Feb 18, 2017

Robert V. “Bobby” Stevenson, 79, of Midland, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday, February 18, 2017, at his home.

Born October 16, 1937, he was a son of the late Robert L. “Rocco” and Catherine Hapach Stevenson. He had been a member of the St. Blaise Parish, Midland, and had retired as an electrician from Crucible Steel, Colt...

Feb 15, 2017

Richard W. Eisenbrown, 62, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Born March 8, 1954 in Zelienople, he was a son of the late Alfred and Leahjoy Eisenbrown. A resident of Rochester all his life, he worked as a turf specialist at Sewickley Heights Golf Club, Sewickley for the past seven years, and was a member of...

Feb 11, 2017

Margaret B. Wallace of Beaver, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 11, 2017 at the age of 102. She was born at home in Beaver Falls on June 10, 1914. She lived in Beaver for over 64 years and was a member of the Chippewa United Methodist Church. Margaret was employed by Westinghouse in Vanport for...

Feb 3, 2017

Lidia J. Harn, 49, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 3, 2017.

Born November 4, 1967, in East Liverpool, she was a daughter of Josiane T. Iuele, of Ohioville, and the late Amedeo Iuele. She had been a resident of Beaver since 2003 and had retired in 2015 from United Airlines as a manager after...

Jan 31, 2017

Esperanza “Hope” Sanchez, 99, of Midland, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at her home with her loving family by her side.

Born September 25, 1917, in Zacapo, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Alejandro and Pavla de la Cruz. Esperanza was a retired custodian for Midland Schools and...

Jan 29, 2017

David W. Gorrell, 75, of Brighton Township, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Heritage Valley, Beaver with his wife and daughter at his side.

Born August 10, 1941 in Beaver Falls, he was a son of the late Omar and Evelyn (Kissinger) Gorrell and had been a resident of Brighton Township for over 4 decades,...

Jan 28, 2017

John Petula, 84 of Brighton Twp, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born March 29, 1932 to the late John and Katherine Petula, he was a 1955 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  John worked 35 years as an electrical engineer with Duquesne Light Company; his...

Jan 27, 2017

Anthony V. “Red” Troiani, 58, of Midland, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, January 27, 2017, at Indiana Regional Hospital.

Born August 23, 1958, in Rochester, he was a son of the late Albert P., Sr. and Regina P. Deramo Troiani. Red was a 1976 graduate of Midland High School where he played football, attended Westminster where he was...

Jan 26, 2017

Guy N. DiRuscia, 89, of Brighton Township, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born April 23, 1927 in Beaver Falls, he was a son of the late Serafino and Susie DiRuscia.  Guy was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in Germany during WWII.  Upon his return home, he began his...

Jan 24, 2017

Linda J. (Rogers) Conner, 67, of Vanport Township passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born February 3, 1949 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Edith Rogers. Linda was a 1967 graduate of Beaver Area High School, continuing her education at the Hannah E. Mullins School of Practical Nursing,...

Jan 22, 2017

Ann P. (Cunningham) Oakes, 85, of Vanport Township passed away early Sunday morning, January 22, 2017. Born June 28, 1931 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Alberta (Mennell) Cunningham. Ann graduated from New Brighton High School in 1949, continuing her education at Geneva College, Beaver Falls, where she earned a degree in Business...

Jan 19, 2017

Michael Lee Schmidt, 25, of Brighton Township passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, January 19, 2017. Born October 29, 1991 in Brighton Township, he was a son of Russel Lee and Michelle Higby Schmidt, Brighton Township. Michael was a 2010 graduate of Beaver Area High School and a welder through the New Castle School of Trades. He worked for...

Jan 12, 2017

M. Patricia (Gallagher) Polce, a 56 year resident of Industry, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Arizona.

Born March 17, 1923 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late John M. and Agnes Doyle Gallagher.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles T. Polce, and...

Jan 5, 2017

Mary Ann Rose, 80 of Brighton Twp. passed away Thursday evening, January 5, 2017 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born July 7, 1936, Mary Ann was a long-time employee and retiree of Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Vanport.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Rose in 2002,  her mother and stepfather, Gladys and Louis...

Jan 5, 2017

John G. “Jack” Bender, 77, of Beaver passed away early Thursday morning, January 5, 2017 at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Brighton Township with his wife at his side. Born March 20, 1939 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Harry “Hut” and Olive Bender. Jack retired from Conrail as a brakeman after 42 years of service...

Jan 3, 2017

Regina Rae Morgan Wadatz, 68, of Midland, formerly of Freedom, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. Born May 2, 1948 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late James and Isabell Morgan. Regina lived in Midland most of her life and took great pride in being a loving Mom, Grammy, and Guanny. She...

Dec 31, 2016

Roberta (Bobbie) M. Ryder, 91 of Beaver passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Country Meadows in Bridgeville, PA. Born June 6, 1925 in Beaver, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Emma Staub McCleary and was a strong Christian and former member of the Park Presbyterian Church, Beaver. Bobbie was an avid golfer and had...

Dec 31, 2016

Joanne M. Herman Granito, 82 of Midland passed away Saturday evening, December 31, 2016 at her home with her husband at her side.

Born March 4, 1934 in Monaca, she was a daughter of the late Charles L. and Anna Baycura Herman and had been a resident of Midland the past 40 years.

A member...

Dec 31, 2016

Diane M. Reed, 75 of Ohioville passed away early Saturday morning, December 31, 2016 at the Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center, Brighton Twp.

Born September 15, 1941 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late

David P. and Margaret Huddy Schutte.  Diane was a 1961 graduate of Sewickley Valley School of Nursing and...

Dec 29, 2016

Walter Martin Schuffert Sr., aged 98, of Glasgow passed away at Valley Oaks Care Center, East Liverpool, Ohio on December 29, 2016.

Walter was born on May 21, 1918 to Heinrich and Maria Henning Schuffert in Braddock, PA.  Walter attended Muddy Creek School.  He served in the Army Corps of Engineers in the Pacific Theater during World...