Dec 7, 2021

Edna “Arlene” Johns, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Born July 11, 1934, to Paul and Edna Whitmor Martin, she was a graduate of Freedom High School. Arlene was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother and great-grandmother. She devoted most of her life to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Beaver where she was...

Dec 6, 2021

Betty Jean (BJ) Martin, 91, of Brighton Twp., passed away December 6, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Born February 17, 1930 in Indiana, PA, she was the daughter of the late Roy Freeman and Ida Mae Barnett.

BJ was a strong, beautiful, loving woman who devoted her entire life to her family and friends....

Dec 5, 2021

Kathleen Ann Bushaw, 57, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly December 5, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver due to complications from Covid. Born October 7, 1964 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Mary Ann Sallade Taylor. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Beaver, where she had served on Church Counsel. Kathleen was the Pharmacy...

Dec 3, 2021

Aaron Josiah Belich, 31, of Center Twp., passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at Sharon Regional Hospital. He was a son, brother, uncle, nephew, friend, and organ donor.

Born in Beaver County, Aaron will be missed everyday by his mother, Tammy Sams Zlatovich, Center Twp; brother, Brandon Belich, Center Twp.; sister, Wendy (Dave) Savoca, SC; nephew, Carter...

Dec 1, 2021

Richard Joseph McCool, Jr., 80, of Beaver, Pennsylvania, moved to his Heavenly home while sleeping peacefully December 1, 2021. He was born January 7, 1941, in Vandegrift, PA; the son of the late Richard and Helen (McClafferty) McCool. Rich was one of the sweetest and most selfless men one would ever meet. His service to church and the Lord...

Dec 1, 2021

Allan Drear, 83, of Industry, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, December 1, 2021.

Born November 30, 1938, he was a son of the late Blanche and Charles ‘Dip’ Doyle. A graduate of Lincoln High School, Midland, Allan retired from Crucible Steel. He loved spending time with his family, traveling to family vacation spots, watching his...

Nov 25, 2021

Ratnakar S. Shetty, M.D., 81, of Mt. Holly, NC, formerly of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 25, 2021.

Born November 7, 1940 in Brahmavara, Karnataka India, he was a son of the late Sarvotham and Gulabi Shetty. Ratnakar began his long career in medicine at St. Xaviers College, Bombay, India in 1957, arriving in the United...

Nov 22, 2021

Zorka “Rosie” Vuckovich, 84 of Midland passed away unexpectedly, Monday, November 22, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver surrounded by her loving family. Born March 26, 1937 in Midland, a daughter of the late Milan and Helen Lovorja Vuckovich, she had worked as a secretary for Reed, Luce, Good, Tosh and McGregor in Beaver for over 20 years, and after...

Nov 19, 2021

James R. Smith, 87, of Brighton Twp. Pennsylvania, passed away November 19, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Born April 10, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late James H. and Mary (Garde) Smith. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Jim was a Conrail railroad clerk for 45 years, as well as serving...

Nov 16, 2021

Rose M. McClure, 82, of Sevierville, TN formerly of Vanport, passed away peacefully November 16, 2021 at home after a prolonged illness. Born February 8, 1939, in East Liverpool, Ohio, daughter of the late Gus and Antline Misorski. Rose was a wife and mother and one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Nov 14, 2021

Edward Challis, also known as “Big Ed”, 60, of Brighton Twp., passed away after a brief illness, on November 14, 2021.

Born on April 11, 1961, to the late Jean Challis and Thomas H. Challis, Ed was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, and a proud veteran...

Nov 12, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Deem passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Chuck was born in Georgia and raised in Midland, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Charles A. and Lorene Deem. Chuck was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1970. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served honorably in the Vietnam War.

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Nov 7, 2021

Andrew A. “Junior” Kurtz Jr, 78, of Monaca, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his residence. Born September 30, 1943 in Rochester, he was the son of the late Andrew A. and Anna Taormina Kurtz. Junior was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the Monaca Vets and American Legion. In addition to his parents, Andrew...

Nov 7, 2021

Eleanor Kathleen McConnell Braun, 89, of Vanport Twp., went to be with her Lord, November 7, 2021.

Born July 4, 1932 in McKeesport PA, she was a daughter of the late James and Agnes (Roxborough) McConnell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Jack R Braun, and three brothers, James, Robert & Kenneth...

Nov 6, 2021

Lorraine Muslovski, 58, of New Brighton, went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born on February 26, 1963 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late David and Constance Marie Reider. Lorraine will be remembered as a fantastic cook and baker whose favorite holiday was Christmas. She had a great laugh and enjoyed knitting and...

Nov 5, 2021

Mike “Brates” Susich, 90 of Franklin Park, formerly of Industry passed away, Friday, November 5, 2021. Born September 27, 1931 in Midland, he was a son of the late Paul & Dorothy Susich and was a member of the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, Midland. He began working at a young age at the Brick Yard in Industry, and...

Nov 4, 2021

Jack R. Braun, 86, of Vanport Twp., passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021.

Jack was born January 9, 1935 in McKeesport PA, the son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Weisberger) Braun. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carol (William) Dewyer. His loving wife of 66 years, Eleanor Kathleen McConnell Braun, passed shortly after Jack...

Nov 4, 2021

Rose M. Coratto, 81, of Ohioville, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

Born July 10, 1940 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to the late Angelo and Antoinette Tesone DeRosa, Rose served as a Bookkeeper, along with many other duties, at Christian Assembly Church, Industry, where she had been a faithful member for...

Oct 31, 2021

Richard Allen Lyons, 77, of Vanport Twp., passed away following a brief illness, Sunday, October 31, 2021, at UPMC Passavant.

Born June 19, 1944 in Brownsville, PA, he was a 1964 graduate of Rochester High School and attended Toccoa Falls College for Pastoral Ministries. Richard retired after a 10-year career with Lowe’s. He also worked at the...

Oct 25, 2021

John “Larry” Kemp, 73, of Brighton Twp., passed away of natural causes, Monday, October 25, 2021, at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born March 30, 1948 in Canton, OH, Larry was a 1966 graduate of Beaver High School, going on to earn a degree from Geneva College in 1970. He had a long career, spanning over 30 years as...