Obituary Listing

Apr 8, 2025

Debra Ann Heitger, 66, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born July 2, 1958, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of Capitola Parker (formerly Cox/ Fairbanks) and the late Richard Fairbanks. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by...

Mar 30, 2025

Christopher L. Fox, 40, of Ambridge passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Born August 22, 1984, in Brighton Twp., Pa., he is the son of Helen (Word) Nicholson, Brighton Twp. and Raymond Fox, Negley, Oh.  Chris was a true lover of adventure, the great outdoors, and the thrill of life. He enjoyed riding the trails on his...

Mar 28, 2025

Justin D. Ventresca, 42, of Chippewa Twp., formerly of Monaca, passed away Friday, March, 28, 2025 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born April 9, 1982, in Brighton Twp., he is the son of Cathy (Woodring) Kunzmann, and the late Don Ventresca. From the moment he entered this world, he was a cherished blessing, and their bond was immeasurable....

Mar 25, 2025

Roberta J. Wilson, 73, of Pulaski Twp, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, March 25, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born April 13, 1951, in Beaver Falls, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Philip and Helen (Bellan) Grahek, Sr.  Roberta was a 1969 Graduate of New Brighton High School.  She retired from the Beaver County...

Mar 18, 2025

Richard D. Emert, a journalist and sportswriter, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 18, at the age of 74.  He was a devoted husband and father and was best known for his coverage and passion for high school athletics.

Richard graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1968.  He then went on to study at Geneva College, graduating...

Mar 14, 2025

Theodore “Ted” J. Martin, 94, of Beaver, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford. Born November 26, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he is the son of the late Charles and Marie (Davis) Martin.  Ted was a proud graduate of North Catholic High School. He worked at Mellon Bank for 35 years, where he served...

Mar 3, 2025

Marjorie Ann Tatko, a vibrant and extraordinary soul, left this earthly realm and was called to her eternal home on March 3, 2025, at the age of 90.

Born on June 18, 1934, in the charming town of Rochester, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Ann Inman, whose legacy of love and...

Feb 26, 2025

Robert W. Cain, 90 of White Township, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation, South Beaver Twp.

Born January 20, 1935, in New Brighton, PA. He was the son of the late Edward F and Alice (Conway) Cain. Robert served in the United States Army in Korea where he served as a...

Feb 25, 2025

Larry Ray Barkfelt Sr., 80, of Brighton Township, formerly of Fallston, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at home.

Born November 7, 1944 in Fallston, he was a son of the late Ray T. and Margaretta (Hall) Barkfelt.  He retired as a machine operator from Adams Manufacturing.  He was a member of the Croatian Club and...

Feb 22, 2025

James A. Yazevac, 51, of Beaver Falls, passed away unexpectedly at home, Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Born April 2, 1973, in Beaver Falls, Pa., he is the son of Sandra (Barbosky) Yazevac and James G. (Debbie) Yazevac.  James worked for Dollar Tree where he was an assistant manager.  He loved sports, especially the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers....

Feb 21, 2025

Mary Jane "Janey" Helble, 73, of Sarver, PA (formerly New Brighton, PA), passed away peacefully Friday, February 21, 2025.

Mary Jane was born August 3, 1951, in New Brighton, PA the daughter of the late Chalmers and Mary Ann (Eckhardt) Helble. She is survived by five siblings: Susan (the late William) Cronin, Ruth Cattivera, Kathy (John) Orosz,...

Feb 15, 2025

Josephine (Samchuck) Lapic, 96, of New Brighton, Pa, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by her four devoted sons and their loving wives.

Josephine was born September 11, 1928, in Freedom, PA, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Dyrwal) Samchuck.

After graduating from Rochester High School, she went to work for Bell Telephone...

Feb 15, 2025

Norma Jean Castelucci, 94, of Beaver Falls, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, with her loving family by her side, at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born June 5, 1930, in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late George and Florence (Norris) Boren.  Norma was born and raised in New Brighton.  She was a long-time...

Jan 31, 2025

Please do not order any flowers from this webpage at this time. Thank you.  JJ Spratt

Tyrone D. Freed, 59, of Wampum, Pa., passed away peacefully Friday, January 31, 2025, with his sister, Lynn, by his side, following a brief battle with cancer.

Born January 24, 1966, in Beaver Falls, Pa., he is the son...

Jan 30, 2025

please do not order any flowers from this webpage. Thank you, JJ Spratt.

Biagio John Pagani (Badge), age 90, of Beaver, was born to immigrant parents Gerolomo James and Margaret Gaz Pagani on October 22, 1934, in Fallston.  He was married to Alice Mary Smelko for sixty years.  Badge was a member of Our Lady of the...

Jan 24, 2025

Patrick A. “Buzzy” Tavern, 79, of Koppel, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born September 25, 1945, in Beaver, Pa., he is the son of the late Frank and Marion (Pietrandrea) Tavern, Sr.  Patrick was retired from Main Steel Polishing, where he worked as a supervisor.  He lived a life full...

Jan 19, 2025

Timothy Youngman was born on October 6, 1961, and he grew up in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.  He was 63 years old when he unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

He was a loving father to his two sons, Gabriel Marsh and Andrew Marsh.  He was an amazing husband to Amber Marsh for 27 years.  He...

Jan 17, 2025

Conrad James Newman, 56, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, January 17, 2025.

Born September 24, 1968, in New Brighton he was son of Johnny and the late Sara (James) Newman.  He was a 1986 graduate of New Brighton High School where played football.  Conrad was an avid fisherman and somewhat of a food connoisseur.  He...

Jan 16, 2025

Chad “Boogz” Micheal Brown, 44, was called home on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in New Brighton, PA. He was the son of Joanne (Tice) Vrabel and the late Todd Brown.

Born on October 12, 1980 in Beaver, PA, Chad grew up with a passion for sports, especially baseball, which led him to play at Mercyhurst University, where...

Jan 15, 2025

Ida Masone Comparin, 96, of Blacksburg, VA died in Beaver Falls, PA on January 15, 2025.  She was born in Jamaica, New York on Oct. 20, 1928. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Robert and Leesa of Camden, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and George Lee Gower, of Beaver Falls, PA; son and daughter in-law, Thomas and Carol...