Obituaries

Audrey H. Sheline

March 6, 2020

Audrey H. Sheline, 90, of Brighton Twp., passed away on March 6, 2020 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born September 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late George Calvin and Jewel Crumm Henderson, Audrey was a faithful and lifetime member at Park Pr

Julia V. Modany

March 1, 2020

Julia V. Heidel Modany, 88, of Ohioville, passed away following a brief illness, Sunday, March 1, 2020. Born July 19, 1931 in Monaca, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna Heidel. A resident of Ohioville for over 60 years, Julia was a fa

Dolores Hogsett

February 29, 2020

Dolores Banks Hogsett, 94, long-time resident of Beaver, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Tapestry Senior Living in Moon Township, PA surrounded by her family. Born December 31, 1925, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of t

Beatrice A. Cooper

February 27, 2020

Beatrice Alene (Roll) Cooper, 90, of Beaver, went to be with her Lord on February 27, 2020. Born February 16, 1930, in Beaver, she was the daughter of the late Albert C. Roll and Beatrice G. Dunbar Roll, she attended the Lincoln grade school until

James E. Klinesmith

February 26, 2020

James Eric Klinesmith, 26 of Ohioville passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2020. Born June 7, 1993, he was a son of Jeffrey David Sr., and Glenda Glenn Klinesmith of Industry.  Jim had worked as a machinist with the railroad and loved being

Betty J. Lacey

February 21, 2020

Betty Jayne Lacey, 92, of Beaver, passed away on February 21, 2020 in Providence Care Center, with her family at her side. Born on March 14, 1927 in Houston, PA to the late Blair and Myrtle McCoy Getz, she enjoyed reading and gardening, and most im

Robert O. Drylie III

February 17, 2020

Article taken from Opinion section of Pittsburgh Post Gazette. More than a decade ago, I needed work done on my house and asked my Central North Side neighbors for recommendations. “You want Bob Drylie,” they said. “He can be slow, but he’

Carmacel M. Felice

February 14, 2020

Carmacel “Carmie” Martucci Felice, 76, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020, at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Brighton Township. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmen and Cecelia Martucci, Beaver, and her husband

Charlotte M. Irion

February 13, 2020

Charlotte Mae Irion, 92 of Beaver passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley, Beaver, with her sons at her side. Born August 25, 1927 in Beaver, she was a daughter of the late Howard W. and M. Pearl Johnst

Barbara Madish

February 4, 2020

Barbara (MacBride) Madish, 91, of Industry, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Born February 9, 1928 in Bonne Terre, MO, she was a daughter of the late Winfield B. and Thora C. (Wilson) MacBride. A homemaker all her life, Barbara will be remem

James A. Bohon

February 4, 2020

James A. Bohon, 69, of Brighton Twp., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Born December 15, 1950 in New Brighton, he was a son of the late Clarence and Vivian Bohon.  A resident of Brighton Twp. for 27 years, James retired from Pe

Audie L. Robinson

February 3, 2020

Audie Lane Robinson entered into eternal rest on February 3, 2020. Born May 20, 1939 in Wallace, WV, he was the son of Leslie O. Robinson & Emsie Hayhurst Robinson. Lane worked in general construction until his retirement. He was an avid sports f

Wesley N. Glass

February 1, 2020

Wesley N. Glass, 90, of Youngstown, OH, formerly of Big Beaver, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his daughter’s home Saturday, February 1, 2020. Born June 6, 1929 in Nyack, NY, he was a son of the late Wesley G. and Frances Greensh

Ronald M. Mazine

January 30, 2020

Ronald M.  (Muzzy) Mazine, 81 of Ohioville passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, January 30, 2020 at his home. Born February 28, 1938 in Smith’s Ferry, Pa, he was a son of the late Stanley Mazinjanin and Phoebe Boswell and had been a resident of

John W. Downey

January 29, 2020

John W. Downey, 91 , of Bridgewater, passed away Wednesday morning, January 29, 2020. Born on April 14, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN to the late John Henry and Edith Irene Downey, John’s hobbies included hunting, fishing and camping, especially stee

Clark W. Gailey

January 26, 2020

Clark W. “Fib” Gailey, of Ohioville, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, January 26, 2020. Born in East Liverpool, OH, he was a son of the late George and Rachel Gailey. Clark worked as a heavy equipment operator for Local 6

Mary "Tina" Taylor

January 24, 2020

Mary “Tina” Taylor, 70, of Beaver, passed away with her son at her side, following a brief battle with cancer, Friday, January 24, 2020. Born December 16, 1949 in Homewood, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Marcella Ross Mack. A 1967 g

Josephine M. Slater

January 21, 2020

Josephine Marie Slater, 96, of Ohioville, passed away January 21, 2020. Born December 5, 1923 in Midland, Pennsylvania, Josephine was the daughter of MaryGrace Boyle and Patsy Papa. She lived and worked in the area her entire life. She worked as a

Evelyn Beckley

January 14, 2020

Evelyn (Davis) Beckley, 91, of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Beaver Meadows, Brighton Twp. Born June 25, 1928 in Latrobe, she was a daughter of the late James and Bertha Davis. Evelyn was devoted to her commun

Brenda R. Kreuscher

January 12, 2020

Brenda R. Kreuscher, 81, of Beaver, passed away on January 12, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice. Born on December 2, 1938 in Wellsville, New York, to the late Leland and Helen Robinson, she was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church, Beaver.

Jane Wagner Shultz

January 9, 2020

Jane Wagner Shultz, 93, of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Beaver, PA, peacefully passed away on January 9, 2020, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on November 23, 1926 in Charleroi, PA to the late James Scott and Ruth Elizabeth Wagner, Jane was a f

Allen R. Froats

January 7, 2020

Allen R. Froats, 80, of Beaver passed away peacefully in his sleep, Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Born April 19, 1939 in Langeloth, PA, he was a son of the late Albert and Ruth Orrick Froats. Al was well known in the county for his expertise in auto

Linda S. Nemchik

December 30, 2019

Linda Sue Nemchik, 69, of Beaver, formerly of Smock, PA, passed away unexpectedly at home Monday, December 30, 2019. Born February 11, 1950 in Brownsville, she was a daughter of the late John M. and Mary Krinock Yonker, and a graduate of Uniontown

Bonnie Lee Brown

December 25, 2019

Bonnie Lee Brown, 72, of Vanport Twp., passed away surrounded by her family, Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born June 9, 1947 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Wilda Young Stevenson. A 1965 graduate of

Nancy E. Huff

December 24, 2019

Nancy E. Huff, 78, of Harrisburg, PA, formerly of Beaver, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born November 2, 1941 in Washington, PA, she was a daughter of the late Columbus and Josephine Fenwick Wr

David G. Churchill

December 15, 2019

David G. Churchill, 63, of North Sewickley Twp., passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019, following a battle with cancer. Born July 12, 1956 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Reverend Frank R. and Rebecca Gibson Churchill, Jr. David worked as

Opal M. Gadwell

December 15, 2019

Opal M. Gadwell, 93, of Beaver, formerly of New Galilee and Chippewa Twp., passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019. Born January 26, 1926 in Wingett Run, OH, she was a daughter of the late Harold G. and Nellie M. Carle. Opal graduated from Beaver F

June E. Porter

December 15, 2019

June E. Porter, 97, of Ohioville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019. Born September 27, 1922 in Westville, OH, she was a daughter of Clarence J. and Effie Wilson Watson. A resident of Ohioville all her life, June retired as an office manager

Beverly Roe Kelly

December 12, 2019

Beverly Roe Kelly, 80, of Brighton Twp., went to her eternal reward on Dec. 12, crowning a long, full life affirmed by boundless generosity, unwavering faith in God and tireless devotion to family, friends and any soul in need of comfort or a kind wo

Kathryn Imgrund

December 11, 2019

Kathryn Imgrund, 99, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Born October 18, 1920 in Osterburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Watson and Matilda Stambaugh Fetter. She was a faithful member of St. Blaise Parish, Midland. In

Naomi R. Engelman

December 8, 2019

Naomi Ruth Engelman, 82, of Brighton Twp., passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born June 24, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Claytie and Stella Dotson. A homemaker all her life, Naomi will

Edward P. Smyda

December 5, 2019

Edward P. Smyda, 64, of Patterson Twp., passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, December 5, 2019. Born March 11, 1955 in Rochester, he was a son of the late John A. and Elizabeth J. (Pillar) Smyda. Ed will be remembered as a loving brother, father an

Victoria L. Razo

November 27, 2019

Victoria L. Razo, 64 of Beaver-  nurse, mother, wife, daughter and sister extraordinaire, two-time breast cancer warrior – went Home to Heaven on November 27, 2019 with her family at her side. She was born March 4, 1955 at New Brighton Hospital,

George S. MacLeod

November 25, 2019

George S. MacLeod, 96, of Ohioville, died at home November 25, 2019. George was born March 17, 1923 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada and served from 1942 to 1945 in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was a graduate of Ridley College, St. Catherin

Martha Baker

November 25, 2019

Martha McMullen Baker, 90, of Brighton Township, died Monday, November 25 with her family by her side. Born January 8, 1929, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Ralph W. McMullen and Evadna (Hays) McMullen. A member of the First

Carol Barrett

November 23, 2019

Carol Lepine Barrett, 73, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on November 23, 2019. Born on November 17, 1946 in Malone, New York, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Gertrude Condon Lepine. Surviving Carol is her husband of 42 years, M

Sharon R. Sunny

November 18, 2019

Sharon Rose Sunny, 67, of Beaver, traveled on to her heavenly home, Monday, November 18, 2019. With loving comfort and care from Good Samaritan Hospice, Sharon peacefully passed with dignity and God’s grace following a brief and debilitating illne

Derek J. Reno

November 18, 2019

Derek Reno, 39, of Chippewa Twp., passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born November 11, 1980 in Brighton Twp., he was a son of Debra Sue Kirk, Brooksville, FL, and the late Richard L. Reno, Sr. A welder by trad

Milka Lozzi

November 17, 2019

Milka “Mil” Lozzi, 84, of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully at home with her husband at her side, Sunday, November 17, 2019. Born December 7, 1934 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Puchir Cvetovich. A 1955 gradua

Paul A. Mabin

November 15, 2019

Paul A. Mabin, 55, of Ambridge, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2019. Paul was a man of immense faith, a loving son, husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to so many. He was a faithful servant, pastoring at The Red Ho

Virginia W. Hamilton

November 12, 2019

Virginia W. Hamilton, 95, of Vanport Twp., went to be with Jesus, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. With dignity and grace, she quietly passed away in her own home, after a battle fought long and hard. Although it is quite impossible to fully share

Rosella C. Brewer

November 11, 2019

Rosella C. Brewer, 84, of Beaver passed away at home, surrounded by her family, Monday evening, November 11, 2019. Born August 23, 1935 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Harold W. and Rose Montague Simpson. Rosella graduated from Cath

Andrea M. Smith

November 8, 2019

Andrea M. Smith, 58, of Midland, formerly of Ohioville, passed away at her home, Friday morning, November 8, 2019. Born February 17, 1961 in Aliquippa, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Delina A. Smith. A resident of Midland for many

Frances J. Davis

October 31, 2019

Frances Jean Davis, 59, of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 31, 2019 at UPMC, Presbyterian, Pittsburgh surrounded by her loving family. Born December 13, 1959 in Sewickley, she was a daughter of Ralph Bixler, Brighton Twp. and

Robert J. Richards, Sr.

October 31, 2019

Robert J. Richards, Sr., 86, of Brighton Twp., passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center. Born October 2, 1933 in Youngstown, OH, he was a son of the late H. Robert and Kathryn Baker Richards. A resident of Brig

Claudette Ranshaw

October 26, 2019

Claudette Ranshaw, 64 of Daugherty Twp., passed away early Saturday morning, October 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born June 30, 1955 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Vivian Palka and was a member of the Holy

Marian S. McGaffick

October 17, 2019

Marian McGaffick, 68, of Industry, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 17, 2019.   Born March 15, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Bruce L. and Martha Bell Shakely.  She was a graduate of Bethany College and later received her

Steven Krcich

October 15, 2019

Steven Krcich, 58, of Negley, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Mercy Health, Youngstown, Ohio. Born January 7, 1961, he was a son of the late John and Mary Ratkovich Krcich. Steven retired as a driver from Schneider Trucking, and was

Shirley L. Radeschi

October 12, 2019

Shirley Louise (Wolfe) Radeschi, 77, of Midland, peacefully passed away on October 12, 2019 with love and attention from her children. Born on March 14, 1942 to the late Francis Wolfe and late Grace Gailey Wolfe, Shirley was an avid crochet hobbyist

Shirley J. Gutierrez

October 8, 2019

Shirley J. Gutierrez, 82, of Beaver, passed away at home with family at her side Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Born August 15, 1937 in Lisbon, OH, she was a daughter of the late Hobert and Violet Wolfe Shields. A resident of Beaver most of her life, S

Edith A. Gardner

October 5, 2019

Edith A. Gardner, 84, of Brighton Twp., passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. Born October 9, 1934 in Binghamton, NY, she was a daughter of the late Burton and Gladys Bruckner Welsh. Edith worked for 15 years in the cafeteria at Tunkhannock Area

Marian Hayduk

October 1, 2019

  Marian Hayduk, 73, of Brighton Twp., passed away surrounded by her family, Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Born August 13, 1946 in Ambridge, she retired with over 25 years as a special education teacher with the Beaver County Intermediate Unit

Robert W. Coates

September 28, 2019

Robert William Coates, 51, of Ambridge passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 28, 2019. Robert will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 11 years, Kimberly Coates, Ambridge; brother, David Edwards, Monaca; sisters, Rhoda (Duane) Ernest,

Jessica L. Bour

September 26, 2019

Jessica Leigh Bour, 38 of Vanport passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, September 26, 2019. Born March 3, 1981 in Sharon, PA, she is a daughter of Patti Holman Bour, Vanport and Thomas Edward Bour, Jr., Hull, GA.  She had been a reside

Virginia C. Benedict

September 25, 2019

Virginia C. Benedict, 91, of Brighton Twp., passed away with her family at her side Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Born March 10, 1928 in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Sarah Pry. A resident of Brighton Twp. since 1955, Virgini

Kathy Miller

September 24, 2019

Kathy Schuller Miller, 70, of Beaver, passed away surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Born December 2, 1948 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of Jean Brobeck Schuller and the late George R. Schuller. A lifelong Beaver r

Delina A. Smith

September 22, 2019

Delina A. Smith, 81, of Midland, passed away with her family at her side Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born June 28, 1938 in Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Maria Fortuna Damia

Brian J. Tucker

September 10, 2019

Brian died of cancer in Good Samaritan Hospice surrounded by his family and many friends on September 10, 2019. He was 59 years old. Brian was born in Philadelphia on December 4th, 1959. He was the beloved son of Mary Kathleen Tucker (Costello) an

Michael A. Bischak

September 9, 2019

Michael A. Bischak, 73, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away Monday, September 9, 2019. Born August 21, 1946 in Rochester, he graduated from Monaca High School in 1964. A caring and compassionate man, Michael was a faithful and active member of Sa

Darla R. Frump

September 7, 2019

Darla R. Deemer Frump, 79, of Beaver, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019. Born August 18, 1940 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Donald M. and Belva R. Wigal Deemer. Darla retired as a sales clerk from G.C. Murphy’s Company,

Donald W. Griffith

September 4, 2019

Donald W. Griffith, 71, of Brighton Twp., passed away, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Born July 30, 1948 in Beaver Falls, he was a son of Joseph Howard Griffith, Sr., Patterson Heights, and the late Doris Mae Vandenberg.

Julia (Knapp) Stull MacLeod

August 30, 2019

Julia (Knapp) Stull MacLeod, aged 90 of Ohioville Boro, died peacefully on Friday, August 30 at Cranberry Place Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation surrounded by loved ones. Born March 1, 1929 in Dixonville, PA, Indiana County, Julia was a graduate o

Sally C. Buffington

August 23, 2019

Sally C Buffington, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2019 surrounded by her family at Novant Hospital in Charlotte, N. Carolina. She was born to Charles and Margaret Capper in Beaver, Pa.  Sally graduated from Skidmore College.  She

Guido Lucente

August 15, 2019

Guido Lucente of Center Township died on August 15th, 2019, at the age of 88 from complications associated with Congestive Heart Failure, but his memory will live on with those who knew him. He was born in Pratola Peligna, Italy on June 27th, 1931

Lyla F. Hilfinger

August 13, 2019

Lyla “Fran” Hilfinger, 96, of Brighton Twp., passed away with her family at her side Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Born June 2, 1923 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Stewart Conner. Lyla lived nearly 70 years in

Kathryn B. Flynn

August 10, 2019

Kathryn Bernadette (Nese) Flynn passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was born August 8, 1928, to Joseph and Mary Nese in East Pittsburgh. She had eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by two, Mary Marcell and Guy Nese. She loved visit

Giuseppina Esposito

August 9, 2019

Giuseppina Esposito 89, of Midland, passed away on August 9, 2019 at Providence Care Center Beaver Falls, with her loving family by her side. Giuseppina was born on July 22, 1930, in Marigliano, Italy, to the late Giuseppe and Anna Romano. She was

Louise E. Jones

August 7, 2019

Louise E. Jones 93 of Brighton Twp. passed away on August 7, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 19, 1926 in East Liverpool, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Cora Todd Porter.  A faithful member of Bridgewater Pres

Louise DeVries

August 7, 2019

Louise DeVries, formerly of Center Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 7 at Passavant Community in Zelienople, where she had resided for the past 5 years.  She now joins her beloved late husband Benjamin S. DeVries in heaven. Born July 22, 192

Mary (Mara) Roksandich

August 6, 2019

Mary (Mara) Roksandich 79 of Midland passed away on August 6, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born December 25, 1939 in Midland, she was the daughter of the late Mile & Kata Toljoga Roksandich. Mara graduated from Midland High School in 1957

Thomas Gimbus

August 3, 2019

Thomas S. Gimbus, 80, of Ohioville, passed away on August 3, 2019 at Heritage Valley Sewickley, after a lengthy illness, with his beloved wife and son by his side. Tom was born on July 6, 1939, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Steven and Helen

Robert J. Booth

August 1, 2019

Robert J. Booth, 67, of Beaver, passed away on August 1, 2019 at Heritage Valley Beaver with his husband by his side. Born on December 13, 1951, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Robb attended and graduated Riverside High School in West Virginia. He then

Sue Ann Albert

July 27, 2019

Sue Ann Albert, 74, of Chippewa Twp., passed away surrounded by her family, Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born October 24, 1944 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Frances Sojkovic