All Obituaries

Dennis A. River Brighton Township Dennis A. River, 73, of Brighton Twp., passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born December 15, 1945, in Kittanning, Pa., he was the son of the late Daniel and Roxie (Ledford) River.  Dennis was retired from B&W Steel, where he was a foreman and was a member of the Chippewa United Methodist Church.  Dennis served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, he was...

Age 81, of McDonald, formerly of Plum and Penn Hills, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. She is survived by her children, Albert LaRotonda Jr. (Michelle) of Virginia; Lisa Flowers (Kevin) of Robinson; Lynn Nelson (Ramon) of McDonald; and Leslie LaRotonda of Greensburg; 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Born Nov. 3, 1937, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Evelyn Grindle. She graduated from Westinghouse High School in 1954, where she was class salutatorian. She...

Gregory Lee Spencer Midland Gregory L. Spencer, 60, of Midland, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Heritage Valley, Sewickley. Gregory was born August 5, 1959, in East Liverpool, Ohio. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Walter R. and Mabel (Jackson) Spencer.  In addition to his parents, Greg was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Spencer, whom he loved to refer to as his "Little Angel." Gregory was a lifelong member of the 2nd Baptist...

Margaret “Margy” (Campbell) Lash, 82, of New Brighton, passed away Monday September 2, 2019 at West Hills Rehabilitation, Moon Twp. Born July 25, 1937 in New Brighton a daughter of Robert and Margaret (Gumpf) Campbell. She was a dedicated active member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of New Brighton and had volunteered with Meals of Wheels since 1970. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William L. Lash, January 8, 2015 and her sister...

Walter Truchan New Brighton Walter Truchan, 83, of New Brighton, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at Providence Health Care Center, Beaver Falls. Born September 28, 1935, in Allentown, a son of the late Theodore and Mary (Chupinka) Truchan. He was a retired field engineer in the construction industry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Kondravy) Truchan on May 15, 1994. Surviving are two sons, Dean (Jacqueline) Truchan and Dave (Mary Sumner)...

Mary L. Thomas, 88, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Industry, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls. Born October 21, 1930, in Rochester, she is the daughter of the late Wilbur and Jessie (Blankenbicker) Gabele. Mary attended New Hope Lutheran Church, Economy.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard K. Thomas; two brothers, George Gabele and Homer Portman and a sister, Jean Engelman.   Surviving are a...

Charlotte Pflugh, 83, died at home Thursday, August 15th, 2019 after she lost her battle with cancer. She was born April 8, 1936, in Kittanning, the daughter of the late William and Beatrice (Quinn) Gray.  She graduated from CCBC as an LPN and retired from the former Beaver County Geriatric Center after 25 years of service.  She was an active member of Unionville United Methodist Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and confidant to...

Evelyn J. Kachinski, 86, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born February 10, 1933 in Ford City, Pa., she is the daughter of the late John McMillen. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by husband, Robert Kachinski and several siblings. Surviving are two sons, Larry (Beth) Kachinski, New Brighton, Robert Kachinski, Canada, two daughters, Linda and Cynthia Kachinski, both of New Brighton; nine grandchildren, thirteen great...

Bruce N. Daniels New Brighton Bruce N. Daniels, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019, at his home. Born February 27 1931, in Beverly, W.Va., a son of the late Humboldt and Blanche (Harper) Daniels. He was a veteran, serving with the U.S. Army, in the occupation in Okinawa, Japan and then one year in Truman's Korean War Plan. He was a retired steelworker for the former J&L Steel and was a faithful attendee of the Free Methodist Church of New Brighton. Surviving are his...

Charles C. 'Chuck' Bowers Ohioville Charles C. 'Chuck' Bowers, 62, of Ohioville, passed away surrounded by his family and friends on July 30, 2019, at UPMC Presbyterian, after a fall at his home. Born June 12, 1957, in Butler, a son of the late Robert L. and Kathryn (Hutchens) Bowers. Chuck was the Chief Technical Officer and former supervisor paramedic for Medic-Rescue. He enjoyed motorcycles and was a NHRA fan. Chuck was a lover of all wildlife. In addition to his parents,...