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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...

Kevin Michael Leopardi

Kevin Michael Leopardi

Jun 29, 2021

Kevin Michael Leopardi, 61, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly, of natural causes, at his home, Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Born August 25, 1959, in New Brighton, he was a son of the late Chauncey and Madelyn (Eckhardt) Leopardi.  He was a 1977 graduate of New Brighton High School.  Kevin was a fantastic father and grandfather, loving...

Shari Lynn (Plues)  Yaria

Shari Lynn (Plues) Yaria

Jun 24, 2021

Shari Lynn Yaria, 57 of North Sewickley Twp., went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at home with her husband James at her side, following a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Born July 2, 1963 in Sewickley, Pa. she is the daughter of Donna (Idzojtic) Plues and the late...

David J. Atkinson

David J. Atkinson

Jun 23, 2021

David J. Atkinson, 65, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday June 23, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver emergency room.

Born April 8, 1956 in New Brighton a son of the late Edward F. and Mary Ann (Shoaff) Atkinson and husband of Penny (Sarye) Atkinson.

Family and friends will be received Wednesday June 30 from...

Charlotte (Locy)  Remington

Charlotte (Locy) Remington

Jun 19, 2021

Charlotte K. (Locy) Remington, 75, of Bridgewater, passed away suddenly June 19, 2021 at her home.

Born April 14, 1946 in Uniontown a daughter of the late Alvin G. and Gertrude (Elliot) Locy. She was protestant by faith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband George E. Remington in...

Lisa L. Ramer-Kryder

Lisa L. Ramer-Kryder

Jun 14, 2021

Lisa L. Ramer Kryder, 48, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly Monday June 14, 2021 at her home.

Born April 20, 1973 in New Brighton the daughter of John Charles and Donna (Clark) Ramer of New Brighton. She was a 1991 graduate New Brighton High School and 1996 graduate of I.U.P. with degree in criminal justice. Lisa...

Michele R. Hartman

Michele R. Hartman

Jun 10, 2021

Michele R. Hartman, 64, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday June 10, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver, after a short battle with cancer.

Born April 5, 1957 in New Brighton a daughter of the late John W. “Sonny” and Helen (Sikich) Hartman. She was the owner/operator of Fancy Plants & Bloomers for over 40 years, bringing joy...

William C. Barnes Sr.

William C. Barnes Sr.

Jun 6, 2021

William “Bill” C. Barnes, 89, of New Sewickley passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Born August 12, 1931 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Robert and Blanche Barnes.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife Marcella, mother and father-in-law Charles and Syvilla Jolley, brothers Robert...

John W. Gretch Jr.

John W. Gretch Jr.

May 31, 2021

John William Gretch, Jr. Daugherty Twp - John W. Gretch, Jr., 64 of Daugherty Twp., passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born September 24, 1956 in Ellwood City, Pa., he is the son of the late John W. and Alice (Cowan) Gretch, Sr. John loved animals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and wrestling. Surviving are two brothers, Michael...

Dora E. (Demarchi)  Zuk

Dora E. (Demarchi) Zuk

May 29, 2021

Dora E. (DeMarchi)  Zuk, 99, of New Brighton, passed away Saturday May 29, 2021 at the home of her son in East Palestine, OH.

Born on April 12, 1922 in Bethel Park a daughter of the late Joseph and Angela (Ferlin) DeMarchi. She had been a longtime clerk in the Women’s Sports Apparel at the former Kaufmann’s...

Nellie (Delp)  Aeschbacher

Nellie (Delp) Aeschbacher

May 27, 2021

Nellie B. (Delp) Aeschbacher, 83, of Oil City, formerly of New Galilee, passed away at the home of her granddaughter Thursday May 27, 2021 in Oil City.

Born January 26, 1938 in Lisbon, OH, a daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret (Sheen) Delp. She was a retired bus driver for McCarter Transit and a member of...

Brandy Lee (Christian)  Mann

Brandy Lee (Christian) Mann

May 25, 2021

Brandy Lee (Christian) Mann, 42, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday May 26, 2021 unexpectedly at Heritage Valley Beaver due to complications with diabetes.

Born March 18, 1979 in Rochester a daughter of Deborah (King) Rickard, Brighton Twp. and the late Jerry Wayne Christian. She was the assistant manager for Arby’s in New Brighton and a member...

James C. Scialabba

James C. Scialabba

May 16, 2021

James C. “JC” Scialabba, 49, of New Castle, formerly of New Brighton, passed away Sunday May 16, 2021 UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh.

Born October 1, 1971 in Las Vegas, NV the son of Ruth (Allue) Scialabba and the late James V. Scialabba. He was a service coordinator for D.O.N. Services of New Castle. JC was a Eagle Scout,...

Rita M. (Lapping)  Tedrow

Rita M. (Lapping) Tedrow

May 13, 2021

Rita M. Tedrow, 84, of Friendship Commons, formerly of New Brighton passed away at home, Thursday May 13, 2021.

Born October 11, 1936 Waynesburg Pa., she is the daughter of the late Stanley and Leota (Rush) Lapping. She worked 30 years at Teledyne Collapsible tube in Rochester. She also worked for Valley Home Care in Ambridge and...

Lorraine Colleen (O'Connor)  Pritchard

Lorraine Colleen (O'Connor) Pritchard

May 8, 2021

Lorraine Colleen (O’Connor) Pritchard, 84, of Bridgewater, PA peacefully passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. She was born on March 17, 1937 in Sewickley, PA and spent her early years living and running free on the Karwoski family farm in Legionville, PA which she loved so much. These years developed the strong,...

Beau J. Kester

Beau J. Kester

May 7, 2021

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Beau James Kester.  His life was well lived, he was well loved, and will be greatly missed by many!  The Lord called him home peacefully with his family by his side, on Friday, May 7, 2021 in his 77th year.

This brave, loving, witty, and wonderful man...

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