Carol A Crudden
Mar 19, 2026
Carol A. Crudden, 75, of Zelienople, PA, passed away on March 19, 2026, at Passavant Community Homes. Born on February 03, 1951 she was the daughter to the late Clinton and Verna (Brenneman) Marshall.
For many years, she worked as a legal secretary in Lawrence County, where her strong work ethic and professionalism left a lasting impression. Outside of her work,...
Donald J Mittner
Mar 18, 2026
The community lost a beloved voice this week when Donald James Mittner passed away at his home on March 18, 2026.
Don, Donnie, Mitt, Coach, Councilman. Through the years, he had many nicknames and titles, but above all things, the titles of husband and dad meant the most. Donald leaves behind his wife of almost 37 years, Aliene (Davidson), and his...
Frank J Namath
Mar 16, 2026
Frank J. Namath, 58, of Baden, PA, passed away on March 16, 2026 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born on April 18, 1967, in Monaca, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Billie (Bonamn) Namath.
Frank will be remembered as a devoted family man whose greatest joy in life was the time he spent with those he loved...
Evelyn "Betsy" Elizabeth Buck Garmen
Mar 14, 2026
Evelyn Elizabeth “Betsy” Buck Garmen, 77, formerly of North Sewickley Township, went home to her Lord and Savior on March 14, 2026. She has longed to be reunited with her husband John Clark Garmen, who passed away on August 14, 2024.
She was born June 21, 1948, in Germantown, PA, to the late Lucien and Flora E. Veiock Buck.
Betsy was a...
Christina Marie Brooks
Mar 12, 2026
Christina Marie Brooks, 50, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 12th, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. A celebration of life service will be held at J&J Spratt Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M.
Born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, on March 8th, 1976, Christina spent her life giving every ounce of love...
Betty Ann Rossa
Mar 6, 2026
Betty Ann Rossa, 81, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Friday, March 6, 2026, at Rochester Manor.
Born September 20, 1944, in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Anna (Bednar) Rossa.
Surviving Betty Ann are her siblings, Mary Jane Pisano and Chester Rossa, niece, Toni, nephews, Tim, Michael, Stephen, and Jonathan, as well as 21 great-nieces and nephews.
Private...
Paige L. (Porter) Thompson
Mar 4, 2026
Paige L. (Porter) Thompson
Paige L. Thompson, 79, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Concordia Villa St. Joseph, Baden.
Born June 30, 1946, in Canonsburg, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Perry and Burney (Kauffeld) Porter. Paige was a past member of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church, New Brighton. Our mother Paige lived the life...
Patricia E McMillen
Mar 2, 2026
Patricia E. McMillen, 85, of Chippewa Township, PA, passed away March 02, 2026, at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born on February 02, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Marjorie (Druschel) McMillen.
She dedicated many years to education, shaping young minds with patience and care. Her time teaching at Alexandria Public School and Western Beaver reflected not only...
Joan Enke
Mar 1, 2026
Joan M. Enke, 95, of New Brighton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026. Born on July 15, 1930, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Jesse B. and Edith P. (Keller) Enke. Joan was always grateful to have been born into a loving and caring family and community, a foundation that shaped her kind and...
William B Miller
Feb 23, 2026
William B. Miller, 89, of Wampum, PA, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. He was born on April 6, 1936, in Rochester, PA, to the late Clarence and Ethel Miller.
William served his country in the United States Army and his community as a dedicated foreman for the New Brighton Borough for 46 years....
Barbara Jean (Hilberg) Mineard
Feb 23, 2026
Barbara Jean (Hilberg) Mineard passed away February 23, 2026, at Heritage Valley, Beaver after a lengthy battle of dementia and diabetes. She was born on July 30, 1950, to the late Robert and Jean (Smith) Hilberg.
She is survived by her husband Richard “Pete” Mineard of 52 years.
Barbara graduated from New Brighton High School in 1968 and Indiana University of Pennsylvania...
Jean Marie Dempsey
Feb 16, 2026
Jean M. Dempsey, 92, of Economy, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026.
Born December 6, 1933, in Frostburg, MD., she is the daughter of the late Clarence and Leatha (McKenzie) Taylor. Jean was a passionate supporter of Easter Seals and worked many years for Kinder Care, where she nurtured and guided countless young lives.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Charles "Charlie" Wade
Feb 13, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Wade passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 66 years old.
Charlie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was steady, dependable, and fiercely protective of the people he loved. He was always there for his family —...
Paul "Bud" Perminter Jr.
Feb 11, 2026
Paul (Bud) Perminter Jr., 56, passed away on February 11, 2026.
Born on December 5, 1969, Paul was a loving and humorous father, brother, and friend whose presence lit up any room and will be missed tremendously. He will be remembered for his selflessness and empathy for others that were contagious.
Paul loved his family unconditionally and left memories that would last...
Carol J Kusnir
Feb 8, 2026
Carol J. Kusnir, 87, loving mother of five and adoring wife of 69 years to her husband John Kusnir, passed away February 8, 2026, in the comfort of her own home. Born on September 26, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Beverly (Funkhouser) McLaughlin.
Carol had a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious laugh that made...
Philip Edward Ward
Feb 7, 2026
Philip Edward Ward, 74, of Freedom, PA, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Good Samaritan, Wexford. Born on August 13, 1951, he was the son of the late John Ward and Betty Reno Ward Galensky.
Philip lived a life shaped by the open road and music. A truck driver by trade, he spent years behind the wheel. Music was also...
Joanne M Borkovic
Feb 3, 2026
Joanne M. Borkovic, 91, of Freedom, PA went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday February 3, 2026. Born July 5, 1934, in Aliquippa, a daughter of the late Joseph and Hilda Berny.
She was very active in her beloved catholic parish of St. Felix in Freedom, PA serving as Eucharistic minister, lector, and holding and facilitating prayer groups with...
Georgia Sue Couch
Jan 10, 2026
Georgia Sue Couch, 87, of formerly of North Hills, PA, went home to be with the lord on January 10, 2026, at the Rochester Manor and Villa. Born on September 02, 1938, in Rochester, New York, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Anne (Miller) Rahtjen.
Georgia was a devoted educator and pillar of her community whose life’s work...
Ricky Joe Stuck
Jan 9, 2026
Ricky J. Stuck, 63, of Beaver Falls passed away on Friday January 9, 2026.Ricky was born on October 6, 1962 in Beaver Falls to the late Theodore Stuck and Norma (Plum) Stuck.Rick was a jokester at heart, always quick to crack a joke and never missing an opportunity to scare someone just to hear them laugh. He cherished time spent...
Virginia "Ginny" L. Tavern
Jan 8, 2026
Virginia L. “Ginny” Tavern
Virginia L. Tavern, 78, of Koppel, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, January 8, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born August 25, 1947, in Beaver Falls, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Louis and Nellie (Halsac) Ferrigno, Sr. Ginny found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, especially her cherished grandchildren, who brought endless...
