Jul 14, 2018

Charles E. Mehno, 65 of Industry passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley, Beaver following a courageous 31 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Born July 24, 1952 in Rochester, Pa, he was a son of the late Michael G. & Frances Newdomski Mehno and was a 1970 graduate of Western Beaver...

Jul 14, 2018

Brian Eugene Modany, age 53, of Midland, tragically lost his life due to a drowning accident on Saturday, July 14, 2018.

Born February 4, 1965 in Rochester, he was a son of Patricia Ann (Steele) Modany of Midland and the late John Henry Modany.

Brian was a 1984 graduate of Western Beaver High School and...

Jul 12, 2018

George A.  “Jake” Bailey, 78 of Beaver was greeted and embraced by Jesus on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Providence Health Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born January 21, 1940 in Monaca, he was a son of the late Albert E., Sr., and Edith Herman Bailey and had been a resident of Beaver nearly all of his life. ...

Jul 6, 2018

Thomas H. Challis Jr., 85, of Bridgewater, passed away on July 6, 2018 at Beaver Valley Health and Rehab.

Born on December 7th, 1932 in Sewickley to the late Thomas H. and Stella Rogers Challis Sr., Tom was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ambridge. He attended Geneva College, and also received an Honorary...

Jul 2, 2018

William “Bill” Herman, 84, of Brighton Twp., passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 2, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.

Born January 31, 1934 in Millvale, he was a son of the late James R. and Othelia “Honey” Herman. Bill retired from Crucible Steel, Colt Industries, Midland after a 30-year career as a millwright. In his spare time, he...

Jul 2, 2018

Norma Murdock Hornick, 68, of Ohioville, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018, surrounded by her family at Allegheny General, Pittsburgh.

Born July 17, 1949 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Daniel T. and Martha Murdock. An Industry resident for 44 years, Norma was a 1971 graduate of IUP, later receiving her Master’s Degree in...

Jun 30, 2018

Nathan Howard White, 42, of Monaca, formerly of Murrysville, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, June 30, 2018.

Born July 6, 1975 in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, he was a son of John Robert and Dorothy Jeanne White. Nathan was a self-employed contractor who took great pride in his craft and deeply appreciated the trust his...

Jun 29, 2018

Sally Lou Portman Sell, 85, of Beaver, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2018. Born on October 7, 1932 to the late Frederic and Lucile Garrett Portman, she was a full time stay at home Mom. She was a faithful member of Chapel Presbyterian Church, Beaver, giving her heart and life to Jesus...

Jun 27, 2018

Priscilla “Penny” Andresen Hagen, 67, of Beaver, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

Born July 9, 1950 in Greensburg, she was a daughter of the late Reverend Daniel and Clara Mae Andresen. A loving and compassionate woman, Penny welcomed three of her own sons into her home, along with 117 other children that she cared for as...

Jun 25, 2018

Gary L. Moore, 61, of Monaca, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 25, 2018.

Born November 14, 1956, he was a son of the late Ralph and Rena (Short) Moore. Gary was an outdoors man who enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family at their camp in Forest County.

He will...

Jun 25, 2018

Franklin Ottawa Justice II, 60, of Ohioville, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018.

Born December 21, 1957 in East Liverpool, OH, he was a son of the late Frank O. and Mariann N. (Doughty) Justice, Sr. A resident of Ohioville most of his life, Frank worked over 30 years as an operator and laborer for Modany-Falcone. He...

Jun 24, 2018

Susan Patricia (Hoegle) Hogan, of Brighton Township, left us peacefully, early Sunday morning, June 24th, 2018.

Susie was born to Elizabeth (Howcroft) and Charles Hoegle in Pittsburgh, PA on September 28, 1941 and was a 1960 graduate of Beaver Area High School. She was a former employee of American General Insurance and a long-time employee of Laurel...

Jun 21, 2018

Elizabeth Nora (Leary) Semes, 93, of Beaver, passed away June 21, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley – Beaver.

Born May 13, 1925 in Rochester, she lived in Beaver most of her life, and will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving wife, caring mother, and devoted grandmother. Elizabeth was a faithful member...

Jun 20, 2018

Rhoda A. Holbein, 89, of Kettering, OH, formerly of Brighton Twp., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, June 20, 2018.

Born May 6, 1929 in New Castle, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary McCaskey Hollerman. Rhoda will be remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother, and caring grandmother. She was a faithful member of...

Jun 18, 2018

Timothy “Ace” King, 58, of Vanport Twp., passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 with his family at his side.

Born May 14, 1960 in Rochester, he was a son of Robert “Flub” and Nancy Wilder King, Port St. Lucie, FL. Tim was a longtime truck driver, working formerly for DHL, and for the past four years, with...

Jun 11, 2018

Holly Christian, 61 of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly, Monday June 11, 2018.

Born October 27, 1956, she was a daughter of Mary Radler Christian, Beaver and the late John B. Christian Sr. She was a member of St. Cecelia Roman Catholic Church, Rochester, and enjoyed knitting and working crossword puzzles.

Surviving besides her mother, Mary...

Jun 9, 2018

Raymond F. Suchanec, 87, of Brighton Twp., entered eternal rest on Saturday June 9th 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 24th, 1930, in McKees Rocks the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Sobek) Suchanec. He played semi-pro football for the McKees Rocks Rangers. He was an avid bowler and golfer. He was retired...

Jun 9, 2018

Dr. Neil Anthony Capretto, 62 of Beaver passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Born August 18, 1955, he was a son of the late Neil and Gloria Capretto, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, Neil served as the Medical Director of Gateway Rehabilitation Center. A graduate of Kiski Area High School, and Allegheny College, where...

Jun 9, 2018

Frank Walter Waida, Sr., 76, of Ohioville passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018.

Born March 26, 1942 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was a son of the late Walter F. and Charlotte Herron Waida. Following his proud service in the U.S. Navy, Frank and his family settled in Midland where he worked and retired from Crucible Steel,...

Jun 8, 2018

Joel “Sprank” Sprankle, 61, of Clinton PA, passed away on Friday June 8th, 2018 unexpectedly at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born on July 24, 1956 in Rochester to Yvonne Sprankle and the late John Sprankle, he was a truck driver by trade and enjoyed spending time with his dogs.

Along with his father, he is also...