Gary L. Frazier, 64, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, May 7, 2015, at his Georgetown residence.

Born September 16, 1950, in Steubenville, OH, he was a son of Doris E. (Ryan) Frazier of Georgetown and the late Loyd J. Frazier. A steelworker at Weirton Steel, he was a member of the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, Hookstown American Legion, the Bethel United Methodist Church, and was a former member of the U.S. Army Reserves. Gary enjoyed farming and his three Corvettes. Continue reading →

Carolyn S. Temple, 64, of Hookstown (Greene Twp.) died Friday afternoon, April 17, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born July 24, 1950 in WV, she was the daughter of the late William and Betty Lambka. A homemaker, she loved cooking and spoiling her grandchildren. She was also a member of the Pleasant Hill Wesleyan Methodist Church. Continue reading →

Frank J. McNamee, 68, died Tuesday morning, April 14, 2015.

Born February 7, 1947 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late William and LaVerne (Anderson) McNamee. A veteran of the USMC, he served in Vietnam in country in 1965 and 1966. Continue reading →

Elsie L. Irons, 86, of Wellsville, Ohio, died Friday morning, April 10, 2015, at Calcutta Health Care.

Born September 23, 1928, in Perry Twp., PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Wigley) Stiefel. A wife, mother and homemaker, Elsie had also worked at the former Aliquippa Hills Department Store and the Phoenix Glass Company, Monaca, and had waitressed in Monaca and Aliquippa. Continue reading →

James H. Garren, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, March 31, 2015, in the comfort of his home.

Born October 14, 1926, in Findlay Twp., a son of the late James Albert and Marie (Pape) Garren. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army as a Private First Class, a retired steelworker with LTV Steel. He was also a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, a member of the South Side Area Senior Citizens Group, the Frankfort Springs Grange No. 1989 and also a member of the Appalachian Folk Music Club and the Hookstown American Legion. Mr. Garren retired from the South Side School District, where he had worked as a security guard.   Continue reading →

Helen W. Scott, 87, of Shippingport, died quietly Monday evening, March 30, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born October 30, 1927, in East Liverpool, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Gladys (Berry) Pallard. Mrs. Scott had worked at the Shippingport Post Office for 32 years, retiring as postmaster. She was a member of Green Valley Methodist Church of Shippingport, where she also served as organist and Sunday school teacher. She was a member of the Midland Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a former mayor of Shippingport, and prior to that had served many years on council. Continue reading →

Lenora G. Ramsey, 92, of Burgettstown (Hanover Twp.) died Tuesday morning, March 17, 2015 at the Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV.

Born November 11, 1922, in Wick, WV, she was the last surviving child born to the late Clyde Osborne and Anna Dell (Atkinson) Ash.  She had worked as a secretary at Raccoon State Park and was a willing workers member of the Frankfort Springs Presbyterian Church. Continue reading →

Linda Kay Bender, 67, of Monaca (Center Twp.), died suddenly Thursday, January 15, 2015, at her Center Twp. home.

Born March 18, 1947, in Rochester, she was the last surviving child born to  the late Robert and Dolores (Bruckner) Bender. She was also preceded in death by brother, Paul Bender. Continue reading →

Betty Eva Call, 100, of Aliquippa (Shippingport Boro), died Tuesday morning, March 3, 2015, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

Born March 31, 1914, in Donora, PA. She had retired as a cook from the Monaca Inn, was an avid bingo player and was a member of the Shippingport Senior Citizens Group, enjoying their many bus trips together. She enjoyed her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Continue reading →

Betty Jean Anderson, 82, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.) died Friday evening, February 27, 2015, unexpectedly at her residence.

Born Feb. 17, 1933, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Raymond E. and Mary Almyra (Allison) Anderson, Betty was a graduate of Burgettstown Union High School. She was a member of the 25 Year Club of Weirton Steel retirees; a member of Life Steps of Beaver County, where she enjoyed playing games with her numerous friends, and watching TV and movies.  She was an avid animal lover with a special fondness for horses, dogs and cats.  Continue reading →