Obituary Listing

Aug 29, 2020

John E. Banyas Jr., 74, formerly of Freedom, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born October 11, 1945 in New Brighton. He was the son of the late John and Vivian (Ziegel) Banyas, Sr. A graduate of New Brighton High School, Class of 1963. He was a proud Veteran of the U. S....

Aug 29, 2020

Nora Lou (Crossley) Clark New Brighton Nora Lou (Crossley) Clark, 91, of New Brighton, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls. Born March 10, 1929, in New Brighton, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Connor) Crossley. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton where she was a...

Aug 26, 2020

Olga P. Tronzo

Olga P. Tronzo, 96, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 29, 1923 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Angelo J. and Mary D. (Iorio) Palombo.  Olga graduated from New Brighton High School in...

Aug 25, 2020

Betty Jane Hudson New Brighton Betty Jane Hudson fondly known as Jane, BJ, Mom or Grammy went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at her residence at Dawes Manor in New Brighton, Pa.  She was 85 years old. Betty Jane was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on February 4, 1935 to Rev. Hubert and Fannie...

Aug 24, 2020

Rosemary Bellan, 73, of Patterson Heights, passed away Monday August 24, 2020, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Born October 2, 1946, in New Brighton she was a daughter of the late Dominic and Florence (Muoio) Greco.  She was an active member in Holy Family Catholic Church.  She loved animals and playing cards with her friends.  She...

Aug 24, 2020

Joseph Paraside Jr. Rochester Joseph Paraside, Jr., 76 of Rochester, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at home. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, September 5, 2020, from 11 a.m. until time of service at Noon in J&J SPRATT FUNERAL HOME, 1612 Third Ave., New Brighton, www.jjsprattfh.com. We are following CDC guidelines which states no more than 25...

Aug 23, 2020

Marie Rae (Rockwell) Edenhofer, age 61, of New Brighton, went to be with her Lord on August 23, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer in the company of her family.

Marie had a passion for serving others. She was a teacher and actively involved with children’s and women’s ministries throughout her life. Marie was from upstate...

Aug 18, 2020

John W. Drzik, 66, of New Galilee passed away unexpectedly Tuesday August 18, 2020 at Heritage Valley Beaver in the emergency room.

Born January 23, 1954 in Philadelphia a son of the late Rev. John E. and Ruth (Nikodem) Drzik. He was bridge and highway inspector SAI Consulting. He was a longtime drummer for various bands in...

Aug 17, 2020

Barbara (Matasich) Siktar, of Daugherty Twp., passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, at Cambridge Village, Beaver Falls.

Barbara was born August 5, 1925 in New Brighton, daughter of the late Nick and Stephana (Srmag) Matasich.  She was a graduate of New Brighton High School, and was employed for 12 years as a bookkeeper-secretary at Sterling Borax Co.,...

Aug 14, 2020

Theresa Marie Matotek, age 89, of Beaver Falls passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2020.  She resided at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden, PA.

Theresa was born on June 15, 1931, in Midland, PA and was the daughter of the late James and Anna (Odrcic) Ferenchina.   After graduating Salutatorian at Midland High School in...

Aug 2, 2020

Duard B. Cox Jr. New Brighton Duard B. Cox, Jr. 78, of New Brighton, passed away at home on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Born October 15, 1941, in Vanport, Pa. he is the son of the late Duard E. and Annabelle (Dunham) Cox.  He was a Pittsburgh Steeler fan, loved animals, playing horseshoes, and playing guitar.  Duard loved spending...

Jul 30, 2020

Gertrude I. Robinson, 91, formerly of New Brighton, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Beaver Elder Care and Rehab, Aliquippa.

Born May 30, 1929, in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late George and Ethel (Crawford) Anderson Sr.

She was a loving and caring person to all who knew her.  She can...

Jul 30, 2020

Emily F. Redmond, 56, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born April 30, 1964, in New Brighton, she was the only daughter of Margery (Morse) and the late William F. McCormick.  She was a former CNA.  She had a beautiful singing voice and enjoyed karaoke.  Emily loved animals, bingo, and rummage...

Jul 21, 2020

Anthony V. 'Tony' DeLizio Daugherty Twp. Anthony V. DeLizio, 92, of Daugherty Twp. passed away peacefully early July 21, 2020, at the Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls, Pa. Born September 25, 1927, in Ambridge, Pa., he was the son of the late Frank P. DeLizio and Tresa (Knott) DeLizio. Passing before him was his wife of 64 years, Margaret...

Jul 19, 2020

Donald H. Dowdy, 88, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Beaver Meadows.

Born April 19, 1932, in Sedalia, Missouri, he was a son of the late Leonard and Lucille (Hodges) Dowdy.  He was a retired maintenance foreman for Valspar Corporation.  He was a veteran of United States Army.  A devout Catholic he was...

Jul 7, 2020

Biagio Joseph Sava Jr., Monaca, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at home.

Born September 3, 1930, in Yonkers, New York, he was a son of the late Biagio and Lucia (Inzillitti) Sava Sr.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in the Korean War.  He was Catholic by faith, and a member...

Jul 4, 2020

Mary Ann (Felton) Welsh New Brighton Mary Ann (Felton) Welsh, 72, of New Brighton, went to be with her heavenly Father, July 4, 2020, at Heritage Valley Beaver and is resting peacefully. Born September 23, 1947, in Rochester, a daughter of the late George Albert and Annette (Srmach) Felton. Mary Ann retired from US Air where she was a...

Jul 2, 2020

Tracy J. (Hostutler) Chufe Tracy J. Chufe, 46, of Patterson Twp.; went to be with her Lord, Thursday, July 2, 2020, after an 8-year battle with cancer. Born December 12, 1973, in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Edith (Porter) Hostutler.  Tracy was a graduate of New Brighton High School and Michigan State.  She was...

Jun 30, 2020

Richard R. Trill New Brighton Richard R. Trill, 66, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Beaver Elder Care, Hopewell. Born March 28, 1954, in New Brighton, a son of the late Orie A. and Frances (Goodman) Trill. Rich was an accountant and had worked for the state as a case administrator. He was a former...

Jun 29, 2020

James Henry Hill, 80, of New Brighton, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020.

Born March 22, 1940, in New Brighton, he was a son of the late David and Evelyn (Law) Hill.  He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam.  He was a retired aide of the Geriatric Center, Beaver.  He loved...