Esther "Ruth" May

Esther "Ruth" May

Apr 15, 2021

Esther “Ruth” May, 94 of South Beaver Township went to be with her Lord and Savor Jesus Christ on April 15, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver, PA Born August 19, 1926 in Ohioville, she was a daughter of the late George and Mabel Henderson. She was a resident of South Beaver Township most of her life and a faithful,...

Christopher Allen Eck Jr.

Christopher Allen Eck Jr.

Apr 9, 2021

Christopher (Chris) Allen Eck Jr, age 37, of Claysburg PA, passed away on April 9th, 2021, at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, after a long battle with illness. Born on April 8th,1984 in Bradford PA, and having lived in Beaver and Claysburg PA, Chris was a War Veteran with the US Marine Corp. He was decorated with a Rifle...

James Phillip Nairn

James Phillip Nairn

Apr 8, 2021

James Phillip Nairn, 71, of Beaver, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born May 31, 1949 in Aliquippa, he was a son of the late James A. and Virginia Tilly Nairn. Jim received his bachelor’s degree in geology/earth science from Edinboro University in 1971 and his master’s degree...

Evelyn R. Cellini Unterberger

Evelyn R. Cellini Unterberger

Apr 3, 2021

Evelyn Rose (Cellini) Unterberger, of Fort Worth, TX, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, at the age of 100 years.

Evelyn was born September 26, 1920 in Midland, the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Chiarina Cellini, both immigrants from Italy. She graduated from Midland High School and worked at Green’s Grocery Store, Midland as a food...

Natalie A. Pruszenski Langer Walter

Natalie A. Pruszenski Langer Walter

Apr 3, 2021

Natalie A. Pruszenski Langer Walter, 77, of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, April 3, 2021.

Born February 3, 1944 in Sewickley, she was a daughter of the late Mack and Laura Romanski Pruszenski. Natalie will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother and great-grandmother, spending time with...

Mary J. Demko

Mary J. Demko

Mar 31, 2021

Mary J. (Komar) Demko, 100, of Franciscan Manor, Patterson Twp., formerly of Francis Farmer Apartments, Beaver, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 following a brief illness.

Born April 8, 1920 in Johnstown, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna Komar. Mary was first employed by the Sylvania Corporation, Altoona, making tubes used in proximity...

Richard M. Vanus, Jr.

Richard M. Vanus, Jr.

Mar 27, 2021

Richard M. Vanus, Jr., 58, of Monaca Heights, formerly of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, March 27, 2021.

Born September 25, 1962 in New Castle, he was a son of Richard M. and Louise McFarland Vanus, Sr., Brighton Twp. A 1980 graduate of Beaver Area High School, Richard went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana...

Thelma J. Bundy

Thelma J. Bundy

Mar 24, 2021

Thelma J. Bundy, 98, of Beaver, formerly of Vanport Twp., passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Born October 8, 1922 in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late James and Carrie Kincaid Hood. Thelma had worked at the Phoenix Glass Co., Monaca during WWII, and later, at the former Hannan’s Market, Vanport Twp. She was a...

Patricia M. Ellsworth

Patricia M. Ellsworth

Mar 20, 2021

Patricia M. Finnerty Ellsworth, 88, of Beaver, PA, died at home on March 20, 2021 surrounded by her children. Born on January 1, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Martin and Teresa Finnerty. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly 60 years, James P. Ellsworth, an infant son, Edward, seven loving sisters...

Scottlyn Grace Shank

Scottlyn Grace Shank

Mar 17, 2021

Scottlyn Grace Shank, passed away on March 17, 2021. She was the daughter of Sterling and Sarah Shank. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Kenneth Main, and her uncle, Josh Main. Along with her parents she is survived by her sister, Sadie Lynn; maternal grandmother, Karen Main; and paternal grandparents, Carl and Valerie Shank. A Graveside...

Walter L. Steff, Jr.

Walter L. Steff, Jr.

Mar 14, 2021

Walter L. “Sonny” Steff, 78, of Ohioville, passed away with his family at his side, Sunday, March 14, 2021.

Born January 26, 1943, he was the son of Walter L. Steff, Sr., and Carmella Porto Steff. Walter was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army and had formerly worked for Crucible Steel, Colt Industries, ultimately retiring...

Carolyn Gordon D'Angelo

Carolyn Gordon D'Angelo

Mar 10, 2021

Carolyn (Gordon) D’Angelo, 84, of Bridgewater, formerly of South Beaver Twp., went to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Born July 30, 1936 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Grace Lyons Gordon. Carolyn enjoyed 32-years at the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit where she worked as a teacher’s aide, retiring...

Peggy J. Brydebell

Peggy J. Brydebell

Mar 9, 2021

Peggy Jarrell Brydebell, 87, of Vanport Twp., passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 06, 1933, in Henderson W.V., to the late Wayman and Ella Jarrell and was a faithful member of Beaver Assembly of God in Brighton Twp. Peggy has been a...

Judith A. Gentzel

Judith A. Gentzel

Mar 6, 2021

Judith Ann Gentzel died Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Heritage Valley Beaver after a monthslong fight against pneumonia. Judy was born Sept. 23, 1948, in New Brighton, Pa., to H. Jack Gentzel and Hilda Winkler Gentzel. When Judy was a toddler, she contracted spinal meningitis, a devastating illness she survived, but only through the best possible medical care at...

Steven E Onuska

Steven E Onuska

Mar 4, 2021

Steven E. Onuska, 64, of Midland passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

Born on March 22, 1956 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the son of the late Bernard Onuska.

He is survived by his three children. Steven (Jennifer) Onuska Jr., Stacey (Tim Cantlin) Onuska and Eric (Heather) Onuska; three...

Lawrence H. Flick

Lawrence H. Flick

Mar 3, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” H. Flick, 79, of Economy Borough, passed away March 3, 2021 at Concordia Villa St. Joseph, lovingly surrounded by his wife and daughters. Larry was born at home in Allison Park, PA on August 29, 1941 to Lawrence H. Sr. and Betty K. Flick. Larry was a graduate of Hampton High School and earned an Associate Degree...

John E. Smith

John E. Smith

Mar 3, 2021

John E. Smith, Jr.,76, of Chippewa Twp., formerly of Brighton Twp., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Born November 19, 1944 in New Brighton, he was a son of the late John E. Smith, Sr. and Sarah (Winkle) Smith of Monaca, and son-in-law of his late beloved mother-in-law, Mable Benford and father-in-law,...

Carla A. Figas

Carla A. Figas

Feb 28, 2021

Carla A. Figas, 73, of Beaver, passed away with her family at her side, Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born December 22, 1947 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Carl L. and Ann Linta Moldovan. A Beaver resident for 37 years, Carla had formerly worked as a...

Dr. Henry C. Thel, Jr.

Dr. Henry C. Thel, Jr.

Feb 28, 2021

Dr. Henry C. Thel, Jr., 82, of Beaver Falls, passed away at home with his family at his side, Sunday, February 28, 2021.

Born March 25, 1938 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Dr. Henry C. Thel, and his wife, Anne Kelly Halpin Thel. Upon graduation from St. Vincent College Prep School, Latrobe, Henry...

Leonard J. Tepsic

Leonard J. Tepsic

Feb 28, 2021

Leonard J. Tepsic, 86, of Midland, passed away with his family at his side, Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph, Baden.

Born February 4, 1935 in Midland, he was a son of the late Leo and Vera Wasko Tepsic. Leonard served proudly in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War where...