Aug 16, 2016

Mona Monique Blackwood, 87, of Ohioville, closed her eyes in eternal rest on August 16, 2016. She was born November 5, 1928, in New Bedford, MA, the daughter of Archie and Bessie Auffrey, and stepmother Yvonne, who along with siblings, Jeff, Albert, Von, Rita, Theresa, Cecile, Eva, and Hilda, all preceded her in death. While still young, Mona left...

Aug 15, 2016

Claire Adell Rogers, 81, of Vanport Township, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016, at her son’s home, surrounded by her family.

Born November 23, 1934 in Jackson Township, Greene County, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Olive Kerr Sweeney. Claire worked as a nurse’s aide before retiring from the Beaver Valley Geriatric...

Aug 15, 2016

Carmel1a “Carmy” Toplak, 84, of East Palestine, OH, formerly of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly August 15, 2016.

Born August 7, 1932 in East Liverpool, OH, she was a daughter of the late Alfonso and Elizabeth Liberatore Antonelli. Carmella lived in Ohioville most of her life, and will be remembered as a devoted homemaker and loving mother.

Aug 12, 2016

Aaron Paul Fowler, 33, of Beaver, entered into the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, August 12, 2016, at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

He was born March 26, 1983, the son of Paul and Marie Fowler. A 2004 graduate of New Horizon School, Aaron was a proud member of Fairview Reformed Presbyterian (PCA) Church, where he served...

Aug 9, 2016

Scott Allan Taylor, 42, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 9, 2016.

Born May 17, 1974, in Rochester, PA, Scott was the son of Roger and Joyce Giles Taylor of Ohioville. He was a 1992 graduate of Western Beaver High School and later graduated from Pittsburgh Diesel Institute in Wexford. Scott...

Aug 7, 2016

Carroll E. “Oscar” Carpenter, call sign W3ARH, 81, of Hookstown, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016.

Born July 7, 1935 in Clarksburg, WV, he was a son of the late Charles W. Carpenter, Sr., and Mary A. Paintiff Carpenter. Oscar served as a proud member of the U.S. Air Force and had retired from the former Horsehead...

Aug 7, 2016

Dorothy Frances Thorne, 88, of Industry passed away Sunday morning, 7, 2016 at Beaver Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center, Beaver Falls.

She was born October 19, 1927 in Ambridge to the late Andrew and Anna Slivka Vavrek. Dorothy enjoyed a career for 18 years as a home consultant with Stanley Home Products. She took great joy in...

Aug 3, 2016

Leona Duffy Cerasi, 83, of Ohioville, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Elmcroft of Chippewa surrounded by her loving family.

Born September 27, 1932 in Gallitzin, PA, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Irene McCloskey Duffy. Leona had been a resident of Ohioville and Midland all her life and was a member of...

Aug 1, 2016

Gasper P. Porto, 84, of Industry, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at his home.

Born May 1, 1932 in Midland, he was a son of the late Gaspere and Marianne Porto and had been a resident of Midland and Industry all his life. Gasper was a proud member of the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952,...

Jul 31, 2016

Mary M. Alexander, 87, of Beaver passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016.

Born December 12, 1928 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Ella Mae Brown. Mary was kind, generous, and had a great sense of humor as she loved to laugh. She was a wonderful mother who will be greatly missed by...

Jul 29, 2016

Helen J. Bontempo, 90, of Beaver, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 29, 2016 at Franciscan Manor, Beaver Falls, where she had resided for the last four years.

Born October 18, 1925 in Ruffs Dale, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles Wolk and Anna Pograniczna Wolk. After graduating from South Huntingdon High School, Helen received...

Jul 28, 2016

Lepper W. Priest, 86, of Bridgewater passed away Thursday morning, July 28, 2016 at his home with his family by his side.

Born October 19, 1929 in Molton, AL, he was a son of the late Quinton and June Priest. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Lepper had a long career with Westinghouse, Vanport Township, and...

Jul 23, 2016

Paula M. Parisan, 46, of East Liverpool, OH, formerly of Midland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 23, 2016.

Born July 18, 1970 in Brighton Township, she was a daughter of Tony Deltondo, East Liverpool and the late Ann Kovac. Paula worked as a nurse’s aide at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Beaver Falls.

Paula...

Jul 22, 2016

Frederick D. Kelley, 81, of Industry, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Warren, Ohio, with his family by his side.

Born February 18, 1935, in Industry, he was a son of the late Norman D. and Thelma Thorne Kelley. Fred made his career as owner of K&D Oil Company, while also working as...

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...