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...

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....