Mildred I. Hall, 80, of Georgetown, died Friday morning, May 5, 2017, at Fox’s Stone Pear Pavilion, Chester, W.Va.

Born October 28, 1936, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Sumner and Katherine (Brooks) Greenwood. In addition to being a homemaker, she was a retired payroll clerk having worked at the Crucible Steel Co., Midland, and was also a member of the Hookstown American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Continue reading →

Brian W. Heizler Sr., 75, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.), died unexpectedly Thursday morning, April 27, 2017, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born in Hookstown on March 1, 1942, a son of the late Harold R. Sr. and Gladys Mae (Cowan) Heizler, he had worked as a heavy machine operator at both Dravo Sand & Gravel of Georgetown, and Beaver Valley Slag of Aliquippa. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam Era. His hobbies included fishing and flying ultralights and model planes, and also enjoyed traveling, camping and square dancing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Ronda Webb; a brother, Harold R. Heizler Jr., and a brother-in-law, Merc Digenaro. Continue reading →

Bernice C. Martin, 74, of Monaca, formerly of Hookstown, died Monday evening, April 24, 2017, in the care of the staff at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born February 2, 1943, in Sewickley, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Hirak) Masterson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Masterson. Continue reading →

James L. Doughty, 82, of Georgetown (Greene Twp.), died in the comfort of his home on Saturday evening, April 8, 2017, with family at his side.

Born April 22, 1934, in Candor, Pa., he was a son of the late Walter V. and Lila V. (Griffith) Doughty. He retired having worked as a steelworker at LTV Aliquippa for 30 years and was a mail carrier until retirement in Georgetown. He was a longtime and faithful member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church. Continue reading →

Donald W. Stitsel, 71, of Hookstown (Raccoon Twp.),  died on March 7, 2017. All arrangements are private.

Natalie C. Phillips, 55, of Aliquippa (Raccoon Twp.), died very suddenly on Thursday morning, March 9, 2017, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born July 4, 1961, in Sewickley, she was a daughter of the late Ruth Ann White and Allard Drake. A homemaker, Natalie was a loving wife and mother and a member of the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church of Shippingport. Continue reading →

Cynthia Leigh Work, 35, of Hookstown (Greene Twp.), died Sunday evening, February 12, 2017, in the emergency room of Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born February 10, 1982, in Beaver, she was a daughter of the late Richard Work Sr. and Kathryn (Murin) Work. Continue reading →

David D. “Buck” Malcomb, 78, of Hookstown, died Wednesday morning, February 1, 2017, in Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born November 25, 1938, in Hettie, W.Va., he was the last surviving child born to the late Darius Clark and Lona Zella (Ware) Malcomb. He was a retired steelworker having worked at Crucible Steel. Continue reading →

Ruth M. “Nana” Hineman, 94, of Georgetown, passed peacefully Monday evening, January 9, 2017, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, with family at her side.

Born March 6, 1922, in Moon Twp., she was a daughter of the late Alvie Earl and Sara Ella (Doyle) Rambo. A homemaker, she was a loving mother and grandmother known to many as simply “Nana.” She attended the Hookstown Free Methodist Church and was a longtime member of the South Side Senior Citizens group.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Hineman, in 1998; brothers, Lester, Francis, Chester and Earl Rambo, and sisters, Louise White and Hazel Ruble. Continue reading →

Joyce A. Stewart, 75, formerly of Shippingport, died peacefully Friday morning, December 23, 2016.

Born October 24, 1941, in Shippingport, a daughter of the late David E. and Helen G. (Johnson) Green, Joyce had worked for Shippingport Boro for a number of years as their clerk. She was a graduate of South Side High School and the Ohio Valley Business School. A lifelong member of the Green Valley United Methodist Church, Joyce loved spending time with her family, especially her grandsons who were her pride and joy. Continue reading →