Obituaries

Richard J. Stoffel

December 29, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard James Stoffel (Dicky) announces his passing. He died suddenly in his sleep at his home in New Castle, Friday, December 29, 2017. Dicky was born in Rochester, PA on January 18, 1950. He was a form

Sylvia M. Kent Roberts

December 23, 2017

Sylvia M. Roberts Kent, 84 of Vanport passed away Saturday December, 23, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospice, at Heritage Valley, Beaver surrounded by her loving family. Born March 1, 1933 in Pine Bank, PA, she was a daughter of the late Blaine and

Jacquelyn L. Onuska

December 21, 2017

Jacquelyn L. Onuska, 87, of Midland passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Rochester Manor and Villa, Rochester, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 10, 1930 in Washington, PA, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Margaret Bu

Edward E. "Bogie" Bogovich

December 21, 2017

Edward E. Bogovich, 83, of Industry, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of Beaver County, he was born in Midland, May 13, 1934 andthe eldest child of the late Joseph and Barbara (Hodnick) B

Edith L. Hildebrand Warfield

December 19, 2017

Edith L. “Edie” (Warfield) Hildebrand, 86, a resident at Lakeview Personal Care, formerly of Plum, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Born March 3, 1931 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur B. and Emma L. (Fell) Wa

Zachory Shane Mutz

December 18, 2017

It is with great sadness we must not say goodbye, but “See you later” to our son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, father, and love of our life…. Zachory Shane Mutz. Zachory, 31, of Baden passed away at home unexpectedly from a s

Velma L. Gailey

December 9, 2017

Velma Lois Gailey, 85 of Ohioville passed away early Saturday, December 9, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born April 26, 1932 in Ohioville, she was a daughter of the late George and Sarah Hunter Henderson and had been a lifelong

Diana Dove

December 9, 2017

Diana (Mandish) Dove, 84, of Ohioville, passed away suddenly at her home Saturday, December 9, 2017. Born June 27, 1933 in Freedom, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna ( Milkovich) Mandish. An active and faithful member of the Green V

Loretta Joan Joseph Tilow

December 7, 2017

Loretta Joan Joseph Tilow, 85 of Cleveland, OH, formerly of Midland passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 in Cleveland. Born December 26, 1931 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Michelena Joseph. Joan was a faithful and devout

Ruth Yvonne Sloppy

December 4, 2017

Ruth Yvonne Sloppy, 90, of Economy Borough passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born July 12, 1927 in Marshall Township, she was a daughter of the late Richard J. and Ruth V. Bundy Sloppy. Ruth

Joyce E. Walls

November 30, 2017

Joyce E. Walls, 85, of Brighton Twp., passed away on November 30, 2017 peacefully in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born on May 25, 1932 in Altoona, PA, to the late Chester and Marie Sweet, she worked at several offices in Beaver

Ira Lee Findley

November 30, 2017

Ira Lee Findley, 62, of Industry, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2017. Born on December 21, 1954 in Billington, WV to the late Maxon and Helen Findley, Ira had worked as a maintenance man at the Sewickley United Methodist Church, and loved

Joan B. Smith

November 28, 2017

Joan Boden Smith of Beaver, Brighton Township, Parma, Ohio, and Beaver Falls passed away on November 28, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice with family at her side. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Boden of Beaver Falls. Joan was born

Josephine Siaus

November 27, 2017

Josephine “Josie” (Sabatine) Siaus, 96, of Ambridge passed away Monday, November 27, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 9, 1921 in Bolivar, she was a daughter of the late Frank Sabatine and Asunta Ceasar. Josie was a faithful me

Michael Ratkovich

November 23, 2017

Michael Ratkovich, 69, of Mineral, Virginia, formerly of Brighton Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, 2017. Born May 5, 1949, in Rochester, Pa., he was a son of the late Mike and Mildred Mandish Ratkovich. He was

Lois J. Keeler

November 13, 2017

Lois J. Keeler, 84, of New Brighton passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born July 11, 1933 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Frances Tanney Mertimer and a faithful member of the

Andrew James "Andy" Nuzzo

November 10, 2017

Andrew James “Andy” Nuzzo, 76 of Industry passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at Brighton Rehab, Brighton Twp. with his wife at his side. Born September 14, 1941 in East Liverpool, OH, he was a son of the late Nick and Rose Dante Nuzzo. Andy

Sharon K. Shephard

November 8, 2017

Sharon K. (Hildebrand) Shephard, 61, of Beaver passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Born February 3, 1956 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of Edith Hildebrand and the late Jack Hildebrand. Sharon graduated from Plum Senior High School in 197

Rose Marie Verzella

November 6, 2017

Rose Marie Verzella, 86, of Ohioville, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at Sewickley Valley Hospital. Born January 27, 1931 in Monaca, she was a daughter of the late Charles J. and Theresa Branskey Auth. A graduate of Mount Gallitzin High Sch

Regina Carl

November 5, 2017

Regina Carl, 93, of Bridgewater, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born May 18, 1924 in Homestead, she was a daughter of the late Anton and Anna Stolis Petrowsky. A loving wife, mother, and gr

Steven R. Fink

November 4, 2017

Steven (Steve) R. Fink, 55, of Beaver, went home to be with the Lord on November 4th at the Good Samaritan Hospice at the Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Steve was born on July 24, 1962, in

Michael John Hamlyn

November 3, 2017

Michael John Hamlyn, 81, of Beaver, passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2017.   Michael was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A true citizen of the world. A memorial service will be held in the

Margaret "Maggie" Tekstar

November 1, 2017

Margaret E. “Maggie” Tekstar, 85, of Beaver, passed away at home Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Born November 19, 1931 in Chicago, IL., she was a daughter of the late Gustav and Bernice Jacobson Anderson. She began her career as a registered nur

Richard F. Hall

October 30, 2017

Richard F. Hall, 75, of Stow, OH, originally of Beaver, PA passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. Born August 28, 1942 in New Brighton, PA, he was a son of the late Richard F. and Grace Bolser Hall. After

Helen W. Gallagher

October 29, 2017

Helen W. (Paulauskas) Gallagher, 85, of Beaver, formerly of Industry, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday October 29, 2017 after a sudden illness. Born on October 12, 1932 in Duquesne, PA., she was the daughter of the late Anthony and

Dolores “Dee” Barkich

October 28, 2017

Dolores “Dee” Barkich 89, of Beaver, Pennsylvania passed away Saturday October 28, 2017. Born April 7, 1928 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Ralph L and Mildred G. Shields. She was a 1946 graduate of Rochester High School. Due to

Mary Elizabeth Zapsic

October 26, 2017

Mary Elizabeth (Mecklem) Zapsic of Beaver, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Brighton Township. Born July 1, 1930, in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late J. Arthur and Dorothy Simpson Mecklem. Mary Elizabeth

Donna J. Kanapesky

October 26, 2017

Donna J. Kanapesky, 64, of Brighton Twp., passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born March 27, 1953 in Tarentum, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Valetta Steppe Vuchinich. Donna devoted her life to her fa

Reverend Frank R. Churchill, Jr.

October 24, 2017

Reverend Frank R. Churchill, Jr., 88, of Industry, formerly of Hookstown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Tuesday morning, October 24, 2017. Born March 21, 1929 in Alexis, IL, he was a son of the late Frank R. Churchi

Patricia McCreary

October 20, 2017

Patricia (Pat) McCreary (nee Black) 86, of Beaver, died of natural causes in her home on Friday, October 20, 2017. Born April 4, 1931, in Bordentown, N.J. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Nance Black. She graduated from University of Pen

James Allen Crozier, MD

October 19, 2017

James Allen Crozier, MD, 68, of Brighton Twp. passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Thursday, October 19, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family following a long and hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Born January 16, 1949 in R

Betty J. May

October 18, 2017

Betty Jane May, 96, of Beaver, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Rochester Manor and Villa, Rochester, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 11, 1921 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Roy and Edith Ann Campbell.�

Theodore T. Hollenbaugh

October 17, 2017

Theodore T. Hollenbaugh, 76, of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Born August 31, 1941 in Beaver, he was a son of the late Theodore and Alice Butsavich Hollenbaugh. Theodore’s 40-year career as a railroad

Annik Schmitt

October 14, 2017

Annik Schmitt, 56 of Aurora Illinois passed away Saturday, October 14th, 2017. Born May 29th, 1961, she was the daughter of Josiane Iuele of Ohioville and the late Amedeo Iuele. She retired from USAir, after 26 years as a flight attendant when bec

Ronald R. Neish

October 13, 2017

Ronald Robert Neish, 64, of New Brighton, formerly of Brighton Twp., passed away unexpectedly in his home Friday, October 13, 2017. Born October 24,1952 in Rochester, Ronnie was raised in Brighton Twp. by the late Milo and Frances Neish.  As a te

Carrie E. Moore

October 13, 2017

Carrie Ellen Moore, 84, passed away in her Center Twp. home, Friday, October 13, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 20, 1933 in Bishop, VA, she was the daughter of the late Vance and Gladys Blevins Joines.  A 1951 graduate of New

Karen Sue Okey

October 9, 2017

Karen Sue Okey, 73, of Brighton Twp., passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 9, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 12, 1944 in Ambridge, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Susan Parnica Jurasko. A Brighton Twp. resident for

Barbara Ann Linville

October 9, 2017

Barbara Ann Kidda Linville, 61, of Ellwood City, formerly of Beaver, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer Monday, October 9, 2017. Born July 15, 1956 in Coaldale, PA, she was a daughter of Beatrice Valent Kidda, Brighton Twp. and

Charles E. Barrickman

September 26, 2017

Charles E. Barrickman, 65, of Brighton Township passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Born December 25, 1951 in New Brighton, he was a son of the late Charles and Helen Barrickman.  Charles graduated from Western Beaver High Schoo

Faye M. O'Shaughnessy

September 24, 2017

Faye M. O’Shaughnessy, 81, of Vanport passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 24, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 13, 1935 in Graysville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Watt and Olive Blanche Christy. A resident of Bri

Robert Tomlinson

September 24, 2017

Robert L. "Bob" Tomlinson lost his courageous battle with cancer and passed peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017, in Good Samaritan Hospice. Born on July 25, 1953, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Tomlinson. He enjoyed metal

Jean Haffey

September 13, 2017

Jean Haffey, 87, a lifetime resident of Brighton Township, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born April 8, 1930 in Chester WV, she was a daughter of the late Morgan and Hazel Neville Jones. Jean gr

Theodore J. Ondocsin

September 13, 2017

Theodore John Ondocsin died in Plano, TX on September 13, 2017, following a brief illness. Born December 12, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Ted was the son of John and Elizabeth Hvozdovich Ondocsin.  Ted lived in Homestead as a child.  He graduated from t

Kathleen L. McIntosh

September 9, 2017

Kathleen L. McIntosh, 58, of Leander, TX, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on September 9, 2017, following an extended period of ill health. Born October 22, 1958, she was a daughter of Dolores Ballack McIntosh, Beaver, and the late

Lucille L. Piccolo

August 30, 2017

Lucille L. Piccolo, 89, of Beaver Meadows, Brighton Twp., formerly of Ellwood City, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, with her family at her side. Born September 26, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was a daughter of the late David and Lena Luongo

Marcia A. Cornell

August 30, 2017

Marcia Ann Bennett Cornell, 67, went to be with her Creator Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at 6:38 p.m. in Decatur, AL, after a lengthy battle with small cell cancer. Marcia was born on September 30, 1949, in Beaver, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter

Nancy L. Triance

August 29, 2017

Nancy Lee Triance, 69, of North Sewickley, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Heritage Valley, Beaver following a long battle with cancer. Born November 24, 1947 in Rochester, she worked as a CNA for the former Friendship Ridge, Brighton Twp.

Marie A. Matteo

August 27, 2017

Marie A. (Susie) Matteo, 93, formerly of Midland, passed away on August 27, 2017 in Harrisburg, PA where she was currently residing. Born on October 25, 1923 to the late Anthony (Tony) and Angelina (DeCaprio) Nola, she is a member of St. Blaise Pari

David R. Nestor

August 27, 2017

David R. Nestor, 58, of Vanport passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 27, 2017. Born December 2, 1958 in Sewickley, he was a son of Kathryn Reeder Nestor, Dublin, OH, and the late James K. Nestor. A 1977 Beaver Area High School graduate, David w

Janet McClevish

August 20, 2017

Janet McClevish, 78, of Chippewa Township passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born March 22, 1939 in East Liverpool, OH, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary McClevish. Janet retired

Mabel I. Bruno

August 20, 2017

Mabel I. (Flasco) Bruno, 91, of Gulf Breeze, FL, formerly of Midland, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017. Born August 9, 1926 in her Hammondsville, OH home, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Gladys Crowe. Mabel was a loving wife, carin

Robert T. Barrett

August 18, 2017

Robert Thomas “Tom” Barrett, age 59, of Raleigh, NC formerly of Beaver, PA, passed away August 18, 2017. He was born March 14, 1958 in Beaver Falls, PA at Providence Hospital. He is survived by his daughters Megan Barrett of Hickory, NC and

Michael R Durain

August 6, 2017

Michael R. Durain, 64, of New Brighton passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017. Born April 19, 1953 in Beaver Falls, he was a son of the late Charles and Marie Bowland Durain. Michael will be fondly remembered as an avid collector of trains. In add

Carol A. Monac

August 6, 2017

Carol A. Monac, 82, of Midland, passed away on August 6, 2017 at Brighton Rehab and Wellness surrounded by her family. Born on September 26, 1934, a daughter of the late William J. and Dorothy Baich Spisak, she was a faithful member of St. Blaise

Jean C. Houston

August 6, 2017

Jean C. Houston, 91 of Brighton Township passed away peacefully Sunday, August 6, 2017. Born November 22, 1925 in Wilkinsburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late David and Margaret Carnegie Craig. Jean was a loving wife and mother and faithful membe

Janet K Gailey

August 5, 2017

Janet Kathryn Gailey, 69, of Ohioville passed away on August 5th, 2017 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born on July 19, 1948 in Charleroi, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Stanley and Esther Coldren. Janet worked as a school nurse for Western Be

William L. Miller

August 2, 2017

William L. Miller, 73, of Patterson Township, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Born April 29, 1944 in Claysville, PA, he was a son of the late Amos C. and Dorothy Auld Miller. William was a resident of Patterson Township for the last six ye

Donald Chuck Scarsella

August 2, 2017

Donald (Chuck) Scarsella, 97, of Midland, passed away on August 2, 2017. Born on October 17, 1919, he was the son of the late Dominick and Angeline (Coppola) Scarsella. Donald retired from Crucible Steel and Colt Industries in 1980 after 45 years.

Timothy F. Cilli

July 24, 2017

Timothy Franklin “Timmy” Cilli, 64, died on Monday, July 24, in the Heritage Valley Hospital, Beaver, PA. Tim hoped to win his battle with cancer, but it overwhelmed him. Tim is survived by the love of his life, fiancé Nancy Kukich; his de

Susan Kukich

July 18, 2017

After an extended illness, Susan Kukich, 65, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. She was born on December 5, 1951, in East Liverpool, OH, to the late Florence (Liberatore) and George Kukich. Susan is survived by her devote

Myrtle G. Revelant

July 16, 2017

Myrtle G. (Avery) Revelant, 85, of Vanport, passed away on July 16, 2017 at Rochester Manor surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 20, 1932 in Monaca, she was the daughter of the late Harold G. and Grace W. (Hoffman) Avery and a member of

Virginia B. Kelley

July 15, 2017

Virginia B. Kelley, 84, of Beaver, passed away in her home Saturday, July 15, 2017. Born October 19, 1932 in Conway, she was a daughter of the late J. Roy and Irene Scott Berger. Virginia graduated from Rochester High School in 1950 and was an ex

Douglas A. McConnell "Kook"

July 7, 2017

Douglas A. “Kook” McConnell, 58 of Darlington, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, July 7, 2017 at his home. Born November 5, 1958 in New Castle, he was a son of the late Raymond and Monna McConnell and had been a resident of Chippewa and Darlingt

Mary L. Knight

July 4, 2017

Mary L. Knight, 66, of Industry passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH, with her family at her side. Born June 21, 1951 in Ohioville, she was a daughter of the late Dallas and Mary White. A resident of Indus

Barbara Finkler

July 4, 2017

Barbara Finkler, 95, of Beaver passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at the Villa St. Joseph, Baden. Born April 16, 1922 in Vanport, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Stephanie Misick Burick. Barbara was a faithful parishioner of Saints Pet

Ann Begg

July 2, 2017

Ann Emily Ciglar Begg, 91, of Brighton Twp, formerly of Industry, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born on October 11, 1925 in Begovo Brdo, Croatia, she was the daughter of the late John and Katie Ciglar. Ann was a fai

Velma R. Richards

July 2, 2017

Velma R. McGaffick Richards, 88 of Brighton Twp, formerly of Ohioville went to join her husband and greet her Lord on July 2, 2017. Born July 15, 1928 in Ohioville, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Ruth McGaffick and had been a resident of

Lawrence G. Polce

June 30, 2017

Lawrence G. Polce, 80, of Industry. On June 30, 2017, we lost a beautiful soul, husband, father, grandfather, and amazing man and friend to all. He was a son of the late Louis J. and Elsie Polce and was born on December 25, 1936. During his lifeti

Robert O. Lippincott

June 13, 2017

Robert Osborne Lippincott, 62, formerly of Potter Township, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, June 13, 2017, at his residence in New Castle Born August 25,1954 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of late Samuel Lippincott, Jr. and Loi

Roger L. Coleman

June 9, 2017

Roger L. Coleman, 64, of Brighton Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 9th, 2017 at Heritage Valley Beaver He was born on August 26, 1952 and was the son of the late Postell and Hattie Coleman. In addition to his parents he is preceded in

Bonnie L. Figley

June 7, 2017

Bonnie Lou Figley, 76, of Beaver, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Heritage Valley, Beaver, surrounded by her family. Born December 27, 1940 in Washington, PA, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Helen Irey and had attended Faith to

Eric Grimm

June 6, 2017

Eric Curtis Grimm, 32, of Ohioville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born December 30, 1984 in Rochester, he was the beloved son of Curtis and Cindy Novak Grimm, Ohioville. Eric was a gradua

Evelyn M. Dawson

June 5, 2017

Evelyn M. Dawson died on June 5, 2017 at the age of 85, in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on August 30, 1931 in Midland, Pennsylvania. Her parents, Micho and Pava Borota, immigrated to Midland from Serbia. Micho died when Evelyn was only five, but Pava r

Timothy M. Holland

June 4, 2017

Timothy M. Holland, 57, formerly of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Sunday, June 4, 2017. Born March 3, 1960 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Samuel C. and Dorothy South Holland and was a 1978 graduate of Beaver Area High Scho

Edward A. Federoff

May 27, 2017

Edward A. Federoff, 53, of McKees Rocks, formerly of Chippewa Township, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 27, 2017. Born January 11, 1964 in Beaver Falls, he was a son of the late Edward and Mildred Oldencott Federoff. A 1982 graduate of Bla