May 6, 2024

George Edward Richards III, 68, of Patterson Twp., formerly of Ohioville, passed away at home on May 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 8, 1956, in Mt. Lebanon, PA, he was the son of the late George Edwards II and Dorothy Richards. George had owned and operated his family business, Beaver Concrete, for his entire...

May 3, 2024

John Arthur Karas, 95, of Brighton Township passed away on May 3, 2024.

Born March 20, 1929 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, John was the son of Anna (Novak) Karas and John F. Karas and brother of Delores A. Karas (Mulvaney) and Francis S. Karas.

After graduating from Stowe High School in 1947, John served honorably...

Apr 25, 2024

Richard David Brown, 77, of Aliquippa (formerly of Brighton Twp.) passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at home.

Born September 16, 1946 in Braddock, PA, he was the son of the late Harold D. and Helen M. Brown.Prior to his retirement, Rich worked as a dispatcher at USAir and was a veteran of the United States Navy....

Apr 22, 2024

Richard D. Ward Sr., 79, of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 22, 2024.

Born March 27, 1945 in Rochester, Richard was a son of the late Marshal “Woody” and Nelle Ward. He had been a resident of this area all his life. After 38 years, Richard retired in 2003 as a Maintenance Supervisor with Eaton Corporation,...

Apr 20, 2024

Nicholas Paul Madish, 63 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, April 20th in his home following a brief battle with cancer. Born August 21st, 1960, Nick was a 1978 graduate of Western Beaver High School, where he excelled in baseball, machinist tech, and was known as a novice artist. After graduation Nick traveled to Daytona Beach with...

Apr 17, 2024

Antonietta (Carfora) Crisci, 96, born September 18, 1927 in Santa Maria Vico, Italy, passed away peacefully with her beloved children by her side on April 17, 2024.

Antonietta was a daughter to the late Giovanni and Carolina (DeLucia) Carfora. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and making memories with her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her...

Apr 17, 2024

Roberta Ann Shirey, age 67, of Midland, formerly of Allison Park, passed away peacefully at home with her devoted family by her side on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born March 1st, 1957 in Pittsburgh to the late Robert and Alice Fichter. Roberta graduated from North Allegheny High School and earned her BS and MBA from Duquesne University....

Apr 16, 2024

David Lester Hagen, 79, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 16, 2024. David was born on April 22, 1944, in Beaver, PA, to the late Ferdinand John and Mildred Lester Hagen. David faithfully attended First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, where he served as a Stephen Ministry Leader, greeter, driver for Faith in Action, and was also...

Apr 15, 2024

Dana Ray Postlewait, 83, of Monaca, PA, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born March 24, 1941 in Parkersburg, WV, he was a son of the late Cecil D. and Nona F. Postlewait. Dana retired as a driver with the railroad, and loved to fish and collect model cars.

In addition...

Apr 15, 2024

Robert Thomas Flynn, 78, of Greentree, Pennsylvania, formerly of Beaver, passed away peacefully at home on April 15th, 2024. Bob was born in Braddock, PA, on May 1st, 1945, son of the late John and Mary Flynn. He was raised in and attended primary school in Beaver, PA before graduating from Duquesne University, class of 1967. Bob served as...

Apr 14, 2024

Jerry F. Suffoletta, 87, of Midland, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Born March 23, 1937, he was a son of the late George and Bernice Suffoletta. Jerry graduated in 1955 from Midland High School, going on to proudly serve in the U.S. Army. He attended Mt. Union College before embarking on a long career with Crucible...

Apr 11, 2024

Myrna L. (Diamond) Douglass, 88, of Beaver passed away peacefully with her family and constant companion, Bella Marie by her side, Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Born April 6, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Ralph, Sr., and Mabel Edgar Diamond. Myrna retired following a long career as a nursing technician with Heritage Valley Hospital, Beaver....

Apr 11, 2024

Kathleen L. Matoic Rotuna, 82, of Brighton Township, formerly of New Brighton, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Born March 5, 1942 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Louise Matoic. Kathleen was a long time Brighton Township resident and member of Our...

Apr 7, 2024

Donald J. “Butch” Dowlin III, 61, of Ohioville, died Sunday, April 7, 2024 at home, surrounded by loved ones after a lengthy battle with his health.

Born May 25, 1962, in Fayetteville, NC, a son of the late Donald J. Dowlin Jr. and the late Joyce White Antonis. A 1981 graduate of Western Beaver High School, he...

Apr 7, 2024

Daniel E. Reznik (Michalski), 79, of Beaver, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Born August 23, 1944 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Helen Reznik and Alex Michalski. Daniel graduated from Beaver High School in 1962, going on to serve proudly in the U.S. Air Force. He had a...

Apr 7, 2024

Florence E. Dentler, 88, of Industry, passed away with her family at her side, Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Born January 19, 1936 in Beaver, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Florence Cope Stone. A resident of Industry since 1957, Florence retired following a 25-year career with the Westinghouse Electric Company, Vanport Twp.

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Apr 5, 2024

Barbara A. Hayward Bussard, 85, of Ohioville, passed away peacefully, on April 5, 2024. Born on August 25, 1938, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Smith D. and Jeannette Hayward, Barbara was a faithful member of New Salem Presbyterian Church. She had worked at Public Drugstore in Brighton Township for nearly 20 years. Along with her parents, Barbara...

Apr 4, 2024

Freda Mack Portman, 98, formerly of Brighton Twp., passed away on April 4, 2024. Born on November 7, 1925, in Rochester, PA, Freda was the daughter of the late Russell and Clara Estelle St. Clair Mack. She was a member of Four Mile Presbyterian Church, where she had served as a Deacon. Freda also was a former member of...

Apr 4, 2024

David N. Dragan Sr., went to be with Jesus, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, peacefully at home, with his wife, Kitty, at his side. Born on December 1, 1935, in McKees Rocks, PA, Dave was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary Dragan. He was a faithful member of Living Water Family Church, Monaca, PA. Dave graduated from...

Apr 2, 2024

Gabriel Siget was born into this world already an angel at 12:50AM on Tuesday April 2, 2024.

At just 9.6 ounces, Gabriel was tiny in size, but his presence made an enormous impact on his family. He will be forever loved and remembered by his parents, Steve Siget and Stephanie, big brother Sully, grandparents Russell and Cathy...