Obituaries

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

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