Jul 30, 2024

Karen Vodenichar Trautman, 81, of Brighton Twp, passed away on July 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 8, 1942 in Langeloth, PA she was a daughter of the late William H. and Kathryn (Giglotti) Young. Karen worked as a manager in shortage control for over 35 years at the former Kaufmans, and Macys. She...

Jul 22, 2024

James “Jim” Laszczynski, 82, of Ohioville passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at Heritage Valley, Sewickley surrounded by his loving family. Born January 10, 1942, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Sylvester and Gertrude (Wozniak) Laszczynski. Jim was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement he was an IT Programmer and attended St. Blaise...

Jul 21, 2024

Deborah L. Tress, 62, of Chippewa, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and close friends.

Born October 10, 1961 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late T. Joseph and Elsie M. Gill. Deborah was a retired piano teacher and belonged to the National Guild of Piano Teachers. She was...

Jul 19, 2024

Alvin Mature, 94, of Beaver, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024 at Villa St. Joseph. Born on November 19, 1929, in Buffalo, New York, Alvin was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and United States Army. He was a member of numerous organizations, and had many hobbies. Alvin is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia...

Jul 15, 2024

Arthur William Foster, age 70, of Industry, PA, died on July 15, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital. Arthur was born on January 7, 1954 in Rochester, PA to Russell M. and Wanda E. Foster. He began his working life at Westinghouse Beaver in their shipping department, briefly having worked for Safeway Cab Co., transporting railroad workers through Pennsylvania and...

Jul 15, 2024

Jim Loxley passed away on July 15,2024.

He was born in Rochester, PA on August 9, 1933, and was the son of the late Raymond and Stella Loxley. Jim was raised in Beaver and graduated with the class of 1953. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, having served in Korea, from 1954 – 1956. He worked...

Jul 15, 2024

Mildred (Millie) Bacon Johnson, 95, of Rochester, formerly of Industry, passed away on July 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness.

Born September 4, 1928 in Midland, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and William M. Bacon. Mildred was a faithful member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and was a custodian before...

Jul 9, 2024

Janice Lee Whitaker Smith, 86, of Patterson Twp., passed away peacefully, on July 9, 2024. Born on December 6, 1937, in Butler, PA, to the late Harry and Grace Whitaker, Janice was a bright light to her three siblings and all who were close to her. Her exuberance landed her at Presbyterian School of Nursing, where she found herself...

Jul 6, 2024

Kathleen Ruth Pittser, 68, of Harmony, PA, passed away at her home on July 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 4, 1955, to the late Charles and Ruth Kurcina, Kathleen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a member of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Kathleen will be sadly...

Jul 3, 2024

Patricia Jean Yute, 83, of Brighton Twp., passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born December 1, 1940 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late John and Marjorie Morrow Armour. Patricia, Graduate of New Brighton H.S, Beaver Valley Hospital, and Slippery Rock University, retired following a long career as a...

Jun 28, 2024

Florence Gottlieb Krakoff, 92, of Ohioville, formerly of Midland, passed away on June 28, 2024, after complications of a recent stroke. Born on October 28, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Ada Wolff Gottlieb, and had worked as a secretary at Western Beaver High School for over 20 years. Florence was the...

Jun 26, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” Shaw, 97 of Beaver passed away peacefully in the early evening hours of Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Beaver Meadows, Beaver with her family by her side. Born January 16, 1927 in New Brighton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Eleanor Powell. Peggy was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver...

Jun 22, 2024

Vincent A. Gentile Jr., 90, of Brighton Twp., passed away on June 22, 2024, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph. Born on September 22, 1933, in East Liverpool, Ohio, Vincent was the son of the late Vincent A. Sr., and Angeline DiPlacida Gentile. He was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul...

Jun 19, 2024

Brenda S. Elkins, 75, of Warren, Michigan, formerly of Midland, Pennsylvania, passed away at her home, with her daughter by her side, on June 19, 2024. Born on August 24, 1948, in Richwood, West Virginia, to the late Hazard and Helen Smith, Brenda had a strong faith in God and is finally at peace. She enjoyed playing bingo and...

Jun 18, 2024

Albert “Al” Angelo Converso Sr., 88, of Ohioville, passed away on June 18, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on October 1, 1935, in Lowber, PA, he was the son of the late Carlo and Cardenia (Camerini) Converso, Al was a member of St. Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Roman Catholic Church. He was a proud veteran of the United...

Jun 18, 2024

Kim Ellen Gutting (Hedstrom) of Christiansted, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 71. She was born February 9, 1953, in Kane, Pennsylvania to Donald Hedstrom and Irene Bamat. She is survived by her beloved partner, James Maxwell; three daughters, Bethany (Brian) Kelly, Bridget Gutting (Chris Pitassy), Jolie (Nick) Kaufmann; her...

Jun 18, 2024

Delbert D. Emerick, 70, of Midland passed away on June 18, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Born on October 27, 1953, in Brownsville, PA, he was the son of the late Duwane and Shirley (Bennett) Emerick. Delbert was a member of St. Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Church, Midland Sportsmen Club and retired after 35 years as...

Jun 18, 2024

John (Jack) E. Flynn, 95, passed away on June 18, 2024, at Heritage Valley Beaver surrounded in love by his family. Born on August 9, 1928 in Braddock PA, he was the son of the late John and Mary Elizabeth (McCaulley) Flynn. Jack is preceded in death by his wife Kathryn (Nese). He is survived by his sister Beverly...

Jun 15, 2024

Alfred A. Colaizzi, 62, of Baden passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Born on June 19, 1961, in Bloomfield, PA, he was the son of the late Alfred and Edith Kemp Colaizzi. Alfred, formerly of Mount Washington, had been a resident of Baden for 17 years. He was the Alco Parking...

Jun 15, 2024

Lola F. Baich, of Boca Raton, FL., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice Care, Beaver Medical Center. Born on January 9, 1938, in East Liverpool, OH, she was the daughter of the late Santiago “Jimmy” and Mildred “Milka” (Kosanovich) Lona. Lola was a proud graduate of Lincoln High School in Midland, PA, and...