Gerald D. “Gerry” Ruth, 88, Hookstown (Greene Twp.), beloved husband and father passed away in his home on Wednesday evening, September 14, 2016, following a long illness with heart and lung problems.

He was born in Tuscarawas County, OH, on February 16, 1928, to the late Ernest and Grace (Heston) Ruth.  He was an active member of the Southside Senior Citizen’s Group and president of the organization for over 15 years.  He was retired from the former Kaufmann’s Department Stores as a master mechanic and garage foreman.  He also drove tractor trailer for many years and taught big-rig driving to the “Kaufmann Elite”.  Gerry enjoyed fishing, talking trucks and NASCAR.  He could drive anything on wheels and loved his recreation day group. Continue reading →

Paul R. Glenn, 72, of Clinton (Hanover Twp.),  died peacefully Friday, September 9, 2016, under the compassionate care of Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born July 5, 1944, in East Liverpool, OH, an only child of the late Charles R. and Ruth Quinn (Sarver) Glenn, Paul had worked as a custodian at Central Valley School.  He was Protestant by faith. He enjoyed working in his yard with his canine companion, Buddy, at his side. Continue reading →

Virginia L. Woodling, 93, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.), died peacefully Thursday evening, September 1, 2016, with her family at her side, under the care of Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born October 4, 1922, in McDonald, she was the daughter of the late Edward Sr. and Clara (Langhurst) Winters. A homemaker, Virginia was a dedicated wife, mother and proud grandmother, known by many as a sweet and kind lady who never had a bad day. She was a longtime and very active member of the Mill Creek United Presbyterian Church, the Women’s Association of her church and the South Side Senior Citizens Group. Continue reading →

James Kovac, 92, of Monaca, died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, August 4, 2016, with his family at his side in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born April 23, 1924, in Lyndora, PA, he was the last surviving child born to the late John and Josephine (Rickle) Kovac. Jim attended Monaca High School, served in World War II as a corporal in the 86th Troop Carrier Squadron and also served in Central Europe. He was a member and ordained elder of the First Presbyterian Church, Monaca, where he also served as president of the former Men’s Bible Class. A former member of B.P.O.E. No. 1221, Aliquippa, where he served as Exalted Ruler from 1989 to 1990, he was also a past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler over the state of PA, and served as secretary and state trustee from 1997 to 2002. He was a charter member of Monaca-Center Lodge 791 F&AM; a member and past president of the Monaca-Center Lions Club, and was one of the founders of Combined Organizations Monaca Area. He was a member of the former Fourth Ward PTA. Continue reading →

H. Duane Beal, 81, of Hookstown (Greene Twp.), died Tuesday evening, July 26, 2016, at Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by his family. A loving husband, dad and pap . . . a loving person, loved his family and the outdoors greatly.

Born November 21, 1934, in Hanover Twp., he was the last surviving child born to the late John Herman and Clara (Swearingen) Beal. He was a retired steelworker with J&L, Aliquippa Works, and was a member of the Green Valley United Methodist Church, Shippingport. Continue reading →

Joseph Wayne Johnston, 47, of Aliquippa (Raccoon Twp.), died peacefully Monday morning, July 25, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, with his family at his side.

Born October 16, 1968, in Rochester, he was the beloved son of Patricia A. (Douglas) and her husband Joseph LeCerf of Aliquippa, and the late James Edward Johnston. He was a member of the Hookstown Free Methodist Church. Since graduating from New Horizon School in 1989, he has worked at the BCRC workshop in New Brighton for over 25 years, his favorite place to be except for coaching the Potter Raccoon Red Devils midget football team, where he was made head coach last year. He was also a big fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penguins. Continue reading →

Virginia A. Mack, 77, Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), died Saturday, July 23, 2016, in the comfort of her home with her husband at her side.

Born May 14, 1939, in Monaca, a daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Neal) McDole, she was a homemaker. She attended the Hookstown Free Methodist Church. Continue reading →

Howard M. Hughes, 93, of Monaca (Raccoon Township), died Sunday morning, June 19, 2016, in the Evergreen Rehabilitation Center, Harmony.

Born Jan. 5, 1923, in Hookstown, he was the last surviving child born to the late Harry and Sarah (Morrow) Hughes. He was a retired fitter with U. S. Steel and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a Corporal during World War II. He was a member of the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, where along with being a caretaker of his church, he was also an Elder. He was a member of the Monaca American Legion, active Boy Scout leader, and he, along with his late wife, Helen, took in and worked with foster children serving as foster parents. Continue reading →

Columbia E. Garren, 84, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), died Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in the comfort of her home, with family at her side.

Born in Georgetown on April 26, 1932, she was the last surviving child born to the late Raymond and Betty (Kline) Moralla. A homemaker, she was retired from Trinity Oaks, having worked as a night shift supervisor, and also had worked at the former Gimbel’s Department Store as a beautician and an electrolysis technician. Continue reading →

Steven W. Streng Sr., 73, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.), died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, May 25, 2016, in the comfort of his home.

Born April 23, 1943, in Meyersdale, PA, he was a son of the late Arthur Franklin Streng Sr. and Osi Leona (Christener) Streng. A cement mason, he had worked in the construction industry for Local 526 for over 50 years. An avid motorcyclist and hunter, he enjoyed farming on his property and adored his grandchildren. Continue reading →