Phyllis M. Reilly, 77, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.) died unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, June 9, 2017, in the comfort of her home.

Born May 4, 1940, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Julia (Keenan) Holmes. A homemaker, she was also a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church of Georgetown. Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and spending time outdoors when she was able to do so. Continue reading →

Dr. Robert Wayne Kern passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017, and went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born January 20, 1935, and reared by his parents in Bullskin Twp., Fayette County. As a child, many called him “Whitey” because of his blonde hair. At the age of fifteen, he accepted Jesus Christ into his heart. This gift from God and his choice to accept it, changed the entire course of his life.

As a hard-working young man, he caddied the golf course, hayed the summer fields, raised strawberries, and sold Bibles door-to-door. This provided the means for him to advance his education. He attended Bob Jones University. He graduated with both a BA in Bible and MA in Church Administration. Upon graduation, he remained there for five years on the administrative staff. His Alma Mater granted him an honorary doctorate degree in 1993 for his faithfulness to God and his work in the ministry at Community Bible Church, Aliquippa. Continue reading →

Carol S. Harshbarger, 67, of Aliquippa (Greene Twp.), died Friday morning, June 2, 2017, with family at her side at Valley Oaks, East Liverpool, Ohio.

Born March 5, 1950, in East Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Charmaine A. (Buzzard) Schultz. Along with her late husband, Don, she was the owner and operator of Harshbargers, Inc., and was also employed at the Hampton Inn and the 911 Air Force Base, both in Moon Twp. Continue reading →

Dorothy Maxine Hayward, 93, of Glenside, Pa., formerly of Hookstown, died Monday afternoon, May 29, 2017, at Wyncote Place, Wyncote, Pa.

Born May 18, 1924, in Chester, W.Va., she was the only child born to the late John Joseph and Emma Jeanette (Torrence) Craig. A homemaker, she was a member of the Green Valley United Methodist Church, Shippingport and had worked as a legal secretary and waitress and also had written columns for the East Liverpool Review. She served on numerous committees at her church and was a longtime member of the South Side School Board. Continue reading →

Mildred I. Hall, 80, of Georgetown, died Friday morning, May 5, 2017, at Fox’s Stone Pear Pavilion, Chester, W.Va.

Born October 28, 1936, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Sumner and Katherine (Brooks) Greenwood. In addition to being a homemaker, she was a retired payroll clerk having worked at the Crucible Steel Co., Midland, and was also a member of the Hookstown American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Continue reading →

Brian W. Heizler Sr., 75, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.), died unexpectedly Thursday morning, April 27, 2017, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born in Hookstown on March 1, 1942, a son of the late Harold R. Sr. and Gladys Mae (Cowan) Heizler, he had worked as a heavy machine operator at both Dravo Sand & Gravel of Georgetown, and Beaver Valley Slag of Aliquippa. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam Era. His hobbies included fishing and flying ultralights and model planes, and also enjoyed traveling, camping and square dancing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Ronda Webb; a brother, Harold R. Heizler Jr., and a brother-in-law, Merc Digenaro. Continue reading →

Bernice C. Martin, 74, of Monaca, formerly of Hookstown, died Monday evening, April 24, 2017, in the care of the staff at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born February 2, 1943, in Sewickley, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Hirak) Masterson.

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

James L. Doughty, 82, of Georgetown (Greene Twp.), died in the comfort of his home on Saturday evening, April 8, 2017, with family at his side.

Born April 22, 1934, in Candor, Pa., he was a son of the late Walter V. and Lila V. (Griffith) Doughty. He retired having worked as a steelworker at LTV Aliquippa for 30 years and was a mail carrier until retirement in Georgetown. He was a longtime and faithful member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church. Continue reading →

Donald W. Stitsel, 71, of Hookstown (Raccoon Twp.),  died on March 7, 2017. All arrangements are private.

Natalie C. Phillips, 55, of Aliquippa (Raccoon Twp.), died very suddenly on Thursday morning, March 9, 2017, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born July 4, 1961, in Sewickley, she was a daughter of the late Ruth Ann White and Allard Drake. A homemaker, Natalie was a loving wife and mother and a member of the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church of Shippingport. Continue reading →