Feb 6, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Shanahan, 89, of Industry, PA passed away on February 6, 2025. Born on December 20, 1935, in Midland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis A. Giovanelli Sr. and Ann (DiMaggio) Giovanelli. Betty, along with her husband Don, was a Restauranteur/Owner of the Country Inn Restaurant in Industry, PA for many years. She was also...

Feb 4, 2025

Roberta J. “Bobbi” LeMasters, 87, of Midland, passed away with her family at her side, Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Born October 30, 1937 she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Kathryn (Gallagher) White. Bobbi was a real people person and loved her career as a hairdresser. She also loved working with the public as a...

Feb 4, 2025

Dianne Schermerhorn, 85, of Beaver, a daughter of the late Earl J. and Margaret Sutton Schermerhorn, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Passavant McCandless.

Born March 16, 1939, in Sewickley, she resided in Ambridge, Beaver and Pittsburgh during her life. She was employed for 22 years by U.S. Steel Corporation, five years by Ketchum Communications, and...

Feb 2, 2025

William G. “Bill” Beck, 75, of Youngstown, formerly of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2025. Born on March 30, 1949, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Leonard and Marion Barnes Beck. Bill was an avid football fan, specifically the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Chicago Bears. He will be remembered for his good sense of humor...

Feb 1, 2025

Naomi E. Wagner, 97, of Economy Borough, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at UPMC Shenango. Born July 8, 1927 in Sewickley, she was a daughter of the late Wayne C. and Florence Earle Irion. A graduate of Ambridge High School, Naomi worked in the business office at Bell Telephone. In her spare time, she enjoyed dancing, reading, and...

Feb 1, 2025

Wrapped in the love of her family, Christine (Aeschbacher) Umstead of Allison Park, PA, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, peacefully left this life, and entered into the presence of her Savior on February 1, 2025.

Born on August 19, 1940, Christine was the daughter of the late Christ and Harriett Hogue Aeschbacher. Growing up in Vanport, PA,...

Jan 30, 2025

Melissa E. Szczepanski Quay, 60, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2025. Born on June 24, 1964, in Sewickley, PA, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Dorothy Rebich Szczepanski, and had been a resident of Beaver her entire life. Melissa had worked for ServiceLink as a Market Manager for 37 years, and enjoyed yoga....

Jan 28, 2025

Thomas Joseph Candle Sr., 87, of Ohioville, passed away with his family by his side, at home, on January 28, 2025. Born on September 19, 1937, to the late John and Stella Candle, Tom had been a resident of Midland and Ohioville for most of his life. He was a member of St. Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Catholic Church,...

Jan 27, 2025

Frederick Ring Parsons, 93, of Cranberry Twp., formerly of North Palm Beach, FL, passed away on January 27, 2025, at Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry. Born on January 30, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Loretta R. and Roy T. Parsons. Fred was a proud veteran on the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War....

Jan 26, 2025

Tracey Roman Cline, 46, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Industry, passed away following a sudden brief illness, Sunday, January 26, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside.

Born April 20, 1978 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Patrick Roman and Nancy Roman Campbell. Tracey was a 1996 graduate of Western Beaver High School. She loved the outdoors and...

Jan 21, 2025

Ernst Humer, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at home.

Born August 26, 1928 in Pinsdorf, Austria, he was a son of the late Ernst and Franziska Humer. Ernst graduated from Voecklabruck High School and TGM Engineering, Vienna, Austria. He married Anneliese Rothberger in August 1956 and in 1958 they immigrated to the USA....

Jan 18, 2025

Lisa A. Marquette, 62, of Rochester was set free from her years of illness on Saturday, January 18, 2025 when she died at Heritage Valley Beaver. Although saddened by her death, we celebrate the life that she led on earth and are comforted by the new life that she now enjoys because of Jesus Christ her Savior.

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Jan 15, 2025

Thelma M. Kauffman, of Beaver, died peacefully after a short illness on January 15, 2025.

Born in McKeesport, PA on August 7, 1942, she was the younger daughter of the late Albert and Felicia Cellerini. Their family moved to Beaver in 1948; she graduated from Beaver High School in 1960 and Geneva College in 1964. Thelma married...

Jan 13, 2025

Mary Angela Castelli 94 of Hamilton, NJ formerly of Midland, PA, passed away on January 13, 2025 surrounded by her loving Daughters. Born on July 6, 1930, in Midland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bianca and Joseph Pichelli, and had been a faithful member of the Saint Blaise Church, St. Augustine Parish and of the St....

Jan 13, 2025

The first time Janice Smith saw her future husband, James, he was elbow deep in the chest cavity of a surgery patient. It was love at first sight. Jim first noticed his future wife one evening at a party when he spotted her being sick over the bougainvillea. Again, love at first sight. Married in 1961, the couple shared...

Jan 12, 2025

Louise M. Torres, 97, of Midland, passed away on January 12, 2025. Born on September 3, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Irene Vitela Torres. Louise was a longtime and faithful member of St. Blaise Roman Catholic Church, St. Augustine Parish, and also was a member of the Christian Mothers. Louise is survived by her...

Jan 9, 2025

James P. “Jim” McGinnis, 65, of Beaver, passed away at home, unexpectedly, on January 9, 2025. Born on December 14, 1959, in Pittsburgh, Pa, he was the son of Mary and the late Michael L. McGinnis. Jim attended Quigley Catholic High School, graduating in 1978, and received degrees in speech communications and business administration from Geneva College in 1982....

Jan 7, 2025

Andrea Lee Posset, 74, of Beaver, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on January 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with illness.

Born November 19, 1950 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Doris Traficante. Andrea was a homemaker and her greatest joy was her family. She will be...

Jan 6, 2025

Cornelia A. Bailey, 65, of Monaca passed away at her home, Monday, January 6, 2025.

Born April 4, 1959 in Beaver County, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Jane Grimm. A resident of Monaca, Cornelia worked in medical coding for United Health Care. In her spare time, she was active with the Monaca Turners...

Jan 5, 2025

Ralph E. “Ed” Shaffer of Ohioville, passed away surrounded by his family, Sunday, January 5, 2025.

A son of the late Ralph and Betty Hinkle Shaffer, Ed retired as a mechanic from U. S. Airways, going on to work at the Ohioville Water Authority, Kennemetal and Crucible Steel. He was a faithful and active member of Fairview...