Jul 20, 2016

James E. Prothero, 64, of Patterson Township passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver, with his family at his side.

Born August 30, 1951 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Harry L. and Patricia R. Prothero. Jim worked as an Audio Sound Technician at Brighton Music Center, New...

Jul 18, 2016

Katherine A. Boyde, 69, of Brighton Township passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver surrounded by her family.

Born March 30, 1947 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Trputec. In 1983, Katherine, along with her husband Robert, founded, owned, and operated Boyde’s Tankerman Service,...

Jul 14, 2016

John T. “Jack” Haaf, 88, of Beaver passed away Thursday morning, July 14, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver surrounded by his family.

Born May 4, 1928 in Bronx, NY, he was a son of the late Joseph and Lillian Haaf and had been a resident of Brighton Township and Beaver for over 50 years. ...

Jul 14, 2016

Norma J. Swartzlander, 83, of Brighton Township, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born June 20, 1933, in Brighton Twp., she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Margaret Snow and had been a resident of Brighton Twp. and Beaver all of her life. Norma had retired after 14 years as...

Jul 13, 2016

Dorothy Ohorodnyk, 67, of Brighton Township passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver, with her family by her side.

Born July 26, 1948 in Germany, she was a daughter of Andrew and Anna Tychostup Charko of Ambridge. Dorothy resided in Brighton Township for 43 years, working as a secretary with Gulf...

Jul 10, 2016

Evelyn C. Richards, 83, of Brighton Township, passed away July 10, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver, with her family at her side following a 12-year courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born October 18, 1932 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Edith Cable. Having lived in Brighton Township nearly...

Jul 9, 2016

Gilda B. Falkenstein, 87 of Brighton Twp., formerly of State College, PA, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Elmcroft of Chippewa with family at her side.

Born October 19, 1928 in Chester, PA, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Maria Bottone and had been a resident of Brighton Twp the past 7 years....

Jul 7, 2016

Betty Joan “JoAnn” Metheny, 90, of Beaver, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver, with her family at her side.

Born April 30, 1926 in Hutchinson, KS, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Kathryn Schrader and had resided in Beaver for the last 26 years.

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Jul 7, 2016

Reverend James Ian “Rev” Maize, 38, of Beaver, now serves his Lord and Savior in heaven as brain cancer ended his earthly life Thursday, July 7 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born August 29, 1977 in Pittsburgh, he was son to James E. Maize, Billings, MT, and Carol L. Reece, Pittsburgh. A 1995 graduate...

Jul 6, 2016

Anthony O. Pacella, 82, formerly of Midland, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 6, 2016.

Born August 31, 1934 in Midland, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Mary Coratto Pacella. A resident of Midland nearly all his life, Anthony retired from Crucible Steel, Colt Industries, Midland following over 30 years of service. He was a...

Jul 4, 2016

William Thomas “Tom” James III, 69, of Patterson Heights, formerly of Salem, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2016. He was born in Youngstown, OH, on January 30, 1947. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Deborah (Debbie) Smiley James, his daughter Elizabeth (Betsy) Baker James, and son William (Billy) Thomas James...

Jun 28, 2016

Kathy Klein Merritt, 55, formerly of New Brighton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born July 16, 1960 in Rochester, she was the daughter of Jan Smith Klein and the late J. D. Klein.  She worked as an aide for 13 years at Cambridge Village.  Kathy opened up her...

Jun 26, 2016

Marie Constance Reider, 77, of Industry, formerly of Midland, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 in her home.

Born August 17, 1938 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Mike and Dorothy Mamula. Marie had lived in Midland most of her life, raising her four children and had attended St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, Midland....

Jun 26, 2016

Freda Wingo Davis, 83, of Brighton Township, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Franciscan Manor, Beaver Falls.

Born February 23, 1933 in War, WV, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Cecil and Cora Lee Altizer Wingo. A long- time resident of Brighton Township, she retired from Penn State, Beaver as a staff assistant...

Jun 24, 2016

Dewayne “Bunky” McDanel, 79, of Brighton Township, entered into the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, June 24, 2016, at Heritage Valley Beaver after a long and courageous battle with gastric cancer.

Born December 29, 1936, in Beaver Falls, to the late Dewayne “Red” McDanel and Virginia Nesselroad McDanel Bell, Bunky was a graduate of New...

Jun 23, 2016

Maureen E. Zapico, 78, of Ohioville, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 23, 2016, at Heritage Valley-Beaver, surrounded by her loving husband, children, grandchildren, and family.

Born May 19, 1938 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Barney J. and Mary E. Breslin Synowka. A resident of Ohioville most of her life, she was a...

Jun 21, 2016

Anna Marie Kelly, 51, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Midland, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at her home.

Born November 17, 1964 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Allan D. and Linda Carol Kelly. Anna Marie will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving mother who lived for her...

Jun 18, 2016

Robert J. Haynick, 81, of Conway, passed away June 18, 2016.

Friends will be received Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 1:00 pm until time of service at 4:30 pm in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Jun 12, 2016

Elizabeth J. “Betty Jo” (Dickson) Weinacht, 88, of Brighton Township passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Reformed Presbyterian Home, Pittsburgh.

Born November 21, 1927 in Hong Kong, China, she was a daughter of the late Ellsworth J.M. Dickson and Florence (Williamson) Dickson. Betty retired as a registered nurse from the Gateway Rehabilitation Center in Center...

Jun 12, 2016

Michael B. Lona, Sr., 74, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Midland, passed away June 12, 2016. Born October 8, 1941 in Midland, he was a son of the late Santiago and Mildred Lona. Michael was a proud veteran and had retired from UPS.

Surviving Michael is his loving wife of 44 years, Cathy Turyan Lona, one son,...