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Gregory Duane Davidson

Gregory Duane Davidson

Sep 19, 2021

Gregory Duane Davidson, 68, of Monaca, passed away on September 19, 2021 after an extended illness at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness, Brighton Twp.

Gregory was born October 25, 1952 in Sewickley a son of the late Duane P. and Helen (Smith) Davidson. Gregory was a graduate of Hopewell High School and then worked in the Iron Workers...

Ronald S. Lapic

Ronald S. Lapic

Sep 16, 2021

Ronald S. Lapic, 78, of New Brighton passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at U.P.M.C. Passavant, Pittsburgh.

Born November 10, 1942 in New Brighton, a son of the late Walter and Anastasia (Terek) Lapic, he was retired from the Laborers' Union, Local #833, New Brighton and was a member of Our Lady of the Valley (St. Cecilia)...

Donald Edward Forsman

Donald Edward Forsman

Sep 15, 2021

Donald Edward Forsman, 69, of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in Pittsburgh.

Born April 29, 1952, in Bellevue, he was a son of Shirley Ann (Butler) Andrews and the late Donald Samuel Forsman.  He was retired from the US Navy.  He volunteered at hospitals with a group known as “The Cooties.”  He was a...

Virginia N. (Curcio)  Brenner

Virginia N. (Curcio) Brenner

Sep 9, 2021

Virginia N. (Curcio) Pullion Brenner, 96, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday September 9, 2021 peacefully in her sleep at her home.

Born June 9, 1925 in New Brighton the daughter of the late Ernest and Angelina (Ponterie) Curcio. She retired from the former Westinghouse Electric Corp., where she worked 23 years as a tester. She had...

Gaye E. (Drogus)  Barber

Gaye E. (Drogus) Barber

Sep 1, 2021

Gaye E. (Drogus) Barber

New Brighton

Wife, Mother, daughter, grandmother and always the life of any gathering, Gaye Elaine Barber passed away peacefully on September 1, 2021.  Gaye loved nothing more than jumping on the bike with Pappy and just going for rides. The simple things in life made her smile and she always knew...

Dolores R. (Santodonato)  Battaglia

Dolores R. (Santodonato) Battaglia

Aug 31, 2021

Dolores R. (Santodonato) Battaglia, 93, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday August 31, 2021 at Brighton Health & Wellness Center, Brighton Twp. Surrouned by her loving family.

Born June 6, 1928 in Mt. Washington of Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Fee) Santodonato. She was a graduate of Mercy Hospital, Class of 1950 and...

Gerald "Mouse" Taylor

Gerald "Mouse" Taylor

Aug 31, 2021

Gerald T. “Mouse” Taylor, 74, of Beaver Falls, passed away Tuesday August 31, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born October 7, 1946 in New Brighton a son of the late Ollie Creech and Frances Louise Taylor. Mouse last worked for U-Needa Tire of Beaver Falls and was well known collector of aluminum cans through-out the valley.

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Nathan Elko  Jr.

Nathan Elko Jr.

Aug 26, 2021

Nathan Elko Jr., 64, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday August 26, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born May 9, 1957 in Brownsville, PA a son of Bernie Elko Hawthorne of New Brighton and the late Nathan Elko Sr. Nathan was an avid hunter and fisherman, also liked to attend turkey shoots. He enjoyed playing pool with...

Jeffrey Allen Dillingham

Jeffrey Allen Dillingham

Aug 20, 2021

Jeffrey A. Dillingham, 61, of New Brighton, passed away Friday August 20, 2021 at U.P.M.C. Shadyside, Pittsburgh.

He was born May 4, 1960 in Sharon, PA a son of the late James and Florence (Robinson) Dillingham. He was a graduate of Sharon High School in 1978 and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He had been employed...

Charles L. "Chuck" Simmons Iii

Charles L. "Chuck" Simmons Iii

Aug 20, 2021

Charles L. “Chuck” Simmons III

Charles L. Simmons III, 67, of Brighton Township, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 20, 2021, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 29, 1953, in New Brighton, a son of Marion Simmons and the late Charles L. Simmons II, Chuck retired from the Baierl Automotive Group,...

Donna M. (Alderdice)  Musuta

Donna M. (Alderdice) Musuta

Aug 13, 2021

Donna (Alderdice) Musuta, 92, of Vanport, passed away Friday August 13, 2021 at Franciscan Manor, Patterson Twp.

Born February 11, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (McCarthy) Alderdice. She was a graduate of Rochester High School and worked at Westinghouse until her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Angelo V. Ganz

Angelo V. Ganz

Aug 5, 2021

Angelo V. Ganz, 87, of New Brighton passed away suddenly August 5, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Angelo was born October 5, 1933 in Belluno, Italy a son of the late John and A. Irma Ganz. He was married in 1955 to his loving wife Shirley (Burchett) Ganz and has a son Joseph Ganz. Angelo worked...

Betty A. (Mckelvey)  Bross

Betty A. (Mckelvey) Bross

Jul 31, 2021

Betty A. (McKelvey) Bross, 81, of New Brighton, passed away Saturday July 31, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born July 21, 1940 in Beaver Falls a daughter of the late George and Edith (Fosnaught) McKelvey. She was a member of the New Brighton United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and...

Floyd E. Fox  Sr.

Floyd E. Fox Sr.

Jul 30, 2021

Floyd Edward Fox Sr., age 90, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2021, at home in Franklin Township, Ellwood City, PA.

Born March 2, 1931, in Iuka, Tyler County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Rose (Harter) and Dixie Fox.

Floyd was a hard-working, family man devoting his life to his wife...

Robert J. Porto

Robert J. Porto

Jul 30, 2021

Robert Jennings Porto BEAVER FALLS - Rob Porto, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, from complications due to cardiac arrest. He was born on May 10, 1970 to Roberta (Lewis) Lawrence and the late Richard Porto. Rob is survived by wife, Dawn Porto, daughters Audrey and Macy Porto, and brother, Brian Porto. To...

David Arthur Durr

David Arthur Durr

Jul 30, 2021

David A. Durr, 80, of Wampum, formerly of New Brighton, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and family who truly thought of him as their hero.

Born May 16, 1941 in Rochester, Pa., he is the son of the late David William Durr and Jennie (Geissenger) Durr Eakles White.  He was raised...

Rose (Klemen)  Vrana

Rose (Klemen) Vrana

Jul 30, 2021

On July 30, 2021, Rose Vrana, 90 years young, passed through the Pearly Gates, and entered the Kingdom of Heaven.

Rose was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.  Born August 30, 1930 in New Brighton, Rose was the daughter of the late Anton and Barbara Klemen, and birth mother Rosa (Kisic) Klemen.  Rose was a...

Curt "Otis" Hartman

Curt "Otis" Hartman

Jul 28, 2021

Curt W.”Otis” Hartman

Curt W. “Otis” Hartman, 64, of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born September 25, 1956 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Wayne and Joanne (Hughes) Hartman.  Curt had worked for Zinc Corp., B&W, and Valley Refuse.  He loved Harley Davidson’s,...

Evelyn (Weber)  Byers

Evelyn (Weber) Byers

Jul 23, 2021

Evelyn Weber Byers, age 100, passed away on July 23, 2021, at Wadsworth, Ohio.

Born January 23, 1921, in New Brighton, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Graham) Weber.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert Lloyd Byers (1920-2001), brothers George Weber (infant), James Weber...

Martha J. (Parker)  Maybee

Martha J. (Parker) Maybee

Jun 30, 2021

Martha J. “Marty” (Parker) Maybee, 92, of New Brighton, passed away June 30, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born September 29, 1928 in New Brighton a daughter of the late Glen A. and Ida B. (Banks) Parker. Marty was a chemical addiction counselor of 20 years prior to opening of Gateway Rehabilitation with Dr. Twerski. She...

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