Dennis James Miscuk, 68, of New Castle, formerly of Hookstown, passed unexpectedly Sunday November 20, 2022 at his New Castle residence. Born May 25, 1954 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late William A. and Martha Jone (Bishoff) Miscuk Sr. Before being disabled Dennis had worked in the construction industry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Wayne and William A. Miscuk Jr. Continue reading →

Carl G. Baker, 80 of Beaver passed Tuesday morning November 1, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was the proud son of the late Michael and Myrtle (Pitzer) Baker Jr. Carl was an Architect and attended Carnegie Tech and Penn State, thus his life long love of everything Penn State.

Carl is survived by his beloved wife Grace A. (Danylo) Baker and their son Sam G. Baker. His children, Carl, Bryce, and David Baker. Cassandra and her husband Brodie Patten and their children Raegan, Elleson, Kensington and Brecken. Alesha and her husband Michael Yaria and their children Giana and Mikey. Cassandra and Alesha’s mother Linda Danko Baker. Continue reading →

She was preceded in death by her husband Murle Gene Goodwin on June 12, 2021. Surviving is her daughter Geann Murtha and grandson Patrick Murtha. Continue reading →

Gerald Gene Seik, 85, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.) died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by the love of family, Friday evening, October 28, 2022 at the Weirton Medical Center. Born August 14, 1937 in Oakdale. He was a son of the late Howard E. and Freda (Ferrell) Seik. A graduate of the West Allegheny School district where he was on the wrestling team, where he competed in states. An avid outdoorsman, he belonged to the Raccoon twp. Sportsman’s Club. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time on his farm tending to the land and his cows.

Gerald retired after 32 years of service at Weirton Steel, working as an iron worker and rigger. He was the owner and operator of Seik Holdings, LLC. He also enjoyed race cars, motor cross, bowling and belonged to several softball teams and especially enjoyed playing euchre with his family. Continue reading →

Michael L. Andrews, 68, of Georgetown (Hanover twp.), passed Wednesday afternoon, October 12, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver, after a short illness. Born September 6, 1954, in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was a son of the late Charles and Helen (Hendricks) Andrews. Mike was a graduate of the South Side School and had worked as a farmer on the family’s property all his life. Continue reading →

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Marion E. Thomas, 82, of Aliquippa (Raccoon twp.), passed Saturday morning, September 17, 2022, at Good Samaritan Beaver. Born January 23, 1940, in Clinton, she was a daughter of the late James H. and Olive E. (McCullough) Wilson. In addition to being a homemaker, Marion had worked in the cafeteria with the South Side School district.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Cary M. Thomas, who died September 30, 2018 and her brothers Joe, Poke, Skeeter and Dorsey and Larry Wilson. Continue reading →

Jared Tyrone Sickelsmith, 23, of Hanover Twp., passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2022, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Last employed as a budtender at Liberty Dispensary in Aliquippa. In his free time, he enjoyed rapping, spending time with family and friends, most of all his son. Born January 6, 1999, he was the son of Amy Sickelsmith and her fiancé Vaughn Krepps, Hanover Twp, and Franceky LaPlante, Orlando, FL. He is survived by his son, Jeremiah, who he adored, Jeremiah’s mother, Hallie Butera, Midland, three brothers, Dalton (Summer) Sickelsmith of Georgetown, Trevonne Thornton and Jayden Smith of Hanover Twp, his little sister Hailey Krepps of Hanover Twp, who was very special to him, and two sisters Imani Douglas and Thannia LaPlante of Orlando, FL, three nephews Emmett Johnson of Georgetown, and Champion and Thaddeus Douglas, Orlando, FL, maternal grandmother, JoAnn Snyder of Georgetown, loving aunt and uncle, Elizabeth and Todd Bost of Bethel Park, close cousins, Ian and Nichole Sickelsmith (Landon & Jaxon) of Crescent Twp and Jacob Williams, Moon Twp. He
was predeceased by his brother Brady Sickelsmith-Lemieux, his uncle Gene Sickelsmith, Jr. and his grandfathers Gene Sickelsmith, Sr. and Roy A. Snyder. Continue reading →

Charles E. “Chuck” Smith, 72, of Hookstown, PA., passed away suddenly on September 3, 2022, at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Born, September 10, 1949. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Cathy Wolanski Smith; his loving children, Chad (Renae) Smith of Georgetown, PA., Christina (Jeffrey) Owens of Salineville, OH., Daniel (Katie) Smith of Hookstown, PA.; his loving grandchildren, Cameron, Shane, Brandon, Logan, Riley, Zacary, Gavin, Emma and Jase; brother, Don (Linda) Smith; sister, Serenna Young; numerous nieces and nephews. Continue reading →

Richard L. “Hayseed” Searight, 73, of Hookstown, PA., passed, Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, following a lengthy illness.

Born, September 11, 1948, in Sewickley, PA., he was the son of the late David A. and Elizabeth Betty Bowman Searight.

Rich was also preceded in death by his brothers, Daniel and David Addison Searight and by his stepmother, Delores Searight. Continue reading →