Jan 31, 2024

Emma Lou Oxley McIsaac, 93, formerly of Beaver, passed away on January 31, 2024. Born on January 21, 1931, in Donora, PA, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Sarah Weston Oxley. Emma was a 1948 graduate of Donora Senior High, and continued on to attend and graduate in 1952 from Geneva College with a Bachelor of...

Jan 29, 2024

Michael S. Oakey, 78, of Economy, formerly of Beaver, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024.

Born August 26, 1945 in Las Vegas, NV, he was a son of the late Thomas and Babette Oakey. Mike was a 1963 graduate of Carmel High School, CA, going on to study History and Aerospace Studies at Oregon State where he...

Jan 28, 2024

Doris Irene Brown Hartman, 96, passed away January 28, 2024 at Sunnyside Retirement Community, VA.

Born March 24, 1927 in Vanport, PA, she was a daughter of the late Ernest H. and Augusta Luzell Brown. Irene led an adventurous life – graduating from Beaver Area High School, then earning degrees in Business Administration from Geneva University and...

Jan 27, 2024

Ann Naomi “Sheep Lady” Ratkovich, 90, of Vanport, formerly of Ohioville, passed away on January 27, 2024, after a brief illness, at Rochester Manor.

Born on February 11, 1933, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Guy Earl and Olive Koble Davis. Ann married her husband, Mike in 1951and during the early years of...

Jan 20, 2024

Kathleen J. Hansen, 72, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on January 20, 2024. Born on March 23, 1951, in Beaver Falls, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald A. and MaryJane Pasqua Hansen. Kathy was an accomplished pianist, having studied piano, and earning B.S. in Music Education from Duquesne University. She then continued on to earn her...

Jan 19, 2024

Glenn A. Zorich, 77, of Industry, formerly of Ohioville, passed away on January 19, 2024 at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 26, 1946, in Rochester, to the late Mike and Cynthia Zorich, Glenn had worked and retired from Crucible Steel, and in his retirement, he worked and drove for Mansell Trucking....

Jan 16, 2024

Thomas C. Tray, 77, of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024. Born on September 29, 1946, to the late Mario and Beryl Tray, Tom was a 1964 graduate of Beaver Area High School. At the young age of 17, he signed on to serve in the United States Navy. He then attended and graduated from Penn...

Jan 14, 2024

Janice J. Scassa, 81, of Vanport, passed away after a brief illness on January 14, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born on February 03, 1942, in Wilkinsburg, PA, to the late George and Virginia Cessna, Janice was very strong woman for her family, and will be remembered as a loving wife, caring mother, and devoted...

Jan 13, 2024

Madeline C. Conway, 82 of Beaver formerly of Potter Twp passed away following a brief illness with her daughters by her side. Born October 11, 1941 in Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late Paul & Esther Melko and had been a resident of Beaver the past 7 years. Madeline had worked in operations at Sky Bank, East...

Jan 12, 2024

Kathleen L. Galloway, 58, of East Liverpool, OH, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2024. Born on August 7, 1965, in New Kensington, PA, she was the daughter of Annenia Dunlap of Center Twp., and the late James Dunlap. Kathleen had worked at the Counseling Center of Columbiana in Lisbon, OH, as a record keeper for the last 25...

Jan 10, 2024

Robert Frank Meighen, 80, of Darlington, passed away on January 10, 2024, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born on April 11, 1943, in West Alexander, PA, Robert was the son of the late Frank and Helen Meighen, and had been a resident of Beaver County since 1971. He worked as a Pennsylvania State Trooper out of Brighton Twp., until his...

Jan 7, 2024

Gary Charles Webb Jr., 44, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly January 7, 2024.

Born June 1, 1979 in Sewickley PA, he was the son of Gary C. Webb Sr. & MaryAnn DeSoto. Gary’s home church was Christian Assembly Church, Industry. He also participated in activities at First Presbyterian Church, Beaver Falls, Soma Church, Beaver Falls...

Jan 6, 2024

Frances M. “Fran” Kathary, 81, of Center Twp., passed away at home, on Saturday, January 6, 2024, with her husband by her side. Born on July 14, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Fran was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Huffman. Fran was a member of the Slippery Rock Camp Ground, where she enjoyed spending a majority of her...

Jan 5, 2024

Lawrence G. Schad, 81, of Brighton Township, passed away on January 5, 2024. Born on June 16, 1942, in Pittsburgh Pa, he was the son of the late George and Ruth Schad. Lawrence was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Vietnam War, on a submarine, and had been a resident of Beaver since 1971....

Dec 26, 2023

Michael A. “Mike” Caffro Sr., 84, of Ohioville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26, 2023. Born on March 9, 1939, in East Liverpool, OH, he was the son of the late Arco and Helen Caffro. Mike had worked for Crucible Steel until their closure, and then went on to work for Western Beaver High School as...

Dec 22, 2023

James E. “Jim” Botti, 90, of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born May 7, 1933, in Uniontown, Pa, to the late Lewis and Mary Botti, Jim was a longtime and faithful member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Church. He was a 1951 graduate...

Dec 14, 2023

Pasquale Troia, 91, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus with his family gathered around him on Thursday, December 14, 2023. He was born to Carmine and Anna (Leombruni) Troia in June of 1932 in Bagnaturo, Italy. He took care of his mother, brothers and sisters while his father served in the war. Pasquale moved to Caracas, Venezuela...

Dec 13, 2023

Dominic was born in Ravenna, Ohio on 4/17/28. He was the son of the late Frank and Ida Trivelli.

He was employed in the Chemical lab at Crucible Steel for over 35 years. He built his existing home in the 1940’s and resided there until his passing. Following his retirement, he worked at the Beaver County Airport...

Dec 13, 2023

Barbra A. Blair, 74, of New Castle, formerly of Beaver, passed away on December 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born February 10, 1949 in Sewickley, PA. She was a daughter of the late John and Mary MacLachlan. Barbra was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, PA. She also attended the Community...

Dec 11, 2023

Kimberly (Kimmie) Sheldon, 66, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on December 11, 2023.

Born October 19, 1957 in Winchester, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Tommy L and Ann (Bean) Cox.

Kimmie will be greatly missed by her son, J.T. Sheldon; daughter, Angela (Craig) Morris; beloved grand-children Ava and Niko Morris...