Shirley Oscar Price, 76, of Chester, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at East Liverpool City Hospital.

Born September 14, 1942, in Aliquippa, he was a son of the late Woodrow Canden and Thelma (Roberts) Price. A 1962 graduate of Southside High School, he had worked as a machine operator at the former Horsehead Industries in Monaca. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene (Weaver) Price; two brothers, William and Charles Price; a sister, Brenda Anderson; a sister-in-law, Carol Price and brothers-in-law, Paul Wilcoxen and Mike Baker. Continue reading →

Howard P. Cain, 77, of Hookstown died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Heritage VaIley Beaver surrounded by the love of his family, after a brief illness.

Born September 9, 1941, in Florence, Pa., he was a son of the late Ralph and Gladys (Locke) Cain. He had worked as a rigger at Weirton Steel for 31 years and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army as a SP4. Howard was a member of the Hookstown American Legion and loved tinkering in his yard especially keeping up with the grass cutting. He also enjoyed playing cards, square dancing, country music and hunting and fishing. Continue reading →

Delores Blake-Dobbs, 73, of Greene Twp., died peacefully Monday, February 11, 2019, in the comfort of her home with family at her side.

She was born July 11, 1945, in Cameron, West Virginia, to the late Charles Nelson and Mary Leota (Simms) Durbin. A homemaker, Delores was an avid seamstress and belonged to the Mill Creek EPC of Hookstown and Bethel United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd W. Blake; a son, Kevin Blake; two sisters, Nancy Rush and Beth Durbin; and a granddaughter, Kayla. Continue reading →

Daniel Ray Michael, 72, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), died Friday afternoon, February 1, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born October 7, 1946, in Glasgow, Pa., he was a son of the late Max and Thelma (Oldfield) Michael. He had worked as a molder at WHEMCO of Midland.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and Calvin Michael, and two sisters, Patricia Seevers and Kay Lynn Michael. Continue reading →

John F. “Jack” Kletzli Jr., 86, of Hookstown, died Monday morning, January 28, 2019, at West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, Moon Twp.

Born January 13, 1933, in McDonald, he was a son of the late John F. Sr. and Thelma E. (Best) Kletzli. Jack had worked as a supervisor in the steel industry and was a U.S. Army Veteran serving as a Corporal during the Korean War. Continue reading →

Daniel Paul Hartman, 18, left this world to join his heavenly Father on January 26, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

Beloved son of Karen Hartman and stepfather, Eric Koehler of Hookstown, Pennsylvania and father, Paul Hartman Jr. of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.

A 2018 graduate of South Side Area School District and Beaver County Career and Technology Center. He started his career as a certified welder and was a member of the American Welding Association. Continue reading →

Gretchen M. Morrow, 85, went to her Eternal Home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, from the comfort of her daughter’s home.

Born September 25, 1933, in Clinton, Pa., at home, the daughter of the late J. Donald Miller and A. Maye (McCoy) Miller, she was Presbyterian by faith. Gretchen was a retired U.S. Postal Mail Carrier of many years. The only one of her time out of Moon Township Postal Office to know 18 Rural Routes with all her people’s names and house numbers. She loved to play softball, drive stock cars, work on cars, but most of all always being a caring and helping hand to her family and friends. Continue reading →

Earl A. Miller, 82, of Georgetown (Greene Twp.), died Wednesday morning, January 23, 2019, at Brighton Wellness and Rehab Center, Brighton Twp.

Born February 11, 1936, in Hookstown, he was a son of the late Lawrence W. and Margaret (Hughes) Miller. He was an avid farmer and collector of International tractors and had worked at the Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool, Ohio. Continue reading →

Michael Jablonski, Jr., 76, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), died Monday January 21, 2019, at Good Samitran Hospice, Beaver.

Born January 16, 1943, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Michael Sr. and Dorothy (Reed) Jablonski.

Michael worked as a carpenter for much of his life and enjoyed woodworking and organic gardening. Continue reading →

Roy H. Conkle, 89, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, (Greene Twp.) died unexpectedly Sunday morning, January 13, 2019, at his Georgetown residence.

Born November 8, 1929, in Georgetown, the son of the late Robert F. and Alice G. (Pinney) Conkle.

A 1947 Chester High School graduate, an avid farmer, he had worked for Crucible Steel as a supply clerk for over 35 years, retiring in 1982. His hobbies included aviation, owning and flying a Piper Cub and a military training plane. He also enjoyed square dancing. Continue reading →