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...

Mar 31, 2024

Annette Vassallo Sladick passed away peacefully on Sunday March 31, 2024, while surrounded by her family.

Annette began her career as an Operating Room Aide at the former Rochester General Hospital for a short time before the facility closed. Then, she was employed as a Technician in the Sterile Processing Department for 35 years at Heritage Valley...

Mar 30, 2024

William David Lytle, Sr., 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the evening of March 30th, 2024. Dave was born in Parnell, MO in 1946 and moved to Pittsburgh in 1957. He lived in Beaver, PA for 42 years and recently lived in Chippewa Twp. In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by...

Mar 28, 2024

Dolly E. Shanholtz, 89, of Center Twp., passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Born February 6, 1935 in Center Twp., she was a daughter of the late Henry Martin and Dora Braun Howells. Dolly retired following a 34-year career as a school bus driver with Rhoads Transit, having transported students from the Center, Rochester...

Mar 27, 2024

Joseph Carosa, 89, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Born May 12, 1934 in Midland, he was a son of the late John and Concetta Radeschi Carosa. Joseph was a proud veteran of the Korean War, going on to a long career as a steelworker. He was a member of the St. Anthony Club, Elks...

Mar 22, 2024

Jane B. Grimm, formerly of Brighton Twp., passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Villa St. Joseph. Born July 22, 1934, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Wilbert Brown and had been a resident of Brighton Twp for the past 60 years. Jane was a member of New Brighton United Methodist Church...

Mar 21, 2024

God decided to call home his beloved daughter, Grace Martha Nola, on March 21, 2024. She was born on January 2, 1936 in Bessemer PA to the late Giovanni and Franca Tomasello.

A graduate of Bessemer High School, she sang alto in the Chorus, and performed in the All State Chorus in 1954. She continued her love...

Mar 19, 2024

Carl B. Wellman, a beloved husband, father, and veteran, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at the age of 79 at Guardian Healthcare in Beaver Falls, PA. Born on January 28, 1945, in Midkiff, Lincoln County, West Virginia, Carl was the cherished son of Leonard and Ruby (Nelson) Wellman.

He spent over five decades in Rochester,...

Mar 15, 2024

Terry Marie Murphy Minton, 76, of Brighton Twp., formerly of Youngstown, OH, passed away peacefully in her home, with her loving husband by her side, on March 15, 2024. Born on July 30, 1947, in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie Mazar Murphy. Terry was Catholic by faith, and had worked in retail...

Mar 15, 2024

Emma Jean Stephenson, 89, of Chippewa Twp., formerly of Beaver, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024.

Born September 12, 1934 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Margaret Schroeder. Emma Jean was well known in the world of dachshunds. As owner of EJ Dachshunds, she was celebrated for her achievements with the breed,...

Mar 8, 2024

Robert M. Nicol Sr., 80, of Vanport, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born on May 21, 1943, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Ellsworth and Anna Nicol. Robert was a proud veteran of the United States Army, a member of the Vanport VFW, and a...

Mar 4, 2024

James Stephen Myak of Erie, PA, formerly of Beaver, passed away following an unexpected medical incident on March 4, 2024.

Jim, age 67, was born in Scranton, PA on February 20, 1957. As a graduate of Beaver High School, Jim always came home for reunions. He was a man with a big heart. His friends can attest...

Mar 2, 2024

Patricia “Pat” A. Casbourne, 87, of Beaver, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 13, 1936, in Beaver Falls, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Lillian Weagly, and had been a longtime resident of Beaver, as well as a faithful member of College Avenue United...

Mar 2, 2024

Victor Martinez, Jr., 88, of Vanport Twp., passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Born May 12, 1935 in Smith Twp., PA, he was a son of the late Victor and Sylvia Fornash Martinez, Sr. A proud veteran of the U.S Army, Victor went on to have a long career with both LTV Steel and as an armed...

Mar 2, 2024

Curtis Y. Frank of Meadville, PA – formerly of Beaver- passed away on March 2, 2024. He was born May 30, 1944 in Canton, OH to Rev. Howard F. and Edith (Wilt) Yeager; adopted by Rev. Dr. James N. Frank in 1953.

Curt was valedictorian and president of New Brighton (PA) HS Class of 1962. He earned...

Mar 2, 2024

Elsie Pichelli Bruno, 89, of Midland, PA, formerly of Industry, PA, passed away on March 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 7, 1934, in Midland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Rosa Presutti, and had been a faithful member of Saint Blaise Church, St. Augustine Parish. She also was a faithful...

Feb 26, 2024

Kathleen “Toni” A. Persinger, 81, of Beaver, PA passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at her daughter’s home, on February 26, 2024.

Born on June 14, 1942, in Salamanca, NY, to the late James and Joyce Bentley, Toni had been a faithful member of St. Ann Catholic Parish, in Excelsior Springs, MO, for 38 years. She enjoyed...