Jan 18, 2016

Bruce L. Shakely, 92, of Brighton Township, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, Monday, January 18, 2016.

Born August 12, 1923 in Evans City, PA, he was a son of the late Clarence and Allene Shakely. After serving proudly in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII, Bruce graduated from both W& J College,...

Jan 18, 2016

Joseph L. Becherer, 73, of Beaver, passed away early on the morning of Monday, January 18, 2016, surrounded by his wife and children.

Joe was born on March 1, 1942 in St. Louis, MO to the late Joseph E. Becherer and Frances Worrell Becherer, and was raised in Bedford, IN, where he met his wife of 51...

Jan 16, 2016

Nancy Lee McBrien, 84, a lifelong resident of Brighton Township, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Friendship Ridge, Brighton Township.

Born August 10, 1931 in Georgetown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Lowell and Thelma Eakin McBrien. Nancy began her career as a secretary at WBVP Radio, Beaver Falls and ended it...

Jan 15, 2016

James R. Buck, 80, of Beaver passed away Friday January 15, 2016.

Born August 8, 1935 in Beaver, he was a son of the late Oliver O. Buck Sr. and Margaret (Sebring) Buck Eiler. He was a 1953 graduate of Rochester High School and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Jim was a longtime member and part...

Jan 15, 2016

Ruth Ann Kern, 80, of Brighton Township, passed away peacefully Friday, January 15, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born October 5, 1935 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Helen Lattanzio. A loving mother and homemaker, who enjoyed cooking for her family, she was a faithful member of Saints Peter...

Jan 15, 2016

Benjamin C. Chaffin, 65, a lifelong resident of Ohioville, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born May 24, 1950 in East Liverpool, OH, he was a son of the late Charles and Helen Chaffin. Benjamin was formerly employed at Crucible Steel, Shank Bus Company, and Frye Transportation, ultimately retiring from E&S...

Jan 15, 2016

On Friday, January 15, 2016, God called home His soldier John Robert Bowden, Jr. Born May 1, 1942 in Uniontown, he was a son of the late John Robert Bowden Sr. and Ruth Castore Bowden. Bob served our country for 23 years active duty with the US Air Force in Vietnam and later, in the US Army during Desert...

Jan 14, 2016

James Richard Ege, Jr., 65, of Patterson Township passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 12, 2016.

Born January 14, 1950 in Lambertville, NJ, he was a son of the late James Richard and Francis Brown Ege, Sr. His life of service began in high school with a world championship when, as a member of the New Hope Ambulance...

Jan 14, 2016

Gordon Allen “Bud” Cornelius, 76, of New Brighton, passed away from complications related to his courageous battle with multiple myeloma, Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born July 8, 1939 in Huntingdon, PA, he was a son of the late Millard and Garnetta Park Cornelius. During his years at Saltillo High School, Allen was a...

Jan 12, 2016

Patricia June Bannon, 81, formerly of Beaver, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Elmcroft of Chippewa.

Born July 1, 1934 in Chicago, IL, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Gertrude McNichols. Patricia retired as a registered nurse with over 30 years of patient care under her belt, was a member of the Sweet...

Jan 12, 2016

Thomas E. Higginbotham, 89, formerly of Brighton Township, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Township, where he had been a resident since 2009.

Born October 28, 1926 in Rice’s Landing, PA, he was a son of the late George Coffman and Lucille Gray Higginbotham. Tom graduated 9th in his Senior class of 83...

Jan 7, 2016

Tommy L. Cox, 77, of Beaver, passed away early Thursday morning, January 7, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born August 20, 1938 in Winchester, KY, he was a son of the late Layton and Ruth Cox and had been a resident of Beaver for the last 30 years. Tommy, a veteran of the U....

Jan 7, 2016

Donald G. Portman, 92, of Brighton Township, passed away at his home early Thursday morning, January 7, 2016 surrounded by his family.

Born December 18, 1923 in Flint, MI, he was a son of the late Fred and Lucille Portman and was a resident of Brighton Township since 2005. Donald retired in 1982 as a manager of...

Jan 1, 2016

Dolores Hayduk Weller, 83, of Cambridge Village, passed away peacefully Friday January 1, 2016.

Born March 23,1932 in Donora, PA, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Ostetrico and had formerly resided in Beaver. Dolores retired after a long fulfilling career as a teacher’s aide with the New Horizon School. She centered her life...

Dec 30, 2015

Diana K. Houk, 67, of Raccoon Township, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born March 15, 1948 in Angola, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Hubert and Laura Jane Hollinger Miller. Diana retired as a pharmacy technician and in her spare time, was an avid pool player, competing on the Beaver...

Dec 25, 2015

Joseph Kidda, Sr. of Brighton Twp passed away on his 84th birthday, Friday, December 25, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley, Beaver with his family at his side.

Born December 25, 1931 in Coaldale, PA, he was a son of the late Andrew and Anna Kidda and had lived in Beaver County over 40 years....

Dec 21, 2015

Dec 20, 2015

Aubrianna Tellez, 3, entered into the loving arms of the Lord Sunday, December 20, 2015.

Born August 8, 2012 in Brighton Township, she was the daughter of Sherri D. Tellez.

Also surviving Aubrianna are two sisters, Joleigha Hake, Ambridge, and Angie Detore, Brighton Township.

Interment will take place following a private graveside service...

Dec 17, 2015

Martha E. Reese, 96, formerly of Beaver, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 17, 2015 at Villa St. Joseph, Baden.

Born November 22, 1919 in Altoona, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Vivian Snyder Hirst.  Living in Beaver and Brighton Township for most of her life, Martha was a homemaker and a faithful member...

Dec 12, 2015

Ronald L. Greenwald, 68, of Brighton Township, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born January 30, 1947 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Earl and Hazel Greenwald.  Ronald served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, returning to Brighton Township where he resided for 30...