, 2020

  Commora R. Woodfork, 83, of Beaver, passed away on November 29, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family.   Commora R. Board was born on May 18,1937 in freedom Pennsylvania where shegraduated high school. She was a former m

Lucais Westcott Reilly

November 27, 2020

Lucais Westcott Reilly (38) left us too soon on Friday, November 27th in Fraser, Colorado.   Luke was a son, brother, uncle, nephew, friend, musician and everyone’s favorite person. He was best known for his passion for music, the band P

Donna C. Wolber

November 26, 2020

Donna Wolber, 76, Brighton Twp., formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. Born in Toronto, OH, she was a daughter of the late William and Edna Watts.  For 25 year

Madeline C. Schaff

November 25, 2020

Madeline (Cordes) Schaff, 88, formerly of Beaver, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Franciscan Manor in Patterson Township. “Matt” was born on July 17, 1932, in New Sewickley Township, the daughter of the late Henry and Violet (Brads

Charles Miller

November 24, 2020

  Charles ‘Ron’ Miller, 72, of Industry, passed away in his sleep, at home, on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.   The youngest of 5 children, Ron was born March 16, 1948 in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Beatrice Dinge

Marco Crisci

November 24, 2020

Marco Crisci, 65 of McKees Rocks, PA passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2020. Born September 17, 1955 in Santa Maria Vico, Italy, he was a beloved son of Antoinetta Carfora Crisci and the late Michele Crisci. Preceding him in death beside

Lynn A. McComas

November 23, 2020

Lynn Ann McComas, 60, of Industry, passed away on November 23, 2020, at Heritage Valley Medical Center after her nine-year battle with breast cancer. She was born on February 15, 1960, in Rochester, PA. Lynn was the daughter of the late Frank Gera

Arlette V. Burkett

November 19, 2020

Arlette V. Burkett, 84, of Columbiana, OH, formerly of Brighton Twp., passed away November 19, 2020 from a lengthy illness of Dementia. She was born January 23, 1936 in Rochester PA, to the late Olive (Holland) Thomas and Harry “Humm” Bender.

Frank C. Caratelli, Jr.

November 16, 2020

Frank C. Caratelli Jr., 66, of Brighton Township, passed away on November 16, 2020 at Heritage Valley Beaver after complications from COVID-19. Born on April 1, 1954 in Rochester, he was the son of the late Frank and Nellie Caratelli Sr.  A 1972

Clifford W. Lynch, Sr.

November 15, 2020

Clifford W. Lynch, Sr. 79, of Industry, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Heritage Valley, Beaver, Sunday, November 15, 2020. Born May 20, 1941 in West Virginia, he was a son of the late Willard E. and Maryland Lynch.  A 1960 graduat

William Jordon Keagy

November 13, 2020

William Jordon Keagy, 86, formerly of Beaver, Industry, and Beaver Falls PA, passed away on November 13, 2020 at UMPC Passavant in McCandless, PA, after complications from Covid-19. Born on September 18, 1934, in Beaver, PA, he was the son of the

Paul R. "Big Paul" McKeel

November 12, 2020

Paul R. “Big Paul” McKeel, 44 of Bridgewater passed away Thursday night, November 12, 2020 at Mercy Hospital following an extended illness. Born November 23, 1975 in New Brighton, he is a son of Daniel J. (Judi) McKeel of Beaver and Donna (Buc

Nancy E. Ward

November 11, 2020

Nancy Elizabeth Ward, 80, of Beaver, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Born July 21, 1940 in Bellevue, she was a daughter of the late Chester E. and Mary Margaret Murphy Klotz.  Nancy worked for 13 years at the Brighton Township Municipal

Tracey Elaine Niven

November 10, 2020

Tracey Elaine Niven, 51, of Baden, PA, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 10, 2020.   Born December 4, 1968 in California, she was a daughter of John C. Schunn, Jr., and Beverly Kern.  Tracey worked as an office manager and custom

Deborah A. Hogue

November 7, 2020

Deborah Ann Hogue, 69, of Beaver, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, November 7, 2020, after a valiant fight with liver disease Born on September 5, 1951 in Wilkinsburg, she was the daughter of the late Ross J. and Betty R. Barker.  A

Gudrun M. Madder

November 6, 2020

Gudrun Madder, 83, of Beaver, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2020, to be with the great love of her life, Harold. Born on March 14, 1937, in Bad Kissingen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Herta Hart. Gudrun was a kind and

Keith A. Bussard

November 5, 2020

Keith A. Bussard, 82, of Ohioville, passed away on November 5, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at home. Born on February 22, 1938 in Ohio Twp., to the late Ashley S. and Hazel Irene Dawson Bussard, he was a faithful member of New Salem Presb

Gregory S. Puhalla

November 4, 2020

Gregory Stephen Puhalla, 69, of Mars, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, after a courageous 10-year battle with ALS. Born March 15, 1951 in Beaver Falls, PA, he was a son of Frank Puhalla and the late Eloise Puhalla. Greg graduated

Marion I. Ulizio

October 31, 2020

Marion I. Ulizio, 86 of Brighton Twp, passed away early Saturday morning, October 31, 2020 at Franciscan Manor, Patterson. Born March 24, 1934 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Frank & Josephine Jergons. Marion was faithful member of

Joseph E. Spanik

October 27, 2020

Joseph E. Spanik, 90, of Midland, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Villa St. Joseph, Baden. Born February 16, 1930 in Duquesne, he was a son of the late Andrew and Mary Liput Spanik.  A resident of Midland all his life, Joseph retired fro

Gary Brown

October 24, 2020

Gary Brown, 67, of Ohioville, passed away on October 24, 2020, after battling Colon Cancer for 1 year. Born on August 25, 1953, he was the son of the late Elwyn and Helen Brown, and he was a faithful member of Ohioville Free Methodist Church. Gary

John C. "Jack" Grimm

October 22, 2020

John C. “Jack” Grimm, 88 of Brighton Twp., passed away suddenly on Thursday evening, October 22 at his home. Born December 1, 1931, he was a son of the late Edna Winters Carr and had been a resident of Brighton Twp the past 60 years.  A Veter

Robert J. Ress

October 18, 2020

Robert J. Ress, 93, of Beaver, PA, passed away October 18, 2020 at Tapestry Senior Living in Moon Township. He was born in Germany on April 11, 1927 to the late Franz and Ella Ress.  He immigrated to the United States in 1953 and his late wife, I