Obituary Listing

Feb 23, 2021

Carl E. Wurzel, 82, of North Sewickley, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born January 14, 1939, in New Brighton, he was the only child of the late Edward H. and Marie (Rowan) Wurzel Jr.  He retired from Republic Steel as a die maker after 40 years of...

Feb 20, 2021

Jason Aaron Conley

Jason A. Conley, 39, of Beaver Falls, Pa., passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, February 20, 2021.

Born March 20, 1981 in Rochester, he is the son of James and Brenda (McKenzie) Conley.  Jason worked in construction around beaver county, enjoyed doing yard work for friends and family, and loved hiking in the woods...

Feb 12, 2021

Linda A. (Johnston) Foley, 59, of New Brighton, passed away Friday February 12, 2021 at Beaver Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation, Beaver Falls.

Born June 25, 1961 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Robert and Genevieve (Milligan) Johnston. She had worked for P.J.’s Food Service of Cranberry. She was a huge Pirate’s fan, enjoyed running, baking and...

Feb 9, 2021

Marvin LeRoy Anderson Sr., 82, of Aliquippa, passed away Tuesday February 9, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born June 2, 1939, in New Brighton Pa, he was the son of the late George Sr. and Ethel (Crawford) Anderson.  He served his country and was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp.  He worked security...

Feb 8, 2021

Khari Ju’Vonni Brown, 24, of New Brighton, was given eternal peace on February 8, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Edina, Minnesota on January 30, 1997 to Tamika L. Brown and the late Charles Lightfoot. She was raised by Great Aunt Barbara “Aunt Mommy” Tillman Short and Great Uncle Charles R. “Uncle Bobby” Short. She...

Feb 5, 2021

Mary Helen Rudish, a New Brighton resident and a former resident of Monaca, PA, for many years, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, PA.  She was 98 years old.

Born November 8, 1922, in Reading, Pa, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Frances Kasunic.  The family relocated to Wheeling,...

Feb 4, 2021

Marc Braund, 67, passed away peacefully Thursday February 4, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.

Born October 23, 1953 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late R. Ivan and Loretta (Davis) Braund Jr.  He graduated in 1971 from Midland High School, where he made many of his lifelong friends.  He retired from...

Jan 31, 2021

Bristol B. “BB” (Jones) Good, 88, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday January 31, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born June 1, 1932 in New Brighton a daughter of the late Lubert and Bristol (Anderson) Jones. She was a retired LPN and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton.

She is preceded...

Jan 30, 2021

Patricia A. (Reinehr) Vukich, 93, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully Saturday January 30, 2021 at her home.

Born January 15, 1928 in New Brighton a daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Smith) Reinehr. She retired from Dr. Madder’s office in Beaver and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton where she...

Jan 22, 2021

Carol A. (Maurer) Perkins, 82, of New Sewickley Twp., PA passed away Friday January 22, 2021, at UPMC Passavant.

Born November 15, 1938 in Cleveland, OH a daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Jacquemain) Maurer.  Carol was a 1956 graduate of Euclid High School, a life-long learner, and avid reader.  Her interests included history, geology, archeology,...

Jan 12, 2021

Cecilia Rose Totera, 96, of New Brighton passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021. Born March 25, 1924, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Jute. During World War II, Cecilia worked at Kobuta Synthetic Rubber Plant. She was later employed as an inspector at the Westinghouse Propeller Plant. During this time, she...

Jan 11, 2021

Nancy (Hartwick) Busch Sutej, 73, of New Brighton, passed away Monday January 11, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver following a brief illness.

Born April 13, 1947 in New Brighton a daughter of the late Robert and Bernadine (Shields) Hartwick. She was a retired registered nurse for Good Samaritan Hospice and was a member of Our Lady of...

Jan 11, 2021

(Flag) Jack F. Senior SR, 82, of New Brighton, passed away Monday January 11, 2021 at his home with his family at his side.

Born January 20, 1938 in New Brighton a son of the late Francis “Sol” and Gertrude (Bushman) Senior. He was a retired union carpenter and enjoyed hunting, horses and being outdoors. He was...

Jan 10, 2021

Robert W. Reese

Robert W. Reese, 79, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Sewickley.

Born January 2, 1942 in Rochester, he was the son of the late George “Bud” and Anna (Barber) Reese.  Robert retired from Pittsburgh Tool and Steel after 27 years of service as a shipper’s leader. ...

Jan 5, 2021

Jean (Pasquale) Francona

Jean A. Francona, 86, a lifelong resident of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Born July 11, 1934 in New Brighton, she is the daughter of the late Dominic and Velma (Nemecek) Pasquale.  Jean was a member of Holy Family Parish, New Brighton, where she was known for her deep...

Jan 1, 2021

John P. Smakosz age 88 passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on January 1st, 2021 after an extended illness. Born the son of the late Adam and Anna F.(Ostrowski)Smakosz, John was a good family man who lived his life always putting family first. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father,...

Jan 1, 2021

Karen M. Haaf, 57, of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday December 30, 2020 at home with her family at her side.

Born August 1, 1963 in New Brighton a daughter of the late Robert C. and Annmarie (Pickles) Herman. She was a lab technician at Heritage Valley Beaver for 26 years. Karen enjoyed gardening, motorcycle rides and...

Dec 31, 2020

Jennie Lou Pflugh, 90, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020, at the Grove at Harmony.

Born August 29, 1930, in Ellwood City, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Emily (Harris) Bates.  She was formerly a medical secretary, and was a member of the Rainbow Girls.  She was a member of the...

Dec 29, 2020

Beatrice A. (Fraser) Morack, 80, of Monaca, formerly of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday December 29, 2020 at her home after a four yearlong battle with cancer.

Born June 20, 1940 in freedom a daughter of the late James and Juanita (Hoffman) Fraser. She had worked for many years at Passavant Homes in Rochester. She and her...

Dec 27, 2020

Patricia (Frank) Massironi, 83, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday December 27, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born July 17, 1937 in Beaver Falls a daughter of the late Anthony A. and Rose Marie (Mustalo) Frank. She was a lifelong beautician and a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church of New Brighton. She was a member...