All Obituaries

Paul N. Geruschat, 82, of New Brighton, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, at UPMC Passavant McCandless. Born March 12, 1939, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Paul T. and Evelyn (Lind) Geruschat.  Paul was a proud veteran of the United States Army.  He delivered papers for the Beaver County Times for many years and was a member of Monacrest Free Methodist Church, Monaca.  Hockey, baseball and horse racing were his favorite things to watch. He was preceded in death by...

Charlotte A. (Cain) Circle, 88, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday April 8, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. Born May 29, 1932 in New Brighton the daughter of  the late Edward Frank Cain and Alice (Conway)  Cain. She retired at 80 years old as a bartender from the Rochester Elks #283. Charlotte was also a member of the American Legion, Post #19, Ladies Auxiliary, where she was a past-president, lifetime member of the United Croatian Club and the F.O.E. #1342, all of...

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, friend, and mother, Angel Marie Ikard, 41, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, unexpectantly went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2021. Angel, most lovingly known as “Queen” by family and closest associates, was born on November 6, 1979 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Anthony Kevin and Joyce Louise Moore.  She attended New Brighton Area High School and went on to acquire several degrees throughout the...

James (Jim) R. “The Candyman” Crudden, 71, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly Friday April 2, 2021 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born August 16, 1949 in Rochester the son of the late John H. and Elizabeth (Chleba) Crudden. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death was his first wife Kathleen A. Crudden.  Jim was a 1967 graduate of New Brighton High School and attended Robert Morris University, graduating in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Business...

  Judy C. (Tatum) Love 70, of New Brighton, passed suddenly April 1, 2021 at Encompass Health Sewickley. Born October 24, 1950 in Rochester a daughter of the late Willie Owens and Dorothy (Roberson) Tatum. She was retired from the Housing Authority of the County of Beaver where she was the Administrative Assistant for the Weatherization program. She was devoted to her family and friends and always kind to everyone she would meet. Surviving are her two children son, Cory (Cortney)...

With her girls by her side, Betty Smith, (aka mum, ma, gma, grandma betty, betty lou) of New Brighton, age 79, went home to be with her heavenly Father, on April 1, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Her family was her entire world. She is survived by daughters; Sandie (Bill) Egley, and Bj Smith Tate, both of Beaver. Along with her children, Betty is survived by her grandkids; Casie (Kevin) Jordan, Jake Young, Jack Egley, Allison and Esa Tate. Betty also loved her great-grandbaby Emery Jordan...

Beatrice L. (Burroughs) St. John, 98, of Beaver Falls, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Passavant Retirement Community, Zelienople. Born February 25, 1923, in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late William and Ida (Brandt) Burroughs.  She was a retired secretary for the Townsend Company.  She was a member of Central United Methodist, Beaver Falls.  She was involved in Girl Scouts, PTA, Band boosters, and various church organizations.  She loved wordsearch...

Sandra (Inman) Senior, 77, of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday March 17, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. Born October 4, 1943 in New Brighton a daughter of the late Ernest and Ann (Haglan) Inman. She was a retired English teacher for several area schools and a self-employed horse trainer. Sandy was a loving mother who enjoyed taking care of her family and was Protestant by her strong faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jack F. Senior,...

Carol Jean (Blinn) Greiner, 75, of New Brighton, passed away suddenly Sunday March 14, 2021 at her home. Born February 16, 1946 in New Brighton a daughter of the late Raymond and Sarah (Schriver)  Blinn. She was a retired teacher for the Aliquippa School District, where she had taught high school Home Economics for 20 years and then special education in the elementary school until retirement. She was a volunteer for the Vicary House, Freedom and was a member of the International...

Michael J. Nicholson, 79, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday March 14, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born January 22, 1942 in New Brighton a son of the late William J. and Catherine (Dalton) Nicholson, Mike was the last of their six children. He was a veteran of Vietnam War serving with the U.S. Army. He was a retired group leader for the former Westinghouse Electric Corp. He was a member of the Our Lady of the Valley, Holy Family Parish and the American Legion, Post #19, both of New...