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...

Aug 31, 2016

Charles A. Brewer, 87, of Vanport, formerly of Brighton Township passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born December 16, 1928 in Rochester, he was a son of the late Charles S. and Alice Montgomery Brewer. Charles is an alumnus of Rochester High School and Geneva College. He proudly served in...

Aug 30, 2016

Paul Jefferson “Jeff” Lloyd, Jr., 55, of New Brighton, formerly of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 30, 2016.

Born June 14, 1961 in Lorain, OH, he was a son of Paul “Jeff” Lloyd, Sr. and Jean McClure Lloyd of Beaver.

Jeff will be lovingly remembered for his warm smile and giving spirit. Greeting his...

Aug 26, 2016

Charles “Bugsy” Cirelli, 94, of Ohioville, entered into the arms of Jesus on August 26, 2016, to join his beloved wife.

Born January 14, 1922, in Youngstown, Ohio, he lived a full life after coming to Midland in 1942 when he began working at Crucible Steel Co. He married Agnes Coratto Cirelli on April 5, 1942 and...

Aug 26, 2016

Paul Edwin Courtney, Esq., 89, of 115 Windy Ghoul Drive, Brighton Township, and Marco Island, Florida, a local attorney, died Friday, August 26, 2016, surrounded by his family.

Born July 23, 1927, a son of Edwin L. and Thelma Hinish Courtney, he was the husband of Eleanor Stout Courtney, his high school sweetheart, whom he married June...

Aug 19, 2016

Carol B. Pomaybo, 89 of Brighton Township., passed away Friday, August 19, 2016, at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born December 25, 1926, in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late David and Buela Roll. Carol was a member of the Chapel Presbyterian Church (PCA), Brighton Township.

Preceding her in death, besides her parents, was her...

Aug 19, 2016

John I. “Jack” Davis, 90, of Brighton Twp. passed away early Friday morning, August 19, 2016 at Heritage Valley Hospital, Beaver.

Born March 23, 1926, in Patterson, N.J., he was the son of the late Clarence and Alta Davis.  He had been a resident of Brighton Twp. the past 38 years and retired from Pittsburgh Tube and...