Obituary Listing

Feb 21, 2019

Doris J. (Moldovan) Bobo, 81, of New Brighton, passed away Friday February 22, 2019 at Providence Health Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born October 1, 1937 in New Brighton, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Kralic) Moldovan. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, New Brighton and was the best aunt in the...

Feb 21, 2019

Rev. Robert Philip Coval Ellwood City The Rev. Robert Philip Coval, 78, died unexpectedly from heart failure, on Tuesday, February 21, 2019, at his home.  He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 22, 1940, to the late Elizabeth (Deussing) and Philip F. Coval. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only sibling, Thomas...

Feb 19, 2019

Joyce Ann Hansen, 67, of Beaver Falls, formerly of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday February 19, 2019 at her home.

Born June 25, 1951 in New Brighton a daughter of the late Louis and Della (Hansen) Hickman. She was lovingly known by her grandchildren as Grandma Kitty-Kat.

Surviving are two sons Bradley (Tammy) McElravy,...

Feb 18, 2019

Ralph B. Murphy Potter Township[] Ralph B. Murphy, 64, of Potter Twp., passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, in Heritage Valley Sewickley. Born March 9, 1954, in New Brighton, a son of Shirley (Hummel) Murphy, South Beaver Twp., and the late Ralph B. Murphy Sr., he was retired from Eaton Corporation of Beaver. In addition to his mother, Shirley,...

Feb 18, 2019

David L. Shields Sr. New Brighton David L. Shields Sr., 72, of New Brighton, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at his home. Born October 25, 1946, in New Brighton, a son of the late Edward F. and Tillie (Lekic) Shields. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War.  He served in  the U.S. Navy on board the...

Feb 16, 2019

John Sawyer New Brighton John Sawyer, 94, of New Brighton passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born October 23, 1924, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Luke and Helen (Foxall) Sawyer. He was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School, Class of 1943, and was Veteran of World War II serving...

Feb 15, 2019

Bradford William Koah New Brighton After a short battle with cancer, Bradford "Brad" William Koah passed away peacefully at the VA Hospice in Aspinwall on February 15, 2019, at the age of 61. He was born November 11, 1957, in Ellwood City, and was a current resident of New Brighton. He was raised in Ellwood City and later went...

Feb 11, 2019

Betty J. (Linn) Spickerman Betty J. Spickerman, 83 of New Brighton, passed away peacefully Monday, February 11, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born May 7, 1935, in Steubenville, Ohio, she is the daughter of the late James and Christine (Elliott) Linn.  Betty was a member of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church, New Brighton for over 56...

Feb 9, 2019

George Mittner New Brighton George Mittner, 93, of New Brighton, died Saturday February 9, 2019, in his home surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. Born February 14, 1925, in New Brighton, son of the late Francis E. Mittner and Mildred Beatty, both of New Brighton. George was the devoted husband of Theresa "Terry" Royac for 63 years...

Feb 8, 2019

Helen L. Namadan, 99, formerly of New Brighton, passed away Friday February 8, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Pittsburgh.

Born March 25, 1919 in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Batyka) Stancik.  She married Steve Namadan in 1937.She was self-employed until retiring at 60.  She cared for her husband who...

Feb 6, 2019

Joan Lee (Regney) Smolar, 89, of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday February 6, 2019 at the emergency room at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born November 8, 1929 in New Brighton a daughter of Ernest and Hilda (Fuller) Regney. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church of New Brighton and the Holy Family Christian Mothers. She also...

Feb 6, 2019

Elizabeth D. (Young) Fabyanic, 94, of Daugherty Twp., passed away Wednesday February 6, 2019 at Rochester Manor.

Born May 10, 1924 in Pittsburgh a daughter of Roy C. Young and Jennie (Casne) Young-Tuscic. She was a previous owner of Fabyanic’s Orchard in Daugherty Twp. and a member of the Fruit & Vegetables Grower Association. She was also...

Feb 3, 2019

Catherine M. (Swasta) Bobin, 84, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday February 3, 2019 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born June 15, 1934 in New Brighton a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Bross) Swasta. She was a dedicated homemaker and a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church of New Brighton.

In addition to...

Jan 24, 2019

James M. Seitz

James M. Seitz, 65 of New Brighton, formerly of Gibsonia passed away Thursday January 24, 2019, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease while surrounded by his loving family.

Survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Joanne (Graf) Seitz.  Father of Jacqueline (Dave) Santez and Andrea (Ted) Knickerbocker.  Grandfather of Zoe...

Jan 20, 2019

Joanne Spooner Paulson-Sawyer, 86, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born October 1, 1932 in Beaver Falls she was the daughter of Everett and Grace (Harding) Spooner.  She was a member of Beaver Falls High School’s 1950 class, who was active as a Girl Scout leader, Day Camp director,...

Jan 10, 2019

William P. Gray Sr. New Brighton William  P. Gray Sr., 71, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Curahealth Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born October 31, 1947, in Ambridge, a son of the late Raymond and Josephine (Hollein) Gray. Bill was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the U.S. Air Force. He was retired...

Jan 8, 2019

Grace R. (Daughdrill) McCullough Grace R. McCullough, 100, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. Born April 28, 1918, in Ambridge, Pa., she is the daughter of the late William and Ellen (Nimons) Daughdrill.  Grace worked for New Brighton TV Parts, volunteered at the Medical Center, Beaver, and was an avid traveler. ...

Jan 8, 2019

Clara M. (Haney) Amos Soisson Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." Clara M. (Haney) Amos Soisson, 88, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019, in her home. Born November...

Jan 8, 2019

Gregory C. Shingleton Gregory C. Shingleton, 60, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. Born September 15, 1958, in New Brighton, he was the son of Frances (Janectic) Hollinback, New Brighton, and the late Gale Shingleton. Greg was a machinist for PTS in Rochester. He loved riding his Harley with his friends. Surviving...

Jan 1, 2019

Mike Gaus Mike Gaus, 62, of North Sewickley, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at home. Born June 1, 1956, in Rochester, Pa., he was the son of the late George and Lois Mae (Blinn) Gaus.  Mike retired from Brunner Inc, where he was a refuse collector for over 40 years.  Mike was a member of the North...