All Obituaries

Ralph A. Mason, Jr. Ralph A. Mason, Jr., (59), of New Brighton, PA, a devoted father, grandfather, brother and son, passed away March 20, 2020. Born in New Brighton, Pa. on September 23, 1960, he was the son of the late Ralph A. Mason, Sr. and Bonnie L. (Ours) Mason.   Ralph retired in 2001 after 17 years in the Business Sales Department of AT&T.  After retiring, he worked several years with Republic, US Airways and JetBlue as a flight attendant fulfilling his dream to...

Anthony J.'Tony' Suman Anthony J. 'Tony' Suman, 91, of New Brighton, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Keystone, Pa., on March 31, 1928, he was the son of the late Jerry and Pauline (Colerick) Suman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean L. (Kelly) Suman; his two brothers, George W. Suman and Charles J. Suman and his sister-in-law, Kitty Suman. After graduating from Sewickley High School, Tony...

  Jacqueline Florence (Taglieri) Higby New Brighton Jacqueline Florence (Taglieri) Higby, 71, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at her home. Born April 20, 1948, in Rochester, a daughter of the late Cosmo and Mary (Venables) Taglieri, she was a retired RN at the Allegheny Valley School. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church of New Brighton. Her love of her life was her family and reading. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Nelson L....

Joseph R. Allison New Brighton Joseph R. Allison, 77, of New Brighton, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born October 19, 1942, in New Brighton, a son of the late Charles and Mary Agnes (Harkins) Allison. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving at the beginning of the Vietnam War. He retired from Ceramic Color & Chemicals of New Brighton.  Joe was a youth football coach for 20 plus years in New Brighton and 5 years in Riverside. He was also a youth...

Joseph R. Tooch, 91, of North Sewickley Twp., passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, surrounded by loving family at his home.   Born in Rochester on August 15, 1928, he was the youngest son of the late Anthony and Nicolena (Ricardelli) Tooch. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers.   After serving in the US Air National Guard, he worked another 46 years at Valspar before retiring. In his early years, he was a member of a band named...

Ralph Bohon, 72, of New Brighton, when faced with the options of voting for Trump or another damn Democrat in the upcoming election, decided to pass into eternal life. Ralph was born in the hills of West Virginia, and was  the oldest child of the late Clarence and Vivian (Liller) Bohon. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Robin (McCanna) Bohon, and his grandest accomplishments, daughters, Rebecca (Scott) Cerilli and Richele (William) Schrum; four grandchildren, who...

Sean 'John' Michael Wilson Formerly of New Brighton Sean 'John' Michael Wilson, 46, of Colchester, Vt., passed away Monday, February 17, 2020, at home. Born September 20, 1973, in Paterson, N.J., he is the son of Paul and Cynthia (Collins) Wilson, Nanty Glo, Pa.  Sean 'John' was proud to be a Marine and a police officer.  He served in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1996-2000.  Sean was busy during his life running a restaurant, dance club, and bike...

Ann E. (Martin) Young New Brighton Ann E. (Martin) Young, 89, of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at her home. Born June 5, 1930, in Freedom, a daughter of the late Emanuel and Anna (Morelli) Martin. She was retired from the former Keystone Bakery in Bridgewater. She loved bowling, bingo, reading, Penguins and Steelers. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer W. "Sonny"...

Phyllis J. (Guyer) Miller, 92 of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday February 11, 2020 at her home. Born January 1, 1928 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late John and Helen (Rachuba) Guyer. She was retired from the former Mayer China in Beaver Falls. She was a graduate of St. Marys Catholic High School of Baden and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Phyllis enjoyed word search, painting, reading and loved donating her books when finished with them. In addition to her parents she...

Irvin 'Butch' Brewer West Mayfield Irvin "Butch" Brewer, 68, of West Mayfield, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, at his home after a brief illness. Born May 22, 1951, in Beaver Falls, a son of the late Irvin A. and Mary Kathryn (Hall) Brewer. He was retired from Standard Steel in West Mayfield and was a member of Local Union #8183. He was a member of the West Mayfield Vets Club. Surviving are his wife, Kathy (Kish) Brewer; one son, Mark (Jessica Bueno) Brewer,...