Barbara Rose Messick
Sep 2, 2025
Barbara Rose Messick, 74 of Fort Myers, FL (formerly of New Brighton, PA) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Born September 23, 1950, in New Brighton, to the late Ralph and Rose (Petuch) Sayre. Barb enjoyed spending time with her husband of 57 years, Richard (Rick) Messick, playing Pickleball, going to bingo with her friends...
Merle D. "Butch" Spickerman
Sep 18, 2025
Merle D. “Butch” Spickerman, age 68, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully at his home on September 18, 2025.
Born on August 22, 1957, in New Brighton, Merle was the son of the late Merle W. Spickerman and Jean P. (Hodgkinson) Spickerman. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul C. and Jennes E....
Nancy J. "Nanny" (Philips) Norton
Sep 7, 2025
Nancy J. Norton, 86, of Pulaski Twp., passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Born December 19, 1938, in New Brighton, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Lloyd R. and Bess (McCullough) Philips. Nanny was a proud retiree of New Brighton Elementary School, where she worked in the cafeteria for over 40 years. She brought warmth...
Matthew Patrick Sweeney
Aug 22, 2025
Matthew P. Sweeney, 66, of Rochester, PA passed away Friday, August 22, 2025.
Born April 1, 1959, in Beaver Falls, the son of Josephine “Jo” Donovan Sweeney and the late Thomas E. Sweeney, Sr. Matt was practicing Catholic. He was a graduate of Loyola University, Chicago, IL and the John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL. He will...
Wendy S. (George) Dugan
Aug 20, 2025
Wendy S. Dugan, 57, of New Brighton., passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Born March 15, 1968, in New Brighton, she is the daughter of Eileen (Beitsch) Garmen and the late Jack George. A true lover of the outdoors, Wendy found great peace in nature, especially during her cherished camping trips to Bear Run. She had a...
Mary Emma Horgan
Aug 14, 2025
Mary E. Horgan, 78, of Beaver Falls, passed away at home, surrounded by her family Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Born May 6, 1947, in Beaver Falls, she is the daughter of the late Clarence and Hughannie J. (Gehring) Young. She attendedBeaver Falls High School, Mary was known for her warmth, devotion to family, and her quiet joy...
Frances (Janectic) Hollinback
Aug 6, 2025
Frances (Janectic) Hollinback, 91, of New Brighton, PA, passed peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.
Born January 21, 1934, in Fallston, PA. She is the daughter of the late Nick and Mary (Stos) Janectic. Frances dedicated many years of service to the County of Beaver,...
Anne M. Bidwell
Aug 5, 2025
Anne M. Bidwell, 55, of New Brighton, passed away at home, Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Born July 25, 1970, in Crewe, Va., she is the daughter of Jimmie Leonard and the late Linda Leonard. Anne found joy and peace near the water—whether walking along the shore or swimming in the ocean. Above all, Anne was a loving...
Gerald Mark Florence
Aug 2, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Mark Florence, 67, of New Brighton, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at home.
Born December 6, 1957, in Rochester, he was a son of the late Edward Florence and Joanne Rose. He was a graduate of New Brighton High School. Jerry enjoyed fishing, golf, gardening, and watching sports. He will be remembered as a...
Harriet C. Andrews
Jul 31, 2025
Harriet C. Andrews, 91, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford.
Born December 22, 1933, in Wilkinsburg, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Harry B. and Catherine Hoffman. Harriet graduated from Wilkinsburg High School in 1951 and continued her education at Grove City College, earning her degree in...
Richard F. Zinsser Jr.
Jul 30, 2025
Richard (Rick) Frederick Zinsser Jr. died in his home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Southwestern Pennsylvania, he was born on December 28, 1947. In Pittsburgh, Pa, to the late Richard and Catherine (Kirner) Zinsser Sr.
Rick served his country in the United States Army. Upon returning home, he worked for various...
Phyllis J. Hooks
Jul 28, 2025
Phyllis J. Hooks, 94, of Daugherty Twp., passed away Monday, July 28, 2025.
Born May 21, 1931, in Kittanning, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Jacob and Florence (Schaeffer) Wyant. Phyllis had an adventurous spirit and a deep love for travel, which she joyfully shared with her family and friends. One of her most memorable...
Helen N. (Locy) Barnes
Jul 21, 2025
Helen Nadine (Locy) Barnes, 88, of New Brighton, PA, passed away peacefully in her home on July 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 14, 1936, in Uniontown, PA, Helen was the daughter of the late Alvin and Gertrude (Elliott) Locy.
Helen is survived by her husband, Donald Barnes; her children, Cynthia...
Richard Dale Hissam
Jul 14, 2025
Richard Dale Hissam, 63, of Chippewa, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Born January 13, 1962, in Sutton, West Virginia, he was the son of Virgie Mae (Coffman) Hissam and the late Robert Dale Hissam. He was a proud and honorable veteran of the U.S. Army. A man of integrity and deep...
Justin Paul Morehouse
Jul 12, 2025
Justin Paul Morehouse, 48, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Heritage Valley Sewickley.
Born on June 16, 1977, he was the son of Sandra Brayshaw Goosby. Justin was currently employed as the Director of Plant Operations at Rochester Manor and Villa. He was a proud graduate of New Brighton High School, Class...
Josephine L. Park
Jul 12, 2025
Josephine (Jo) Lorraine Park, 99, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, July 12, 2025.
Jo was born March 17, 1926, in Rathmel, PA. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna (Melton) London. She was a 1943 graduate of Reynoldsville High School where she met the love of her life, Anthony. She was...
Daniel A. Miller Jr.
Jul 9, 2025
Daniel A. Miller, Jr., 48 of Freedom, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Allegheny General Hospital.
Born February 25, 1977, in Rochester, Pa., he is the son of Daniel A. Miller, Sr. and the late Cynthia (Morrow) Miller. Daniel was currently employed with Rural King as a manager.
In addition to his father, Daniel...
Kenneth R. Winters Jr.
Jul 5, 2025
Kenneth R. Winters, Jr., 79, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Heritage Valley, Beaver.
Born February 2, 1946, in Beaver Falls, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Eleanor (Yanoski) Winters, Sr. Kenneth served in the United States National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, camping, cutting grass, gambling, working on cars...
Edna J. (Funkhouser) Goettman
Jul 5, 2025
Edna Jane Funkhouser Alexander Goettman, 92, of Daugherty Township, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh.
Born October 1, 1932, in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Jennie (Brandt) Funkhouser. She was Methodist by faith. She liked crafts, sewing and making quilts. Boating, vacationing, gardening, and crossword puzzles brought...
Walter E. Saiko
Jul 4, 2025
Walter Edward Saiko, 98, of Daugherty Township, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden, Pennsylvania.
Born November 28, 1926, in Osage, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Mary and Andy Saiko. A proud American and World War II veteran, Walt served his country in the U.S....
