Oct 12, 2020

Ernest H. Brown, Jr., 88, of Williamsburg, VA, formerly of Vanport Twp., passed away at home, surrounded by his beloved family, Monday, October 12, 2020.

Born in Vanport Twp., he was a son of the late Ernest H. “Brownie” Brown, Sr., and Augusta “Gussie” Brown.  Ernie graduated from Beaver High School, going to work that same year...

Oct 11, 2020

Ann Cochrane, 82, of Castle Shannon, formerly of Brookline, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2020.

Born on January 10, 1938, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Burke. Ann was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be sadly missed by everyone who had the chance to...

Oct 9, 2020

Mary Rolya, 94, of Midland, passed away on October 9, 2020, after a brief illness.

Born on February 21, 1926, in Atlasburg, Pa., to the late George and Mary Harvey, she was a faithful member of St. Blaise Roman Catholic Parish.  Mary was an avid reader, loved playing on her IPad, and enjoyed most spending time with...

Oct 8, 2020

June Agnes and  Hettie Anne Elms passed away prematurely on October 7, 2020, and October 8 th , 2020.

They were twin sisters, both born on October 7, 2020

Surviving the girls are their parents, John and Diane Elms of Beaver; Maternal grandparents, Daniel and Bernadette Durkin of Monaca; and paternal grandparents, John and Lorrie...

Oct 7, 2020

Kenneth Clyde Groscost, 84, of Midland, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

Born March 27, 1936 in Midland, he was a son of the late Donald and Josephine Davis Groscost.  Kenneth was a 1956 graduate of Lincoln High School, Midland, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, and an active member of...

Oct 6, 2020

Robert Orrin Torrence, 71, formerly of Monaca, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020, following a brief illness.

Born January 25, 1949, he was a son of the late Orrin and Phyllis Torrence.  A 1967 graduate of Beaver High School, Robert went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.  He retired from the maintenance department...

Oct 5, 2020

Helen Caffro, 104, of Industry, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, Monday, October 5, 2020.

Helen was a daughter of the late George and Milka Zetz, and had lived in Midland and Industry all her life.  She was a hard worker who loved to clean and cook, especially at her family’s restaurant, Larry’s Café. ...

Sep 30, 2020

Cris Jay Sheets, 72, of Brighton Twp., passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospice.

Born May 31, 1948 in New Brighton, he was a son of the late Darrell and Rose Sheets.  A resident of Brighton Twp. for 48-years, Cris worked the last 11-years as a maintenance tech at Lane Steel, McKees Rocks, having...

Sep 29, 2020

Beverley M. Fink, 84, of Vanport and Melbourne Beach, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her Florida home surrounded by her family.

Beverley was born July 27, 1936 in Punxsutawney, PA and was a daughter of the late Kenneth H. and Margaret (Collins) Mortimer.

She is survived by her sons Scott...

Sep 28, 2020

Barry Lee Lansberry, 77, of West Mayfield, passed away at home, Monday, September 28, 2020.

Born February 1, 1943 in Clearfield, he was a son of the late William A. and Isabel H. Stephens Lansberry.  Barry was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Methodist by faith.

He will be greatly missed by...

Sep 27, 2020

Carmen F. Barbaro, 85, of Brighton Twp., was called to his heavenly home on September 27, 2020 at Apple Blossoms in Moon Twp., PA.

Born November 22, 1934, he was the son of the late Minnie and Frank Barbaro, and was a faithful member of Faith Community UMC in Rochester, where he served on several different committees....

Sep 26, 2020

James A. Soisson, 90, of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully on September 26, 2020 at Beaver Valley Healthcare and Rehab.

Born on March 16, 1930, in Rochester, to the late Anthony and Myrna Snyder Soisson, James was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Germany and Korea as a Sergeant. He retired from Crucible Steel,...

Sep 26, 2020

Eva M. Clark, 99, of Midland, PA, departed this life on September 26, 2020.

Eva was born on December 24, 1920, in Beaufort, South Carolina, and was raised by her parents George and Estelle Merrell in Aliquippa, PA. She graduated from Aliquippa High School, and married the love of her life, Frank L. Clark, on April 12,...

Sep 23, 2020

Bessie M. Fox, 95, of Beaver, formerly of Crescent Twp., passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

Born July 7, 1925 in Newell, WV, she was a daughter of the late Grover C. and Mae Logsdon Bruce.  Bessie retired as a custodian with the Pittsburgh International Airport, and was a faithful member of the Glenwillard Methodist Church, Crescent...

Sep 20, 2020

Patricia Ann (Pat) Matthews, beloved wife of the late Martin H. Matthews, left this earth at home, Sunday, September 20, 2020.

Born April 24, 1936 in the former Rochester General Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Blinn.  A long-time member of the Park Presbyterian Church, Beaver, Pat was an ordained Deacon...

Sep 19, 2020

Barbara Adams Hill, 94, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, formerly of Patterson Heights and Brighton Township, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2020.

The former Barbara Lou Adams was born on September 15, 1926, in Hialeah, FL, just days before her father died in the Great Miami Hurricane of September 18-22, 1926. She was the younger of the...

Sep 17, 2020

Marjorie C. Barton 89, of East Palestine Ohio, formerly of Monaca Heights passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, September 17, 2020

Born December 30, 1930 in Rochester Pa., she was a daughter of the late Ira and Philominia “Minnie” Price. She has been a resident of East Palestine, Ohio the past four years, after having lived over 30...

Sep 15, 2020

Caroline B. Cupani, 85, of Brighton Twp., passed away early Tuesday morning, September 15, 2020, at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born December 24, 1934 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Gregorich Rihely.  Caroline graduated from Beaver Falls High School and in 1955, graduated from Providence Hospital School of Nursing. ...

Sep 14, 2020

Dorothy (Johnson) McNear, 95, formerly of Rochester, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born August 12, 1925 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Artie D. Johnson, a 1943 graduate of Rochester High School, and a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Rochester.

In...

Sep 10, 2020

Mary D. Balogh, 90, of Beaver, formerly of Economy, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2020, with her children by her side.

Born on February 12, 1930, in Darby, PA, to the late Giuseppe and Olympia Mattei Romanelli, Mary attended Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Parish in Conway, where she taught CCD and served as a...