All Obituaries

Michele R. Hartman, 64, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday June 10, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver, after a short battle with cancer. Born April 5, 1957 in New Brighton a daughter of the late John W. “Sonny” and Helen (Sikich) Hartman. She was the owner/operator of Fancy Plants & Bloomers for over 40 years, bringing joy and happy memories to many clients. An avid reader at all times, especially in the summer floating in her pool. Michele also enjoyed her bowling league...

William “Bill” C. Barnes, 89, of New Sewickley passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021. Born August 12, 1931 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Robert and Blanche Barnes. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife Marcella, mother and father-in-law Charles and Syvilla Jolley, brothers Robert (Rabbits) and Jack, his sisters-in-law, and his brothers-in-law. Surviving is his son, Wm. (Karen) Barnes Jr., New Brighton; daughter, Cindy (Bob) Frank,...

John William Gretch, Jr. Daugherty Twp - John W. Gretch, Jr., 64 of Daugherty Twp., passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born September 24, 1956 in Ellwood City, Pa., he is the son of the late John W. and Alice (Cowan) Gretch, Sr. John loved animals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and wrestling. Surviving are two brothers, Michael (Deborah) Gretch, Ellwood City; Daniel (Alice) Gretch, Fombell; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and their families; and his McGuire Memorial...

Dora E. (DeMarchi)  Zuk, 99, of New Brighton, passed away Saturday May 29, 2021 at the home of her son in East Palestine, OH. Born on April 12, 1922 in Bethel Park a daughter of the late Joseph and Angela (Ferlin) DeMarchi. She had been a longtime clerk in the Women’s Sports Apparel at the former Kaufmann’s and was a member of Our Lady of the Valley, Holy Family Parish, New Brighton. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank H. Zuk, November 22, 2005 and four...

Nellie B. (Delp) Aeschbacher, 83, of Oil City, formerly of New Galilee, passed away at the home of her granddaughter Thursday May 27, 2021 in Oil City. Born January 26, 1938 in Lisbon, OH, a daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret (Sheen) Delp. She was a retired bus driver for McCarter Transit and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the New Galilee VFD for over 5o years. Nellie loved her bingo’s, playing or working them and enjoyed going to Ponderosa with her friends and playing...

Brandy Lee (Christian) Mann, 42, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday May 26, 2021 unexpectedly at Heritage Valley Beaver due to complications with diabetes. Born March 18, 1979 in Rochester a daughter of Deborah (King) Rickard, Brighton Twp. and the late Jerry Wayne Christian. She was the assistant manager for Arby’s in New Brighton and a member of the Church of the Living Christ, Bridgewater. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband Mark A. Mann, two sons Benjamin...

James C. “JC” Scialabba, 49, of New Castle, formerly of New Brighton, passed away Sunday May 16, 2021 UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh. Born October 1, 1971 in Las Vegas, NV the son of Ruth (Allue) Scialabba and the late James V. Scialabba. He was a service coordinator for D.O.N. Services of New Castle. JC was a Eagle Scout, troop leader for Boy Scouts of Warren, Ohio, and a merit badge counselor for Beaver County. He was a football and basketball referee for Beaver County and...

Rita M. Tedrow, 84, of Friendship Commons, formerly of New Brighton passed away at home, Thursday May 13, 2021. Born October 11, 1936 Waynesburg Pa., she is the daughter of the late Stanley and Leota (Rush) Lapping. She worked 30 years at Teledyne Collapsible tube in Rochester. She also worked for Valley Home Care in Ambridge and was an escort for Premiere Physical Therapy at Friendship Ridge. She loved bowling at Beaver Falls Turners, playing cards and camping with her friends. She...

Lorraine Colleen (O’Connor) Pritchard, 84, of Bridgewater, PA peacefully passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA.  She was born on March 17, 1937 in Sewickley, PA and spent her early years living and running free on the Karwoski family farm in Legionville, PA which she loved so much. These years developed the strong, independent, creative, fun loving spirit that she was and earned her the title “Queen of the Hollow”.  Lorraine...

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Beau James Kester.  His life was well lived, he was well loved, and will be greatly missed by many!  The Lord called him home peacefully with his family by his side, on Friday, May 7, 2021 in his 77th year. This brave, loving, witty, and wonderful man has left a permanent mark etched on our hearts and will be missed immensely by his wife and best friend of 56+ years, Hope (Hopple) Kester, and his children Shawn Renee Bowser...