Obituary Listing

Oct 20, 2018

William E. “Bill” McCanna, 80, of New Brighton entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Saturday October 20, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver.

Born December 23, 1937 in Beaver Falls a son of the late Charles and Alena (Colwell) McCanna. He attended New Brighton High School and retired from a job he loved as...

Oct 19, 2018

Mark Davidson Formerly of New Brighton Mark Davidson, 56, of West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly at his home October 19, 2018. Born May 24, 1962, in Ft. Carson, Colo., a son of Carol Zinsser, of New Brighton and the late Charles Davidson. His family traveled throughout the country to support his father's military...

Oct 7, 2018

Tory Joseph Poplawski, 41, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday October 7, 2018.

Born February 8, 1977, in Rochester, he is the son of Ed and Kim Poplawski.

In addition to his parents he is survived by a daughter and son, Miley and Austin; two brothers and their children, Todd (Jen), Logan and Reese,...

Oct 5, 2018

Frank D. McCarthy Jr. New Brighton Frank D. McCarthy Jr., 87, of New Brighton, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born May 30, 1931, in New Brighton, the son of the late Francis and Josephine (Sentak) McCarthy. He was a retired machinist at the former B&W Tubular Steel of Beaver Falls and was a member...

Oct 4, 2018

Michael Labasik IV Michael Labasik IV, 50, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 4, 2018, after an 11 month courageous battle with brain cancer. Born November 12, 1967, in Beaver Falls, Pa., he is the son of Michael Labasik III and the late Cindy (Whippo) Labasik.  Mike graduated from...

Oct 3, 2018

James L. Carr Rochester James L. Carr, 74, of Rochester, formerly of New Brighton, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at U.P.M.C. Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born December 27, 1943, in Aliquippa, a son of the late Edward R. and Clara "Kitty" (Barbera) Carr. He was retired from A.E.S. where he was a pipefitter. Jim was longtime volunteer and former...

Sep 29, 2018

Donn Willard Sheets New Brighton Donn Willard Sheets, 80, of New Brighton, passed away  Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver. Born April 8, 1938, in Beaver Falls, a son of the late Donn Duane and Edna (Jenkins) Sheets. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1955 to 1959 and was retired from...

Aug 23, 2018

Robert W. 'Bob' Oakes Jr. New Brighton Robert W. "Bob" Oakes Jr., 62, of New Brighton, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver after a valent fight with lung cancer. Born January 17, 1956, in Sewickley, the son of Robert W. (Shirley) Oakes Sr. of Conway and the late Mary...

Aug 22, 2018

Lola Mae (Roush) Procovich New Brighton Lola Procovich, age 79, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at Good Samaritan Hospice. Born September 7, 1938, in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Freda Cleek Roush and Guy W. Roush. She is survived by her husband of 60 years,...

Aug 20, 2018

Delsa D. (Crawford) Rowe New Castle Delsa D. (Crawford) Rowe, 66, of New Castle, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, at UPMC Jamison, New Castle. Born July 17, 1952, in Sewickley, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Evelyn Crawford. She was Presbyterian by faith and enjoyed jewelry making, crafting and floral arranging. Surviving are one son,...

Aug 19, 2018

Margaret E. 'Peg' (Kredel) Bucklen New Brighton Margaret E. "Peg" (Kredel) Bucklen, 102, of New Brighton, passed away in her home on Saturday, August 19, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 9, 1916, in New Brighton, a daughter of the late Howard E. and Jessie (Milne) Kredel, she was a faithful member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran...

Aug 18, 2018

Eric John Black Daugherty Township Eric John Black, 67, of Daugherty Twp., passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born July 4, 1951, in Rochester, a son of the late John L. and Edith (Lawson) Black. He was a graduate of New Brighton High School, Geneva College and then served in the U.S. Navy working in...

Aug 16, 2018

Duane Dobbins New Brighton Duane Dobbins, 81, a resident of New Brighton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at the Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center. He was born July 15, 1937, in Apple Farm, West Virginia, and was the son of the late Hill and Pauline (Vannoy) Dobbins. Duane proudly served his country in...

Aug 9, 2018

Frank P. Matotek Patterson Heights Frank P. Matotek, beloved husband of the late Edith Chaney Matotek and son of the late Raymond and Emilia Matotek, passed away on August 9, 2018, at Morningside in the West End Assisted Living in Richmond, Va.  He was 95 years old. Born and raised in New Brighton, Pa., Frank was a resident of...

Aug 8, 2018

Nancy L. McNitt, 82, of New Brighton, passed away on August 8, 2018. Nancy was a lifelong resident of New Brighton and a 1953 graduate of New Brighton High School. She was the daughter of the late E.B. & Vera (Myers) McNitt. She was the mother of: Dean & Kathy Miller, Jr.; Scott & JoAnne Miller; Jeff Miller; Janet...

Jul 31, 2018

David R. Harris New Brighton David R. Harris, 74, of New Brighton, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center. Born September 14, 1943, in New Brighton, a son of the late Michael Kline and Doris Ora (Dawson) Harris. As a longtime resident of New Brighton and a 1961 graduate of New Brighton High School,...

Jul 31, 2018

MaryJane Zingaro-Spooner New Brighton MaryJane Zingaro-Spooner passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Good Samaritan Hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Spooner; father, Dominic A. Zingaro; mother, Jennie M. Conti; twin daughters, and nine siblings. She is survived by daughters, Joyce A. Beightley (family), Jenny M. Peer-Randolph, and son, Glen (Pam) Spooner. She is...

Jul 29, 2018

Louise P. (Hodnick) Librich, 94, of Brighton Twp., passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver.

Born February 26, 1924, in Fallston, a daughter of the late Nick and Barbara (Toncic) Hodnick. She was a graduate of New Brighton High School and Edinboro Teachers College. She was a retired art teacher, having taught at...

Jul 29, 2018

Sandra L. (Dick) Capo, 71, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born February 11, 1947, in New Brighton, a daughter of the late Elmer and Hazel (Whittle) Dick. She was a retired optometrist assistant for Phillips Eyecare in New Brighton. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church,...

Jul 22, 2018

Margaret Mary (Venables) Taglieri, 92, of New Brighton, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Rochester Manor.

Born June 20, 1926, in Chester, England, a daughter of the late Leonard and Florence (Dodd) Venables. She served in the English Army during World War II and and was a member of the New Brighton United Methodist Church.  Mary...