Charles Sumner Halstead, 58, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.), died Tuesday evening, May 19, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born October 10, 1961, in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was a son of the late Joseph W. and Virginia M. (Glenn) Halstead. He worked as a dairy farmer and loved target shooting, his cows, muscle cars including his 2012 Camaro, but most of all spending time with his family and children. Continue reading →

Charles A. Graham Jr., 64, of Weirton, W.Va., formerly of Hookstown, died Sunday evening, May 10, 2020, in the comfort of his home with family at his side.

Born November 29, 1955, in Rochester, he was the beloved son of Charles A. Graham Sr. and the late Marlene L. (Yarnell) Graham.

Charles worked as an auto mechanic in the automotive industry. A veteran of the Persian Gulf War, he served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army and had worked under Dick Chaney in the U.S. Defense Department. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.   Continue reading →

Peg Davis, 86, of Georgetown PA, formerly of Aliquippa, PA, passed peacefully to her heavenly home Friday, May 1st, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, PA.

Peg was the daughter of Howard D. Hutton Sr. and Dorothy (McCoy) Hutton Aliquippa, PA.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Howard D. Hutton, Jr. (Coach Hutton) and grandson, Eric Lloyd Patterson.

She is survived by 4 generations of loving and close knit family. Three children: Michelle (Rick) Patterson of Hookstown, Richard Davis, Aliquippa, and Sharon (Martin) Mackall, Georgetown. 4 grandchildren: Michael (Erin) Patterson, Erin Patterson(Eric’s wife), Daniel Mackall (fiancé Mia), Amanda Mackall (fiancé Lowell). 4 great grandchildren: Sarah, Hannah, David, Patterson and Tyler Flowers. A great granddaughter: Celina Whitlow. Sister-in-law, Karen Hutton and several beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Continue reading →

Tracey L. DeBacco, 55, of Clinton (Hanover Twp.), died Friday morning, April 24, 2020, in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born July 16, 1964, in McKees Rocks, she was the beloved daughter of Carol A. (Gerde) Daniels of Moon Twp. and the late Alfred M. Daniels.

Beloved wife of 32 years to Frank A. DeBacco; cherished mother of Scott and Kristin DeBacco of Crescent Twp. and Alyssa DeBacco and her significant other Billy Geary of Moon Twp.; sister of Nicole Daniels of Moon Twp., Lisa Hitchcock of Florida and Mary and Amos Applegate of Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Jimmy Leon Davis, 73 of Aliquippa died Thursday afternoon April 23, 2020, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born February 8, 1947, in New Brighton, he was a son of the late Otis Leon and Thelma Louise (Eaton) Davis. He had worked as a clerk for the Pittsburgh Mailing Service and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving as a Sgt. during the Vietnam War. He graduated from New Brighton High School in 1965. Continue reading →

Debra Lynn Powell, 67, was called to her eternal home by our Heavenly Father on April 21, 2020. While we grieve our loss, we rejoice in knowing she is at peace and we will be reunited with her one day in heaven.

Born on her father’s birthday on April 20, 1953, she was the daughter of John and Betty (Williams) Powell. A lifelong resident of Chester, WV, Debbie was a graduate of Oak Glenn High School Class of 1971. Continue reading →

Martin K. Brinkley, 64 of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.) died Thursday morning at the Weirton Medical Center E.R.. Born June 11, 1955, in Clarksburg, W.V., he was a son of the late Walter W. and Mabel E. (Robinson) Brinkley. He was a steel worker and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force reserves. Cremation has taken place and no memorial service is planned. Arrangements by McConnell Funeral Home, Hookstown, PA.

Robert James Ramsey, 68, of Burgettstown (Hanover Twp.), died peacefully Tuesday afternoon in the comfort of his home with his wife at his side.

Born June 7, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was a son of the late James W. and Lenora G. (Ash) Ramsey. Mr. Ramsey had worked as a truck driver in the energy industry and was a member of the Community Bible Church, Aliquippa. Continue reading →

Joseph P. Lally, Jr., 88 of Brighton Twp. died Monday April 13, 2020, at Brighton Wellness & Rehabilitation Center. Born October 20, 1931 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Joseph P. Laly, Sr. and Mary (O’Rourke) Lally. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a Sergeant during the Korean War. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Glenn E. Paullis, 70, of Georgetown (Hanover Township), died Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born September 18, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late William and Emely (Biel) Paullis, he was a Personnel Sergeant in the U.S. Military being a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a sergeant first class. Continue reading →