Jan 9, 2025

James P. “Jim” McGinnis, 65, of Beaver, passed away at home, unexpectedly, on January 9, 2025. Born on December 14, 1959, in Pittsburgh, Pa, he was the son of Mary and the late Michael L. McGinnis. Jim attended Quigley Catholic High School, graduating in 1978, and received degrees in speech communications and business administration from Geneva College in 1982....

Jan 7, 2025

Andrea Lee Posset, 74, of Beaver, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on January 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with illness.

Born November 19, 1950 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Doris Traficante. Andrea was a homemaker and her greatest joy was her family. She will be...

Jan 6, 2025

Cornelia A. Bailey, 65, of Monaca passed away at her home, Monday, January 6, 2025.

Born April 4, 1959 in Beaver County, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Jane Grimm. A resident of Monaca, Cornelia worked in medical coding for United Health Care. In her spare time, she was active with the Monaca Turners...

Jan 5, 2025

Ralph E. “Ed” Shaffer of Ohioville, passed away surrounded by his family, Sunday, January 5, 2025.

A son of the late Ralph and Betty Hinkle Shaffer, Ed retired as a mechanic from U. S. Airways, going on to work at the Ohioville Water Authority, Kennemetal and Crucible Steel. He was a faithful and active member of Fairview...

Jan 4, 2025

Donna Baker Hirt, of Brighton Twp., passed away on January 4, 2025, at Villa St. Joseph.

Born on March 30, 1933, in Monaca, Pa. she was the only daughter to the late Edythe Marion (Bell) and Lester Edwin Hage. A graduate of Beaver Area High School, Donna earned a Bachelor of Art Degree in Art Education from...

Dec 28, 2024

Mary Therese (Kleber) Brehany, age 92, of Beaver, PA, passed away quietly on December 28, 2024 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. “Therese” as she was called by those who knew her, was the devoted wife of the late James (Jim) Brehany for 50 years, until his passing in 2005, as well as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and inspiration to...

Dec 27, 2024

Marie A. Doyle, 95, of Beaver, passed peacefully in her sleep on December 27, 2024. Born on October 27, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie C. Quiring, and a longtime and faithful member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Marie dedicated her life to...

Dec 26, 2024

Cynthia Ann Nixon, 51, of Industry, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2024. Born on March 16, 1973, in Rochester, PA, Cynthia was the daughter of the late Robert Nixon and Dorothy Tillman. She was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served 10 years as a Hospital Corpsman. Following her military service, Cynthia was a...

Dec 26, 2024

Dan Sainovich 63 of Ohioville, passed away on December 26, 2024, after a brief but courageous battle with Cancer.

Dan is survived by his daughter Katie Sainovich and wife Chetlea. Dan said he was fortunate enough to have 4 families in his life. The first with his father Danny who proceeded him in death September 23, 2024,...

Dec 25, 2024

Dr. Daniel V. Rutkowski, 64, of Brighton Twp., passed away on December 25, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born on September 4, 1960, in Sewickley, PA, Daniel was the son of the late Edward Rutkowski and Jennifer Jones. He was an avid gun and sport enthusiast. Daniel will be remembered for being incredibly passionate about his career is psychiatric...

Dec 23, 2024

Richard L. Sayers, age 88, of Beaver, formerly of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 23, 2024. Richard was born on July 27, 1936 in New Brighton, son of the late William H. and Mary Ann Hoey Sayers. A 1954 graduate of New Brighton High School, Richard proudly served in the US Army for 27...

Dec 21, 2024

William E. Bainbridge, 62, of Midland, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2024, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born on June 8, 1962, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Violet Bainbridge. William was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved to fish, camp, and scrap. Along with his parents, William is preceded in death...

Dec 20, 2024

Katherine R. Hogue, 42, of Baden, formerly of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, December 20, 2024.

Born March 19, 1982 in Beaver, she was a daughter of Thomas Hogue, Brighton Twp., and the late Deborah Barker Hogue. Katherine was a 2000 graduate of Beaver Area High School, going on to earn a bachelor degree from...

Dec 16, 2024

Thomas F. “Tom” Lodovico, Sr., 86, of Beaver, passed away on December 16, 2024, at Franciscan Manor. Born on October 3, 1938, in Rochester, PA, Tom was the son of the late Nicholas and Relva Lodovico, and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in the Vietnam War. He worked for nearly 30 years at the...

Dec 15, 2024

Fern Lois Corradi 96 of Midland, Pa. went to rest with Jesus on Sunday December 15 at the Calcutta Health Care Facility in Calcutta, Ohio surrounded by her children. She was a Christian and Methodist by Faith. She was born on January 31, 1928, in Rochester, Pa. to the late Bertha Ammen Deem and Andrew Jackson Deem. She was...

Dec 13, 2024

Ethel Lorraine “Lorrai” Joines, 90, of Sewickley, formerly of New Brighton, passed away on December 13, 2024. Born on September 25, 1934, in Bishop, Virginia, Ethel was the daughter of the late Vance and Gladys Joines and attended Christ Church at Grove Farm. She had worked for many years as an executive secretary for Alcoa Corporation, and then went...

Dec 7, 2024

Robert Leroy Knight, 63, of Midland, passed away on December 7, 2024, at home. Born on September 26, 1961, in Ellwood City, to the late Clyde, a WWII veteran, and Dorothy Mae Knight, Bob was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, and had worked for Morrow Motors, Midland and Beaver Falls, for nearly 20 years. Bob will be sadly missed...

Dec 5, 2024

Kenneth D. “Murph” Murphy, 78, of Beaver, PA, passed away on December 5, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Born on August 2, 1946 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Chester D. and Ursula M. Murphy. Murph was an associate member of the Vanport Presbyterian Church, retired form J&L and B&W Steel Mills...

Dec 3, 2024

James Gabriel Pantoni, 69, of New Cumberland, PA, formerly of East Liverpool, OH, passed away on December 3, 2024, after a brief illness. Born on July 18, 1955, in East Liverpool, OH, he was the son of the late Patsy and Marcella Pantoni. James was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan, loved golf, shooting guns, playing pool, swimming and loved...

Dec 1, 2024

Margaret S. Doyle, a beloved member of her community of Beaver, PA, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on March 26, 1951, Margaret was the cherished daughter of Robert and Margaret Doyle, both of whom predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, James and Ellen. Margaret was known...