Obituary Listing

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...

Jul 7, 2018

Barbara A. (Darkey) Portka Beaver Falls Barbara A. (Darkey) Portka, 80, of Beaver Falls, passed away Saturday July 7, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver. Born October 15, 1937, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Alva N. and Elizabeth (Wolfe) Darkey. She worked in sales for the former Kaufmanns department store. She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 29, 2018

Ann A. Kasparek (Ann Nalepa) Formerly of  North Sewickley Township Ann A. Kasparek (Ann Nalepa), formerly of North Sewickley Township, Pa., died peacefully at 12:45 p.m. on June 29, 2018, at St. Joseph's Senior Living in Louisville, Ohio, at the age of 93. Ann is survived by her children and spouses, Tom (Nancy) Kasparek of Louisville, Ohio, Terry (Maggie)...

Jun 28, 2018

Tiea Marie Neely (Demko), of Slippery Rock, passed away suddenly at the age of 36 on Thursday June 28, 2018.

She was a graduate of Slippery Rock High School class of 2000.  She was a great mother, daughter, and friend.  She will be greatly missed by all.

She leaves behind a husband, Michael, five children...

Jun 28, 2018

Nicholas George Vucina, 93, of Vanport, passed away, surrounded by his loving children, Thursday June 28, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services, Heartland Hospice, Pittsburgh.

Born August 13, 1924 in Bolivar, PA, of Croatian immigrants, he was the son of the late Thomas Vucina Sr. and Zora (Kazic) Vucina Fudurich. He attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and...