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Michael Todd Mathews
Jan 16, 2023
Michael Todd Mathews, 56, of Beaver Falls, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at home.
Born May 31, 1966, in New Brighton, he was a son of Francis and Susan (Wood) Mathews. He was a long-time employee of the former Damascus Steel Casting Company and most recently was a grinder at Honeywell, Zelienople. He was a talented...
Donald "Slim" W. Meyers
Jan 3, 2023
Donald "Slim" Meyers, 75, of Beaver Falls, passed away Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.
Born June 13, 1947, in Rochester, PA to the late Walter and Theda Meyers. He grew up in Bridgewater, PA and attended Beaver High School. He retired from Tri-State Vending. He was an avid sports fan and loved to watch the Steelers.
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Jay Daniel Spratt
Dec 30, 2022
Jay Daniel Spratt, 63, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital.
Born January 20, 1959, in New Brighton, he is the son of the late James and Nora (Blackburn)
Spratt. He served countless families over his 30 plus year career as a caring funeral director at
his family’s funeral home....
Stanley "Stush" G. Dougalewicz, Sr.
Dec 25, 2022
Stanley “Stush” Dougalewicz, Sr. passed away December 25, 2022, one day shy of his 80th birthday.
Born December 26, 1942, in Beaver Falls, Pa., he is the son of the late Stanley A. and Nellie (Schnitski) Dougalewicz. Stush loved hunting, fishing and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He coached youth baseball in New Brighton and also...
Alma Jean Scott
Dec 22, 2022
Early December of 2022, the Angels sang as Jesus welcomed His faithful servant, Home. Alma Jean was born Nov 21,1919 in New Brighton to George and Rosina (Herman) Alexander. She worked at Columbia Gas until she married Chester Scott. They lived in Chippewa Township before retiring to New Brighton.
Alma Jean was known for her spirit of...
Carol Anne Elak
Dec 22, 2022
Carol Anne Elak, age 68, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Jefferson Hills Manor, Clairton, PA, where she lived the past 4 ½ years. Carol was born on May 5, 1954, to Victoria and Chester Elak of New Brighton, PA.
Carol is survived by her sisters, Rosemary (Don) Saunders of Sun Lakes, AZ, Connie Elak DiDonna...
Donna J. (Palmer) Walters
Dec 11, 2022
Donna J. Walters, 63, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Born August 20,1959, she was a daughter of the late Leslie E. and Frances (Pershina) Palmer. She was a former caregiver, server and loved gardening and drawing. She will be remembered as being bold and passionate about telling people about Jesus. Donna made...
Joseph John Namett, Jr.
Dec 5, 2022
Joseph John Namett Jr., 87, of New Brighton, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph, Baden.
Born February 14, 1935, in Conway, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Florence (Kocienda) Namett. He was a graduate of Monaca High School class of 1953 and was a veteran of the...
Joye (Foehringer) Lucarelli
Nov 30, 2022
Joye Lucarelli, 84, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Rochester Manor.
Born December 24, 1938, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Linney (Boggs) Foehringer. She was the owner operator of the former Lucarelli Kennels, where she groomed and boarded dogs, before retiring in 2012. She loved...
John N. Matotek
Nov 30, 2022
John Nicholas Matotek age 95, of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday April 13, 2023. He resided at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden, Pennsylvania.
John was born on November 6 in Pulaski Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Emilia (Kovac) Matotek and Raymond Matotek. John was retired from Babcock & Wilcox...

Marcy Sue Drogus
Nov 28, 2022
Marcy S. Drogus, 51, of White Twp., passed away peacefully, Monday, November 28, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.
Born September 30, 1971, in New Brighton, she is the daughter of Michael F. and Annis C. (Davis) Drogus. Marcy graduated from Beaver Falls High School; she attended Penn State University where she received her Batchelor’s degree in...
Frank Michael Anderson
Nov 26, 2022
Frank Michael Anderson
A 42-year survivor of Leukemia, Frank Michael Anderson, 67, of Beaver Falls, Pa., passed away peacefully, at home, Saturday, November 26, 2022, after a 3-year battle with brain cancer.
Born November 14, 1955, in New Brighton, Pa., he is the son of Delores Anderson and the late Jack Anderson, Jr. Michael was...
Roy Lee Eakles Sr.
Nov 19, 2022
Roy Lee Eakles Sr., 59, of New Brighton, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.
Born February 20, 1963, in New Brighton, he was a son of the late Ray and Virginia (Johnston) Eakles Sr. A mechanic by trade, Roy loved working on cars, and upon retirement enjoyed putting model cars together. He...
Eleanor Mae Nolder
Nov 13, 2022
Eleanor Mae (Killeen) Nolder, 68, of North Sewickley Twp., passed suddenly Sunday November 13, 2022 at her home. Born February 20, 1954, in Rochester a daughter of the later Daniel and Mary (Romanchek) Killeen. She retired as a nurse’s aide from the former Friendship Ridge after 27 years of service and was also a waitress for many years at...
David W. Young
Nov 11, 2022
David W. Young, 84, of Chippewa, passed away Friday November 11, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver.
Born December 12, 1937 in New Sewickley Twp. a son of the late Benjamin and Evelyn (Dewhirst) Young. Dave worked in construction his whole life for several companies. He was a lifetime member of the Highland VFW. He loved going...
Keith A. Dunbaugh
Nov 11, 2022
Keith A. Dunbaugh, 64, of Daugherty Twp., passed away Friday November 11, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver following a lengthy illness.
Born August 16, 1958, in Rochester a son of the late James and Delores (Henstock) Dunbaugh. He was a graduate of New Brighton High School, Class of 1976. He then started working for the former...
J. William Edwards
Nov 8, 2022
J. William ”Bill” Edwards
New Brighton
J. William “Bill” Edwards II passed away peacefully on Nov. 8 th surrounded by loved ones after 95 wonderful years.
Born July 21, 1927 In Rochester, Pa. he was the son of the late John and Thelma Edwards. He moved to New Brighton as an infant and...
Samuel J. Botinovch Jr.
Nov 8, 2022
Samuel J. Botinovch Jr., 31, of Pulaski Twp., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday November 8, 2022 at his home.
Born in Ellwood City the son of Samuel J. Sr. and Jodi (Zilk) Botinovch. Sam loved flipping, selling, detailing cars and had worked for the family business, Sam’s Auto Shop & Salvage of Pulaski Twp. He was currently a...
Mary Ann (Day) Sluder
Oct 26, 2022
Mary Ann (Day) Sluder, 91, of New Brighton, passed away suddenly Wednesday October 26, 2022 at her home.
Born November 17, 1930 in Rochester a daughter of the late James Roy and Mary (Goettman) Day. She was a dedicated homemaker.
Preceded in death by her husband Allen Sluder Sr and son Allen Sluder Jr.
...Karen Ann "Cookie" Getz
Oct 26, 2022
Karen Ann “Cookie” Getz, 81, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at home.
Born June 3, 1941, in Uniontown, she was a daughter of the late Emery and Ann (Bryner) Stefko. She was a homemaker who helped raise generations of children. “Cookie” loved crossword puzzles, feeding the neighborhood birds and squirrels, watching Animal...
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