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...

Dec 12, 2015

Brenda L. Smyda, 56 of Ohioville passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley, Beaver surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 19, 1959 in Rochester, Pa, she was a daughter of the late James and Honor Yothers and had been a resident of Ohioville the past 30 years.  Brenda had  most...

Dec 11, 2015

Leo E. Curto, 87, of Midland, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 at Friendship Ridge, Brighton Township.

Born May 29, 1928 in Midland, he was a son of the late Antonio and Brigida Scibetta Curto.  Leo graduated from Midland High School and served proudly in the U.S. Army. Upon his return, he graduated from Penn State University...

Dec 9, 2015

Dorothy Averill Glessner, 89, of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Beaver, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at her residence.

Born  January 29, 1926 in Richmond, Vermont, she was a daughter of Wilbert and Helen Averill.  Dorothy graduated from John Hopkins University, MD where she received her registered nursing degree. She was a member of the First...

Dec 4, 2015

Frank J. (Duke) Snider, Jr., 63 of Midland, formerly of Belton, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at his home following an extended illness.

Born August 15, 1953 in Ellwood City, he was a son of Ruth A. Snider, Mingo Junction, OH, and the late Frank J. Snider, Sr. Frank was a fierce competitor on the football...

Nov 26, 2015

Beatrice “Bea” Flasco, 91, of Midland, passed away November 26, 2015.

Born July 23, 1924 in Bruin, PA, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Mary Heilman Fair. A resident of Midland since 1943, she worked as a welder at the Curtis Wright Plant during WWII, and for 21 years, at Kmart in Calcutta, OH...

Nov 25, 2015

Joyce S. Perri, 58, of Chippewa Township, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born May 22, 1957 in Rochester, she was a daughter of Elsie Dawson Standley, Brighton Township, and the late Floyd Standley. Joyce graduated from Beaver Area High School in 1975 and Penn State University in 1980 with...

Nov 25, 2015

Sharon Louise Postlewait, 70 of Vanport passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at her home.

Born December 3, 1944 in Bellevue, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Welsh and was a member of the First Congregational Church, Beaver Falls. Sharon was currently working as a cashier at the Doller General Store...

Nov 24, 2015

Jean S. Wehrle, 92, of Beaver, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at home with her family at her side.

Born December 20, 1922 in Vicco, KY, she was a daughter of the late McKinley and Mary Fields Stacy. Jean had been a resident of Beaver since 1946, retiring as a sales clerk at the former Kaufmann’s,...

Nov 23, 2015

Frances Rose Roman Davis, 81, of Ohioville, passed away Monday morning, November 23, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 19, 1934 in Midland, she was a daughter of the late Steve and Anna Roman. Fran worked as a register nurse for over 30 years at East Liverpool Hospital, OH and was a member of the...

Nov 23, 2015

Jack Lee McGrogan, 72, of Industry passed away Monday, November 23, 2015.

Born December 2, 1942 in Weirton, WV, he was a son of the late John and Verna McGrogan Quiring. Jack lived in Industry most of his life, retiring as a barber after 50 years, most recently at Mickey’s Barber Shop, Brighton Township. He was a...

Nov 23, 2015

Mary Jane Luzell, 80, of Industry, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at UPMC-Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.

Born November 10, 1935 in Industry, she was a daughter of the late Wilbert and Sarah Dever Noah and had lived in Industry and Ohioville all her life. She retired as a secretary for Luzell, Inc. where she worked in the family...

Nov 22, 2015

Sean P. “Hippy” Grimm, 23, of Brighton Township, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 22, 2015.

Born June 22, 1992 in Brighton Township, he was the son of Sue Ann Keifer, with whom he resided. A 2011 graduate of Beaver Area High School, he loved his motorcycle and gaming on his Xbox.

In addition to his...