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.

In...

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,...

Jun 10, 2016

James Alexander Foster, Sr., 80, of Beaver, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016, in Elmcroft of Chippewa after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born April 5, 1936, in Passaic, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Newton Smith and Olive Stone Olmstead Foster.

Jim retired after spending 38 years with Travelers Insurance Company...

Jun 9, 2016

Robert D. O’Dell, 76, of Brighton Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver, with his loving family and friends by his side.

Born January 24, 1940 in Rochester, Bob was a son of the late Howard and Helen O’Dell. A resident of Brighton Township for 50 years, he...

Jun 3, 2016

Joseph Pasquale, 61, of Midland, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016, at St. Clair Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born July 3, 1954, he was a son of the late Anthony and Clara Marie Daniels Pasquale, and was a member of the St. Blaise Parish family, Midland. Joe was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Midland and loved to keep...

May 30, 2016

Mary Joan Boys , 75 of Brighton Twp, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, with family present.

Born April 2, 1941 in Emporium, PA, she was a daughter of the late George S. and Violet Whiteman Boys.  A 1959 graduate of Franklin Area High School, she later graduated from Geneva College with...

May 26, 2016

George H. Herstine 82, of Brighton Township passed away Thursday May 26, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver with his family at his side.

Born February 15, 1934 in Beaver, he was the son of the late George and Ellen Herstine and had been a resident of Brighton Township for the last 50 years. ...

May 25, 2016

Rose Jasper, 88, a longtime resident of Tamaqui Village, Vanport, passed away on May 25, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Rose was born August 30, 1927 in Lansford, PA to the late George and Anna Majcan Rogich.  She retired after 36 years  with Westinghouse as a spot welder.  A faithful member of Saints Peter and Paul...