All Obituaries

Laurell Christina (Lewis) Morse New Brighton Laurell Christina (Lewis) Morse, 77, of New Brighton, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at Beaver Valley Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Born September 9, 1943, in Braddock, a daughter of the late Frederick and Anna Marie (Beals) Lewis. She was a member of the New Brighton United Methodist Church and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be missed very much. Surviving are her children, son, Michael (Jeannie)...

Melvin R. Roush Rochester Melvin R. Roush, 81, of Rochester, passed away on September 24, 2020.   Born October 23, 1938, in New Brighton, Pa., he was the son of the late G. John and Nellie (Null) Roush.  He was a graduate of New Brighton High School and Geneva College. He has resided in Rochester since 1984 and was an elementary teacher at Seneca Valley for 35 years.  Mel enjoyed writing and was the editor of the Lighthouse Lutheran newsletter, "The Beacon", where...

Doris Jean (Garvin) Nicholson New Brighton Doris Jean (Garvin) Nicholson, 92, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Northview Estates, Ellwood City. Born November 2, 1927, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a daughter of the Robert and Hazel (Salaz) Garvin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick J. Nicholson in 1986. Surviving are her children, three sons, Patrick "Butch" and his wife Barbara Nicholson, Cranberry Twp.; Timothy J. Nicholson, New Brighton;...

E. Joan Anderson McDowell Laveing, 84, of New Brighton passed away on September 24, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley Beaver Unit.  Born in New Brighton, PA on February 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Alfred (Babe) Anderson and Mary (Albrecht) Holder.  Joan graduated from New Brighton High School with the Class of 1954.  She spent many years raising her children before returning to school to pursue what became her greatest passion: becoming a registered...

CHARLES F. BOWERS, JR. Charles F. Bowers, Jr., died peacefully on September 19, 2020.  Born in New Brighton, PA on January 20, 1941, he had resided in Edgeworth since 1976.  He was the son of the late Charles F. Bowers, Sr. and Marjorie Walker Bowers. Known throughout his life as Lucky, he was a proud graduate of New Brighton High School (1958).  He received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University in 1962 and his law degree, cum laude, from the Columbia University...

James E. McMahon           James E. McMahon, 83, of Beaver, went to be with the Lord Monday, September 14, 2020 at Lutheran Senior Life Center, Aliquippa. Born February 3, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of the late Patrick and Anna Mae (Newham) McMahon.  James enjoyed fishing, playing chess, and listening to Jazz music.  He retired from US Steel where he was an electrician.  James served in the U.S. Air Force from...

With great sadness, Elaine Claudette Lepre Haddad of New Brighton, passed away with her family by her side on September 12, 2020 at her home. She was the daughter of Jerry Lepre and Ruth Lepre. She is preceded in death by her brothers Thomas Lepre, Jerry Lepre, and her sister Rose Lepre Greene. She has a surviving sister Beverly Lepre Beresford Husband Jon. Her children Shelby LaPre, Jerry Haddad, and Kylee Pratt, and son-in-law James Pratt. Her Grandchildren Nicholle Bates, Bri Haddad,...

Tammy Ann Tomsic-Deak   It is with deep sorrow and love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Tammy who went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2020.  After a courageous 2-year battle with ovarian cancer, her battle ended peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.     Born on June 15, 1965 in Chicago, IL, she is the daughter of Eleanor "Ellie" Tomsic and the late John J. Tomsic, Jr.  Everyone who knew Tammy, knew how important family and...

Irene M. Carr New Brighton Irene Carr, 80, of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls. Irene was born April 14, 1940, in New Brighton, to the late Gordon and Mary Lee. She was a proud resident of Hunky Alley. She devoted her time to her family, her career as an LPN, and her beloved pets. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and most of all her coffee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Charles...

Marlin 'Jack' Jackson Sinclair North Sewickley Township Marlin "Jack"  Jackson Sinclair, of North Sewickley Township, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 84. Born in New Kensington on April 8, 1936, Jack was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Always faithful, he proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine from 1954-1957. Frequently described as a "character," Jack was known for his quick...