Obituary Listing

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...

Dec 26, 2020

Christine Ann Terracio, 64, of New Brighton, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, following a 14-year battle with breast cancer and complications from Covid-19, at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born February 18, 1956, in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Vera (Suskiewich) Przybysz.  She was a longtime employee of Beaver Valley Federal Credit...

Dec 21, 2020

Joseph B. Kross, 92, of Beaver Falls, passed away Monday December 21, 2020 at Providence Care Center.

Born December 7, 1928 in New Brighton a son of the late Elmer and Neva (Byers) Kross. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S.M.C. and was a retired crane man for the former B&W Steel...

Dec 15, 2020

James E. Greer, 82, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday December 15, 2020 at his home with his family at his side.

Born May 24, 1938 in New Brighton, a son of the late Classon and Mildred (Winterburn) Greer. He was a peacetime veteran serving with the U.S.M.C. and was retired laborer from Cutler-Hammer, Vanport. He was...

Dec 15, 2020

Anna Mae Fudjak, 93, of Franciscan Manor, died peacefully in her sleep on December 15, 2020.

Born May 7, 1927, Anna Mae was the daughter of Antonija (Nettie) and Jacob V. Grisnik.  She was a former employee of Diamond Milling and after marrying her husband, John, she became the quintessential homemaker.  Anna Mae was a loving and...

Dec 14, 2020

Frederick (Fred) A. Kaneck Sr. was taken from this world before we were ready to let him go on Monday December 14, at the young age of 84.

Fred was born August 21, 1936 in Cleveland, OH to Frank Kaneck and Matilda (Tillie) Kralic Johnson. After serving his country in the Air Force stationed in Japan during...

Dec 10, 2020

Helen (Geary) Smiley Chippewa Township Helen (Geary) Smiley, 92, of Chippewa Twp., passed away Thursday December 10, 2020, at her home. Born October 20, 1928 in New Galilee, a daughter of the late Alexander and Susana (Csobadi) Geary. She was a member of the Highland V.F.W. and the Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, George...

Dec 9, 2020

Wilma Louise (Mitchell) Hancock East Palestine, Ohio Wilma Louise (Mitchell) Hancock, 87, of E. Palestine, Ohio, formerly of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Covington Nursing & Rehabilitation, E. Palestine. Born February 2, 1933, in Johnstown, Pa., she had worked for the former Dawes Manor in New Brighton for many years. She was preceded in death...

Dec 6, 2020

Hazel Mae Franer Lombardo Allison, 82, of North Sewickley, passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, December 6, 2020.

Born August 16, 1938, in Eastvale, she was the only child of the late Joseph and Flora (Lonkert) Franer.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who found her most joy in her family.

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Dec 4, 2020

Paul J. Celinscak, 92, of Fallston, passed away Friday December 4, 2020 at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born December 8, 1927 in Fallston a son of the late Louis and Roza (Frajona) Celinscak. He was retired from Littell Steel where he worked as a paint sprayer. He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church...

Nov 30, 2020

Joseph N. Trgovac, 63, of New Brighton and Greenacres, FL, passed away unexpectedly Sunday December 12, 2021 at his home in Greenacres, FL.

Born January 11, 1958 in New Brighton a son of the late Nicholas and Josephine (Srmeg) Trgovac. Joe was a retired C.P.A. serving many clients over decades of practice. He was also dedicated to...

Nov 30, 2020

Terry Paul Blakley Jr., 38, Beaver Falls, formerly of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly November 30, 2020 at his home.

Born December 20, 1981, in Franklin, PA, he was a son of Laura Jean Vath (McNeely) and the late Terry Paul Blakley Sr.  He was most recently a general manager in the food industry.  His passion was music. ...

Nov 29, 2020

Brandon Lee Richardson, 33, formerly of New Brighton, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh.

Born January 4, 1987, in New Castle he was a son of Odessa Lee Richardson.  He was an active member of the 2nd Baptist Church, youth group as a child and was born again.  He had been recognized by...

Nov 28, 2020

Richard Charles Dieter

Richard (Rich) Charles Dieter, 68, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away November 28th, 2020 after a heart attack.

Born to Roland and Martha (née Bierman) Dieter in 1952, Rich grew up in Cherryville, PA with his older twin siblings, Roland (Buddy) and Raedell Stothoff and surrounded by Dieter, Bierman and Koch relatives.   Rich...

Nov 25, 2020

Larry A. Pupio

Brighton Township Larry A. Pupio, 77, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 25, 2020, at his home. Born March 26, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Leonard and Doris (Fronius) Pupio. Larry was a tool and die maker and foreman at Commercial Shearing in Youngstown, Ohio, and eventually owning...

Nov 25, 2020

Edwin M. “Pete” Lake, 63, of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center, Beaver.

Born August 26, 1957, he was a son of the Vinna (McVay) and the late Edwin Lake Sr.  He was a former hospital worker in the housekeeping department.  He was Christian by faith.  He will be...