Robert Allen Rice passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2023 with his wife and children by his side. Bob was a special man. He loved his family, his friends, and the town of Beaver where he worked and lived for the past 36 years. Originally from Schenectady, New York, Bob began his career in Buckhannon, WV. In 1986 an...
Jack R. “Shorty” Keeler, 93, passed peacefully on to heaven January 13, 2023, where he was reunited with the love of his life, Lois J. Keeler. He was preceded in death by wife, Lois J. Keeler (2017) and son, John R. Keeler (2016). Born in Beaver Falls, PA, he was preceded in death by parents Martha (Mattie) Hupp Keeler...
Rose Marie Martinetti, 86, of Midland, Pennsylvania, passed away with her husband and son at her side, Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Celebration Villa, Chippewa Twp, PA.
Born July 25, 1936 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Helen Turkaly Palyan. A resident of Midland all her life, Rose Marie was a 1954...
Bonnita L., “Bonnie,” McGeehan, 84, of Ohioville, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side.
Born October 17, 1938, in Ohioville, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Pillar) Smyda. Bonnie was a wonderful wife, mother, and mimi. She worked in many capacities–from homemaker to bank...
James R. “Jim” Boswell, 64, of West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, passed away January 8, 2023 at Heritage Valley Beaver, Beaver, PA.
Born January 29, 1958 in Beaver Falls, PA, he was a son of the late Donald and Betty Boswell. Jim was a Veteran of the US Air Force; and an acquaintance of Bill W. He looked forward...
Nancy Kaletta Vallecorsa, 94, of Brighton Twp., passed away on December 30, 2022, at Brighton Rehab & Wellness. Born on January 18, 1928, in Dixonville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Metro and Catherine (Chombar) Kaletta, Nancy worked with her husband at Chuck’s Amoco Station and later they owned and operated Monaca Lanes for over 40 years....
William J. Marshall, 75, of Raccoon Twp., formerly of Midland, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Monday, December 26, 2022.
Born September 27, 1947 in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Charles and Thelma Marshall. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, William was a longtime resident of Raccoon Twp, and...
Gary Paul Oligher, 68, of Vanport, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2022. Born on October 26, 1954, in Sewickley, he was the son of the late Bernard P. and Bessie L. (Collesar) Oligher. Gary was an avid hunter and a member of the Aliquippa Bucktails. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant sister,...
Natalie E. Krivoshia, 85, of Industry, PA, entered eternal peace at home, December 23, 2022, with her children by her side, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Born on October 2, 1937, in Chester, WV, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Lois Keeper Shaw. After graduating from Chester High School and Ohio Valley Business...
Theodore “Ted” Vincent Moldovan Sr., 84, of Brighton Twp. passed away, peacefully on December 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 15, 1938 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Thomas T. and Sophia Deak Moldovan. Ted lived on the family farm his entire life. He enjoyed Polka music, was an avid collector of coins...
David M. Pavkovich, 45, of Bridgewater, formerly of Prospect, PA, passed away on December 21, 2022. Born on September 5, 1977, Lahnstul Army Hospital, Lahnstul, Germany, he was the son of Mark Pavkovich, of Prospect, PA, and Betty (Charles) Moss, of Darlington, PA. David attended Slippery Rock High School, and had worked in sales at ADP. Along with his...
David C. Hapach, 60, of Racoon TWP, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 20, 2022, with his loving family by his side.
Born September 27, 1962, in Rochester, he was a son of Stephen F. Hapach, Industry, and the late Lorraine (Kwasnieski) Hapach. David worked as an electrician at Curtiss Wright EMD, Cheswick, PA the past 21 years....
Cornelius “Neil” Peet Poillon, 69, of Cranberry Twp., PA, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, on Monday, December 19, 2022. Born on July 4, 1953, and raised in Montclair, NJ, he was the son of the late William and Suzanne (Peet) Poillon. Neil graduated from Upsala College with a degree in Economics, and earned his MBA...
Robert Russell Holibaugh, 76, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away peacefully on December 18, 2022, at Canterbury Place Skilled Nursing Home.
Robert was born in Rochester, PA on January 5, 1946, son of the late John and Blanche Holibaugh (nee Mountain). Robert went by “Rocky” as a kid and to those close to him, and by “Bob” professionally....
Mary Margaret “Dolly” Rosatone, 93, of Midland, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022. Born on November 14, 1929, in Rochester, PA, to the late Joseph and Josephine LaValle, Dolly was a faithful member of St. Blaise Roman Catholic Parish, Midland, PA, as well as a member of the St. Anthony Club. She enjoyed going to the shows at...
Christopher Robert Ellefson, 46, of Beaver Falls, passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2022. Born on September 4, 1976, in East Liverpool, Ohio, Chris was the son of Debra Ratkovich Ellefson, and the late Robert T. Ellefson. Chris loved his friends and his family. He loved all music, but especially loved Grateful Dead. He was always willing to help...
Phillip W. “Bubba” Huff, 63 of Enon Valley (formerly of Bridgewater) passed away December 9, 2022 peacefully at home next to his beloved dog, Buster after a brief battle with lung cancer.
Born October 21,1959 in Rochester Hospital, he was a son of the late Paul W. and Nancy E. Huff. Known to those who loved and...
Eleanor Dee (Shaffer) Spence departed this life from Celebration Villa in Chippawa, Pennsylvania to her eternal home on December 7, 2022, at the age of ninety-four. She was proud of the fact that she had lived longer than anyone else in her family. She was born May 25, 1928, on the family farm near Worthville, Ringgold Township, Jefferson County,...
Robert H. Barrickman, 67, of Beaver, formerly of Industry, passed away with family at his side, Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at UPMC Passavant, McCandless.
Born September 1, 1955 in New Brighton, he was a son of the late Charles M. and Helen G. (Hamilton) Barrickman. An award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Bob was a household name for the...
Dale D. Fauser, 84, of Beaver, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022. Born on January 2, 1938, in Sewickley, PA, to the late John J. and Elizabeth “Lee” Alberts Fauser, Dale was a member of Park Presbyterian Church, Beaver. A longtime and active runner, Dale participated in numerous 5k’s up into his late 70’s. He thoroughly enjoyed going...