All Obituaries

With hearts broken in great sadness, the family of Walter E. Clayton (94) of New Brighton, PA, formally of Beaver, PA, have announced Wally's passing on June 2, 2023, Wally was born in Alliance, Ohio on October 18, 1928, to the late Harry and Agnes (Faulds) Clayton. He will always be remembered for his many happy years between his birth and his death. "Till death us did part." He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 40 1/2 years, Eleanor, (his care giver in recent...

Keith A. McKeel Keith A. McKeel, 69, of Brighton Twp, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his home. Born June 16, 1953 in Rochester, Pa., he was the son of the late Clarence and Ann (McClure) McKeel.   Keith was employed by New Brighton Borough for 46 years.  He loved classic cars, NASCAR, Car shows, his 1968 Chevelle, and his dog Annie. Surviving are his loving wife of 34 years, Kathy (Gillin) McKeel; four chidren,...

Mark Edward Helbling II, 47, of New Brighton, passed into eternal life, unexpectedly from natural causes, on May 12, 2023.  Born September 23, 1975, in Tucson, Arizona, he was the beloved son of Mark and Karen (Chaney) Helbling. He was a graduate of Blackhawk High School and attended Wooster College, in Wooster, Ohio.  Mark was employed as assistant manager for Dollar General.  He was a former garden center manager at Reilly’s Summerseat Farm, in Ohio Township,...

Betty DeRose, 94, of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born February 10, 1929, in Beaver Falls, PA, she is the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Trozzo) Manzetti. She had a passion for many things in her life, including her family, her beloved cat Maggie, playing bingo, reading, trying her luck at the casino on slot machines, watching Lifetime movies, and cooking delicious Italian dishes. In addition to her parents, she was...

Pamela J. Cron, 70, of Patterson Twp., passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Avalon Place, New Castle. Born May 27, 1952, in Rochester, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Donald E. and Elinor (Martin) Steck.  Pamela loved spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and playing cards at the casino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Steck and a great great niece, Charlie Stanyard. Surviving are her brothers, William (Cheryl)...

Donna J. Hewitt, 80, of Chippewa, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born May 13, 1942, in Rochester, Pa., she was the daughter of the late L.B. and Hazel M. (Smith) Gallentine. Donna loved corvettes, car shows, horses, crafts, and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary L. Hewitt, Sr.; son, Gary Hewitt, Jr. Donna is survived by her daughter, Terri Marcellus and her companion Jessie Ludt; a grandson, who she loved...

Eugene J. “Pudge” DeMarco, Jr., age 72 of Chippewa Twp. passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 29, 2023, with his beloved wife, Susan, and his sweet Oliver by his side. Pudge was born on February 18, 1951 in New Brighton to the late Eugene J. DeMarco and Virginia Saibeni DeMarco.  He was a graduate of New Brighton High School class of 1969, and Geneva College class of 1973.  Pudge joined Painters’ Local Union #530 and later joined Laborers’ Local...

William J. Hardy, 88, of New Brighton, PA, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.  Born March 24, 1935, in New Brighton, he was the only son of the late William R. and Caroline (Feit) Hardy. He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany.  He retired as a foreman from Armstrong World Industries after more than 40 years.  He was a member of the former Grace Methodist Church, New Brighton.  Bill was a member of...

Jenifer M. Spade-Fawley, 45, of Beaver Falls, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, following a brief illness, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born July 30, 1977, in Rochester, she is the daughter of Roberta I. (White) Prentice and the late Robert G. Spade.  Jenifer worked as a CNA for Providence Care Center and volunteered at St. Monica Academy.  Jenifer had a smile on her face that filled the room and was very active in her children’s youth sports. In addition to her father, she...

Shirley Mae Miskimen, age 59, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Freedom, was called by her Heavenly Father to come to her Heavenly Home to live eternally on Thursday, April 20, 2023, after a two and a half year bravely fought battle with stomach cancer.  She went peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her step father, Charles Sherman; niece, Mia; nephew, Matthew. Shirley is survived by her three sons and spouses, Scott (Stephanie) Miskimen,...