Howard M. Hughes, 93, of Monaca (Raccoon Township), died Sunday morning, June 19, 2016, in the Evergreen Rehabilitation Center, Harmony.

Born Jan. 5, 1923, in Hookstown, he was the last surviving child born to the late Harry and Sarah (Morrow) Hughes. He was a retired fitter with U. S. Steel and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a Corporal during World War II. He was a member of the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, where along with being a caretaker of his church, he was also an Elder. He was a member of the Monaca American Legion, active Boy Scout leader, and he, along with his late wife, Helen, took in and worked with foster children serving as foster parents. Continue reading →

Columbia E. Garren, 84, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), died Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in the comfort of her home, with family at her side.

Born in Georgetown on April 26, 1932, she was the last surviving child born to the late Raymond and Betty (Kline) Moralla. A homemaker, she was retired from Trinity Oaks, having worked as a night shift supervisor, and also had worked at the former Gimbel’s Department Store as a beautician and an electrolysis technician. Continue reading →

Steven W. Streng Sr., 73, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.), died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, May 25, 2016, in the comfort of his home.

Born April 23, 1943, in Meyersdale, PA, he was a son of the late Arthur Franklin Streng Sr. and Osi Leona (Christener) Streng. A cement mason, he had worked in the construction industry for Local 526 for over 50 years. An avid motorcyclist and hunter, he enjoyed farming on his property and adored his grandchildren. Continue reading →

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 →