David L. Shroads, Sr.

David L. Shroads, Sr.

Sep 25, 2017

David Lee Shroads, Sr., 85, of Murrysville, PA, formerly of Brighton Twp., passed away Monday, September 25, 2017.

Born April 25, 1932 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Paul E. and Mildred McCreary Shroads. David began his primary education in Monaca, eventually graduating from Shady Side Academy, Pittsburgh in 1951. Upon his high school...

Robert Tomlinson

Robert Tomlinson

Sep 24, 2017

Robert L. “Bob” Tomlinson lost his courageous battle with cancer and passed peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017, in Good Samaritan Hospice.

Born on July 25, 1953, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Tomlinson. He enjoyed metal detecting and astronomy.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Bobbie Tomlinson; a son, Joseph Tomlinson;...

Faye M. O'Shaughnessy

Faye M. O'Shaughnessy

Sep 24, 2017

Faye M. O’Shaughnessy, 81, of Vanport passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 24, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 13, 1935 in Graysville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Watt and Olive Blanche Christy. A resident of Brighton and Vanport Townships for over 45 years, Faye was a fixture in the community, known for her...

Theodore J. Ondocsin

Theodore J. Ondocsin

Sep 13, 2017

Theodore John Ondocsin died in Plano, TX on September 13, 2017, following a brief illness.

Born December 12, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Ted was the son of John and Elizabeth Hvozdovich Ondocsin.  Ted lived in Homestead as a child.  He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Engineering with a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy in 1941.  He...

Jean Haffey

Jean Haffey

Sep 13, 2017

Jean Haffey, 87, a lifetime resident of Brighton Township, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born April 8, 1930 in Chester WV, she was a daughter of the late Morgan and Hazel Neville Jones. Jean graduated from the New Brighton School of Nursing and was a faithful and active member of Chapel...

Kathleen L. Mcintosh

Kathleen L. Mcintosh

Sep 9, 2017

Kathleen L. McIntosh, 58, of Leander, TX, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on September 9, 2017, following an extended period of ill health.

Born October 22, 1958, she was a daughter of Dolores Ballack McIntosh, Beaver, and the late Walter E. McIntosh. A former Beaver resident and 1976 Beaver Area High School alumna, Kathleen graduated from...

Lucille L. Piccolo

Lucille L. Piccolo

Aug 30, 2017

Lucille L. Piccolo, 89, of Beaver Meadows, Brighton Twp., formerly of Ellwood City, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, with her family at her side.

Born September 26, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was a daughter of the late David and Lena Luongo Ionellie. Lucille worked at the Ellwood City Public Library for 20 years and was...

Marcia A. Cornell

Marcia A. Cornell

Aug 30, 2017

Marcia Ann Bennett Cornell, 67, went to be with her Creator Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at 6:38 p.m. in Decatur, AL, after a lengthy battle with small cell cancer. Marcia was born on September 30, 1949, in Beaver, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Paul V. Bennett and Mildred Davidson Bennett. She was a descendent of the...

Nancy L. Triance

Nancy L. Triance

Aug 29, 2017

Nancy Lee Triance, 69, of North Sewickley, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Heritage Valley, Beaver following a long battle with cancer.

Born November 24, 1947 in Rochester, she worked as a CNA for the former Friendship Ridge, Brighton Twp. In her younger years, Nancy loved playing softball. She also enjoyed watching cooking shows, loved to...

Marie A. Matteo

Marie A. Matteo

Aug 27, 2017

Marie A. (Susie) Matteo, 93, formerly of Midland, passed away on August 27, 2017 in Harrisburg, PA where she was currently residing. Born on October 25, 1923 to the late Anthony (Tony) and Angelina (DeCaprio) Nola, she is a member of St. Blaise Parish, and a former member of St. Anthony Club Auxiliary. Marie was a loving mother and...

David R. Nestor

David R. Nestor

Aug 27, 2017

David R. Nestor, 58, of Vanport passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 27, 2017.

Born December 2, 1958 in Sewickley, he was a son of Kathryn Reeder Nestor, Dublin, OH, and the late James K. Nestor. A 1977 Beaver Area High School graduate, David was employed as an electrician, working in several states before his employment at Brighton...

Kenneth W. Woodeshick

Kenneth W. Woodeshick

Aug 27, 2017

Kenneth W. “Woody” Woodeshick, 83, of Midland passed away on August 27, 2017 in his home. Born on June 6th, 1934 to the late Harold and Amy Woodeshick, Woody graduated from Monaca High School in 1952, Geneva College in 1956, during which time he was a member of the NAIA bound basketball team. He received his Masters of Education...

Dr. Walter C. Kylander

Dr. Walter C. Kylander

Aug 27, 2017

Dr. Walter Carl Kylander of Lake Mary, FL, formerly of Beaver, PA and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27 2017. He was born May 16, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA and was the son of the late Dr. Walter Carl Kylander Sr. and Marian Coombe Kylander. He was married for 60 years to his beloved wife Louise....

Janet Mcclevish

Janet Mcclevish

Aug 20, 2017

Janet McClevish, 78, of Chippewa Township passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born March 22, 1939 in East Liverpool, OH, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary McClevish. Janet retired as a secretary with US Airways and was a member of Beaver Assembly of God Church, Beaver....

Mabel I. Bruno

Mabel I. Bruno

Aug 20, 2017

Mabel I. (Flasco) Bruno, 91, of Gulf Breeze, FL, formerly of Midland, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017.

Born August 9, 1926 in her Hammondsville, OH home, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Gladys Crowe. Mabel was a loving wife, caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and gracious friend, living in Midland most of...

Robert T. Barrett

Robert T. Barrett

Aug 18, 2017

Robert Thomas “Tom” Barrett, age 59, of Raleigh, NC formerly of Beaver, PA, passed away August 18, 2017. He was born March 14, 1958 in Beaver Falls, PA at Providence Hospital. He is survived by his daughters Megan Barrett of Hickory, NC and Mallory Barrett of Raleigh, NC; mother Isabelle Barrett of Beaver, PA; sister Mary Massaro (Phil) of...

Earl L Wagoner

Earl L Wagoner

Aug 17, 2017

Earl Leroy Wagoner, 87, of Beaver, passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2017.

Born on September 15, 1929 in Beaver Falls to the late William Earl and Ada (Keil) Wagoner, he was a former member of Saint Philomena Parish, Beaver Falls. Earl owned and operated E.C. Wagoner Sons Greenhouse and Florist in Chippewa Township for nearly 30...

Thomas Johns

Thomas Johns

Aug 14, 2017

Thomas G. Johns, 93, of Midland, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at Trinity Oaks Care Center, Beaver.

Born June 7, 1924 in Maesteg, Wales, United Kingdom, he was a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Johns. After his graduation from Aliquippa High School in 1943, he went on to serve proudly as a staff sergeant...

Michael R Durain

Michael R Durain

Aug 6, 2017

Michael R. Durain, 64, of New Brighton passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017.

Born April 19, 1953 in Beaver Falls, he was a son of the late Charles and Marie Bowland Durain. Michael will be fondly remembered as an avid collector of trains.

In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by two...

Jean C. Houston

Jean C. Houston

Aug 6, 2017

Jean C. Houston, 91 of Brighton Township passed away peacefully Sunday, August 6, 2017. Born November 22, 1925 in Wilkinsburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late David and Margaret Carnegie Craig. Jean was a loving wife and mother and faithful member of Park Presbyterian Church, Beaver. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by...