Oct 23, 2016

Alfred “AJ” Martin, a long-time resident of Beaver, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Josephine Martin, and his brother, Ledo Martin, originally of Freedom.

He is survived by his sister, Lena (Jim) Stephenson,...

Oct 18, 2016

Virginia “ Ginny” DePue, 37, of Georgetown, passed away unexpectedly at home Tuesday, October 18, 2016.

Born September 9, 1979 in Rochester, Ginny was a daughter of Don DePue and the late Iva Mae Reed and worked as a CNA at Beaver Elder Care & Rehab Center, Aliquippa.

In addition to her mother Iva Mae,...

Oct 13, 2016

Harry D. Swaney, 93, of Friendswood, Texas, formerly of Industry and Beaver, passed away Thursday October 13, 2016 in his home.

Born October 23, 1922 in Midland, Harry was the son of the late Harry W. Swaney and Bessie Tempest Swaney Westfall of Midland.

Harry spent his career working in Operations and Maintenance for Crucible...

Oct 10, 2016

Dolores “Dee” Toncic, our beautiful wife and mother, passed away on October 10, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital with her children by her side.

Dee was the beloved daughter born to Vincent and Angeline (DiPlacida) Gentile and proudly resided in Midland her entire life. Dee will be remembered for many things including her sense of style and...

Oct 3, 2016

Anne Marie Trbovich, 89, of Brighton Township passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at Franciscan Manor, Patterson Township, surrounded by her family.

Born May 25, 1927 in Neffs, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Catherine Stublar Turkaly. Anne was a 1945 graduate of Lincoln High School, Midland.

In addition to...

Oct 3, 2016

Vera Rose Gulla Konetsky, 89, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Brighton Township passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at The Pines of Mt. Lebanon with her family at her side.

Born February 28, 1927 in Beaver, she lived in Brighton Township most of her life, residing in Mt. Lebanon the past three years. Vera, along with her...

Oct 1, 2016

Guyton C. Thigpen, Jr., took his Lord’s hand and went Home October 1, 2016.

Born November 26, 1926 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Guyton, Sr. and Catherine Evelyn Kraus Thigpen and had resided in Brighton Township and Beaver since 1951. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother Elsie...

Sep 29, 2016

Freda A. Petula, 83, of Brighton Twp., passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Kindred Hospital of Pittsburgh with her loving family by her side.

Born December 28, 1932 to the late John and Kathryn Garnet, Freda worked for many years at Public Drug Store in both Brighton Twp. & Beaver.  She was a Girl Scout Leader,...

Sep 29, 2016

William Cade Booher, 16, of Beaver, passed away, unexpectedly, on Thursday September 29, 2016.

He was born April 30, 2000, in Indianapolis, IN, to parents William F. and Cari Gibbs Booher.  Cade attended Beaver Area High School and most recently the PA Cyber School, Midland.  He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Beaver.  ...

Sep 28, 2016

Thelma M. Milocich, 67, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Clinton, passed away, peacefully, Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born June 11, 1949, in Sewickley, Thelma was the daughter of the late John and Thelma “Sis” Milocich of Clinton, PA.

Survivng Thelma are two daughters, Anita Roy (Terry Booker), Beaver Falls, and Carla...

Sep 21, 2016

Steven Lee “Rip” Van Winkle, 69, of Rochester passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Rochester Manor surrounded by his family.

Born September 24, 1946 in St. Louis, MO, he was a son of the late Lewis “Rip” and Phyllis Smalley Van Winkle. A resident of Rochester since 1969, he had a 38 year career as a...

Sep 18, 2016

Marilyn L. Kovach, 89, of Midland, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born April 21, 1927 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late James L. and Linda McElwain Porter and had been a resident of the borough all her life. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School...

Sep 18, 2016

Anna (Belch) Nadelkov, 94, of Conway, SC., passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at her daughter’s home with whom she resided, surrounded by her family and friends.

Born September 2, 1922 in Georges, PA, she was a daughter of the late Mike and Danica Belch. Anna lived in Economy Borough and Brighton Township for over sixty years....

Sep 17, 2016

Marie E. Udick, 92, of Industry, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born December 7, 1923, in Industry, and raised in Vanport, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Helen Mae Sullivan Muschweck. Marie had retried after working for 24 years at the Industry Post Office. A member of Holy Trinity...

Sep 16, 2016

Mary Jane Deem Haag, 92, of Industry, passed away Friday September 16, 2016 at Friendship Ridge.

Born September 14, 1924, in Industry, Mary was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Hogue Deem.

Surviving Mary are two sons, William R. Haag, Jr, Beaver, and Daniel R. Haag, Industry, four grandchildren, Marsha Viviano, Wintergarden, FL,...

Sep 14, 2016

Dana Lynn Sortino Shinko, 51, of Pittsburgh, formerly of South Beaver Township, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 14, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born May 6, 1965 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Diane Kosanovich Sortino, Midland, and the late Vincent Ralph Sortino. Dana was a former teacher of cosmetology at the South Hills...

Sep 12, 2016

Daisy Vuynovich, 91, of Brighton Township, formerly of Midland, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at Kindred Hospital, Beaver.

Born May 28, 1925 in Apex, OH, she was a daughter of the late Mike and Julia Stambolia and had lived in Midland most of her life. Daisy will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother....

Sep 5, 2016

Paul “Cookie” Livada, 74, of Midland went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 5, 2016 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born December 22, 1941 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late Milan and Bertha Paulovich Livada. Paul was a 1959 graduate of Lincoln High School, Midland,...

Sep 4, 2016

Margaret McAlister Hall Crumrine, 80, of Brighton Township passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016.

Born December 31, 1935 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late William McAlister and Jean Fitzgerald Hall. Peggy graduated from Southern Seminary where she was president of her class and played collegiately as a goalie on the field hockey team. She...

Sep 3, 2016

Peter J. Benedict, 101, of Midland, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2016, at Elmcroft of Chippewa, Pa. Born on December 17, 1914, in Midland, he was the son of the late Peter and Rose Benedict and had been a resident of Midland all his life.

Peter was a graduate of Midland High School and worked at...