Apr 17, 2023

Fern Marie Madgar, 91, formerly of Vanport, passed away with her family at her side, Monday, April 17, 2023.

Born January 20, 1932 in Cowansville, Quebec, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Clarance St. Esprit and Rose St. Esprit (Gauvin). Fern had worked as a driver for the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit for over 30...

Apr 15, 2023

Loretta Cerjak, 95, of Bridgewater, passed away with her family at her side, Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Born March 23, 1928 in Washington, PA, Loretta was the owner of the Town and Country Beauty Shop, working for 20 years as a beautician. She was also a member of First Presbyterian Church, Beaver. Loretta will be remembered by...

Apr 9, 2023

David Shallcross, 67, of Beaver, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Born June 21, 1955 in Bethel Park, he was a son of the late George and Jean Shallcross. Dave had a long career as a sales representative, but his greatest passion was community service. He tirelessly worked for Beaver as a school board member from 1991-1999,...

Apr 8, 2023

Joann M. Tridico, 84, a lifetime resident of Midland, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, April 8 in Springfield, Virginia. Born on October 27, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Cesare and Angelene Martinetti. She was a faithful and devoted member of St. Blaise Church, St. Augustine Parish in Midland, where she dedicated countless hours...

Apr 6, 2023

Terry Charles Colatriano, 73, of Midland, passed away April 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 28, 1949 in Wilmington, Delaware, he was a son of Beatrice Colatriano and the late Charles Colatriano. Terry worked as a steel worker at the formal Crucible and J & L Steel Manufacturing. He was a proud graduate of...

Apr 5, 2023

John W. Lanctot, 65, of Brighton Twp., passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

Born March 9, 1958 in Rochester, he was a son of the late John K. Lanctot and Jane Brew Lanctot Colwell. John was the owner/operator of two local restaurants; Lance’s Port & Pub and Soup-Herb Sproutz. He was also active with...

Apr 3, 2023

Robyn Arlene Hamilton Cox, 74, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Bridgewater, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on April 3, 2023.

Born on April 19, 1948, she was the daughter of the late James D. and Addella M. Hamilton. Robyn was a member of L.M.B.A. of New Galilee, and the Beaver Falls Turners Club....

Apr 2, 2023

David E. Downer, 54, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Born February 17, 1969 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was a son of Beverley Coleman, Brighton Twp., and the late Gary M. Downer. A 1987 graduate of Beaver Area High School, Dave worked as a welder with Sippel Steel Fab, Ambridge. He loved playing...

Mar 27, 2023

Lisa L. Barnes, 57, of Midland, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2023.

Born on July 9, 1965, in Rochester, to Jean Beal and the late Wayne S. Barnes, Lisa had worked at Eaton Corporation as a Group Leader, for over 25 years. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed cooking and spending time with...

Mar 23, 2023

Larry Richard Kaufman, 80, of Brighton Twp., passed away on March 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 4, 1943, in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the son of the late Zalman and Helen Bangor Kaufman. Larry graduated from Beaver HS and earned his BS and MS from IUP. He started his career as a...

Mar 23, 2023

James Henri Todd, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and river boat captain, passed away suddenly on March 23, 2023, while on vacation with his family in Monsummano Terme, Italy. He was 77 years old.

James, known as Jim or The Captain, is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann (Dawson); his children Missy (Luke) Stevens, Buffy (Jason) Foster, and...

Mar 22, 2023

Paul R. Rose, 91, of Beaver, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Born August 26, 1931 in Gallitzin, PA, he was the son of the late John W. and Elizabeth M. Rose. While working at Burke’s Auto Store, Paul was transferred to the Beaver Valley from Gallitzin in 1950. In a...

Mar 22, 2023

Teresa L. Pickens, 66, of Brighton Twp., passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2023. Born on May 30, 1956, in Aliquippa, PA, she was the daughter of Gladys Chabala, and the late Michael Chabala Jr. Teresa had been a server at J.W. Halls for over 25 years, and was known for her beautiful smile and contagious laugh. She had...

Mar 17, 2023

Carol A. Morin, 79, of Aliquippa PA, passed away on March 17, 2023, at PAM Health Specialty Hospital at Heritage Valley in Beaver, PA from complications of a debilitating stroke suffered in 2020. Despite serious medical struggles, and to the astonishment of the entire medical community, she earned the title of unicorn by surviving on sheer will and determination...

Mar 14, 2023

Patricia L. Channels, 66, of Fallston, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Beaver.

Born June 8, 1956 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Oval E. and Patricia C. Channels. Patricia had formerly worked as a deli clerk at Giant Eagle, Rochester.

She will be greatly...

Mar 12, 2023

Timothy J. Winkle, 68, of Ohioville, formerly of Raccoon Township, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2023. Born on March 2, 1955, to the late James R. and Neva June “Wildman” Winkle, Timothy was the owner and inventor of steel bar game “The Czar”. He was also passionate about the Steelers, horseshoe, golfing, attending the Indy 500 race for...

Mar 10, 2023

Patricia L. (Justice, Kovalesky) Simecak, 79, of Bridgewater, passed away at her home with her loving family by her side after fighting a long battle with cancer. She was a loving mother to her children and a care giver to her whole family. She worked on the farm her entire life & Loved It! She was a newspaper delivery...

Mar 10, 2023

Luisita (Letty) Valera Bonto, 86, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Beaver, PA, passed away at home with her daughter, Melina, by her side at 9:33 am on March 10, 2023.

Letty was born on March 9, 1937, in Bangued Abra, Philippines. She was a fantastic cook and loved nothing more than cooking for everyone. She loved...

Mar 8, 2023

The beautiful soul of MaryAnn Presutti (Cronin) peacefully passed away on March 8, 2023. She was 85. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Sam (Silvio) C. Presutti. Maryann was a most wonderful mother and was cherished by her five children; Lana (Jim) of Pittsburgh, Ted Presutti of East Liverpool; Sam M Presutti, of Ohioville; Michelle...

Mar 6, 2023

James S. Barrish, 70, of Ohioville, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away in his sleep, Monday, March 6, 2023.

Born April 9, 1952 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Stephen J. and Mary Ann Barrish. A resident of Ohioville, James retired after a 43-year career as an IBEW Machinist/Mechanic with First Energy. In his spare...