Sharri M. (DeMarco) Spratley, 74, of Brighton Twp., passed away on February 14, 2023. She was born in Rochester, PA., on April 1, 1948, to the late Louis “Gigi” and Lucille E. (Shaffalo) DeMarco. She is survived by her husband, Joseph J. Spratley, with whom she would have celebrated her fiftieth wedding anniversary on May 5th; her five children, Joseph J. Spratley Jr., April D. Spratley, Ph.D., Laura A. Spratley, Natalie S. Spratley and Michael S. (Kristy) Spratley; her 6…

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Joseph William McElhaney, 52, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 in his home.  He was born in Rochester on September 29, 1970 a son of the late William P. & Violet (Cartmel) McElhaney.  He was a member of Raccoon Township Fire Department for 38 years and the Beaver Valley Antique Equipment and Crafts Association. He enjoyed watching wrestling, scary movies, and driving his tractor.  He was also a member of Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church.  In addition…

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Patricia Anne Ferguson, 97, of Hopewell Township, passed away on February 5, 2023, surrounded by loving family, at home. She was born in Vandergrift, PA, a daughter of Bessie and Howard Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William in 2003, and a sister, Nancy. She is survived by her son Ronald (Debra), daughter Marcia, cherished granddaughter Taylor, beloved grandson Jordan, sister Betty (Denver), and numerous nieces and nephews. Pat did nurse’s training…

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Vincent Anthony Ciccone, 31, of Aliquippa died on Friday, January 13, 2023. He was born in Akron, OH on May 7, 1991 a son of the late Cheryl Byrd and Nick Ciccone.  He loved being around his family and friends , he was home schooling his children, enjoyed drawing and music.  He also enjoyed working as a mechanic.  He is survived by his two beloved children: Abby and Colton Ciccone, his two siblings: Lou (Cassie) Ciccone, and Michelle Hanshaw, his girlfriend:…

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Joseph L. Leonard, 65 of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver.  He was born in Sewickley, PA on August 11, 1957 a son of the late James K. & Sara E. Leonard.  Joe enjoyed working on cars, carpentry, and farming. He especially enjoyed riding his property in his JUBER, hanging out in the garage & kicking back with a PBR .  He was loved by many people, he turned…

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Dolores Herron, 94, of Brighton Twp., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 22, 2022.  She was born in Aliquippa, PA on August 1, 1928 the daughter to the late Isaac and Virginia Alger. She was an amazing woman.  She lived most of her life battling Multiple Sclerosis with resilience and strength.  None of which would have been possible without her devoted and loving husband Paul. Together, they were a shining example of a loving marriage…

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Mary Elizabeth Reed McCartney-Adair born Nov. 6, 1927 in Charleroi, PA. She was one of 4 children of the late John T. Reed & Amelia (Bertouille) Reed. Married for 52 years to Wallace McCartney, who passed away in 2001. Also proceeding her in death was her 2nd husband, Rev. James Adair in 2004. She survived three brothers John Thomas Reed Jr. (2009), Edward R. Reed (2008), Robert J. Reed (2013). She was a graduate of Aliquippa High School, class of…

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Patricia Ann Smiroldo, 83, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, her birthday.  She was born in Beaver Falls, PA on December 17, 1939 the daughter of the late Louis & Sue Burdine.  Pat truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures: spending time with her family, reading a good book and playing games or doing crafts with friends at Life Beaver. Anyone who visited her was greeted by her enormous collection of snowmen that she…

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