Obituaries

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

Corrine D. Heil

May 22, 2017

Corrine D. (Wiles) Heil, 85, of Industry passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born February 11, 1932 near Weeping Water, NE, she was a daughter of the late T. Sterling and Iccie Wright Wiles. Corrin

Martha M. Chaffee

May 20, 2017

Martha Mae Chaffee, 90, of Ohioville passed away early Saturday morning, May 20, 2017 at her son’s home, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 25, 1927 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late George and Rachel Gailey. A resident of Ohi

Vera M. Anderson

May 19, 2017

Vera M. Anderson, 91, of Brighton Twp, passed away Friday evening, May 19, 2017 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, South Beaver Twp., surrounded by her devoted family. Born July 1, 1925 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late E

Glenn O. Bias

May 14, 2017

Glenn O. Bias,69, of South Beaver Township, formerly of Ohioville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday May 14, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 25, 1947 in Logan, WV, he was a 1969 graduate of Kentucky Chri

Elizabeth F. Fudurich

May 14, 2017

Elizabeth F. “Betsy” Fudurich, 60, of Midland passed away unexpectedly, early Sunday morning, May 14, 2017 at her home. Born August 3, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Luby Turchich Fudurich and had been a resident of Midland al

Timothy D. Fishinghawk-Irish

May 11, 2017

Timothy Dean Fishinghawk-Irish, 31, formerly of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 11, 2017 following a workplace accident. Born January 16, 1986 in Syracuse, NY, he was a son of Tammy Lynn Kabana, Killeen, TX. In addition to his

George Postich

May 3, 2017

George Postich, 85, formerly of Midland and Ohioville, passed away May 3, 2017 in Largo, Florida. He was a son of the late Joseph and Pauline Baich Postich. Preceding him in death besides his parents, were two sons George A. Postich and Kevin J.

Natasha L. Holiday

April 25, 2017

Natasha Lynn Bish Holiday, 30, of Hanover Township, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Born December 9, 1986 in Brighton Township, she was a daughter of Cheryl Findley Bish, Industry, and the late Wesley Paul Bish. A graduate of Western Beaver

Kerry C. Lacey

April 17, 2017

Kerry C. Lacey, 59, died Monday, April 17, 2017, at Heritage Valley Hospital, Beaver. He was born January 28, 1958, in Rochester, the son of Betty and Clarence Lacey, originally of Industry. Kerry was a 1976 graduate of Western Beaver High School.

Sophia Orlovich

April 4, 2017

Sophia Orlovich, 96, of Industry passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born May 5, 1920 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Mihajlo and Marija Yaich Jermanovich. Upon receiving her master’s degree, Sophia enjoyed

Jessie L. McDonald

April 3, 2017

Jessie L. McDonald, 92, formerly of Beaver, passed away early Monday morning, April 3, 2017 at the Masonic Village at Sewickley. Born April 6, 1924 in Newmains, Scotland, she was a daughter of the late Archibald McBlane and Christina Milligan Wils

Rita M. Kasunic

March 27, 2017

Rita Werner Kasunic — Mom, Mum-Mum, Aunt Rita, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 86, surrounded by family and her devoted caretakers at Sherwood Oaks, where she lived since 2009 with her husband of 62 years Joe, until his death in 2015. P

Ardith A. Hartford

March 27, 2017

Ardith Ann Hartford, 76, of Beaver Falls passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center, Brighton Township. Born August 12, 1940 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Thomas B. and Anna Kislock Hartford and ha

Anna Radella

March 24, 2017

Anna Tonkovich Radella, 93, of Brighton Twp., formerly of Midland, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017, at Beaver Meadows Assisted Living, Brighton Twp., surrounded by her loving family. Born December 17, 1923, in McKees Rocks, Pa., she was a daugh

Martin P. Corak

March 22, 2017

Martin “Marty” P. Corak, 65, of Brighton Township passed away Wednesday evening, March 22, 2017 at Home Hospice at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, with his family at his side. Born October 26, 1951 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Emil “

Carolyn Jean Parrish

March 18, 2017

Carolyn Jean Parrish, 74, of Brighton Twp., passed away Saturday morning, March 18, 2017, with her family at her side. Born May 24, 1942, in East Liverpool, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Florence Cline and had been a resident of B

Thelma J. Byerle

March 10, 2017

Thelma Byerle , 85, of Brighton Township, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at her home. Born August 9, 1931 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Bonita Shaffer Hamilton. Upon graduating from Geneva College, she made her home

Shirley C. Smith

March 4, 2017

Shirley Cannon Smith, 78 of Beaver formerly of Midland passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Heritage Valley Beaver with her daughter and son at her side. Born February 16, 1939 in Beaver, she was a daughter of the late James R. and Flora Mae Sim

Mary L. Lehman

March 2, 2017

Mary Lucretia Lehman, 83, of Beaver, PA and Ft. Myers/Cape Coral, FL, died peacefully in her sleep March 2, 2017. She was born June 9, 1933 in Binghamton, NY and was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. George and Sarah Jane Hamilton and her form

Shirley Shannon Patterson,

February 24, 2017

Shirley Shannon Patterson, age 84, of Beaver, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017. Beloved wife of the late James Patterson, loving mother of Dean and grandmother of Paul and Katherine. Survived by her daughter-in-law, Paige; her nephew, Mike

Dana K. Ellis

February 24, 2017

Dana K. Neapolitan Ellis, 34, of Midland, formerly of Ohioville, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 unexpectedly of natural causes at her home. Born July 10, 1982, she was a daughter of Mary Beth (Robert) Neapolitan Davies, Aliqu

Robert V. Stevenson

February 18, 2017

Robert V. "Bobby" Stevenson, 79, of Midland, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday, February 18, 2017, at his home. Born October 16, 1937, he was a son of the late Robert L. "Rocco" and Catherine Hapach Stevenson. He had been a member of the St.

Richard W. Eisenbrown

February 15, 2017

Richard W. Eisenbrown, 62, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Born March 8, 1954 in Zelienople, he was a son of the late Alfred and Leahjoy Eisenbrown. A resident of Rochester all his life, he worked as a turf speci

Margaret B. Wallace

February 11, 2017

Margaret B. Wallace of Beaver, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 11, 2017 at the age of 102. She was born at home in Beaver Falls on June 10, 1914. She lived in Beaver for over 64 years and was a member of the Chippewa United Met

Lidia J. Harn

February 3, 2017

Lidia J. Harn, 49, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 3, 2017. Born November 4, 1967, in East Liverpool, she was a daughter of Josiane T. Iuele, of Ohioville, and the late Amedeo Iuele. She had been a resident of Beaver since

Esperanza "Hope" Sanchez

January 31, 2017

Esperanza "Hope" Sanchez, 99, of Midland, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at her home with her loving family by her side. Born September 25, 1917, in Zacapo, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Alejandro and Pavla

David W. Gorrell

January 29, 2017

David W. Gorrell, 75, of Brighton Township, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Heritage Valley, Beaver with his wife and daughter at his side. Born August 10, 1941 in Beaver Falls, he was a son of the late Omar and Evelyn (Kissin

Anthony V. Troiani

January 27, 2017

Anthony V. "Red" Troiani, 58, of Midland, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, January 27, 2017, at Indiana Regional Hospital. Born August 23, 1958, in Rochester, he was a son of the late Albert P., Sr. and Regina P. Deramo Troiani. Red was a 1976 gr

Linda J. Conner

January 24, 2017

Linda J. (Rogers) Conner, 67, of Vanport Township passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born February 3, 1949 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Edith Rogers. Linda was a 1

Ann P. Oakes

January 22, 2017

Ann P. (Cunningham) Oakes, 85, of Vanport Township passed away early Sunday morning, January 22, 2017. Born June 28, 1931 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Alberta (Mennell) Cunningham. Ann graduated from New Brighton High Sc

Michael L. Schmidt

January 19, 2017

Michael Lee Schmidt, 25, of Brighton Township passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, January 19, 2017. Born October 29, 1991 in Brighton Township, he was a son of Russel Lee and Michelle Higby Schmidt, Brighton Township. Michael was a 2010

M. Patricia Polce

January 12, 2017

M. Patricia (Gallagher) Polce, a 56 year resident of Industry, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Arizona.   Born March 17, 1923 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late John M. and Agnes Doyle Gallagher.   In additi

John G. Bender

January 5, 2017

John G. “Jack” Bender, 77, of Beaver passed away early Thursday morning, January 5, 2017 at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Brighton Township with his wife at his side. Born March 20, 1939 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Harr

Mary Ann Rose

January 5, 2017

Mary Ann Rose, 80 of Brighton Twp. passed away Thursday evening, January 5, 2017 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born July 7, 1936, Mary Ann was a long-time employee and retiree of Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Vanport. She was preceded in deat

Regina R. Wadatz

January 3, 2017

Regina Rae Morgan Wadatz, 68, of Midland, formerly of Freedom, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. Born May 2, 1948 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late James and Isabell Morgan. Regina lived in Midla

Joanne M. Granito

December 31, 2016

Joanne M. Herman Granito, 82 of Midland passed away Saturday evening, December 31, 2016 at her home with her husband at her side. Born March 4, 1934 in Monaca, she was a daughter of the late Charles L. and Anna Baycura Herman and had been a reside

Diane M. Reed

December 31, 2016

Diane M. Reed, 75 of Ohioville passed away early Saturday morning, December 31, 2016 at the Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center, Brighton Twp. Born September 15, 1941 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late David P. and Margaret Huddy Sc

Roberta M. Ryder

December 31, 2016

Roberta (Bobbie) M. Ryder, 91 of Beaver passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Country Meadows in Bridgeville, PA. Born June 6, 1925 in Beaver, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Emma Staub McCleary and was a strong Christian and forme

Patricia A. Livada

December 28, 2016

Patricia A. (Buck) Livada, 71 of Midland, passed away unexpectedly at Heritage Valley Hospital on December 28, 2016 with her son, Paul, sister in-law, Donna Harn, and niece, Erica Ramirez, by her side. She was born on October 7, 1945  in East Live

Carolyn J. Mann

December 27, 2016

Carolyn Stephens Mann, 86, of Brighton Twp. passed away Tuesday December 27, 2016 at the home of her son. Born July 17, 1930 in Jamestown, New York. She was the daughter of Roy and Bertha Kreiling Stephens. She was a resident of Beaver Area sin

Alexander D. Mitchell

December 26, 2016

Alexander Doyle Mitchell, 34 of Beaver passed away unexpectedly December 26, 2016 in Baltimore Maryland due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born December 15, 1982 in Brighton Twp. He was a son of Jean Marie Doyle of White Twp., and

Violet M. "Vi" Mesing

December 21, 2016

Violet M. “Vi” Mesing, 89, of Brighton Township, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls. Born October 9, 1927, she was the eldest child of the late Theron O. and Ida K. McClellan. Vi was a faithful memb

Evelyn V. Fisher

December 14, 2016

Evelyn Vera Fisher, 103, of Beaver Falls, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls. Born August 29, 1913 in Kingwood, PA, she was a daughter of the late Ross and Myrtle Guller Younkin. Evelyn lived in Beaver

Mary N. Abraham

December 7, 2016

Mary Abraham, 84, of Beaver, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Heritage Valley, Beaver, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 8, 1932 in New Castle, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Rose DelBene Perrotta. Mary was a faithfu

Lillian M. Lozzi

December 4, 2016

Lillian M. Lozzi, 83, of Brookville, PA, formerly of Industry, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Brookville Hospital. Born January 6, 1933 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Dominic J. Scalera, Sr. and Josephine Scalera. L

Virginia L. Lowrie

December 4, 2016

Virginia Lee Lowrie, 81, of Beaver, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016. Born March 11, 1935 in Warren, OH, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Georgia Steele. A resident of Beaver since 1970, Virginia retired as Director of Materials Managem

Aurora D. Santoro

November 29, 2016

Aurora D. Santoro, 74, of Vanport Township passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Brighton Township. Born September 7, 1942 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Lucy D’Innocenzo and had been a faithfu

Eugene E. Standley

November 28, 2016

Eugene E. Standley, 85, of Woodruff, SC, formerly of Vanport Township, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016. Born July 11, 1931 in Aliquippa, he was a son of the late Frank D. and Ethel Standley. Eugene retired from the former LTV Steel Mill, Aliqu

Brandon L. Bixler

November 27, 2016

Michael G. Malekovic

November 25, 2016

Michael George Malekovic, passed away peacefully in his home in Midland on November 25, 2016, at the age of 62. Michael was the son of the late George and Maryellen (Tolbert) Malekovic. Preceding him in death was a sister, Cheryl Ann. Michael i

Laura A. Canavesi

November 19, 2016

Laura A. Canavesi, 65, of Beaver, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospice surrounded by family. Always a fighter, she had fiercely battled breast cancer for years. An incredible woman with a bright shining light

Mary Kay Parsons

November 16, 2016

Mary Kay Stevenson Parsons, 59, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver surrounded by her mother and family. Born June 2, 1957 in Rochester, she was a daughter of Rosemarie “Moonie�

Victor E. Kovalesky

November 16, 2016

Victor Edward Kovalesky, 79, of Industry, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born Dec. 23, 1936, in Midland, a son of the late Walter S. and Anna (Kuntz) Koval

Patti G. Challis

November 11, 2016

Kenneth E. Dripps

November 4, 2016

Kenneth E. Dripps, 94, formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center, Brighton Township. Born July 16, 1922 in Wampum, he was a son of the late James and Sarah Davidson Dripps.  Kenneth retir

Scott E. Buzza

November 1, 2016

Scott E. Buzza, 59, of Brighton Township, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born October 14, 1957 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Robert J. and Anne E. (Kehr) Buzza. Scott was a former driver wi

Glenn M. Boggs

October 30, 2016

Glenn M. Boggs, 87 of Vanport passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Providence Health Care Center, Beaver Falls, with his daughter, brother and sister-in-law at his side. Born February 27, 1929 in New Brighton, he was a son of the late Glenn M.

Helen Franzetta

October 24, 2016

Helen Franzetta, 101, formerly of Midland and Boalsburg, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep, October 24, 2016. Born October 10, 1915 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Onuska. Helen lived in Midland for more than 98

Virginia DePue

October 18, 2016

Virginia “ Ginny” DePue, 37, of Georgetown, passed away unexpectedly at home Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Born September 9, 1979 in Rochester, Ginny was a daughter of Don DePue and the late Iva Mae Reed and worked as a CNA at Beaver Elder Care &