Daisy Mae Jones, 91, of Aliquippa (Raccoon Twp.), died Tuesday morning, May 17, 2016, peacefully in the comfort of her home.

Born January 15, 1925, in Cadius, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Otto ‘Yock’ and Myrtle ‘Heal’ (Wilson) Jenkins. A homemaker and Methodist by faith, she had worked as a time keeper for J&L Steel. Continue reading →

Kenneth F. Shane, of Doylestown, PA, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Pine Run Health Center, Doylestown, PA, surrounded by his loving family. He was 84.

Born in Chester, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Charles and Josephine VanSwearingen Shane and brother of the late Duane Shane, Dorothy Arnold and Mary Lou Haney. Continue reading →

Lillian F. Chleba, 94, of Beaver Falls (White Twp.), passed into eternity Friday evening, April 8, 2016, at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family at her side.

Born July 8, 1921, in New Brighton, she was the last of three children born to the late Adrian W. and Mary (Morgan) McGee. A homemaker, she was a member of Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Church (now St. Monica’s Chippewa Site), a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary Military Order of the Purple Heart of the USA, holding offices on local and state levels, and was a volunteer at the Butler VA Hospital. Continue reading →

James W. Mercer, 78 of Burgettstown (Frankfort Springs Boro.) died Wednesday morning March 23, 2016 at Acuty Specialty Hospital; Weirton, W.V.

Born November 30, 1937 in East Liverpool, Ohio. He was the son of the late Everett Wayne and Sara (Thomas) Mercer. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army, retired from LTV Steel and Walmart at the Pointe in Robinson Township. Continue reading →

Joseph “Dale” Brodmerkel, 55, of Imperial (Findlay Twp.), died Tuesday afternoon, March 15, 2016, in Allentown, PA.

Born May 29, 1960, in Sewickley, he was the beloved son of Joe T. and Dorothy E. (Brown) Brodmerkel of Frankfort Springs. He was a technical consultant with Stafford Cutting Dies of Charlotte, NC. He was a wrestling coach at South Side High School and was one of the group that started the youth wrestling team. He was on numerous softball teams, enjoyed car racing and was an avid golfer. Continue reading →

Dorothea Evelyn (Crago) Keifer, 86, of Clinton (Hanover Twp.), died Saturday afternoon, March 12, 2016, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease at the Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana, Ohio.

Born September 27, 1929, in New Cumberland, West Virginia, she was the last surviving child born to the late Charles Cooper and Esther (Wylie) Crago. A homemaker and avid quilter, Dorothea was also a member of the Community Bible Church, Aliquippa. Continue reading →

Donald E. Harshbarger, 65, of Aliquippa, (Greene Township), died Saturday evening, March 5, 2016, at the Kindred Hospital, Beaver.

Born July 1, 1950, in Sewickley, he was one of three sons born to the late Bill and Jean (McCoy) Harshbarger. He was the co-owner of Harshbargers Inc. Propane and Mobile Home Sales. He received his bachelor’s degree from Grove City College and was a member of the Hookstown American Legion. Continue reading →

Ronald C. Williams, 79, of Hookstown (Greene Twp.), died Wednesday afternoon, February 24, 2016, at Friendship Ridge, Brighton Twp.

Born June 15, 1936, in McKees Rocks, he was a son of the late William Bill and Kate (Wagegozki) Williams. He had worked as a high-lift operator for Gravel/Aggregate Company and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. A Greene Twp. supervisor for over 16 years, he was instrumental in getting a traffic light installed at Routes 168 and 30. Continue reading →

Thomas R. Harding Sr., 68, of Hookstown (Greene Twp.), died Tuesday afternoon, February 9, 2016, in UPMC Presbyterian.

Born February 19, 1947, in Aliquippa, a son of the late James Charles and Helen (Vidovich) Harding, he had worked as a steelworker with the J&L Steel Corp., Aliquippa Works, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served as a corporal during the Vietnam War. Continue reading →

Patricia L. Robson, 78, of Shippingport, passed away Saturday morning, February 6, 2016, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born in Rochester, PA, she was a daughter of the late James E. and Anna Mae (Hellman) Russell. A lifelong resident of Beaver County, Patty graduated from Lincoln High School in Midland. She was a member of the Green Valley United Methodist Church. A homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She loved to travel, especially to visit her children. Continue reading →