Feb 21, 2025

Janet L. Shafer, 80, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Beaver, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born June 24, 1944 in Sewickley, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Wyrick Besong. A resident of Beaver Falls most of her life, Janet enjoyed a career in data entry. Janet especially...

Feb 21, 2025

Roger Karl Gregory, 84, of Center Twp., passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2025. Born on October 23, 1940, Norwalk, Connecticut, to the late Karl and Edna Gregory, Roger was a member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish, St Francis Cabrini Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, having earned a Fourth Degree, and was a...

Feb 18, 2025

Marion C. Loughhead Simmons, 92, of Brighton Twp., passed away with her family at her side Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Born September 30, 1932 in Monaca, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Marion Loughhead. A resident of Brighton Twp. most of her life, Marion, along with her husband Charles, was the former owner of...

Feb 17, 2025

Keith J. Kraus, 53, of Rochester, PA, formerly of Beaver PA, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2025. Born on November 2, 1971, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Phyllis Kraus and the late Glenn Kraus. Keith was a 1989 graduate of Beaver Area High School and had worked for FedEx IT Department. Along with his mother, Keith will be sadly...

Feb 16, 2025

Loving husband, father, brother, uncle, Frank A. Suffoletta passed away on February 16, 2025, three days shy of his 69th birthday.

Born in Rochester, Pa to Frank and Rose Marie Suffoletta on February 19, 1956. Frank graduated from Lincoln High School, Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, followed by a Master’s Degree in...

Feb 15, 2025

Inez M. Rose, 93, of Beaver, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, Saturday, February 15, 2025.

Born February 18, 1931 in Beaver Falls, PA, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Isabella Gaz. She was a sister to John (late), Richard, Margaret, Louis and Robert. She attended St. Mary’s school in Beaver Falls...

Feb 13, 2025

Robert J. Lingenfelter, 71, of Beaver, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Concordia, Villa St. Joseph, Baden. Born December 7, 1953 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Albert and Sally Sefton Lingenfelter. Robert was a 1971 graduate of Beaver Area High School, going on to earn his degree at Geneva College in 1975. He worked...

Feb 13, 2025

Matthew Ratkovich, 64, of Ohioville, formerly of Industry, passed away unexpectedly at home, Thursday, February 13th, 2025.

Born July 12, 1960, he was a son of the late Marko and Sueann Holmes Ratkovich, Sr. Matt was a sales associate at Walmart, Monaca, having previously worked for many years at TGIF Fridays, Pittsburgh International Airport. He was a...

Feb 11, 2025

Hubert J. Kovalesky, 63, of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2025. Born on November 17, 1961, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Hubert J. Kovalesky Sr. and Patricia Simechak. Hubert was a former Western Beaver school board member for 30 years. He loved being around the farm, gardening, canning, lived for his grandchildren, helped...

Feb 10, 2025

Jeffrey Lee Shipley, 71, of Beaver Falls, formerly of New Brighton, passed away, Monday, February 10, 2025, after a battle with a lengthy illness.

Born February 15, 1953 in Rochester, he was a son of James and Shirley Shipley. Jeffrey was a plumber and steelworker.

Jeffrey will be greatly missed by his wife, JoAnn; sons,...

Feb 9, 2025

JoAnn M. Lako, 75, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born June 24, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Fallucco) Lako. JoAnn was Catholic by faith and loved all things Christmas, especially cute snowmen that decorated her home year-round. She loved attending craft shows and taking...

Feb 8, 2025

Elizabeth Eleanor Fife (Aukscunas) of Wooster, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 8th with family by her side. Born on March, 17, 1928 on her family’s milk farm in Industry, PA, Lee, as she was called, was the youngest child of Enoch and Anna Aukscunas, along with six older brothers and sisters (all preceding her in death). After moving to...

Feb 7, 2025

Michael Vuckovich, 74, of Industry, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, February 7, 2025.

Born May 27, 1950 in East Liverpool, OH, he was a son of the late Pete and Kathryn Torbica Vuckovich. A resident of Industry all his life, Michael retired following a long career at Koppel Steel. He was a member of St. George...

Feb 6, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Shanahan, 89, of Industry, PA passed away on February 6, 2025. Born on December 20, 1935, in Midland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis A. Giovanelli Sr. and Ann (DiMaggio) Giovanelli. Betty, along with her husband Don, was a Restauranteur/Owner of the Country Inn Restaurant in Industry, PA for many years. She was also...

Feb 4, 2025

Roberta J. “Bobbi” LeMasters, 87, of Midland, passed away with her family at her side, Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Born October 30, 1937 she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Kathryn (Gallagher) White. Bobbi was a real people person and loved her career as a hairdresser. She also loved working with the public as a...

Feb 4, 2025

Dianne Schermerhorn, 85, of Beaver, a daughter of the late Earl J. and Margaret Sutton Schermerhorn, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Passavant McCandless.

Born March 16, 1939, in Sewickley, she resided in Ambridge, Beaver and Pittsburgh during her life. She was employed for 22 years by U.S. Steel Corporation, five years by Ketchum Communications, and...

Feb 2, 2025

William G. “Bill” Beck, 75, of Youngstown, formerly of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2025. Born on March 30, 1949, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Leonard and Marion Barnes Beck. Bill was an avid football fan, specifically the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Chicago Bears. He will be remembered for his good sense of humor...

Feb 1, 2025

Naomi E. Wagner, 97, of Economy Borough, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at UPMC Shenango. Born July 8, 1927 in Sewickley, she was a daughter of the late Wayne C. and Florence Earle Irion. A graduate of Ambridge High School, Naomi worked in the business office at Bell Telephone. In her spare time, she enjoyed dancing, reading, and...

Feb 1, 2025

Wrapped in the love of her family, Christine (Aeschbacher) Umstead of Allison Park, PA, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, peacefully left this life, and entered into the presence of her Savior on February 1, 2025.

Born on August 19, 1940, Christine was the daughter of the late Christ and Harriett Hogue Aeschbacher. Growing up in Vanport, PA,...

Jan 30, 2025

Melissa E. Szczepanski Quay, 60, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2025. Born on June 24, 1964, in Sewickley, PA, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Dorothy Rebich Szczepanski, and had been a resident of Beaver her entire life. Melissa had worked for ServiceLink as a Market Manager for 37 years, and enjoyed yoga....