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James Robert Staving

James Robert Staving

May 22, 2022

James Robert Staving, 34, of Koppel, formerly of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly Sunday May 22, 2022 at his home.

Born May 9, 1988 in Brighton Twp., a son of Robert W. Staving and the late LaVonne (Pasquale) Staving. Catholic by his faith he loved to travel, dance and have fun.

Survived by two brothers Anthony...

Lani'Ray "Big Lee" Cuspard

Lani'Ray "Big Lee" Cuspard

May 20, 2022

Lani’Ray “Big Lee” Cuspard, 58, of New Brighton, passed away Friday May 20, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born May 26, 1963 in New Brighton a son of the late Lenore Hill. He was retired from Ellwood City Forge. He loved spending time his wife, Brenda and loved the sport of football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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William E. Gray Jr.

William E. Gray Jr.

May 15, 2022

William (Bill) E. Gray Jr, 85, of Beaver, passed away May 15, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver after a lengthy illness.  He was born March 6, 1937, in Kittanning, PA., the son of the late William and Beatrice (Quinn) Gray, Sr.  Bill lived most of his life in New Brighton with his wife and five children.  He was...

Ursula Weber

Ursula Weber

May 13, 2022

Ursula Weber, 88, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.

Born August 22, 1933, in West Germany, she was a daughter of the late Ernst J. and Klara (Krefft) Kluck.  She was a member of the former Trinity Lutheran Church, New Brighton.  She was a homemaker,...

Betty Ann (Barnes)  Martin

Betty Ann (Barnes) Martin

May 9, 2022

Betty Ann (Barnes) Martin, 92, of Beaver, formally of Bellevue, passed away Monday May 9, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver.

Born September 29, 1929 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Clarence and Anna (Lindquist) Barnes. She was a retired RN, having worked at Verland Center in Sewickley. She loved family gatherings and traveling, she was...

Margaret M. "Peggy" (Murphy)  Mccloskey

Margaret M. "Peggy" (Murphy) Mccloskey

Apr 29, 2022

Margaret M. “Peggy” (Murphy) McCloskey, 88, of Beaver, formerly of New Brighton, passed away Friday April 29, 2022 at Rochester Manor.

Born May 15, 1933 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Patrick and Nora Murphy. She was retired from the former Geriatric Center, Brighton Twp., where she was an admissions clerk and was a member of Our...

Tammy (Yeager)  Chenevert

Tammy (Yeager) Chenevert

Apr 29, 2022

Tammy (Yeager) Chenevert, 57, of New Brighton, passed away Friday April 29, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Brighton Twp.

Born November 9, 1964 in Beaver Falls a daughter of Karen (Schafer) Getz of New Brighton and the late Chuck Yeager. She was a baker for Momma D’s Buns, Ellwood City and then a cook at the Pointe...

Christopher Lee Bentz

Christopher Lee Bentz

Apr 25, 2022

Christopher L. Bentz, 46, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly Monday April 25, 2022 at his home of natural causes.

Born June 5, 1975 in Sewickley the son of Dawn McCune and the late Randy Bentz.  Chris most recently was a chef for The Willow restaurant in Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Conway Sportsman Club....

Kevin W. Cindric

Kevin W. Cindric

Apr 22, 2022

Kevin W. Cindric,55, of New Brighton, passed away Friday April 22, 2022 at his home, peacefully.

Born July 5, 1966 in New Brighton a son of Robert and Barbara (Minehart) Cindric of Midland. Kevin was an active member of the Living Water Family Church of Center Twp. Some of his passions were his dogs Blue, Baelee and...

Joan M. (Powers) Suman

Joan M. (Powers) Suman

Apr 22, 2022

Joan M. (Primo) Powers Suman

Joan Suman, 82, of New Brighton, our beloved mother received her Angel wings, Friday, April 22, 2022, at PAM Health Specialty at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born December 27, 1939, in Rochester, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Anthony and Clara (Heyman) Primo.  Joan enjoyed crossword puzzles, crocheting, cross...

James F. Vukich

James F. Vukich

Apr 19, 2022

James F. Vukich, 84, of New Brighton, passed away at home, Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Born February 1, 1938 in New Brighton a son of the late Paul A. and Rose (Mason) Vukich. He was a peacetime veteran serving with the U.S. Army and retired from Col-Fin Specialty Steel. He was a member of the Rev Masters...

Eleanor H. Kralic

Eleanor H. Kralic

Apr 18, 2022

Eleanor H. Kralic, 90, of New Brighton, passed away Monday April, 18, 2022 at Brighton Wellness & Rehabilitation.

Born October 23, 1931 in New Brighton the last of eleven children born to Charles and Sophia (Blahut) Kralic. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Holy Family Church, New Brighton.

In addition...

Katherine M. Scanlon

Katherine M. Scanlon

Apr 17, 2022

At the age of 90, our much-loved mother, Kate Scanlon, wife of the late John R (Jack) Scanlon, went to heaven on Easter Sunday carried by the love of her children.  First in her life was always her strong Catholic faith and devotion to the saints.  She was widely respected and loved for her commitment to and unending support...

Ina M. (Reich)  Weber

Ina M. (Reich) Weber

Apr 13, 2022

Ina (Reich) Weber, 88, of New Brighton, passed away on April 13, 2022 at Lakeview Nursing.

Born on April 21, 1933 in Rochester Hospital to the late Clyde and Jean (Welsh) Reich. A graduate of Rochester High School. From a young age, she worked many jobs including Montgomery Wards, Pulaski Township Secretary and Supervisor, and Century National...

Joann (Perkins)  Martin

Joann (Perkins) Martin

Apr 11, 2022

JoAnn Martin, 79, of New Brighton passed away peacefully Monday, April 11, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family. Born September 30, 1942, in New Brighton, she is the daughter of the late George “Bud” and Thelma (Johnson) Perkins. JoAnn was a coffee shop owner in the area and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and...

C. Patrick "Pat" Mooney

C. Patrick "Pat" Mooney

Apr 7, 2022

C. Patrick “Pat” Mooney, 77, of Hopewell Twp., passed away Thursday April 7, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Brighton Twp.

Born June 5, 1944 a son of the late Emerson “Dink” Mooney and Shirley (Ziegle) Pritchard. He was a retired 5th Grade school teacher for the New Brighton Area School District. Pat was a football coach for...

Justin L. Magrosky

Justin L. Magrosky

Apr 7, 2022

Justin L. Magrosky, 30, of McGuire Memorial, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born February 16, 1992, in Pottsville, Pa., he is the son of David and Diane (Gersher) Magrosky.

Surviving is a brother, Jared; two sisters, Bianca and Tasha; and a half sister, Amanda; and his McGuire Memorial family....

Veto L. Colao

Veto L. Colao

Apr 3, 2022

Veto L. Colao, 85, of Beaver Falls, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April, 3, 2022, at his residence.

Veto was a son of the late Lawrence O. and Rose (DiTommaso) Colao, born September 10, 1936.  He graduated in 1954 from Lincoln High School.  After graduation he enlisted in the US Airforce serving in the Philippines.  Veto was employed...

Elsie Jean (Kopf)  Richter

Elsie Jean (Kopf) Richter

Apr 2, 2022

Elsie Jean (Kopf) Richter, 90 of Conway, passed away April 2, 2022 in her home after a lengthy illness.

Born March 23, 1932 in Monongahela the daughter of the late Margaret Kopf.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband Louis D. Richter, July 19, 2003 and her grandmother Grace...

Joseph S. Sullivan

Joseph S. Sullivan

Mar 29, 2022

Joseph J. Sullivan, 70, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at his home.

Born November 3, 1951, he is the son of the late George J. and Marie (Hagg) Sullivan.  Joseph enjoyed 20 years in Erie, Pa with his wife enjoying sunsets, the beach, camp fires and good friends.  He was a proud...

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