Jan 29, 2021

On Friday, January 29, 2021, Richard Douds, of Industry, passed away peacefully at the age of 96.

Born December 8, 1924 in Industry, Richard was a WWII veteran, going on to work at Crucible Steel, Midland until 1980, where he enjoyed 40 years of retirement. In his spare time, he loved gardening, being outdoors, and spending time...

Jan 27, 2021

Louise M. Mulderig, 96, of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Midland, PA and Poland, OH, passed away January 27, 2021 following a 3 year battle with Dementia.

Born February 19, 1924 in Beaver, she was a daughter of the late Gabriel and Anna Susie Gasbarine. Louise worked as a librarian after earning her Bachelor of Science in Education...

Jan 26, 2021

Edwin F. Weiland, 73, of Ohioville, passed away with his family at his side, Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

Born September 5, 1947 in Loretto, PA, he was a son of the late Edwin A. and Ruth Eckenrode Weiland. A resident of Ohioville for 43 years, Ed served proudly in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War....

Jan 26, 2021

Yolanda “Lundy” DiMarzio, 91, of Center Twp., formerly of Ohioville, passed on to her eternal life, Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

Born September 18, 1929 in Scottdale, PA, she was a daughter of the late Pietro and Filomena Catracchia. Lundy was a wonderful wife, mother, homemaker and friend, who always put others needs before her own. She was...

Jan 26, 2021

Clifford Howard (Skipper/Skip) Crain, 80, of Beaver, passed away January 26, 2021 from Alzheimer’s, with his loving family at his side.

He was born on June 28, 1940 in Pittsburgh Pa and is the youngest son of the late Mason (Spike) Crain and Naomi (Hughes) Crain. Skipper graduated from Allegheny High School in 1958 and married his...

Jan 25, 2021

Frances A. Boyle, 88, of Vanport, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. An angel on her way to heaven!

Born April 11, 1932 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Elena (Puteri) Mendicino. Frances will always be remembered as a devoted wife and loving mother. She left the Bell Telephone as an...

Jan 25, 2021

Rita DiMarzio, 85, ‘Sister Rita’ as her three sons affectionately called her, was devout in her Catholic faith and made certain that her sons were as well. Her nickname meant more than just religious observance; she truly lived the life of a slightly cantankerous nun offering joy and compassion to everyone in her own selfless but stubborn way.

Jan 25, 2021

William Franklin McPeek went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, January 25, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver.

He was born in Maynard, OH, the son of Joseph Bryan and Gwendolyn Williams McPeek. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Bill served during WWII. Bill retired as a financial advisor and funeral...

Jan 24, 2021

Jean Ann Downs, 94, formerly of Beaver and Mars, PA, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Sunnyview Nursing Home, Butler.

Born September 24, 1926 in West Mayfield, she was a daughter of the late Joseph R. and Edith A. Farrell Campbell. Jean will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother and great-grandmother....

Jan 23, 2021

Jason A. Apsokardu, 49, of Chippewa Twp., formerly of Reading and Midland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 23, 2021.

Born May 6, 1971 in Reading, he was a son of Karen Bock Alston, Clinton, and the late Anthony L. Apsokardu. Jason was a well-known chef in the area, having formerly worked as chief chef at the Sewickley...

Jan 21, 2021

John “Jay” Charles McClain, 68, of Bridgewater, passed away following a brief illness of HR-MDS Disease, Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Beaver Elder Care, Aliquippa.

Born July 6, 1952 in Rochester, he was a son of the late John Joseph and Marjorie Huffman McClain. A resident of Bridgewater all his life, he, along with his brother, owned...

Jan 16, 2021

Alvida Pisani Lonnett, 90, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, 16 January 2021. Our “Nunny” was a vibrant and adoring woman who brought joy and laughter to those around her. Her witty humor, contagious laugh, and animated smile allowed her to silently correct your grammar without missing a beat.

Nunny was devoted to her...

Jan 14, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” D Bostwick, 74, of Vanport, passed away unexpectedly at Heritage Valley Beaver, Thursday January, 14, 2021.

Born September 15, 1946 in East Liverpool, OH, he was the son of Hilda Penson, Chippewa and the late Charles Bostwick. Larry has been a resident of Vanport his entire life, attended Beaver High School, and was an avid...

Jan 8, 2021

Anna Marie Leary Stay, 93, passed away on January 8, 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 30, 1927 in Beaver, Pennsylvania, to the late Francis Daniel and Anastasia Roach Leary. “Hunsey”, as she was known by her family and close friends, loved life, her family and her dear friends. As the dementia took...

Jan 4, 2021

Victor A. Presutti, 81, of Midland passed away Monday morning, January 4, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born April 29, 1939 in Midland, he was a son of the late Domenic and Rose Valera Presutti and had been a resident of Midland all of his life. A 1957 graduate of Midland High School, Vic was an...

Dec 29, 2020

Joanna Ruth Lightner Ashburn, 89, of Beaver; loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother; a woman with sophisticated style and an insatiable love for coffee, ice cream, and fabulous shoes, passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2020.

Born December 16, 1931 in Altoona to the late Annamae and Herbert Lightner, she graduated from Altoona High School in 1949....

Dec 27, 2020

Audrey T. Pritts Kubis, 81, formerly of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab, Beaver Falls, Sunday, December 27, 2020.

Born July 14, 1939 in Black Twp., PA, she was a daughter of the late Israel and Fannie Phillippi Pritts. Audrey was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother who most loved...

Dec 27, 2020

Cory Allen Miller, 46, of Midland, formerly of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday December 27, 2020.

Born December 12, 1974 in Jeanette, he was a son of Lorraine K. Miller, Export, and the late Lanny Miller. A 1997 graduate of Slippery Rock University, Cory, along with his wife Jen, and their church, answered the call of those...

Dec 25, 2020

Madaline “Eileen” Steed Cerasi, 94, passed away peacefully on Christmas with her family at her side.

The daughter of the late Raymond and Julia Steed, she was born on March 28, 1926 in East Liverpool, Ohio. After graduating East Liverpool High School, Eileen married Anthony J. Cerasi and moved to Midland, PA. Besides dedicating her life to...

Dec 24, 2020

Joseph E. Smyda, 93 of Brighton Twp passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born April 21, 1927 in Ohio Twp, Pa, he was a son of the late John and Mary Hodor Smyda and had been a resident of Brighton Twp. since 1968. Joe was a veteran of the US Navy having served during WW...