Apr 26, 2019

Friday, April 26th, our beloved Edward Carl Deffenbaugh was welcomed into the arms of our Lord Jesus.

Edward was born in the Southside of Pittsburgh on August 29th, 1928 to Mary and Monte Deffenbaugh.

Edward soon met and fell in love with Elsie Kerr of Brighton Township. Their love and commitment was a strong testament...

Apr 24, 2019

Marilyn W. Edgar, 85, of Beaver, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Elmcroft of Chippewa.

Born May 2, 1933 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Jefferson C. and Helen Hunter Wagner. Marilyn retired from Heritage Valley, Beaver and was a faithful member of Park Presbyterian Church. Devoted to her family, she especially enjoyed...

Apr 16, 2019

Martin H. (Marty) Matthews, beloved husband and father, left this earth Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born April 10, 1938 in West Penn Hospital, he was the son of the late Harry B. Matthews and Edna Wynkoop Matthews Oldaker. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Pat) Blinn Matthews. A member of Park Presbyterian...

Apr 13, 2019

John Raymond Huffman Jr., 72, of Beaver, passed away on April 13, 2019 at UPMC Montefiore. Born August 2, 1946 in Rochester, Pa, he was the son of the late John R. and Priscilla Huffman, Sr. He graduated from Freedom High School, going on to Geneva College where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Accounting. John was...

Apr 13, 2019

Jean Morgan Miller, 80, of Brighton Twp., passed away on April 13, 2019 Born on June 8, 1938 in Garrett, Pennsylvania, to the late Glenn and Pearl Walter Haer, Jean worked at the Medical Center in Beaver as a Unit Clerk for 20 years. She was a very active member at her church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, serving as...

Apr 8, 2019

Carol Ann Yanosich, 81, of Center Twp., passed away surrounded by her loving family, Monday, April 8, 2019.

Born June 29, 1937 in Midland, she was the only daughter of the late John and Mildred Kovacic Roszler. Soon after graduating from Midland High School in 1955, she worked as a teller for Beaver Trust, Midland, and later,...

Apr 4, 2019

Mary J. Bryner, 66, of Brighton Twp., passed away at home surrounded by her family and friends, Thursday, April 4, 2019.

Born August 3, 1952 in Toledo, OH, she was a daughter of Oscar Massingill, Harrogate, TN and the late Donna Jean Taylor Massingill Kovac. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Mary had resided in Beaver...

Apr 4, 2019

Raymond L. Custard, 94, of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully Thursday, April 4, 2019 with his family at his side, closing the book on a life of innovation and adventure.

Born June 25, 1924 in Sharon, he was a son of the late Ray E. and Lena Lewis Custard.  A talented student, Ray graduated from Sharon High...

Apr 2, 2019

Gerald E. Yeater, 81, of Ohioville, PA passed away at home Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

Born June 30, 1937 in Proctor, WV, he was a son of the late Paul and Eula Postlewait Yeater. An Ohioville resident for 42 years, Gerald retired in 1992 as a foreman in the Instrument and Test Department at Penn Power’s Bruce...

Apr 1, 2019

Joseph J. Starasinich, Sr., 79, of Brighton Twp., passed away with his loving family at his side, following a short battle with cancer on Monday, April 1, 2019.

Born March 19, 1940 in Fallston, he was a son of the late Peter and Mary Chupac Starasinich. Joseph was a U. S. Navy veteran who served aboard the...

Apr 1, 2019

Alna J. Adams, 86, of Midland, passed away early Monday morning, April 1, 2019, at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh.

Born July 31, 1932 in Avella, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Pierina Vergellesi Ferrari.  Alna graduated from Avella High School where she was a member of the 1950 State Championship Girls Basketball Team.  She worked...

Mar 28, 2019

Charles S. Engelman, Sr., 82, of Brighton Twp., passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, March 28, 2019.

Born October 12, 1936 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Engelman. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Charles went on to work at Valvoline Oil for 32 years...

Mar 24, 2019

Rory Cain Dappenbrook, 64, of Brighton Twp., passed away following a brief illness Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Born June 19, 1954 in Rochester, PA, he was a son of the late Paul H. and Frances Cain Dappenbrook. Rory enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved watching his granddaughter Riley grow up, and loved spending...

Mar 24, 2019

Pamela J. Muslovski, 62, of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Born December 25, 1956 in East Liverpool, OH, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Donna Buzzard Flara and had been a resident of Ohioville all her life. Pamela graduated from Western Beaver High School in 1974 and enjoyed volunteering at The...

Mar 23, 2019

Jean A. Ventrone, 65, of Beaver, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Born July 22, 1953 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late John “Jack” and Doris Shook. Jean was a House Manager for the past 10 years at Merakey-Allegheny Valley School. She previously worked at McGuire Memorial Homes, serving as a guardian, and at...

Mar 22, 2019

Amelia I. “Millie” Huzyak, 94, of Vanport, passed peacefully into her heavenly home, surrounded by her loving family on March 22, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born April 2, 1924 in Hazel Kirk, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Tereza Misanik. Millie had formerly managed the cafeteria at the Beaver...

Mar 21, 2019

Luella V. Deem, 85, of Patterson Twp., passed away surrounded by her family early Thursday morning, March 21, 2019 at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born August 18, 1933 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Elva Cox Collins. A devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother and great-grandmother, Luella was a faithful...

Mar 21, 2019

Peter “Rocco” Bautti, 78 of Brighton Twp passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh surrounded by his loving family. Born July 18, 1940 in Cermignano Abruzzo, Italy, he was a son of the late Francesco & Adalgisa Rocca Bautti and had been a resident of Brighton Twp the past 26 years. Rocco was a faithful...

Mar 15, 2019

Donald Charles Mullins, 65, of East Palestine, Ohio, passed away on March 15, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Born on May 25, 1953, in St. John’s, New Foundland, he was the son of Charles Mullins and the late Edith Churchill Mullins. Donald attended John S. Battle High School in Virginia, as well as a 1978 graduate of...

Mar 14, 2019

William J. Proffitt, 101, of Zelienople, formerly of Beaver, passed away early Thursday morning, March 14, 2019.

Born March 27, 1917 in Beaver, he was a son of the late Howard Leighton and Murtle (Weigle) Proffitt. A graduate of Beaver High School, William went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Army during WWII. He returned to...