Dec 5, 2019

Edward P. Smyda, 64, of Patterson Twp., passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, December 5, 2019.

Born March 11, 1955 in Rochester, he was a son of the late John A. and Elizabeth J. (Pillar) Smyda. Ed will be remembered as a loving brother, father and proud grandfather. He worked as a route salesman for Snyder of Berlin for...

Dec 4, 2019

Rocco Paciello, Jr., 78, of Brighton Twp., passed away early Wednesday morning, December 4, 2019.

Born November 25, 1941 in Worcester, MA, he was a son of the late Rocco and Rachel Paciello, Sr. Rocco retired in 1989 after 28 years of service to his country as a First Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He was...

Dec 3, 2019

Robert A. Smith, 93, of Beaver, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Born August 18, 1926 in Titusville, PA, he was a son of the late Arthur H. and Irene C. Smith. He was a long-time resident of Beaver and the Beaver area, having lived in the community since 1936. A 1945 graduate of Beaver Area High...

Nov 27, 2019

Victoria L. Razo, 64 of Beaver-  nurse, mother, wife, daughter and sister extraordinaire, two-time breast cancer warrior – went Home to Heaven on November 27, 2019 with her family at her side. She was born March 4, 1955 at New Brighton Hospital, the beloved daughter of Marie Sallade Bogovich, Vanport and the late Edward Bogovich. She and her husband,...

Nov 25, 2019

George S. MacLeod, 96, of Ohioville, died at home November 25, 2019. George was born March 17, 1923 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada and served from 1942 to 1945 in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was a graduate of Ridley College, St. Catherines, Ontario and McGill University, Montreal. George came to Midland in 1952 to work in...

Nov 25, 2019

Martha McMullen Baker, 90, of Brighton Township, died Monday, November 25 with her family by her side.

Born January 8, 1929, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Ralph W. McMullen and Evadna (Hays) McMullen.

A member of the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, she was an ordained elder of the Presbyterian church...

Nov 23, 2019

Carol Lepine Barrett, 73, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on November 23, 2019. Born on November 17, 1946 in Malone, New York, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Gertrude Condon Lepine. Surviving Carol is her husband of 42 years, Michael Barrett; a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Karlene Lepine of Central Square, New York; a...

Nov 19, 2019

Joseph Edward Noah, Sr., 70 of Midland, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 10, 1949, he was the son of the late Pete Noah and Mary Noah Monach. Joe was a member of St. Blaise Parish, the Knights of Columbus, and was a US Army...

Nov 18, 2019

Derek Reno, 39, of Chippewa Twp., passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.

Born November 11, 1980 in Brighton Twp., he was a son of Debra Sue Kirk, Brooksville, FL, and the late Richard L. Reno, Sr. A welder by trade, Derek took great pride in his work as an employee for the past...

Nov 18, 2019

Sharon Rose Sunny, 67, of Beaver, traveled on to her heavenly home, Monday, November 18, 2019. With loving comfort and care from Good Samaritan Hospice, Sharon peacefully passed with dignity and God’s grace following a brief and debilitating illness.

Born December 4, 1951, Sharon was the loving daughter of the late Ruth Carver Sunny and Julius Sunny,...

Nov 17, 2019

Milka “Mil” Lozzi, 84, of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully at home with her husband at her side, Sunday, November 17, 2019.

Born December 7, 1934 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Puchir Cvetovich. A 1955 graduate of Midland High School, Milka and her husband Robert settled in Brighton Twp. where...

Nov 15, 2019

Richard L. “Pete” Kinkead, 88 of Brighton Twp passed away Friday, November 15, 2019.

Born July 16, 1931, in Monaca, he was a son of the late Edward and Margaret Kinkead and had retired as a history teacher as well as the driver’s education teacher with the Beaver Falls School District.  He also was the treasurer of...

Nov 15, 2019

Paul A. Mabin, 55, of Ambridge, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2019.

Paul was a man of immense faith, a loving son, husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to so many. He was a faithful servant, pastoring at The Red House Ministry (Living Water Family Church) and at Prison Fellowship, where he touched countless lives....

Nov 12, 2019

Virginia W. Hamilton, 95, of Vanport Twp., went to be with Jesus, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. With dignity and grace, she quietly passed away in her own home, after a battle fought long and hard. Although it is quite impossible to fully share the depth of her life, her heart and her love in this brief tribute, these...

Nov 11, 2019

Rosella C. Brewer, 84, of Beaver passed away at home, surrounded by her family, Monday evening, November 11, 2019.

Born August 23, 1935 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Harold W. and Rose Montague Simpson. Rosella graduated from Cathedral High School in Pittsburgh, and had formerly worked at a Beaver Falls doctor’s practice for...

Nov 9, 2019

Donald W. Riley, 83, of Beaver, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Born August 3, 1936 in Ambridge, he was a son of the late Wallace and Eleanor Riley. Don started his long, varied career delivering papers, working in a drug store, and delivering dry cleaning in his younger years. A...

Nov 8, 2019

Andrea M. Smith, 58, of Midland, formerly of Ohioville, passed away at her home, Friday morning, November 8, 2019.

Born February 17, 1961 in Aliquippa, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Delina A. Smith. A resident of Midland for many years, Andrea worked as a nursing assistant and will be remembered as a...

Oct 31, 2019

Robert J. Richards, Sr., 86, of Brighton Twp., passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center.

Born October 2, 1933 in Youngstown, OH, he was a son of the late H. Robert and Kathryn Baker Richards. A resident of Brighton Twp. most of his life, Robert, as owner of Richards Construction, started building...

Oct 31, 2019

Frances Jean Davis, 59, of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 31, 2019 at UPMC, Presbyterian, Pittsburgh surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 13, 1959 in Sewickley, she was a daughter of Ralph Bixler, Brighton Twp. and the late Amelda Bixler.  Frances loved the outdoors, was an avid camper and enjoyed every type of animal.

Oct 26, 2019

Claudette Ranshaw , 64 of Daugherty Twp., passed away early Saturday morning, October 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 30, 1955 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Vivian Palka and was a member of the Holy Family Roman Catholic Parish, New Brighton.  Claudette had retired from...