Rita (Dvorchak) Tornow
Sep 23, 2026
Of all the gifts that God has given, the most precious and dear is that of a mother’s love. On September 23, 2026, God sent his trusted angels to our family to escort our treasured mother, Rita Tornow, to be by His side, and to be reunited with her own parents. Surrounded by love, and held in the arms of...
Therese Ciancone
Sep 23, 2026
Therese Ciancone, 83, of Midland, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026.
Born on September 22,1943, in East Liverpool, OH, she was the daughter of the late Sabatino “Sam” and Mary Ciancone. Therese was a lifelong resident of Midland, and a faithful member of St. Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Catholic Church. She was a bank teller for many years.
Along with her...
Donald George Hanshaw
Sep 22, 2026
Donald George Hanshaw, 77, of Vanport, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on September 22, 2026.
Born on November 20, 1948, in Rochester, PA, he was the son of the late Ray and Irene (Curry) Hanshaw.
He worked for PTC Alliance and Snyder’s Flowers. Donald was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic...
Carol Ann McCray
Sep 17, 2026
Carol Ann McCray, 84, of West Palm Beach, Fl, formerly of Beaver, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026.
Born on July 12, 1942, in Rochester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Virginia Hamilton. Carol will be remembered fondly for her caring heart, having loved everyone she met. She and her sisters were known growing up as...
Ann Layne
Sep 14, 2026
Ann Elizabeth (Bango Cook) Layne, 75, of Industry, passed away September 14, 2026, following an intensely brave, private, and often stubborn 4.5-year battle with colorectal cancer, refusing to let it define who she was. She was much stronger than we could imagine or wanted her to be.
Born on March 19, 1951, in Rochester, PA, she was the daughter of the...
Dennis P. Cairns
Sep 14, 2026
Dennis P. Cairns, 80, of Ohioville, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on September 14, 2026.
Born on June 24, 1946, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Paul R. and Lucy (DiCianna) Cairns. In his retirement years, he enjoyed driving for Frye Transportation, he found much joy in the children. He was a diligent student of...
Betty J. Jenkins
Sep 10, 2026
Betty J. Jenkins, 97, of Brighton Twp., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Providence Health and Rehab, Beaver Falls.
Born August 18, 1929, in Coraopolis, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Jessica Gamble Connell.
She will be greatly missed by her husband of 74 years, L. James Jenkins Sr; as well as numerous...
Braden Joseph Pontoli
Sep 9, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Braden Joseph Pontoli, age 36, in Malibu, California on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Beloved son of Joseph and Heather Pontoli. Born in Beaver, Pennsylvania where he grew up and attended Beaver Area High School, class of 2009. There you could find him leading the band as drum major, singing in...
Christie Lee Holland
Sep 7, 2026
Christie Lee Holland, 44, of Brighton Township, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 7, 2026.
Born on July 8, 1982, in Brighton Township, Christie was the daughter of Karin D. Karger and Charles W. Bender.
Christie was a self-employed animal caregiver, loved horses and all animals, and they loved her. She was also an avid motorcyclist.
Along with her parents she is survived by...
Carl Martell
Sep 7, 2026
Carl “Benny” L. Martell, 96, passed away on September 7, 2026.
Born on September 5, 1930, in Ohioville, he was the son of the late Carl and Mary Martell.
Benny began his education at the Ohioville Farm School and later graduated from Midland High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having honorably served during the Korean War...
Arthur Frank
Sep 1, 2026
Arthur Edward Frank, Sr. 93, of Brighton Twp., passed away at home on September 1, 2026.
Born August 15, 1933, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Arthur M. and Kathryn Watkins Frank. Arthur served in the United States Army during the Koreon Conflict as a mechanic. He also worked for Pittsburgh Tube Company for 35 years where he...
Toni Sue Peabody
Aug 31, 2026
Toni Sue (DiRuscia) Peabody, 71, of Brighton Twp., passed peacefully in her sleep at home, following a brief, courageous battle with lung cancer, Monday, August 31, 2026.
Born June 20, 1955, in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Guy and Ramona DiRuscia. A resident of Brighton Twp. all her life, she worked in retail and enjoyed being a homemaker....
Carol L. Karas
Aug 31, 2026
Carol L. Karas, 54, passed away on August 31, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 5, 1972, she was the daughter of Joann and the late Robert Gottschalk. Carol was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Church, and was an avid softball player in her earlier years....
Benjamin Thomas Jr.
Aug 27, 2026
Benjamin Thomas Jr., 98, of Brighton Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Born on March 25, 1928, in Rochester, PA, he was the son of the late Benjamin Thomas Sr. and Dema (Alberts) Thomas. Ben worked as a Railroad Inspector and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, serving...
Marilynn Torcasso
Aug 22, 2026
Marilynn Torcasso, 83, of Industry, PA, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, in her sleep.
Born October 5, 1942, in Allegheny County, PA. Marilynn was the daughter of the late William H. Hagerty and Lois M. Hagerty Lucas. Living in Beaver County and graduating from Beaver Area High School, she married her husband, Julius Torcasso,...
Catherine Webb
Aug 21, 2026
Catherine Webb, 62, of Ambridge, formerly of Midland, passed away at home, Friday, August 21, 2026.
Born in New Martinsville, WV, she was a daughter of the late Clide and Patsy Elliott. A hairstylist most of her life, Catherine will be remembered as a devoted wife and loving mother. She was Christian by faith.
Catherine will be greatly missed by her husband,...
Roberta Lee Davids
Aug 20, 2026
Roberta Davids, 82, of Brighton Twp., passed away on August 20,2026, after a brief illness.
Born on July 25, 1944, in Sewickley, PA, to the late Joseph and Julianna Kokoski, Roberta will be remembered for her kindness, thoughtfulness, and willingness to help others.
Along with her parents, Roberta is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Davids; brother, Richard Kokoski; sister, Cindy...
John “Jack” Rowlandson Clegg, Jr.
Aug 19, 2026
John “Jack” Rowlandson Clegg Jr., age 95, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 19, 2026.
Jack was born in West Hartford, Connecticut. He was always hands-on and began helping with his family’s florist business at a young age. His natural ability was evident even in the first grade, when his teacher had him build a chair...
Del Byers
Aug 18, 2026
Del Byers, 92, of Vanport, passed away peacefully on August 18th, 2026, with his wife by his side. Born March 1st, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Del was a long-time resident of Vanport, where he and his wife lived for forty years. He retired as an industrial arts teacher from New Brighton middle school after thirty-three years of dedicated service. He also...
Eleanor Stout Courtney
Aug 17, 2026
Eleanor Stout Courtney, 98, of Marco Island, Florida and formerly Beaver, PA, a former professional librarian and high school teacher, died at her Florida home on August 17, 2026.
Born on Christmas Day, 1927, the daughter of Robert C. Stout and Geneva Oppelt Stout, she was the wife of the late Atty. Paul E. Courtney, the love of her life, whom...