Feb 28, 2016

Leo J. Quintana, 87, formerly of Midland, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the home of his daughter in Pittsburgh.

Born October 5, 1928 in Midland, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Sophia Trevino Munoz. Leo served proudly in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII and had worked at Crucible Steel, Colt...

Feb 22, 2016

Albert James “Red” Messmer, Sr., 78 of Vanport passed away on Monday February 22, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born May 13, 1937 in South Heights, PA, he was a son of the late Robert and Dorothy Messmer. A former resident of Center Township, Red retired from J &...

Feb 18, 2016

Caleb John Thurnher was born on February 17, 2016 at 11:19 am to loving parents, Brian and Brenda May Thurnher, Chippewa Township. He weighed 4 lbs, 4 oz and was 18 inches long. Although we knew Caleb’s life here with us would be short, we were blessed deeply by the time we had with him while he danced in...

Feb 16, 2016

Jean Marie Challis,79, of Brighton Township passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at her home with her family by her side.

Born March 29, 1936 in Ambridge, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Jane Higgenbotham O’Connor. Jean was a resident of Brighton Township since 1959, retiring from the former Chatham Sports Center at...

Feb 11, 2016

Charles D. Rogers, 87, of Vanport Township passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver, surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 6, 1929 in West Virginia, he was a son of the late Dorsey and Lena Rogers. Residing in Vanport for over 30 years, he had formerly worked as a prescription...

Feb 11, 2016

Charles D. Rogers, 87, of Vanport Township passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver, surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 6, 1929 in West Virginia, he was a son of the late Dorsey and Lena Rogers. Residing in Vanport for over 30 years, he had formerly worked as a prescription...

Feb 9, 2016

James Emil Haberland, 76, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem, OH.

Born March 8, 1939 in Alliance, OH, he was a son of the late Walter and Irene Haberland. He attended Chapel Presbyterian Church of America, Brighton Township.

Surviving James is his...

Feb 8, 2016

Millicent Ann Fantone, 91, of Midland passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at her residence.

Born August 3, 1924 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Steve and Helen Polovich Vranich and had lived in the borough all her life. Millicent was a loving mother and housewife, enjoying in her spare time, golf, bowling, crocheting,...

Feb 7, 2016

Stanley “Stanko” Yovich, 86, of Ohioville, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Friendship Ridge, Brighton Township.

Born January 21, 1930 in Midland, he was a son of the late Stanley and Mildred Livada Yovich and had lived in the area all his life.

A 1948 Midland High School graduate, Stanko proudly served in the...

Jan 31, 2016

Richard F. “Tito” Torres, 74, a lifelong resident of Midland passed away Sunday January 31, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh..

Born February 6, 1941, he was a son of the late Jose and Irene Vitella Torres. He served our country in the U.S. Army, a veteran of the 8th ID Airborne. Tito retired in 2006 as...

Jan 31, 2016

Michael Paul Anthony, 25 of Industry passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born July 17, 1990 in Brighton Twp., he was a son of Paul V. Anthony, Center Twp., and Tracy Cusano, Industry. A 2008 graduate of Western Beaver High School, he was currently working for the Industry Water Authority and also...

Jan 30, 2016

Sharon Ann Kovach Mitchell, 65, of Conway passed away unexpectedly at her home, Saturday, January 30, 2016.

Born July 22, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Zvonmir and Joann Kovach and had retired from the bakery department at the Foodland in New Brighton.

In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death...

Jan 27, 2016

Anna M. Italia of State College, formerly of Monaca, passed away on January 27, 2016 at the age of 92.

Born January 18, 1924 in Franklin Township, she was the daughter of the late W. Harry and Ruth Richards Price. She resided in Monaca for over 60 years, was a longtime employee of the Beaver County Courthouse,...

Jan 26, 2016

Margaret “Margie” Zapico, 72 of Midland passed away, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Magee Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh following a courageous 19 year battle with Cancer.

Born August 31, 1943 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Soterino and Josephine Zapico and had been a resident of Midland all of her life. A 1961 graduate of...

Jan 25, 2016

Joseph J. Barney, 80, of Midland passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at his home.

Born July 18, 1935 in Midland, he was a son of the late Peter and Albenia Barney. Joseph worked as a steelworker most of his life, retiring from Crucible Steel, Midland, in 1982. He also cooked at the grillroom at Seven Oaks...

Jan 23, 2016

Carol Anne Gray, 68, formerly of Vanport Township, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Good Samaritan, Heritage Valley, Beaver surrounded by her family.

Born January 27, 1947 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Lucille Lutz. Carol attended Christian Assembly Church, Ohioville, and was known to all as a loving mother and...

Jan 21, 2016

Bronson Paul Waite, 23, formerly of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 21, 2016 at his home in Pittsburgh.

Born November 27, 1992 in North Carolina, he is the son of Paul N. Waite, Beaver and the late Martha Ann Waite.  During the previous three years, Bronson pursued a degree from the California University of Pennsylvania School...

Jan 20, 2016

John F. “Jack” Doyle, 88, of Brighton Township, peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born October 23, 1927 in Salineville, OH, he was a son of the late John Nolan and Mary Frances Doyle.  He retired from J & L Steel, Aliquippa as a rigger in the...

Jan 20, 2016

Paul R. Mengel, 71, of Vanport, passed away in his home, Wednesday, January 20, 2016, with his wife and son at his side.

Born August 30, 1944 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Walter and Mildred Ginther Mengel and had been a resident of the Van Buren Homes the past 49 years.  Paul retired...

Jan 20, 2016

Edward C. Tanzillo, 85, of Beaver, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Heritage Valley Hospital, Brighton Township.

Born November 6, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Edward was the son of the late John W. and Elizabeth Wehling Tanzillo.  Edward retired from Sears after a career of 40 years as a successful salesman.  He was a faithful member of...