Dec 22, 2022

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...

Dec 21, 2022

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...

Dec 20, 2022

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....

Dec 19, 2022

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...

Dec 18, 2022

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....

Dec 13, 2022

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...

Dec 13, 2022

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...

Dec 9, 2022

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...

Dec 7, 2022

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,...

Dec 6, 2022

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...

Dec 5, 2022

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...

Dec 3, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Anthony Petroff, Sr., born March 1, 1934, son of Eli Petroff and Susan (Kashi) D’amico, and died December 3rd, 2022.

He is joined once again with his loving wife of 63 years, Domenica (Mamie Flara) Petroff, who passed away in May. He was preceded in...

Dec 3, 2022

John C. Michael, 68, of Brighton Twp., passed away on December 3, 2022, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 21, 1954, in Rochester, PA, to the late John L. Michael and Ruth Bell New Michael Deep, John was an avid gardener, growing vegetables, flowers, and most importantly, keeping a meticulous yard. He had...

Dec 1, 2022

William James “Wild Bill” Hawthorne, 83, of Chester, WV, formerly of Industry, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 1, 2022, at Lakeview Personal Care in Darlington, PA. Bill was born on February 22, 1939, to the late Elizabeth Hawthorne Polinski and James T. Hawthorne, and stepson to the late George Polinski. A devout Roman Catholic, Bill was...

Nov 26, 2022

George G. Davis, 87, of Ohioville, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 26, 2022. Born on November 29, 1934, in Canton, Ohio, George was the son of the late Sofronios George and Anna Hatzinicola, and was an active and faithful member of St. Blaise Roman Catholic Parish, where he served as an usher. He also was a member of...

Nov 25, 2022

Henry F. Habel, 91, of Beaver, PA, passed away on November 25, 2022, at home. Born on December 7, 1930, in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Henry Francis Sr. and Alice Hardy Habel, and a resident of Beaver. Henry worked as an Airline Mechanic and was Episcopal by faith. He was a veteran of the...

Nov 25, 2022

Ruth Louise (Catherwood) Sullivan, 87, of Zelienople, formerly of Chippewa Township, Beaver Falls, PA went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 25, 2022.

Born on August 24, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA, Ruth was the wife of the late Eugene C. Sullivan and the daughter of the late James C. and...

Nov 25, 2022

Francis W. Maderia, 83, of Beaver, Pennsylvania, passed away, Friday, November 25, 2022, after complications of Parkinson’s Disease, at Rochester Manor, Rochester, PA. Born October 22, 1939, in Avella, PA, Francis was the son of the late William O. and Selah J. Smith Maderia. He served in the US Navy during peacetime, and was a resident of Vanport and...

Nov 22, 2022

Grace E. Morrow, 96, of St. Petersburg, FL formerly of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 22, 2022. Born April 28, 1926, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Henry and Ina Zinkham. Grace was a sales associate at Kaufmans for 15 years and was a member of Rio Vista Presbeterian Church St. Petersburg, FL....

Nov 22, 2022

Patrick J. Cunningham, 54, of Rochester, passed away on November 22, 2022.

Born December 26, 1967, to James R. and Lois Bird Cunningham, Patrick was a longtime resident of Rochester and very active in the community. He retired following a career as a UPS driver. Patrick was a former member and past president of Rochester Borough Council,...