Obituaries

Jean Morgan Miller

April 13, 2019

Jean Morgan Miller, 80, of Brighton Twp., passed away on April 13, 2019 Born on June 8, 1938 in Garrett, Pennsylvania, to the late Glenn and Pearl Walter Haer, Jean worked at the Medical Center in Beaver as a Unit Clerk for 20 years. She was a very

Carol A. Yanosich

April 8, 2019

Carol Ann Yanosich, 81, of Center Twp., passed away surrounded by her loving family, Monday, April 8, 2019. Born June 29, 1937 in Midland, she was the only daughter of the late John and Mildred Kovacic Roszler. Soon after graduating from Midland

Mary J. Bryner

April 4, 2019

Mary J. Bryner, 66, of Brighton Twp., passed away at home surrounded by her family and friends, Thursday, April 4, 2019. Born August 3, 1952 in Toledo, OH, she was a daughter of Oscar Massingill, Harrogate, TN and the late Donna Jean Taylor Massin

Gerald E. Yeater

April 2, 2019

Gerald E. Yeater, 81, of Ohioville, PA passed away at home Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Born June 30, 1937 in Proctor, WV, he was a son of the late Paul and Eula Postlewait Yeater. An Ohioville resident for 42 years, Gerald retired in 1992 as a forema

Joseph J. Starasinich, Sr.

April 1, 2019

Joseph J. Starasinich, Sr., 79, of Brighton Twp., passed away with his loving family at his side, following a short battle with cancer on Monday, April 1, 2019. Born March 19, 1940 in Fallston, he was a son of the late Peter and Mary Chupac Stara

Alna J. Adams

April 1, 2019

Alna J. Adams, 86, of Midland, passed away early Monday morning, April 1, 2019, at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. Born July 31, 1932 in Avella, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Pierina Vergellesi Ferrari.  Alna graduated from Avella High School

Pamela J. Muslovski

March 24, 2019

Pamela J. Muslovski, 62, of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 24, 2019. Born December 25, 1956 in East Liverpool, OH, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Donna Buzzard Flara and had been a resident of Ohioville all her life.

Rory C. Dappenbrook

March 24, 2019

Rory Cain Dappenbrook, 64, of Brighton Twp., passed away following a brief illness Sunday, March 24, 2019. Born June 19, 1954 in Rochester, PA, he was a son of the late Paul H. and Frances Cain Dappenbrook. Rory enjoyed spending time with his fami

Jean A. Ventrone

March 23, 2019

Jean A. Ventrone, 65, of Beaver, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019. Born July 22, 1953 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late John “Jack” and Doris Shook. Jean was a House Manager for the past 10 years at Merakey-Allegheny Valley Sc

Amelia I. Huzyak

March 22, 2019

Amelia I. “Millie” Huzyak, 94, of Vanport, passed peacefully into her heavenly home, surrounded by her loving family on March 22, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born April 2, 1924 in Hazel Kirk, PA, she was a daughter

Luella V. Deem

March 21, 2019

Luella V. Deem, 85, of Patterson Twp., passed away surrounded by her family early Thursday morning, March 21, 2019 at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls. Born August 18, 1933 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Elva Cox Collins.

Peter "Rocco" Bautti

March 21, 2019

Peter “Rocco” Bautti, 78 of Brighton Twp passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh surrounded by his loving family. Born July 18, 1940 in Cermignano Abruzzo, Italy, he was a son of the late Francesco & Adalgis

Karen Lee Smith

March 12, 2019

Karen Lee Smith, 59, of Midland, passed away surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Born April 22, 1959 in Rochester, she was a daughter of George Davis, Midland, and the late Frances Roman Davis. A resident of Midland/Industry

Karen Kurtz

March 9, 2019

Karen Lee Donaldson Kurtz, 72 of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family on March 9, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born November 23, 1946 in Rochester, she was the daughter of Asa and Ruth Donaldso

Richard B. "Rik" Beardmore

March 6, 2019

Dawson Ridge has lost a favorite son… Richard Byron “Rik” Beardmore, 62, of Beaver, passed away Wednesday morning, March 6, 2019 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born May 9, 1956 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Richard and Beverly (Evan

George F. Phillis

March 2, 2019

George Franklin Phillis, 86, of Industry, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Largo, FL. Born December 4, 1932 in Salem, OH, he was a son of the late George and Pearl Phillis. George pursued his passion for driving in 1962 when he bought his f

Nancy Ann Kohlman

March 1, 2019

Nancy Ann (Zachodni) Kohlman, 84, of Brighton Township, peacefully passed away at home on March 1, 2019. Nancy is the daughter of the late Michael J. and Mary M. (Harmachi) Zachodni. She was a 1952 graduate of Beaver Area School.She spent most of

Susan V. Troia

March 1, 2019

Susan V. Buccini Troia, 83, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Valencia Hills Health & Rehabilitation Home. Susan was a resident of Chippewa Township, Beaver Falls Pennsylvania and belonged to Christ the Divine T

Ronald J. Young

March 1, 2019

Ronald James Young, 64, of Brighton Twp., passed away March 1, 2019 unexpectedly. Born on November 6, 1954, in Sewickley, he was the son of the late Ronald W. and Margaret L. Young. Surviving Ronald is a daughter and son-in-law, Natalee and Sonny

Betty J. Gailey

February 25, 2019

Betty Jo (Roy) Gailey, 85, of Industry, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. Born December 19, 1933 in Hamlin, WV, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Edna (Samuels) Roy. A resident of Industry and Midland all her life, Betty will be reme

Margaret Ann Wildman

February 21, 2019

  Margaret Ann Wildman, 88, formerly a longtime resident of Vanport and Beaver, PA died on February 21, 2019 at Juniper Village at Brookline Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Care in State College, PA.  Marge was a resident of State Colle

Robert Emery

February 19, 2019

  Robert Emery, 71, of Bridgewater, passed away on February 19, 2019 at Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center in Brighton Township. Born on July 6, 1947 in Rochester, PA, to the late Leland and Margaret (Haney) Emery, Robert was a

Russell R. "Flub" King

February 14, 2019

Russell Robert “Flub” King, 82, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, formerly of Vanport, passed away on February 14, 2019 in Florida surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. Born October 6, 1936 in Rochester, Pa, he was a son of th

Fleurette "Flossie" P. Sampson

February 12, 2019

Fleurette P. “Flossie” Sampson, 92, of Brighton Township, formerly of Beaver Falls and Ellwood City, PA went to meet Jesus quietly in her sleep at Beaver Meadows/St. Barnabas on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Born January 12, 1927, she was the d

Dorothy J. Borato

February 12, 2019

Dorothy J. (Mihalik) Borato, of Industry, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the Beneva Lakes Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Sarasota, FL. Born December 28, 1930 in Aliquippa, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Molchan)

Elizabeth "Betty" Ratkovich

February 11, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” Ratkovich, 87, of Midland, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born March 9, 1931 in Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late James and Barbara (Kovacich) Novoselac. Bet

Barry Wolfe

February 7, 2019

Barry Wolfe, 79, of Ohioville, unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 7, 2019. Born May 8, 1939 in Connellsville, to the late Robert and Esther Wolfe, he had attended Christian Assembly in Ohioville, and wa

Pauline M. Bradshaw

February 4, 2019

Pauline M. Bradshaw, 94, of Vanport Twp., formerly of Midland, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. Born June 20, 1924 in Pediciano, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Marianna Mancini. A resident of Vanport since 1997, Pauline had

Sara Jean Bissell

February 1, 2019

Sara Jean Bissell, 82, of Syracuse, New York, formerly of Beaver, passed away on February 1, 2019 in Loretto Health and Rehabilitation in Syracuse, New York. Born on May 5, 1936 in Ford City, PA, to the late Fader Wess and Mable Marie Wess Waugam

Lynnette E. Ford

January 29, 2019

Lynnette Estelle Ford, 78, of Brighton Twp., passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Brighton Rehab and Wellness. Born January 30, 1940 in Uniontown, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Nell Roth.  Lynn worked as an adult literary trainer

Yvonne H. Roe

January 28, 2019

Yvonne H. Roe, 84, Clarks Summit, Pa., formerly of Beaver passed away early Monday morning, January 28, 2019 at Willowbrook Place Assisted Living Community in Clarks Summit, following a brief illness. Born February 21, 1934 in McKeesport, the dau

Martin "Marty" Mathesius

January 28, 2019

Martin “Marty” Mathesius, 61, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 28, 2019. Born on March 30, 1957, in Beaver, he was the son of the late Walter Herman and Katherine Mathesius. Marty loved the outdoors, he was best known as “

Helen A. Mueller

January 25, 2019

Helen A. Mueller, 99 of Beaver passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley, Beaver with her daughters at her side. Born September 13, 1919 in West View, PA, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Babjac

Lee A. Deafenbaugh

January 22, 2019

Lee Allen Deafenbaugh, 56, of Ohioville, passed away Tuesday morning, January 22, 2019. Born March 7, 1962 in Rochester, he was a son of Betty Fisher Deafenbaugh, Chippewa Twp., and the late Karl Deafenbaugh. A loving husband, father, and grandfa

Dennis J. Manganello

January 22, 2019

Dennis J. Manganello, 74, of Beaver, packed up his Chevrolet Corvette and drove off into the horizon on Tuesday January 22, 2019. If you had a chance to sit with him before he left, you probably did so on some barstool, sharing a cheeseburger, co

Judith L. Saunders

January 19, 2019

Judith Leslie Saunders, 55, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2019. Born on September 19, 1963 in Pittsburgh, to Sue Ann Albert and the late William M. Albert I, Judy was caring, loving, and extremely devoted to her fam

Marjorie E. Metzger

January 18, 2019

Marjorie Ellen Metzger, 81, of Ohioville passed away on January 18, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice. Born on June 10, 1937, to the late James and Kathryn Dever, Marjorie graduated from Lincoln High School in Midland. She retired from Western Beaver

Richard H. West Jr.

January 15, 2019

Richard H. West Jr., 78, of Beaver passed away Tuesday January 15, 2019.   Born April 6, 1940 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania he was the son of Judge Richard and June West of Beaver. He was a 1958 graduate of Beaver High School and a 1962 gr

Gladys G. Thorne

January 13, 2019

Gladys G. Thorne, 97, of Midland, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born March 25, 1921 in Ohio Township, she was a daughter of the late Albert Leroy and Cora Hinton Wolfe. A resi

Patricia "Pat" A. Schneeman

January 12, 2019

Patricia A. (Polce) Schneeman, 77, of Vanport Twp., passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Brighton Rehab and Wellness, Brighton Twp. Born November 9, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Theresa Farzo Polce. Pat retired as a teac

William C. Edgar

January 9, 2019

William C. Edgar, 87, of Beaver passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Elmcroft of Chippewa. Born May 11, 1931 in Rochester, he was a son of the late William Leslie and Jane Mennel Edgar. Bill enjoyed a long career in education, retiring as a

Joan M. Tucker Dorsey

January 7, 2019

Joan Marie Tucker Dorsey, 89, of Cambridge Village, Patterson Heights, PA passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. Born March 15, 1929 in Heavener, OK, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Gertrude Hopkins. Joan will be remembered by her family an

Edwin L. Walters

January 6, 2019

Edwin Lee Walters, 68, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Born August 21, 1950 in Natrona Heights, he was a son of Marjorie Walters, York, PA, and the late Dr. Charles Walters.

Cheryl R. Shively Lemley

January 6, 2019

Cheryl Rae Shively Lemley, 71, formerly of Ohioville, PA and Brighton Twp., PA passed away peacefully Sunday, January 6, 2019. Born March 23, 1947 in Rochester, PA she was a daughter of the late Allen and Gladys Robison Shively. Cheryl retired as

Ruth P. Morrow

January 5, 2019

Ruth Peters Morrow went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 5, 2019, 24 days short of her 98th birthday, with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandsons at her side. Born January 29, 1921 in Evans City, she was a daughter of the late Verl and La

Edward J. Shanahan, Jr.

December 23, 2018

Edward J. Shanahan, Jr., 63, of Beaver, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 23, 2018 at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Born December 28, 1954 in Newark, NJ, he was a son of the late Dr. Edward J. and Winifred (A

Dorothy M. Poulos

December 22, 2018

Dorothy Margaret Pavucsko Poulos, 82 of Center Twp, formerly of Beaver and Pittsburgh passed away Saturday night, December 22, 2018 with her family at her side. Born January 20, 1936 in Homeville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna

Dolores J. Bodrie

December 16, 2018

Dolores J. (Violette) Bodrie, 89, of Brighton Twp., PA., passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018. Born June 9, 1929 in Flint, MI, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Hermina Reichl Violette. Dolores graduated from Flint Northern High School in

Sarah Saibeni

December 15, 2018

Sarah Saibeni, 94, of Elk Grove CA, formerly of Beaver, passed away December 15, 2018. She was a family member of long-time residents of the Beaver Valley area. She will be buried next to her husband across the street from the brick home her brickl

Jessie M. Bryson-Hales

December 12, 2018

Jessie M. Bryson-Hales, 92, of Brighton Twp., formerly of Evans City, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, surrounded by her large, loving family. Born September 7, 1926 in Greenville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Walter Moore and Kathr

Mary R. Nutz

December 7, 2018

Mary R. Nutz, 94, of Girard, PA, formerly of Midland, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 8, 1924 in Beaver Falls, she was born of the late Frank and Marciana Skrajny, loved and raised by the late

John Dale Bodycombe

December 6, 2018

John Dale Bodycombe, 72 of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully Thursday evening, December 6, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born May 1, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Robert M. & Vivian (Dean) Bodycombe. He has been a res

Kunigunda Seger

December 5, 2018

Kunigunda “Oma” Seger, 84, of Hopewell Twp., formerly of Brighton Twp., passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born October 13, 1934 in Bayreuth, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Max

Marian A. Guerriere

December 4, 2018

Marian Castelli Guerriere, 90, formerly of Hopewell Twp., passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born November 18, 1928 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Pietro and Felicetta Castelli.

Edwin D. Hill

December 1, 2018

Edwin D. Hill, 81, of Beaver, passed away early Saturday morning, December 1, 2018 at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. Born August 11, 1937 in Center Twp., he was a son of the late William H. and Bessie E. Weigle Hill. Ed began his career with the Interna

Leslie P. Lechman

November 27, 2018

Leslie P. Lechman, 48, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly in his home, Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Born April 7, 1970 in Washington, D.C., he was a son of Judy Lechman, Sevrna Park, MD, and the late Peter Lechman. Along with his mother Judy

Donna J. McCall

November 17, 2018

Donna J. McCall, 77, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018. Born August 30, 1941 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Frank E. and Elizabeth Lewis Laszacs. With her giving heart and generous n

Patrick J. Doyle

November 17, 2018

Patrick J. Doyle, 57, of Brighton Twp., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 17, 2018. Born May 2, 1961 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of William Doyle, Fox Chapel, and the late Rita Kirner Doyle. A resident of Brighton Twp. for 18 years, Pat

Martha M. Helmick

November 17, 2018

Martha M. Helmick, 87, of Beaver Falls, passed away early Saturday morning, November 17, 2018 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born February 8th, 1931 in Rochester, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Wayne H. and Martha Trumpeter Helmick, a

George W. "Bill" Bostic, Jr.

November 15, 2018

George William “Bill” Bostic, Jr., 77, of Beaver, peacefully entered into eternal life Thursday, November 15, 2018, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born October 31, 1941 to the late George and Helen (Dagan) Bostic, Sr., Bill w

Stephen K. Lacey

November 6, 2018

Stephen K. Lacey, 65, of Center Twp., formerly of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Born July 19, 1953 in Ohio, he was a son of Betty Lacey, Beaver and the late Clarence Lacey. Stephen graduated from Western

Audrey B. Clegg

November 1, 2018

Audrey B. Clegg, 86, of Brighton Township, Beaver Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday November 1, 2018, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 15, 1932 in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of

William "Frenchy" Baughman

November 1, 2018

William J. “Frenchy” Baughman, 67, of New Brighton, passed away on November 1, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Born on June 4, 1951, he was the son of the late Richard J. and Frances Brooks Baughman. William was an active member of Oak Hill Vets

Martha Nott

October 25, 2018

Martha ‘Ani’ Nott, 95, of Beaver and formerly of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Center Twp, PA, passed away at 7:40 AM, on October 25, 2018 in Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center of natural causes. She was born on September 16, 1923 in Midland, P

Mary E. Holman Rouse

October 19, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Holman Rouse, 83, of Vanport, passed away on October 19, 2018 in Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center in Brighton Twp. Born on November 13, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Alice Webster and was a member of Beaver Unit

John D. "Jack" Breckenridge

October 18, 2018

John D. “Jack” Breckenridge, 81, of Industry, passed away on October 18th, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 25, 1936, he was the son of the late John M. and Jean Gardner Breckenridge. After retiring from Crucib

Deborah M. Sulkowski

October 15, 2018

Deborah M. Sulkowski, 66, of Ohioville, passed away on October 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 1st, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Allen C. and Isobel Barnett Moser. She was a faithful member of Oak Grove Church of

Irene H. Genevie

October 14, 2018

Irene H. Genevie, 79, of Beaver, formerly of Vanport Twp., passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. Born September 16, 1939 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Kurt and Irene Schwarzenau Grunert. Irene was a 1957 g

Cecelia A. Jaworowski

October 11, 2018

Cecelia “Ann” Jaworowski, 79 passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday morning, October 11, 2018 at Beaver Meadows, Brighton Twp. Born July 5, 1939 in Brownsville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Kathryn O’Brien. Ann was

Wilma Jane Carling

October 9, 2018

Wilma Jane Carling, 88, a lifelong resident of Beaver, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Born April 8, 1930 in Brighton Twp.; she was a daughter of the late Morgan Jones and Hazel Nevill Jones. A devoted wife, caring mother, a proud grandmoth

Christine A. Ochtun

October 9, 2018

Christine A. Ochtun, 69, of Seven Fields, formerly of O’Hara Twp., passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Shadyside Hospital. Born November 10, 1948 in Manhattan, NY, she was a daughter of the late Karl and Adelaide Henkel. Christine’s love

Eve A. Anderson

October 6, 2018

Eve Alice Anderson, 84, of Beaver, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Born January 14, 1934 in Brünn, Czechoslovakia, she was the daughter of the late August Mutschin and Marie Serwonski Otto of Munich, Germany. Eve c

Charlotte E. McCandless

October 1, 2018

Charlotte Ellen Johnson McCandless, 79, of Potter Twp., passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. Born September 1, 1939 in Shippingport, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Mary Densick Johnson. Charlotte will be remembered as a devoted wife, lov