May 3, 2017

George Postich, 85, formerly of Midland and Ohioville, passed away May 3, 2017 in Largo, Florida. He was a son of the late Joseph and Pauline Baich Postich.

Preceding him in death besides his parents, were two sons George A. Postich and Kevin J. Postich, Two sisters Mildred Postich, Dorothy Corak, and a brother Samuel Postich.

Apr 26, 2017

William P. (Bill) Elliott, 91, of Beaver, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at home surrounded by family and friends. Bill was born in Beaver to Frances Patterson Elliott and Paul Elliott. He was a lifelong resident of the Beaver County area and a well-known figure in the community. Bill attended Beaver and then New Brighton...

Apr 25, 2017

Natasha Lynn Bish Holiday, 30, of Hanover Township, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017.

Born December 9, 1986 in Brighton Township, she was a daughter of Cheryl Findley Bish, Industry, and the late Wesley Paul Bish. A graduate of Western Beaver High School, she dedicated her life to being a loving homemaker and devoted mother to her...

Apr 17, 2017

Kerry C. Lacey, 59, died Monday, April 17, 2017, at Heritage Valley Hospital, Beaver.

He was born January 28, 1958, in Rochester, the son of Betty and Clarence Lacey, originally of Industry. Kerry was a 1976 graduate of Western Beaver High School. After attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kerry became president of Local 502 of the United...

Apr 4, 2017

Sophia Orlovich, 96, of Industry passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born May 5, 1920 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Mihajlo and Marija Yaich Jermanovich. Upon receiving her master’s degree, Sophia enjoyed a long career as a Registered Nurse, and was a faithful member of St. George Serbian Orthodox...

Apr 3, 2017

Jessie L. McDonald, 92, formerly of Beaver, passed away early Monday morning, April 3, 2017 at the Masonic Village at Sewickley.

Born April 6, 1924 in Newmains, Scotland, she was a daughter of the late Archibald McBlane and Christina Milligan Wilson. Jessie lived a full life as a loving wife, devoted mother and homemaker, and beloved grandmother....

Mar 31, 2017

James P. Ellsworth, 86, of Beaver, PA, died at home on March 31, 2017 in the arms of his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Patricia Finnerty Ellsworth.  In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by four children:  James (Olga) of Bethel Park, PA, Michael (Susan) of Boardman, OH, John (Bridget) of Peters Township, PA and Mary (Jeff)...

Mar 27, 2017

Ardith Ann Hartford, 76, of Beaver Falls passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center, Brighton Township.

Born August 12, 1940 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Thomas B. and Anna Kislock Hartford and had been a resident of the city most of her life. Ardith valued education,...

Mar 27, 2017

Rita Werner Kasunic — Mom, Mum-Mum, Aunt Rita, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 86, surrounded by family and her devoted caretakers at Sherwood Oaks, where she lived since 2009 with her husband of 62 years Joe, until his death in 2015. Previous to Sherwood, Rita lived a full and rewarding life in Freedom where, plain...

Mar 24, 2017

Anna Tonkovich Radella, 93, of Brighton Twp., formerly of Midland, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017, at Beaver Meadows Assisted Living, Brighton Twp., surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 17, 1923, in McKees Rocks, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Sam and Mary Toplak Tonkovich. She was currently a member of the St. Cecilia...

Mar 22, 2017

Martin “Marty” P. Corak, 65, of Brighton Township passed away Wednesday evening, March 22, 2017 at Home Hospice at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, with his family at his side. Born October 26, 1951 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Emil “Babe” and Belle Corak. Marty was a 1969 graduate of Western Beaver High School and had...

Mar 18, 2017

Carolyn Jean Parrish, 74, of Brighton Twp., passed away Saturday morning, March 18, 2017, with her family at her side.

Born May 24, 1942, in East Liverpool, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Florence Cline and had been a resident of Brighton Twp. the past 4 years. Carolyn had formerly worked as a...

Mar 14, 2017

Theodore S. Enick, Sr., 88, of Conway passed away Tuesday morning, March 14, 2017 at his home. Born November 2, 1928 in McKees Rocks, he was a son of the late Ignatz and Julia Olesnewicz. A resident of Conway for 36 years, he retired a year ago as owner of Ted Enick Foods, a wholesale perishable food company that...

Mar 10, 2017

Thelma Byerle , 85, of Brighton Township, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at her home. Born August 9, 1931 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Bonita Shaffer Hamilton. Upon graduating from Geneva College, she made her home in Beaver, with her husband, Merle “Bud” Byerle. Her passion was to teach kindergarten which...

Mar 4, 2017

Shirley Cannon Smith, 78 of Beaver formerly of Midland passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Heritage Valley Beaver with her daughter and son at her side.

Born February 16, 1939 in Beaver, she was a daughter of the late James R. and Flora Mae Sims and had been a faithful member of the Chapel Presbyterian Church...

Mar 3, 2017

Frank R. Canali, 70 of Chippewa, formerly of Pittsburgh passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley, Beaver with his family at his side. Born April 16, 1946 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Frank and Madeline Canali and had lived in Chippewa the past 9 years. He was a veteran...

Mar 2, 2017

Mary Lucretia Lehman, 83, of Beaver, PA and Ft. Myers/Cape Coral, FL, died peacefully in her sleep March 2, 2017. She was born June 9, 1933 in Binghamton, NY and was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. George and Sarah Jane Hamilton and her former husband, Dr. John W. Lehman II M.D. She received her B.S. from the...

Feb 24, 2017

Shirley Shannon Patterson, age 84, of Beaver, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017.

Beloved wife of the late James Patterson, loving mother of Dean and grandmother of Paul and Katherine.

Survived by her daughter-in-law, Paige; her nephew, Mike and his wife Beth, and her niece, Kathleen and her husband Tom and their families. Also survived...

Feb 24, 2017

Dana K. Neapolitan Ellis, 34, of Midland, formerly of Ohioville, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 unexpectedly of natural causes at her home. Born July 10, 1982, she was a daughter of Mary Beth (Robert) Neapolitan Davies, Aliquippa, and Roger (Pam) Jenkins, Industry. A 2012 graduate of Geneva College with a degree in Social Services, she was a faithful...

Feb 19, 2017

Dr. Thomas W. McCreary III, 87 of Beaver, PA, died of natural causes Sunday, February 19 at the Villa St. Joseph, Baden PA.

Born March 23, 1929 to the late Dr. Thomas W. and Cecilia McCreary he grew up in Monaca, PA., attended Monaca Public School and finished high school at St. Vincent Prep, Latrobe, PA.