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Frances (Janectic)  Hollinback

Frances (Janectic) Hollinback

Aug 6, 2025

Frances (Janectic) Hollinback, 91, of New Brighton, PA, passed peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born January 21, 1934, in Fallston, PA. She is the daughter of the late Nick and Mary (Stos) Janectic.  Frances dedicated many years of service to the County of Beaver,...

Anne M. Bidwell

Anne M. Bidwell

Aug 5, 2025

Anne M. Bidwell, 55, of New Brighton, passed away at home, Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Born July 25, 1970, in Crewe, Va., she is the daughter of Jimmie Leonard and the late Linda Leonard.  Anne found joy and peace near the water—whether walking along the shore or swimming in the ocean.  Above all, Anne was a loving...

Gerald Mark Florence

Gerald Mark Florence

Aug 2, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Mark Florence, 67, of New Brighton, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at home.

Born December 6, 1957, in Rochester, he was a son of the late Edward Florence and Joanne Rose.  He was a graduate of New Brighton High School.  Jerry enjoyed fishing, golf, gardening, and watching sports.  He will be remembered as a...

Harriet C. Andrews

Harriet C. Andrews

Jul 31, 2025

Harriet C. Andrews, 91, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford.

Born December 22, 1933, in Wilkinsburg, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Harry B. and Catherine Hoffman.  Harriet graduated from Wilkinsburg High School in 1951 and continued her education at Grove City College, earning her degree in...

Richard F. Zinsser Jr.

Richard F. Zinsser Jr.

Jul 30, 2025

Richard (Rick) Frederick Zinsser Jr. died in his home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Southwestern Pennsylvania, he was born on December 28, 1947.  In Pittsburgh, Pa, to the late Richard and Catherine (Kirner) Zinsser Sr.

Rick served his country in the United States Army. Upon returning home, he worked for various...

Phyllis J. Hooks

Phyllis J. Hooks

Jul 28, 2025

Phyllis J. Hooks, 94, of Daugherty Twp., passed away Monday, July 28, 2025.

Born May 21, 1931, in Kittanning, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Jacob and Florence (Schaeffer) Wyant.  Phyllis had an adventurous spirit and a deep love for travel, which she joyfully shared with her family and friends. One of her most memorable...

Helen N. (Locy) Barnes

Helen N. (Locy) Barnes

Jul 21, 2025

Helen Nadine (Locy) Barnes, 88, of New Brighton, PA, passed away peacefully in her home on July 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 14, 1936, in Uniontown, PA, Helen was the daughter of the late Alvin and Gertrude (Elliott) Locy.

Helen is survived by her husband, Donald Barnes; her children, Cynthia...

Richard Dale Hissam

Richard Dale Hissam

Jul 14, 2025

Richard Dale Hissam, 63, of Chippewa, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born January 13, 1962, in Sutton, West Virginia, he was the son of Virgie Mae (Coffman) Hissam and the late Robert Dale Hissam. He was a proud and honorable veteran of the U.S. Army.  A man of integrity and deep...

Justin Paul Morehouse

Justin Paul Morehouse

Jul 12, 2025

Justin Paul Morehouse, 48, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Heritage Valley Sewickley.

Born on June 16, 1977, he was the son of Sandra Brayshaw Goosby. Justin was currently employed as the Director of Plant Operations at Rochester Manor and Villa. He was a proud graduate of New Brighton High School, Class...

Josephine L. Park

Josephine L. Park

Jul 12, 2025

Josephine (Jo) Lorraine Park, 99, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, July 12, 2025.

Jo was born March 17, 1926, in Rathmel, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna (Melton) London.  She was a 1943 graduate of Reynoldsville High School where she met the love of her life, Anthony.  She was...

Daniel A. Miller Jr.

Daniel A. Miller Jr.

Jul 9, 2025

Daniel A. Miller, Jr., 48 of Freedom, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Allegheny General Hospital.

Born February 25, 1977, in Rochester, Pa., he is the son of Daniel A. Miller, Sr. and the late Cynthia (Morrow) Miller.  Daniel was currently employed with Rural King as a manager.

In addition to his father, Daniel...

Kenneth R. Winters Jr.

Kenneth R. Winters Jr.

Jul 5, 2025

Kenneth R. Winters, Jr., 79, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born February 2, 1946, in Beaver Falls, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Eleanor (Yanoski) Winters, Sr.  Kenneth served in the United States National Guard.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, cutting grass, gambling, working on cars...

Edna J. (Funkhouser)  Goettman

Edna J. (Funkhouser) Goettman

Jul 5, 2025

Edna Jane Funkhouser Alexander Goettman, 92, of Daugherty Township, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh.

Born October 1, 1932, in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Jennie (Brandt) Funkhouser.  She was Methodist by faith.  She liked crafts, sewing and making quilts.  Boating, vacationing, gardening, and crossword puzzles brought...

Walter E. Saiko

Walter E. Saiko

Jul 4, 2025

Walter Edward Saiko, 98, of Daugherty Township, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden, Pennsylvania.

Born November 28, 1926, in Osage, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Mary and Andy Saiko.  A proud American and World War II veteran, Walt served his country in the U.S....

Noreen C. (Fulton)  Wurzel

Noreen C. (Fulton) Wurzel

Jul 3, 2025

Noreen C. Wurzel, 84, of North Sewickley Township went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her residence surrounded by loved ones.

Born January 17, 1941, in Lackawanna, New York, she was the daughter of John and Ruth Fulton. She was married for 60 years to her high school sweetheart & the...

Larry Bohannon

Larry Bohannon

Jun 23, 2025

Larry Bohannon, 73, of McGuire Memorial, formerly of Youngstown, OH, departed this life on June 23, 2025.

Born September 28, 1951, in Youngstown, OH., he was the son of the late James S. and Jane (Carter) Bohannon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Bohannon.

Surviving...

Patricia "Pat" (Yoko)  Mccracken

Patricia "Pat" (Yoko) Mccracken

Jun 16, 2025

FAMILY REQUESTS NO FLOWERS

Our Mother. Our Coach. Our Compass. It’s impossible to capture the force that was our mom—Patricia Louise McCracken—in a few paragraphs. She wasn’t just a mother, a grandmother, a sister, or a friend. She was a presence. Tough as nails, fiercely independent, and full of heart, she taught us how to stand on...

Eric Dean Bostwick

Eric Dean Bostwick

Jun 4, 2025

Eric Dean Bostwick, 51, of Ohioville, passed away at home unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Born July 17, 1973, in Rochester, he is the son of Dean A. and Sue (Anderson) Bostwick.   He was a proud graduate of Beaver High School, Class of 1991 and attended Church of the Living Christ, Beaver.  Eric dedicated much of his...

Francis J. "Skip" Ribar

Francis J. "Skip" Ribar

Jun 2, 2025

Francis (Skip) J. Ribar, 78, of New Brighton, PA, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Skip was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine Ribar Trappen and Francis Trappen. Following his mother’s passing, he was lovingly raised by his uncle and aunt, the late...

Sylvia A. (Groover)  Karcesky

Sylvia A. (Groover) Karcesky

Jun 2, 2025

Sylvia A. Karcesky, 86, of North Sewickley, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2025, in Concordia at Villa St Joseph, Baden.

Born May 28, 1939, in Greenville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Esther (White) Groover. She was a long-time waitress at the Wooden Angel. She was one of a kind, full of spunk,...

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