All Obituaries

Carol N. (Miller) Beck, 62, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday May 26, 2022. Her absence was felt immediately and everyone is searching for how to go forward without her. She was born in New Brighton on July 2, 1959 the daughter of the late James O. and Jean A. (Baker) Miller.  She was raised in the New Brighton Free Methodist Church and recently attended the First Presbyterian Church in Beaver. Carol worked many years at Sears, spending a majority of her 30+ year...

James Robert Staving, 34, of Koppel, formerly of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly Sunday May 22, 2022 at his home. Born May 9, 1988 in Brighton Twp., a son of Robert W. Staving and the late LaVonne (Pasquale) Staving. Catholic by his faith he loved to travel, dance and have fun. Survived by two brothers Anthony Conci , Rochester, Bobby Tenney, two sisters Mandi McNeill, Monaca, Jackie Rains, Aliquippa, beloved Aunt and Uncle Deborah and George Doyle, New Brighton, special friend Greg...

Lani’Ray “Big Lee” Cuspard, 58, of New Brighton, passed away Friday May 20, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born May 26, 1963 in New Brighton a son of the late Lenore Hill. He was retired from Ellwood City Forge. He loved spending time his wife, Brenda and loved the sport of football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. Survived by his wife of 37 years Brenda (Pasquale) Cuspard, two sons Dan Rankin, Lanta, FL, Tony (Angie) Rankin, New Brighton, grandchildren Vincent and...

William (Bill) E. Gray Jr, 85, of Beaver, passed away May 15, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver after a lengthy illness.  He was born March 6, 1937, in Kittanning, PA., the son of the late William and Beatrice (Quinn) Gray, Sr.  Bill lived most of his life in New Brighton with his wife and five children.  He was a man of deep faith and an active member of Life Family Church.  Bill graduated from New Brighton High School and was a US Army veteran.  He enjoyed...

Betty Ann (Barnes) Martin, 92, of Beaver, formally of Bellevue, passed away Monday May 9, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver. Born September 29, 1929 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Clarence and Anna (Lindquist) Barnes. She was a retired RN, having worked at Verland Center in Sewickley. She loved family gatherings and traveling, she was also an amazing cook. Survived by her husband of 56 years, Theodore J. Martin, one son William (Karen) Andrasko, Nolensville, TN, four daughters...

Margaret M. “Peggy” (Murphy) McCloskey, 88, of Beaver, formerly of New Brighton, passed away Friday April 29, 2022 at Rochester Manor.    Born May 15, 1933 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Patrick and Nora Murphy. She was retired from the former Geriatric Center, Brighton Twp., where she was an admissions clerk and was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Holy Family Church.   In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her...

Tammy (Yeager) Chenevert, 57, of New Brighton, passed away Friday April 29, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Brighton Twp. Born November 9, 1964 in Beaver Falls a daughter of Karen (Schafer) Getz of New Brighton and the late Chuck Yeager. She was a baker for Momma D’s Buns, Ellwood City and then a cook at the Pointe in Rochester. Surviving in addition to her mother are four sons Derek (Joenelle) Weidner, Beaver Falls, Clinton Weidner, Dustin Weidner and Jake Romesburg, all of New...

Christopher L. Bentz, 46, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly Monday April 25, 2022 at his home of natural causes. Born June 5, 1975 in Sewickley the son of Dawn McCune and the late Randy Bentz.  Chris most recently was a chef for The Willow restaurant in Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Conway Sportsman Club. Surviving in addition to his mother are his daughter Aubrey Bentz and uncle Rich McCune. At Chris’s request there will be no services. Cremation arrangements...

Joan M. (Primo) Powers Suman Joan Suman, 82, of New Brighton, our beloved mother received her Angel wings, Friday, April 22, 2022, at PAM Health Specialty at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born December 27, 1939, in Rochester, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Anthony and Clara (Heyman) Primo.  Joan enjoyed crossword puzzles, crocheting, cross stitch, and crafting with plastic canvas.  She spent many years singing in the St. Pudentiana and Holy Family church choirs.  She worked...

 Kevin W. Cindric,55, of New Brighton, passed away Friday April 22, 2022 at his home, peacefully. Born July 5, 1966 in New Brighton a son of Robert and Barbara (Minehart) Cindric of Midland. Kevin was an active member of the Living Water Family Church of Center Twp. Some of his passions were his dogs Blue, Baelee and Bella, antiquing, wood working and car cruises. He was a homebuilder for NVR and a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy.   In addition to his mother and father he is...