All Obituaries

Eleanor LaRocca, 95, of Chicago, IL and formerly of New Brighton, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 27, 2021.   Born September 16, 1925, in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Sentak) McCarthy.  She was a graduate of New Brighton High School where she was a proud cheerleader.  A long-time member of St Joseph Catholic Church, she worked in the rectory office.  In addition to being a great homemaker, she managed various retail...

 Lindsey M. Gregory, 36 of Scranton, Pa., formerly of Freedom, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, February 25, 2021. Born December 8, 1984 in Brighton Twp., daughter of George T. Kunich and Christine Cox and her husband, Ritchie Cox. Lindsey worked as a nurse’s aide. She was always caring and loving to family and friends. She was always the one that could make you laugh during good and bad times. She brought so much light into the world she was a bright shining star and that...

Carl E. Wurzel, 82, of North Sewickley, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. Born January 14, 1939, in New Brighton, he was the only child of the late Edward H. and Marie (Rowan) Wurzel Jr.  He retired from Republic Steel as a die maker after 40 years of service.  Carl was a lifetime member of North Sewickley Township Volunteer Fire Department, retiring as assistant chief.  He was a member of Concord United Methodist...

Jason Aaron Conley Jason A. Conley, 39, of Beaver Falls, Pa., passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born March 20, 1981 in Rochester, he is the son of James and Brenda (McKenzie) Conley.  Jason worked in construction around beaver county, enjoyed doing yard work for friends and family, and loved hiking in the woods with his brothers. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James Conley; Maternal grandparents, Jack and Martha McKenzie, and a cousin, Cory...

Linda A. (Johnston) Foley, 59, of New Brighton, passed away Friday February 12, 2021 at Beaver Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation, Beaver Falls. Born June 25, 1961 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Robert and Genevieve (Milligan) Johnston. She had worked for P.J.’s Food Service of Cranberry. She was a huge Pirate’s fan, enjoyed running, baking and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Church of New...

                            Marvin LeRoy Anderson Sr., 82, of Aliquippa, passed away Tuesday February 9, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.   Born June 2, 1939, in New Brighton Pa, he was the son of the late George Sr. and Ethel (Crawford) Anderson.  He served his country and was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp.  He worked security at the White House during...

Khari Ju’Vonni Brown, 24, of New Brighton, was given eternal peace on February 8, 2021 at her home. She was born in Edina, Minnesota on January 30, 1997 to Tamika L. Brown and the late Charles Lightfoot. She was raised by Great Aunt Barbara “Aunt Mommy” Tillman Short and Great Uncle Charles R. “Uncle Bobby” Short. She leaves to cherish loving memories to be shared by her family and includes her beautiful little daughter Khai, who “wants Mommy to protect...

          Mary Helen Rudish, a New Brighton resident and a former resident of Monaca, PA, for many years, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, PA.  She was 98 years old. Born November 8, 1922, in Reading, Pa, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Frances Kasunic.  The family relocated to Wheeling, West Virginia, where she grew up as one of seven children.  In 1939 she married Frank Rudish (now deceased) in...

Marc Braund, 67, passed away peacefully Thursday February 4, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. Born October 23, 1953 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late R. Ivan and Loretta (Davis) Braund Jr.  He graduated in 1971 from Midland High School, where he made many of his lifelong friends.  He retired from Phoenix Glass in 2018.    To fulfill his love for baseball, Marc spent his younger days coaching New Brighton youth and later began umpiring for local...

Bristol B. “BB” (Jones) Good, 88, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday January 31, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born June 1, 1932 in New Brighton a daughter of the late Lubert and Bristol (Anderson) Jones. She was a retired LPN and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Ira A. Good and one son Timothy Good. Surviving are one daughter Terri (Arnie) Gradek, New Brighton, one daughter-in-law Beverly (Bill)...