Joyce A. Stewart, 75, formerly of Shippingport, died peacefully Friday morning, December 23, 2016.

Born October 24, 1941, in Shippingport, a daughter of the late David E. and Helen G. (Johnson) Green, Joyce had worked for Shippingport Boro for a number of years as their clerk. She was a graduate of South Side High School and the Ohio Valley Business School. A lifelong member of the Green Valley United Methodist Church, Joyce loved spending time with her family, especially her grandsons who were her pride and joy. Continue reading →

William Stewart Matchett, 69, Georgetown (Greene Twp.), died unexpectedly Friday morning, December 9, 2016, in the emergency room at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born December 14, 1946, in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was a son of the late Homer Clyde and Doris Lee (Cunningham) Matchett. Most recently, William had worked as a coal miner. He was an Air Force veteran having served four years in Vietnam and was a member of the Chester American Legion and VFW. Continue reading →

Barbara M. Tate, 89, of Monaca (Center Twp.), died unexpectedly Sunday morning, December 4, 2016, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born May 18, 1927, in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Jeannette (McIntyre) Irons. A homemaker, Barb enjoyed crocheting, spending time with her family and was formerly employed at the Phoenix Glass Company, Monaca, and Hills Department Store, Aliquippa. Continue reading →

Daniel T. Lenau, of Hookstown (Greene Twp.), died Sunday morning, November 20, 2016, in the comfort of his home with his wife at his side.

Born October 23, 1948, in St. Louis, Mo., a son of the late Edgar J. and Ruth Otto (Yung) Lenau, Daniel had worked as a project manager at Matthews International. He had received an associate degree in mechanical engineering, and was a member of the Elks and A.O.P.A. Continue reading →

William B. Gordon died Thursday, November 3, 2016.

Born October 8, 1931, in Rochester, Pa., the son of the late Charles Hampton and Lilian (Issac) Gordon. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by brothers, Donald and Conway.

He was the Director of Fire and Safety at The Medical Center, Beaver, retiring in 1992 and was the long time Fire Chief of the Brighton Twp. Vol. Fire Department serving from 1965 until he “retired” in 1992. He was a veteran of the PA National Guard and the U.S. Army. Continue reading →

Gloria E. Rardin, 75, of Clinton (Hanover Twp.), died in the comfort of her home on Monday morning, October 10, 2016, with her husband and sons at her side.

Born June 2, 1941, in Pittsburgh, she was the only child born to the late Earl James and Margaret Mary (Roman) Coulter. A homemaker, Gloria enjoyed being a part of the Red Hat Ladies Group and was formerly employed for numerous years with the Scio China Company. She was also a former Cub Scout Master for Hanover Twp., and was also a former teacher’s aide with South Side School District. Continue reading →

Sarah V. Law, 75, of Aliquippa (Independence Twp.), went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, October 7, 2016, from the comfort of her home.

Born November 30, 1940, in Monaca, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ida (Tice) McKelvey. Sarah was a Presbyterian by faith and attended the Mount Olivet Presbyterian Church when able. She had worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, was a deputy constable in Pa., and a school bus driver for Beaver County. Continue reading →

Roger Lee Hicks, 73, of Hookstown, went home to be with the Lord Friday afternoon, Sept. 30, 2016.

Roger was born June 7, 1943, in Jane Lew, W. Va., to the late Walter Lambert and Cora Viola (Rodgers) Hicks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Billi Kae Taylor and step-granddaughter, Jocelyn Laurance Taylor. Continue reading →

Dorothy E. Hughes, 90, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), died Wednesday afternoon, September 28, 2016, with her family at her side at Hunter’s Personal Care Home, Aliquippa.

Born April 14, 1926, in Georgetown, she was the last surviving child born to the late Charles and Mary (Laughlin) Campbell. She was a retired custodian from the South Side School District and was formerly a member of the South Side Senior Citizens Group. She enjoyed knitting and helping family and friends, always lending a hand. Continue reading →

Nancy L. Allison, 79, of Clinton, (Hanover Twp.), died peacefully Wednesday evening, September 21, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospice with family at her side.

Born July 22, 1937, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late John and Helen (McGown) Doerr, she was a homemaker.  Nancy enjoyed bingo and crocheting. Continue reading →