Vincent Paul Townley

Vincent Paul Townley, 62, of New Brighton, passed away at home April 24th, 2025, with his wife, and children by his side. Vince was born July 30th, 1962, to LaVerne (Buck) and Rita Townley in Grove City.

After graduating from Grove City, Vince continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh Jonhstown. Vince began his journalism career as a sports editor for Allied News, his hometown weekly newspaper. He later took on a similar role at the East Liverpool Review, where he managed coverage for ten area high schools. Before joining The Beaver County Times as sports editor, Vince spent nearly two decades working with Gateway Newspapers and its parent company, Trib-Total Media. During this time, he played a key role in coordinating news and sports coverage, including leading the Coraopolis-Moon Record. Vince received many accolades for his writing throughout his career. Most recently, Vince was employed at ConnectiveRX in Robinson Township, where he served as a Claims Specialist.

In his free time, Vince enjoyed cheering on Pittsburgh sports teams with his friends at his favorite spot, the Corner Grill. Vince served several years as the Corner’s Fantasy Football Commissioner and was the winner of this year’s league.

Vince married his wife, Tina Townley, in May of 1996. Fully embracing Tina’s sons, Matthew and Andrew, he raised them as his own. Vince’s highlight as a dad was the adoption of his daughter, Anna Townley, who brought immense joy and happiness into his life. Visits from his grandchildren, Lee and Elle, provided their “Pap” endless joy and comfort.

In addition to his own family, Vincent and Tina fostered over 120 children over the past 28 years through Beaver County Children and Youth Services, providing care and stability to children in need.

In addition to his parents, Vince is preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Edward Townley and his sister, Rebecca Townley. He is survived by his wife, Tina Townley; children, Matthew (Laura) Glover, Andrew Glover, and Anna Townley; his grandchildren, Lee and Elle Glover; and his siblings, Robert, Barbara, John, Mark, and David.

Friends will be received Sunday from 2:00pm- 4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm in the J& J Spratt Funeral home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at St. Cecilia’s at 10:00am with Brother John Harvey officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Vince’s name.