Dolores A. (Brodmerkel) Ross, 74, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.), died Thursday afternoon, November 21, 2013, at UPMC Presbyterian, with her family at her side, after a lengthy illness.

Born May 29, 1939, a daughter of the late Robert M. and Edith (Tarr) Brodmerkel, Dolores was a graduate of South Side High School, class of 1958 and had worked most recently at the Johnston Market in Hookstown, along with other numerous jobs throughout her lifetime. In addition to being a homemaker, Dolores was an extreme NASCAR fan who was particularly fond of Jeff Gordon. Continue reading →

Thomas J. Davidson, 81, of Frankfort Springs Boro, died Wednesday evening, November 20, 2013, in the comfort of his home with his family at his side.

Born September 24, 1932, in Windsor Heights, WV, he was a son of the late Thomas and Caroline (Brooks) Davidson. Mr. Davidson was a retired diesel mechanic working at J&L Steel for 43 years. He attended the Aliquippa School District and was a member of the Hanover Presbyterian Church. He was co-owner of the Golfview Manor Nursing Home in Aliquippa and owner of the County Line Restaurant in Frankfort Springs. He was a member of the Monaca Center Lodge No. 791 F&AM, New Castle Consistory and the Pittsburgh Syria Shrine. He was also a former supervisor of Hanover Twp. Continue reading →

Robert G. Lockhart, 89, of New Cumberland, WV, formerly of Hookstown, died Tuesday evening, November 12, 2013, in the East Liverpool City Hospital.

Born July 12, 1924, in Hookstown, he was the last surviving son born to the late William Robert and Florence (Snowden) Lockhart. A veteran of World War II, he served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army and was formerly a steelworker in the steel industry and a farmer. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church, East Liverpool, Ohio, and was an honorary member of the Hookstown American Legion. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing, camping and working in his garden. Continue reading →

Elizabeth K. Stewart, 89, of Chester, died Friday afternoon, November 1, 2013, at Fox’s Stone Pear Pavilion, Chester, WV.

Born January 22, 1924, in Aliquippa, she was the last surviving child born to the late Cameron and Ida (Wheale) Kelly.  Also preceding her in death was her husband, Carl V. Stewart in 2000 and a son, Bill Stewart. Continue reading →

Eva Maria Wesley, beloved and cherished pre-mature daughter of James and Hannah (Tolikas) Wesley, on Thursday afternoon, October 31, 2013, at Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2013, 10 a.m. at Mill Creek United Presbyterian Church, 5005 RTE# 151, Hookstown, PA. 15050. Reverend Nathan Weller officiating. Interment will follow in the Beaver Falls Cemetery.

Virginia H. Boyce, 74, of Clinton (Hanover Twp.), died Thursday morning, October 31, 2013, in the comfort of her home, with her friend at her side.

Born August 7, 1939, in Pittsburgh, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph George and Margaret Elizabeth (Lake) Christ. Continue reading →

Bruce Everett Quade, 68, of Hanover Township, died unexpectedly on Saturday morning, October 19, 2013, in his Hanover Twp. home.

Born July 12, 1945, in Ames, Iowa, he was the beloved son of Everett Donovan Quade of Apollo and the late Eileen C. (Swan) Quade.  Mr. Quade was retired from US Airways having worked as a mechanic for 38 ½ years.  A member of the Hookstown Free Methodist Church, he was also the sound man and technician for his church and the Trinity Choir and One Voice Music Festival.  He was a member of the Doric Lodge #630 F&AM Sewickley and a member of the IAM Lodge #1976. Continue reading →

Hazel Ring, formerly of Georgetown, more recently of Moon Township, died Tuesday morning, October 15, 2013, in the Hunter’s Personal Care Home.
Born May 8, 1928, in Georgetown, she was the daughter of the late Harry G. and Nora Lee (Camel) Allison. A homemaker, she was a member of the Sharon Presbyterian Church, Moon Twp., and a former employee of the Moon Twp. School District.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Walter Ring; two brothers, Harry C. Allison and David G. Allison, and a sister, Dorothy Steele. Continue reading →

Jeffrey Clay Staley, formerly of Georgetown and most recently of Weirton, WV, died Sunday, October 13, 2013, in his Weirton residence.

Born Oct. 8 1960, in Weirton, WV, the beloved son of Jack L. Staley of Georgetown and the late Carol Ann (Pelter) Staley, who died July 16, 2007, he had worked as a truck driver in the shipping industry and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Continue reading →

Bernard W. Stewart, 85, of Chester, WV, died peacefully in the comfort of his home with his wife at his side on Wednesday afternoon, October 9, 2013.

Born January 2, 1928, in Hookstown, he was the last surviving child of 10 children born to the late Wayne and Florence Mae (Bell) Stewart. Mr. Stewart was a longtime and very active member of the Hookstown Free Methodist Church, holding positions of head usher, trustee and had served on the Board of Directors. He retired in 1985 after 34 years of service from Arco Chemical Plant in Monaca, having worked in the poly styrene department. A former member of the Hookstown Grange for over 25 years, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Mill Creek Hill Cemetery, and a member of the South Side Senior Citizens and the Arco Retirees Club. He was well known for his love of horses. Continue reading →