Kathryn "Katie" E. Bell
Nov 9, 2021
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our beloved Kathryn E. “Katie” Bell, whom passed on November 9, 2021 at Concordia, Villa St. Joseph.
Born September 14, 1925 in New Brighton, she is the daughter of the late Clifford and Bertha Shaffer. Katie retired as a clerk for Sears, loved vacationing with her husband and...
Elizabeth "Betty" (Burkus) Buck
Oct 27, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” (Burkus) Buck, 92, of Bridgewater passed away Wednesday October 27, 2021 peacefully after an extended illness.
Born September 22, 1929 in Daisytown, PA a daughter of the late Michael and Priscilla (Sabo) Burkus. Betty retired in 1993 from the former K-Mart in Rochester where she was the candy manager.
In addition to her...
Joan D. (Adair) Coe
Oct 27, 2021
Joan D. (Adair) Coe, 84, of Freedom, passed away Wednesday October 27, 2021 at Northview Estates Nursing Center, Ellwood City.
Born November 28, 1936 in Freedom a daughter of the late William and Erma (Franz) Adair. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Freedom and was a former Girl Scout leader. Joan enjoyed...
Linda Diane Kachinski
Oct 25, 2021
Linda Diane Kachinski, 65, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, October 25, 2021, at home.
Born, May 30, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late, Robert and Evelyn (McMillen) Kachinski. She was a member of the Salvation Army. She loved her doves, family, and shopping. She will be remembered as a peacemaker...
Naomi R. (Garvin) Turzan
Oct 11, 2021
Naomi R. (Garvin) Turzan, 92, of Patterson Twp., passed away Monday October 11, 2021 at Cambridge Village, Patterson Twp.
Born December 30, 1928 in Aliquippa a daughter of the late Robert and Hazel (Salaz) Garvin. She was retired from the Westinghouse Electric Corp. After retirement she obtained her real estate license and worked for several area companies...
Victor A' Capo Sr.
Oct 9, 2021
Victor A. Capo Sr., 74 of New Brighton, passed away Saturday October 9. 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver.
Born March 20, 1947 in New Brighton a son of the late Anthony and Mary (Spiegle) Capo. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with U. S. Army. He was retired form Nova Chemical where he worked...
Eleanor L. Ernst
Oct 7, 2021
Eleanor L. Ernst, 86, of New Brighton, formerly of Jamaica, NY passed away Thursday October 7, 2021 at the home of her niece.
Born November 23, 1934 in Bell Harbor, Rockaway Beach, NY, a daughter of the late Walter Theador and Eleanor (Porter) Ernst. She was a private secretary and bookkeeper for McDonald Inc., Investment Brokers in...
Donald Barnes Jr.
Oct 6, 2021
“I don't go fishing to escape life, I go fishing to live my life.”
Donald Dwayne “Donnie” Barnes, Jr, 60 years old, entered eternal rest with his fishing pole and tackle box in hand on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 after an extended illness. He passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family.
Donnie was...
Audrey E. (Stone) Jackson
Oct 5, 2021
Audrey E. (Stone) Jackson, 65. of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday October 5, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver.
Born June 29, 1956 in Vanport a daughter of the late Clifford and Marie (Cope) Stone. A devoted homemaker, who enjoyed spending time with her husband fishing at the river.
In addition to her parent’s, she was...
Dale Ward
Oct 2, 2021
Dale Ward, 64 of Raccoon Township, formerly of Richland Township passed away peacefully with his family by his side October 2, 2021.
He was born in Pittsburgh on December 20, 1956 to Harry and Elverna (Bliss) Ward. Dale was everyone’s go to mechanic. When you were in doubt, he always had the answer. He always was busy...
Charles V. Smith Iii
Oct 1, 2021
Charles V. Smith III, 74 of Independence Twp., passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 1, 2021, at his home.
Born November 23, 1946, in New Brighton a son of the late Charles V. and Mary Catherine (Durkin) Smith, he was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the U. S. Army. Charles was the HR Manager for...
Virginia Belle (Coffey) Hardy
Sep 29, 2021
Virginia Belle Hardy, age 80
We regretfully announce the passing of Virginia “Ginger” Belle Hardy, of New Brighton, Pa. on September 29, 2021. Virginia was at home surrounded by family and passed away peacefully.
Born January 27, 1941 in Fallston, Pa, the daughter of Albert Wade Coffey and Daisy Leota (Hall) Coffey. She is survived...
Tawnya R. (Maier) Thompson
Sep 27, 2021
Tawnya R. (Maier) Thompson, 43, of North Sewickley Twp., passed away Monday September 27, 2021 at U.P.M.C. Passavant after a brief illness.
Born November 8, 1977 in Rochester the daughter of Frank A. and Donna (Prince) Maier Jr., of North Sewickley Twp. Tawnya was a hair stylist at her home for 25 years and a devoted mother...
Rodney J. Marshall
Sep 22, 2021
Rodney Marshall, 55, formerly from New Brighton, died unexpectedly on September 22, 2021 in Franklin PA.
Rodney was born March 8, 1966 in Santa Monica, CA a son of the late Donald and Verna (Temple) Marshall. He worked for many years with the New Brighton Borough Street Department.
He is survived by his beloved children,...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
