Obituary Listing

Mar 14, 2021

Michael J. Nicholson, 79, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday March 14, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born January 22, 1942 in New Brighton a son of the late William J. and Catherine (Dalton) Nicholson, Mike was the last of their six children. He was a veteran of Vietnam War serving with the U.S. Army. He was...

Mar 10, 2021

BEAVER FALLS - Heather M. Weatherford, 42, of Beaver Falls. Passed away at UPMC Mercy Hospital March 10, 2021 after a hard fought battle with Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Born November 3, 1978 in Beaver Falls, she is the daughter of Roger Blinn Sr. Heather was just a name, she meant so much more. She was the most complete mom,...

Mar 7, 2021

Evalina Michelangelo Gordon, 86, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born, August 12, 1934, in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late, Salvatore and Constantia (Gerome) Michelangelo.  She was one of eleven children.  She worked in housekeeping at various nursing homes until she retired.  She then volunteered at...

Feb 27, 2021

Eleanor LaRocca, 95, of Chicago, IL and formerly of New Brighton, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 27, 2021.

Born September 16, 1925, in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Sentak) McCarthy.  She was a graduate of New Brighton High School where she was a proud cheerleader.  A long-time...

Feb 25, 2021

Lindsey M. Gregory, 36 of Scranton, Pa., formerly of Freedom, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, February 25, 2021. Born December 8, 1984 in Brighton Twp., daughter of George T. Kunich and Christine Cox and her husband, Ritchie Cox. Lindsey worked as a nurse’s aide. She was always caring and loving to family and friends. She was always the one that...

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...