Jean M. Lloyd
May 7, 2026
Jean M. Lloyd, aged 89, passed away peacefully at Franciscan Manor with family by her side on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, after a long decline in health. Jean grew up in Brighton Township, graduating from Beaver High School and Wilson College. In 1960 she married Paul Lloyd and, after a brief time in Ohio, they returned to Beaver. She loved...
Samuel J. Orr III
May 5, 2026
Samuel J. Orr, III, age 86, of Brighton Township, Beaver County, PA passed away on May 5, 2026, at 8:35am. Sam was born on January 3, 1940, the son of the late Robert L. Orr and Blanche D. Orr.
Sam was a graduate of Beaver High School, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois and the University of Wisconsin Law School at Madison, Wisconsin....
Patricia Merle Shaw
May 3, 2026
Patricia Shaw (Puckett/Hof), 81, of Brighton Twp, passed away peacefully on the beautiful Sunday of May 3, 2026, after a long and brave battle with cancer.,
Born December 23, 1944, in Burbank, California, she was a daughter of the late Homer Puckett and Marie Aline (Strong) Puckett. She loved the ocean, butterflies, and the sound of birds waking up first thing...
Dorothy Irene Hertel
May 2, 2026
Dorothy Irene Hertel, 101, of Vanport, formerly of Ohio Twp. -Fairview, passed away on May 2, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford, PA.
Born December 22, 1924, in Ohio Twp, she was a daughter of the late Ralph E. and Sarah R. Deringer Graham. Dorothy worked as a bank teller and Westinghouse Electric Corp as an assembly line worker for...
Debra Jean Speerhas
Apr 27, 2026
Debra Jean Speerhas, of Midland, passed away surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 10, 1957, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Jo Emma Elkins. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Ricky Elkins, Dale Elkins, and Darius Elkins, and her sister, Brenda Elkins.
Debra...
Mary Geraldine Drylie
Apr 26, 2026
Geraldine Drylie, age 99, Beaver, passed away, Sunday, April 26, 2026, at home.
Born June 11, 1926, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Zubaly.
Geraldine and her husband, Bo, lived all over the United Sates, and traveled extensively in Europe. Her favorite time was antiquing every Sunday with her daughter. The family was beginning to...
Elizabeth Miley Latella
Apr 23, 2026
Elizabeth Miley Latella, 77, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away, surrounded by love, while visiting family in Connecticut on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She dedicated her life to her family, helping others, and her passions, gardening, teaching, and philanthropy. She was born in Bridgeport, CT, on January 20, 1949, to Eugene Dubbs Miley...
Helen "Tica" Hineman
Apr 23, 2026
Helen “Tica” Hineman, 89, of Midland passed away, Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Born April 30, 1936, in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Mitchell and Mary Rakas Disdore. A resident of Midland and Industry all her life, Helen was an active member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church for 50 years, where she sang in the choir and participated...
Wonolia Pennington
Apr 21, 2026
Wonolia Pennington, 73, of Midland, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2026, at her home.
Born March 12, 1953, in East Liverpool, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Hazel Pennington. Wonolia had been a resident of Midland most of her life. She formerly worked as a secretary for a judge in Anchorage, Alaska for 20 years before...
Laura C. "Sissy" Chambers
Apr 19, 2026
Laura C. “Sissy” Doyle Chambers, 89, of Midland, passed away on April 19, 2026.
Born on September 17, 1936, in West Bridgewater, she was the daughter of the late Melvin J. and Catherine R. Weigle. Sissy was a member of St Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Church, Midland, where she was a member of the Christian Mothers, as well as a member...
Ruth Naomi Geist
Apr 18, 2026
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Ruth Naomi Redfern Geist, of Beaver, went to sleep on earth and woke up in heaven. She was 95 years old.
Born on June 30, 1930, in Beaver, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Rosabelle Redfern. Ruth was a longtime and faithful member of Park Presbyterian Church. She was a 1948 graduate...
Dr. Kelly John Allen
Apr 16, 2026
Dr. Kelly John Allen, 64, of Brighton Twp., went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.
Born on July 8, 1961, in Hershey, PA, he was the son of the late John Kelly and Doris June Allen. Kelly was a 1979 graduate of Hershey High School. He went on to...
Barbara Ann George
Apr 14, 2026
Barbara A. George (née Bogovich), 85, formerly of Industry, passed away on April 14, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee, while residing with her daughter-in-law, Lindsay C. George, and her beloved granddaughter, Sydney R. George. Born on April 22, 1940, she was the only daughter of the late Joseph M. and Barbara R. Bogovich, and a graduate of Beaver Area High School.
Barbara...
Roger Michael Rexroad
Apr 13, 2026
Roger Michael Rexroad, 74, of Economy Borough, passed away on April 13, 2026 at Heritage Valley Hospital.
Born on June 22, 1951, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Jack Rexroad and Rosemary Lauf. Roger was a graduate from Ambridge Area High School in 1969. After high school, he went on to earn a degree in Nuclear Medicine...
Michael John Mulkerrin
Apr 10, 2026
Michael John Mulkerrin, 80, of Beaver, formerly of Wilkensburg, passed away April 10, 2026, at Passavant Hospital in McCandless.
Born June 18, 1945, in Mweenish, Carna, Co. Galway, Ireland, he was a son of the late Coilin and Mary Mulkerrin. Michael was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Church. He was a founding member...
Patricia M. Elia
Apr 10, 2026
Patricia M. Elia, 87, of Beaver, passed away peacefully at home, on April 10, 2026.
Born on July 13, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Grimm and Grace Catanese.
Patricia, an inspiring figure in our local golf community and a testament to determination and passion. She began her golfing adventure in 1968, motivated by the love of her late...
Francis J. (Frank) Laughlin
Apr 10, 2026
Francis J. Laughlin
Beaver – Francis J. Laughlin , 96, of Brighton Township, died at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA on April 10, 2026 in the presence of his loving wife of 63 years, Barbara (Craft) Laughlin.
Born on April 16, 1929 in Piedmont, WV, Frank was the son of Joseph T. and Ann (Miller) Laughlin. He was a 1947...
Beatrice Schulte
Apr 8, 2026
With profound sadness, our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Beatrice Schulte, 81, of Midland, PA, who passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford, PA, on April 8, 2026 following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Born September 25, 1944, in East Liverpool, OH, daughter of the late Walter Marciniak and Blanche Albinski Marciniak....
Sam M. Presutti
Apr 7, 2026
Sam M. Presutti, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home from a pulmonary embolism. Born January 13, 1962, he was the son of the late Sam C. and Maryann Presutti. He was a graduate of Western beaver high school in 1980.
Upon graduation he travelled and lived in Texas, Arizona, and Hawaii. He was a true craftsman, hardworking, building homes including...
Matthew Yanosich Sr.
Apr 6, 2026
Matthew Yanosich Sr, 95, of Center Township, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver, surrounded by the family who adored him.
Born February 21, 1931, in Rochester, PA, Matt was the beloved son of the late Matthew and Barbara Yanosich. A proud 1950 graduate of Midland High School, he excelled in multiple sports and carried that same...