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Lois Jean (Shroads) Merz
Aug 12, 2023
Lois Jean (Shroads) Merz, 96, formerly of New Brighton and Jersey Shore, PA, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.
She was born December 20, 1926, in New Brighton. Lois was the daughter of the late Myron and Eleanor (Arnold) Shroads. After graduating from Geneva College and Penn State University, she went on...
David Francis Leahy
Aug 1, 2023
David Francis Leahy, 70, of Patterson, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.
Dave was born in New Brighton on December 17, 1952 to the late Dave and Dee (Deku) Leahy. He was a 1971 graduate of Riverside High School, where he played football. Dave was a former foreman at...
Jack J. Meier "Batman"
Jul 16, 2023
Jack James Meier, 64, of New Brighton, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 16, 2023. Born on December 8, 1958, in New Brighton, Jack was the beloved son of Kathleen Meier and the late Jack Carl Meier. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman and Grace Meier, as well as his uncle and aunt, Ron and Eileen Meier....
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Kennedy
Jul 11, 2023
Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Kennedy, 65, of Patterson Township, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at her home.
Cindy was born August 13, 1957, in Latrobe. She was a former secretary, having worked for Reed Homes, Zelienople, and later for Zep, in Leetsdale. She enjoyed reading, flowers, cooking and sock monkeys. She loved crafts, interior design, the...
Gregory J. "Kams" Kamicker Sr.
Jul 11, 2023
Gregory J. Kamicker Sr., 59, of New Brighton passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, with his loving wife and family by his side.
Born July 4, 1964 in Beaver Falls, he is the son of the late Frank J. and Donna (Glover) Kamicker, Sr. Gregory was a devoted husband, daddy, and PaPa. ...
Alford Snowden
Jul 8, 2023
Alford G. Snowden, 87, of New Brighton, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Carriage Court, New Castle.
Born June 18, 1936, in New Brighton, he was a son of the late John E. and Ruth (Ritter) Snowden. He retired from Armstrong World Industries in 1996. He was a member of the New Brighton Eagles, and an...
Valerie Lynn (Lundberg) Sayre
Jul 8, 2023
Valerie “Val” Lynn Sayre, 60, of Freedom, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, in her home with her loving husband of nearly 25 years, Tom, at her side.
Born November 22, 1962, in Indiana, PA, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Elvira (Langham) Lundberg. She was a graduate of Freedom High School’s class of...
Walter J. "Whitey" Debo Jr.
Jul 4, 2023
Walter J. “Whitey” Debo Jr., 77, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born October 21, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, he was a son of the late Walter J. and Margaret (Long) Debo Sr. He was a member of New Brighton High Schools class of 1963, going on to University of Findlay...
Maureen Pasquale
Jul 1, 2023
Maureen (Alderson) Pasquale, 80, of Beaver Falls, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 1st surrounded by her family near and far. Maureen was born July 15, 1942, in Beaver Falls to parents, George and Mary (Collins) Alderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ann and brother, Rev. George...
Bernadette (Guyer) Shuflay
Jun 28, 2023
Bernadette Guyer Shuflay, 95, of New Brighton, passed away on June 28, 2023.
Born January 1, 1928 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of the late John and Helen Guyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Joe Guyer, sisters, Dorothy DeNoble, Helen Mauthe, and her twin sister, Phyllis Miller.
Surviving is...
Mary E. Hinkle
Jun 28, 2023
Mary Ellen (Maloney) Hinkle, 86, of New Brighton, PA, peacefully entered heaven early Wednesday morning, June 28th. Mary Ellen was surrounded by close family members when she left this earth.
Mary Ellen was born on December 30th, 1936, in Atwater, Ohio, to James Frances Sr. and Dova Lee Maloney. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her...
Larry Dean Margetic
Jun 27, 2023
Larry Dean Margetic, 53, of New Brighton, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his home after a 6-year battle with end stage renal failure. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Born August 7, 1969, in Rochester, PA, a son of the late Arthur D. Margetic, Sr. and Betty Jane (Majors) Margetic. He was a...
Shawn P. Raab
Jun 16, 2023
Shawn P. Raab, 51, of Darlington Twp., passed away at home, peacefully with his family by his side.
Born August 18, 1971, in Brighton Twp., PA., he is the son of Ronald L. Raab Sr. and the late Sally (Smith) Raab. Shawn’s firefighter career started out as a member of the Patterson Twp. Fire Company. After his...
Jean E. Kincade
Jun 9, 2023
Jean E. Kincade, 69, of Beaver Falls, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.
Born October 27, 1953, in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Edward P. and Clara E. (Pflugh) Kincade. Jeanie was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School’s class of 1972. She...
Dorothy J. "Dottie" Doyle
Jun 8, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy J. Doyle, 86, of Industry, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated nurses' aide. Dorothy departed from this world on June 8, 2023, leaving behind a profound void in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her unwavering commitment to her family, compassionate...
William "Bill" H. Gaus
Jun 2, 2023
William H. “Bill” Gaus, age 70, of Rochester, passed away at his home on Friday, June 2, 2023, after an extended illness.
Born in Rochester on January 6, 1953, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Sweesy) Gaus.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his oldest sister,...
Walter "Wally" E. Clayton
Jun 2, 2023
With hearts broken in great sadness, the family of Walter E. Clayton (94) of New Brighton, PA, formally of Beaver, PA, have announced Wally's passing on June 2, 2023,
Wally was born in Alliance, Ohio on October 18, 1928, to the late Harry and Agnes (Faulds) Clayton. He will always be remembered for his many happy years...
Keith A. Mckeel
May 25, 2023
Keith A. McKeel
Keith A. McKeel, 69, of Brighton Twp, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his home.
Born June 16, 1953 in Rochester, Pa., he was the son of the late Clarence and Ann (McClure) McKeel. Keith was employed by New Brighton Borough for 46 years. He loved classic cars, NASCAR, Car...
Mark Edward Helbling Ii
May 12, 2023
Mark Edward Helbling II, 47, of New Brighton, passed into eternal life, unexpectedly from natural causes, on May 12, 2023. Born September 23, 1975, in Tucson, Arizona, he was the beloved son of Mark and Karen (Chaney) Helbling.
He was a graduate of Blackhawk High School and attended Wooster College, in Wooster, Ohio. Mark was employed as...
Betty Derose
May 10, 2023
Betty DeRose, 94, of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Born February 10, 1929, in Beaver Falls, PA, she is the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Trozzo) Manzetti. She had a passion for many things in her life, including her family, her beloved cat Maggie, playing bingo, reading,...
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