Mary Elinor (Elliott) Searight, 94, of Hookstown, passed away Sunday afternoon, Feb. 23, 2014, in Friendship Ridge, Brighton Twp.

Born Nov. 17, 1919, in Rochester, a daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Stevenson) Elliott. A homemaker, she had attended the Hookstown Free Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond H. Searight,  her great-granddaughter, Madison Hope Searight and a brother, Chester Elliott. Continue reading →

John A. Field, 51, of Georgetown on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014.

Born Aug. 11, 1962, in New York, NY, a son of Kathleen (Fay) Field of Washington and the late Arthur Field, he had worked as a truck driver with Schneider National Trucking, Coraopolis.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, April J. (Cain) Field, Georgetown; stepdaughters, Theresa and her husband, Mike Ervin, Center Twp. and their daughters, Ava and Tori; Jessica McFadden, Georgetown; a sister and her husband, Holly and Glenn Dickson, Washington and their children, Madeline and Matthew. Continue reading →

Daniel W. King, 91, of Georgetown, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, February 21, 2014, at his Georgetown residence.

Born September 10, 1922, in Amesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Jesse E. and Edna May (Sanborn) King.  He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army and was retired after 38 years of working as a back hoe operator with the Aliquippa Water Authority. Continue reading →

Andrew G. McHaf-fie, Sr., 82, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver on Thursday, February 20, 2014, with family at his side.

Born on January 5, 1932 on the McHaffie Farm in Georgetown, PA, he was the son of the late Donald W. and Esther (Campbell) McHaffie. He was a member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church. He was a loving husband, Dad, and Pappy who loved his family more than anything in this world. The memories of all of the wonderful holiday celebrations, tractor rides, and visits to the farm will live in his family’s hearts forever. Continue reading →

Lawrence S. Searight, 92, of Hookstown, died Monday morning, February 10, 2014, at Fox’s Stone Pear Pavilion, Chester, WV.

Born July 29, 1921, in Aliquippa, he was a son of the late Harrison and Agnes (Brooks) Searight. Mr. Searight had worked as a farmer in the agriculture industry and had also worked at the Hancock County Children’s Home. He served in Europe as a PFC in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the Mill Creek United Presbyterian Church. Continue reading →

Annette Gallippi, 57, of New Kensington, formerly of Hookstown, died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 30, 2014, at her New Kensington residence.

Born in East Liverpool, Ohio, on April 22, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Alma H. (Weber) Short. Annette had worked as a hotel manager in the hospitality industry.

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

Lorna L. McHaffie, 81, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh on Saturday, January 25, 2014, with family at her side.

She was born on May 26, 1932, in Langeloth, PA. She was the last remaining daughter of the late William Thomas and Orpha Leona (Hoover) Durst. She was a member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church. Continue reading →

Becky S. Johnston, 41, of Chester, WV, died Friday evening, January 17, 2014, at Magee Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born Sept. 29, 1972, in Steubenville, OH, she was the beloved daughter of Howard P. and Susan D. (Moore) Cain, Hookstown.  A homemaker, she loved playing cards, loved all children and enjoyed attending her children’s sporting events. Continue reading →

Lewis W. Moore, 69, of Hookstown, died Christmas Day with his wife and family at his side at Good Samaritan Hospice Heritage Valley.

Born September 25, 1944, in East Liverpool, a son of the late Lawrence and Gladys (McDonald) Moore, he was a member of the Parish Family of St. Blaise, Midland. A steelworker, he worked at J&L Steel, Aliquippa Works, for 18 years, and more recently as a customer service agent with Toys R Us for 18 years. He loved gardening and belonged to the Canfield Pumpkin Association. He loved attending tractor pulls and most important to him was spending time with his grandchildren and family. Continue reading →

Leslie E. Brown, 78, of Hookstown (Frankfort Springs, Boro), died peacefully on Monday afternoon, Dec. 23, 2013, at Heritage Valley Beaver, with his wife and family at his side.

Born April 19, 1935, in Eastville, PA, he was a son of the late Ellsworth and Fannie (Shade) Brown. Mr. Brown had worked as a well driller and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Shippingport Lodge F&AM where he also served as a PM and was a 32nd Degree Mason of the New Castle Consistory. He also loved gardening and fishing. Continue reading →