All Obituaries

Allan E. Gault, 52, of Beaver Falls passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born March 16, 1966, in Rochester, he is the son of Paulena (Fletcher) Melvin and the late Jack Leroy Gault.  He worked as a truck driver for Dart.  He loved his family and his canine companion Tucker. Along with his mother Allan is survived by three sons, Sean Smart, Joshua Gault, and Cody Gault; one step-daughter Shania Stimmel, brother and sister-in-law Jack and Beth Gault,...

Frank M. Chufe Sr.   Frank M. Chufe Sr. 85, beloved husband of Mary Ann (Hildebrand) Chufe of 61 years passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on March 7, 2019. Born July 22,1933 in Pulaski Twp., he was the son of the late Michael Sr. and Lena (Pasquale) Chufe.  Also preceded in death by brother, Michael Chufe Jr, and brother-in- law, William Cardosi. After graduating New Brighton High School in 1952, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the...

Judy L. (Mooney) Albanese New Brighton Judy L. (Mooney) Albanese, 57, of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver with her family at her side. Born February 13, 1962, in New Brighton, the daughter of Leroy Mooney, New Brighton, and the late Judith D. (Stewart) Mooney. She had worked for many years at the New Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe and then several other area restaurants as a waitress. Surviving in addition to her father are her husband, John M....

Paul Joseph “Pete” Balik, 88, of New Brighton, passed away surrounded by his loving children Saturday, March 2, 2019. Born August 1, 1930, in New Brighton he was a son of the late Paul S. and Ann (Smieska) Balik.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force.  A graduate of Geneva and Carnegie Mellon University earning a degree in Civil Engineering as well as a P.E.  He retired from Michael Baker engineering after working for over forty years.  Catholic by faith he...

Frank “Bugs” DeChellis Jr., 85, of Beaver Falls, received his heavenly reward, Saturday February 23, 2019, at Elmcroft of Chippewa. Born November 7, 1933, in Beaver Falls he was a son of the late Rev. Frank DeChellis Sr. and Rose (Calabria) DeChellis.  A man of great faith he was a lifelong member of the New Brighton Christian Assembly.  A veteran of the United States Army for whom he played football throughout Germany.  He was a longtime fast pitch softball...

Rev. Robert Philip Coval Ellwood City The Rev. Robert Philip Coval, 78, died unexpectedly from heart failure, on Tuesday, February 21, 2019, at his home.  He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 22, 1940, to the late Elizabeth (Deussing) and Philip F. Coval.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only sibling, Thomas E. Coval.  On December 18, 1969, Robert was ordained an Episcopal priest by the Rt. Rev. Robert B. Appleyard, Bishop of...

Doris J. (Moldovan) Bobo, 81, of New Brighton, passed away Friday February 22, 2019 at Providence Health Care Center, Beaver Falls. Born October 1, 1937 in New Brighton, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Kralic) Moldovan. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, New Brighton and was the best aunt in the World! In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Herman Bobo, October 2010, seven brothers Carl, Lou, John, Dan, Blitz, Flip and Edward Moldovan Sr....

Joyce Ann Hansen, 67, of Beaver Falls, formerly of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday February 19, 2019 at her home. Born June 25, 1951 in New Brighton a daughter of the late Louis and Della (Hansen) Hickman. She was lovingly known by her grandchildren as Grandma Kitty-Kat. Surviving are two sons Bradley (Tammy) McElravy, New Brighton, Chad (Kelly) McElravy, Chippewa Twp., four grandchildren Devin, Trinity, Noah and Chase, three sisters Helen (Tom) Olczak, Karen Bailey, both of...

David L. Shields Sr. New Brighton David L. Shields Sr., 72, of New Brighton, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at his home. Born October 25, 1946, in New Brighton, a son of the late Edward F. and Tillie (Lekic) Shields. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War.  He served in  the U.S. Navy on board the carrier USS Randolph. He worked at the former Reids Plastics in Leetsdale and was currently working at the Monaca Wal-Mart. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Janet...

Ralph B. Murphy Potter Township[] Ralph B. Murphy, 64, of Potter Twp., passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, in Heritage Valley Sewickley. Born March 9, 1954, in New Brighton, a son of Shirley (Hummel) Murphy, South Beaver Twp., and the late Ralph B. Murphy Sr., he was retired from Eaton Corporation of Beaver. In addition to his mother, Shirley, surviving is his wife of 36 years, Linda (Hryszkanycz) Murphy; two brothers, Jeff Murphy, Arizona, and Brian Murphy, South Beaver Twp.; one...