Esther M. Buratti, 93, of Brighton Twp., formerly of Hookstown, died Monday evening, November 16, 2015, at Friendship Ridge, Beaver.

Born June 1, 1922, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mabel (Jones) Bishoff. Continue reading →

Clinton R. McKee, 89, formerly of Hopewell Township, died Wednesday, November 11, 2015, in Alabama.

Born May 7, 1926, in Aliquippa, he was a son of the late Clinton and Margaret (McConnell) McKee. He was a retired steel worker and a proud U.S. Navy Veteran who served in World War II. Continue reading →

Gertrude A. Starr Burris, 90, of Shippingport Borough, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born August 13, 1925, in Shippingport, she was the last surviving child born to the late Howard and Elizabeth (Wallace) Green.  A homemaker, loving mother and grandmother, she was also a member of the Green Valley United Methodist Church. Continue reading →

Norma Jean Black, 74, of Clinton (Hanover Twp.), died Wednesday morning, September 23, 2015, in the comfort of her home.

Born Dec. 2, 1940, in Canaan, WV, a daughter of the late John D. and Ruby Marie (Gould) Rice, she was a homemaker. She was a member of the Community Bible Church, Aliquippa, and a former bus driver for the Community Bible’s Church’s School, Bethel Christian School. She also enjoyed embroidery. Continue reading →

Wayne L. Boyd, 74, of Hookstown (Hanover Twp.), died Friday afternoon, August 28, 2015, in the comfort of his home with family at his side.

Born June 10, 1941, in Hookstown, he was the last surviving child born to the late Delbert H. and Marie (Glenn) Boyd.  He was a farmer all of his life, and after retiring from farming, he continued working with Greene Twp. Continue reading →

Dorothy Waddingham, 89, of Georgetown (Greene Twp.), died Thursday afternoon, August 20, 2015, in the comfort of her home, with family at her side.

Born October 7, 1925, in Monaca, she was a daughter of the late David T. and Mary (Kocienda) Rambo.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, John M. Waddingham Sr.; a son, John M. Waddingham Jr.; two daughters, Judith Waddingham and Jeanne Pillar; a brother, Daniel Rambo; a sister and brother-in-law, Delores and Howard Bailes, and a sister, Anna Marie Short. Continue reading →

John S. Hudack, 73, of Georgetown, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015, at his home.

Born July 27, 1942, in Homestead, Pa., he is the son of the late John F. and Anna Mae (Chadwick) Hudack.

John served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was retired from USAir Fleet after 25 years of service. He served on the Hanover Twp. Planning Commission for 21 years and was the Director for 15 Years;  started the first Agricultural Security Area in Beaver County and helped form the Beaver County Agricultural Land Preservation Board and served as Vice-Chairman for 21 years; was a past Associate Director and Director of the Beaver County Conservation District; served on the Penn State Cooperative Extension Executive Board for 6 years and was Vice-President for 5 years; was a current member of the statewide Pa. Farmland Preservation Association, and he was a cattle farmer. Continue reading →

Anne B. Fleming, 86, of Aliquippa (Hopewell Twp.) on Thursday afternoon July 23, 2015. Anne Fleming was ushered into the presence of the Lord to receive her reward for a life time of serving God. She was reunited with her husband of 64 years, Harry, who she truly missed in the 2-1/2 years since his passing. Anne was a transoceanic baby, born in Fair Oaks to Czech immigrants, Matthew and Agnes (Manek) Frola on April 15, 1929. A homemaker and loyal wife, Anne was a spotless housekeeper, an excellent cook and an expert in gardening and flower arranging. She used all her gifts for God, hosting countless dinners for missionaries, special guests, members and visitors to her church. Once a week for over 50 years, she would visit the sick or elderly, including the day before her death, always with a flower arrangement and a plate of cookies. She passionately shared the gospel of Christ with all. She taught Sunday school for over 50 years, sang in the choir, and helped wherever needed at Community Bible Church. Anne and Harry were fortunate to be able to travel extensively, visiting countries from China to Africa. She led a full, happy and Christ honoring life. Continue reading →

Isaac E. Covert, 74, of Vilonia, Arkansas, formerly of Georgetown, died July 13, 2015, in Vilonia.

Born July 3, 1941, in Rochester, he was a son of the late Isaac H. and Inez V. (Swan) Covert. Continue reading →

John Robert Chaney, 87, of New Cumberland, WV, formerly of Georgetown, died Tuesday afternoon, July 14, 2015, in the Weirton Medical Center.

Born May 1, 1928, in Chester, WV, a son of the late Sylvester and Lydia (Leahy) Chaney, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a devout member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, New Cumberland, WV. He was a graduate of Chester High School and West Liberty College and had worked at J&L Steel, Aliquippa Works. A former school teacher and coach in Newell, he had also worked at Allied Barton Security, Carnegie and was a school bus driver for South Side Beaver. He was a member of the Midland Knights of Columbus. Continue reading →