Donald D. ‘Denny’ Graham, 77, of Weirton, W.Va., formerly of Hookstown, died Friday evening January 3, 2020, at the West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born May 29, 1942, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Donald W. and Martha Marie (Riser) Graham, Denny had worked as a lab technician at NOVA Chemical and was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Continue reading →

Joe “T” Brodmerkel, 84, of Frankfort Springs, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Joe was born January 26, 1935, in Burgettstown. He was the son of the late Robert M. and Edith (Tarr) Brodmerkel. Joe was a retired millwright from J&L Steel for 33 years. He served in the U.S. Navy, an avid race fan and loved spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph “Dale” Brodmerkel and sister, Dolores Ross. Continue reading →

Mary Kaye Shutt, 72, of Georgetown, died Monday December 23, 2019 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Beaver Falls. Born January 27, 1947 in Fremont, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Earle and Lois (Everett) Greenamyer. She was the beloved wife of James M. Shutt. Mary had worked as an accountant retiring from Thompson Agency in Georgetown.

No visitation or services, her remains will be buried on her father’s grave at a later date. Professional services provided by McConnell Funeral Home, 447 Pine St., Hookstown, PA 15050.

Thomas Wells, 86, of Hanover Twp., passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Born May 19, 1933 in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Marion (Taylor) Kines.

Surviving are two daughters, Christina (George) Tellish, Aliquippa; Joy (Randy) Frey, Cincinnati, OH; son, Mark (Tammy) Wells, Cincinnati, OH; eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, a half-brother, Jim (Pam) Kines, New York.

Arrangements in Cincinnati, OH., will be entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home, 3275 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208.

Local Arrangements by MCCONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 447 Pine St., Hookstown, PA 15050, Daniel M. McConnell, Owner-Director.

Alice ‘Marie’ Gillespie, 79, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019.

Born March 15, 1940, in Wellsburg, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late James O. Gillespie and Dorothy A. (Scott) Gillespie. Continue reading →

Shirley J. Shychuck, 68, of Georgetown (Greene Township) Pa., died Sunday, November 3, 2019, at the Beaver Medical Center following a brief illness.

Shirley was born February 12, 1951, in McKeesport. The only child of the late George and Viola (Backstrom) Dubinshak and lived in Sutersville, Pa. until getting married in 1970. She graduated from Sewickley Area (Yough) High School. Continue reading →

Eric Lloyd Patterson, 38, of Slippery Rock, Pa., formerly of Hookstown, Pa., went to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by family on Sunday, November 3, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Erin Paisley Patterson and son, Tyler; parents, Richard and Michelle Patterson; brother, Michael (Erin) Patterson; grandmother, Peggy Davis; parents-in-law, Don and Pam Paisley; brother-in-law, Ryan (Angel) Paisley; and nieces and nephews, Sarah, Hannah, David Patterson and Jackson and Reagan Paisley. There are many other special family members and friends. Continue reading →

Arlene Hamrick, 74, of Aliquippa (Raccoon Twp.) died Friday morning October 18, 2019 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

She was the wife of the late David Hamrick.

Cremation Services provided by McConnell Funeral Home, Hookstown.

Michael D. Brooks, 40, of Hookstown died Tuesday morning, September 24, 2019, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born April 15, 1979, in Rochester, he was a beloved son of William and Vicki (Douglas) Brooks.

Brother of Carrie (John) Teapole and Matthew (Brandy) Brooks; paternal grandmother, Theresa Trotta and her late husband Chris; the late maternal grandparents, Dale and Evelyn Douglas; nieces and nephews, Courtney and Caitlin Walker, Christopher and Ethan Brooks, and Trevor and Avah Teapole; aunt, Patty (Joe) LeCerf; and an uncle, Steven Douglas. Continue reading →

Charles W. McAfee, 69 of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.) died Sunday morning September 8, 2019 in the comfort of his home with family at his side. Born June 19, 1950 in Steubenville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Roland and Grace (Glass) McAfee. Charles had worked as a laborer with Laborers Union # 833 of New Brighton and at Service Master in Coraopolis in the janitorial dept.. He was a member of the Frankfort Grange, loved farming, deer hunting and in his younger days loved square dancing. He loved watching his grandsons baseball games. Spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren is what brought him the most joy. Continue reading →