All Obituaries

Rodney Marshall, 55, formerly from New Brighton, died unexpectedly on September 22, 2021 in Franklin PA.  Rodney was born March 8, 1966 in Santa Monica, CA a son of the late Donald and Verna (Temple) Marshall. He worked for many years with the New Brighton Borough Street Department. He is survived by his beloved children, Joshua Marshall of Coraopolis, PA, Rebecca Marshall of New Brighton PA, his future daughter in law, Megan Rumbaugh of Coraopolis, Pa, sister Donna Musgrave Colorado...

Gregory Duane Davidson, 68, of Monaca, passed away on September 19, 2021 after an extended illness at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness, Brighton Twp. Gregory was born October 25, 1952 in Sewickley a son of the late Duane P. and Helen (Smith) Davidson. Gregory was a graduate of Hopewell High School and then worked in the Iron Workers Union out of Pittsburgh for a number of years. Survived by his sons Jason P. Davidson and Zachary Davidson, a daughter Nicole Davidson, and dear friend...

Ronald S. Lapic, 78, of New Brighton passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at U.P.M.C. Passavant, Pittsburgh. Born November 10, 1942 in New Brighton, a son of the late Walter and Anastasia (Terek) Lapic, he was retired from the Laborers' Union, Local #833, New Brighton and was a member of Our Lady of the Valley (St. Cecilia) Catholic Church. Ron was a kind, gentle and thoughtful person who lived a simple life. He was a caring and loving brother and uncle who will be greatly...

Donald Edward Forsman, 69, of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in Pittsburgh. Born April 29, 1952, in Bellevue, he was a son of Shirley Ann (Butler) Andrews and the late Donald Samuel Forsman.  He was retired from the US Navy.  He volunteered at hospitals with a group known as “The Cooties.”  He was a member of the Rochester VFW and was a former Commander of the VFW of Springfield, Oregon.  He was a “fix-it-man” who loved to...

Virginia N. (Curcio) Pullion Brenner, 96, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday September 9, 2021 peacefully in her sleep at her home. Born June 9, 1925 in New Brighton the daughter of the late Ernest and Angelina (Ponterie) Curcio. She retired from the former Westinghouse Electric Corp., where she worked 23 years as a tester. She had also worked for Mayer China for 20 years. She was a member of the Life Family Church of New Brighton. Virginia loved to travel to special places like Italy,...

Gaye E. (Drogus) Barber New Brighton   Wife, Mother, daughter, grandmother and always the life of any gathering, Gaye Elaine Barber passed away peacefully on September 1, 2021.  Gaye loved nothing more than jumping on the bike with Pappy and just going for rides. The simple things in life made her smile and she always knew how to make everyone near her feel warm and welcome. Her strength and grace through her tribulations are a goal for all to strive and her love will live...

  Dolores R. (Santodonato) Battaglia, 93, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday August 31, 2021 at Brighton Health & Wellness Center, Brighton Twp. Surrouned by her loving family. Born June 6, 1928 in Mt. Washington of Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Fee) Santodonato. She was a graduate of Mercy Hospital, Class of 1950 and worked as a registered nurse for close to fifty years. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley, Holy Family Parish and was a member of the...

Gerald T. “Mouse” Taylor, 74, of Beaver Falls, passed away Tuesday August 31, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born October 7, 1946 in New Brighton a son of the late Ollie Creech and Frances Louise Taylor. Mouse last worked for U-Needa Tire of Beaver Falls and was well known collector of aluminum cans through-out the valley. He was preceded in death by his wife Loretta M. Taylor, August 5, 2003 and one step-son Dion Adkins. Surviving are three step sons and two step daughters,...

Nathan Elko Jr., 64, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday August 26, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born May 9, 1957 in Brownsville, PA a son of Bernie Elko Hawthorne of New Brighton and the late Nathan Elko Sr. Nathan was an avid hunter and fisherman, also liked to attend turkey shoots. He enjoyed playing pool with family and friends. He and his family had very close loving relationship. Surviving in addition to his mother. Bernie, are his son Nathan Daniel Elko III (Loni) and his two...

  Jeffrey A. Dillingham, 61, of New Brighton, passed away Friday August 20, 2021 at U.P.M.C. Shadyside, Pittsburgh. He was born May 4, 1960 in Sharon, PA a son of the late James and Florence (Robinson) Dillingham. He was a graduate of Sharon High School in 1978 and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He had been employed at GA. TX and over the years worked various jobs, most recently as maintenance at Walmart. As a child Jeffrey enjoyed model cars, racetracks and his pet turtle. Jeff...