All Obituaries

Allen E. Sluder, Jr., 73, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, September 25, 2022, in his home. Born January 2, 1949, in New Brighton, he was a son of Mary Ann (Day) and the late Allen E. Sluder, Sr.  Allen was a Vietnam veteran having served in the Air Force.  Retired from First Energy with a career spanning 1976-2010, he was a member of Elk County Alliance, Beaver Valley USBC, PA, Oil City Astronomical Society, Presque Isle Lighthouse, Beaver Valley Archery...

Ruth A. Donley, 89, of North Sewickley Twp., passed on to be with her Lord and Savior on September 24, 2022.  She passed peacefully and quietly at home with her loving family by her side.  She began her life in Altoona, Pa as the daughter of the late James W. and Ruth (Bretz) Troxell, and later became a sister to her only sibling James Troxell.  She attended Altoona High School, graduated in 1950, and pursued a degree in elementary education at Indiana University of...

Dennis E. Mooney, 74, of New Brighton, passed away Thurday, September 15, 2022, at his home in Greensburg. Born February 22, 1948, in New Brighton, he was a son of the late Emerson “Dink” Mooney and Shirley (Ziegle) Pritchard.  He was a retired teacher, counselor, and principal, who loved educating people of all walks of life.  He was a “human calculator” who knew sports statistics.  Known to be a great wood craftsman, he was a simple man, who loved...

Olivia Virginia (Hill) Vukich, 80, of New Brighton, went to be with her Lord, Sunday August 28, 2022 at Rochester Manor after lengthy illness. Born November 29, 1941 in New Brighton a daughter of the late David and Evelyn (Law) Hill. Virginia was retired from the former Friendship Ridge, where she was a CNA. She was all about her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survived by two sons William and Jon Vukich, both of New Brighton, three daughters Evelyn (Phil)...

Bradley Joseph “BJ” Pasquale, 64, of Beaver Falls, formerly of New Brighton, passed away Friday August 26, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born February 24, 1958 in New Brighton, a son of the late Reynold and Mary Ann (LeRoy) Pasquale, Survived by his son Ryan Pasquale, New Brighton, three sisters Brenda Cuspard, New Brighton, Bonita Pasquale Dawson, Florida, his twin sister Beth Ann Pasquale Webb, Texas, special niece Angeliena Pasquale Enderle, South Beaver, several more...

Irma Santina (Pagani) Smakosz, 90, of Fallston, passed away Saturday August 20, 2022. Born on November 1, 1931, in Fallston a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Gaz) Pagani. She was the first female member of the Fallston Boro Council, she planted flowers at the Veterans Memorial in Fallston for over 45 years and was the oldest resident of Fallston, where she resided all of her life. Irma was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Holy Family Catholic Church New Brighton and...

Mary Jane (Altsman) Thompson, 92 of New Brighton, passed away Thursday August 18, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born May 26, 1930 in Patterson Twp. a daughter of the late Earl Francis and Mary Altsman. More than anything else, Mary Jane loved her family; often when asked about her children, she referred to them as her blessings. She was perhaps the most caring, sweetest person on the planet. Like many of this “Greatest Generation”, she began working at a very young age...

        Janice Marie (Reeder) Moore, 63, formerly of North Sewickley Twp., Beaver Falls passed away Thursday August 18, 2022 at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center. Born May 3, 1959 in Beaver Falls Janice was a daughter of the late Harry E. and Mary (Mujwit) Reeder. She was a 1977 graduate of Riverside High School and 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. After many years of service, she retired from Verizon in 2016. She was an avid fan of Pitt and Steeler...

William Clarence Murray, 85, of New Brighton, passed away in his home Tuesday, August 16, 2022, with his loving wife by his side. Born April 24, 1937, in Beaver Falls, he was a son of the late William F. and Ethel Mae (Allison) Murray.  Bill was a pump operator for Nova Chemical, retiring April 14, 1999, after 43 years.  He was a veteran of the United States Army serving as a combat engineer, stationed in Germany.  A member of Rochester Free Methodist Church and was active in...

Barbara A. Dwyer, 80 of New Brighton, passed from this earth and into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 7, 1942 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, she is the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Marie (Horgan) Buckley.  Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker.  She loved being visited by her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Barbara also loved nature and flowers. In addition to her parents,...