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...
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...
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...
Harry Lindner
Aug 15, 2026
Harry Lindner, 85, passed away peacefully in his home, August 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous and long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born November 3, 1940, in Enon Valley, he was the beloved son of John E. and Anne Pilner Lindner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three siblings, Tom Lindner,...
Norma Jean Deemer
Aug 13, 2026
Norma Jean Deemer, 98, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on August 13, 2026. Born February 5, 1928, in Beaver, Pennsylvania, to the late Fred and Thelma Howe, Norma was a lifelong Beaver resident until moving to Chippewa Township in 2006 and later to Marietta, Georgia, in 2020. She graduated from Beaver High School in 1946 and...
Betty J. Reynolds
Aug 11, 2026
Betty J. Reynolds, 85, of Vanport Twp., passed away peacefully, with her beloved husband holding her hand, Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Born August 7, 1941 in Beaver, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Wyrick Besong. A resident of Beaver all her life, Betty will be remembered as a caring wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother, especially when...
Richard Paul Miller
Aug 9, 2026
Richard Paul Miller, 79, of Beaver, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born on October 5th, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Mary Louise Miller.
Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He shared 58 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved...
Karuna Agrawala
Aug 2, 2026
Karuna Agrawala, born September 7, 1947, Varanasi UP India, passed away August 2, 2026, Beaver County, PA USA.
She was the beloved wife of Vishnu (m. 1969), mother of Rajiv, and daughter of Bharat Bushan Gupta and Chandramani Devi Gupta.
Karuna studied Sanskrit Literature, Fine Arts, and Indian Philosophy at Banaras Hindu University, attaining a Master’s Degree in Indian Philosophy in 1968....