Doris Eaton, born Doris Mae Stanford, youngest daughter of Wilbur and Mildred Stanford of Beaver Falls passed away peacefully at home in Rochester, Pa. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the age of 93. Doris started her career as a Bell Telephone switchboard operator in Beaver Falls and worked for them until her retirement while, at the same time, raising 9 children. Doris is proceeded in death by her sons Bruce W. Decker (Vickie) and Mark E. Decker. She is…
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…
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…
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…
Carole M. Olson, 82, of Independence Twp., passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 in Brighton Rehab and Wellness. She was born March 29, 1940 the daughter of the late Raymond and Theda (Sweizer) Carpenter. She worked as a loan investigator for Mellon Bank for many years. In addition to her family, she loved dogs. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard H. Olson, and a sister Sherry Smith. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Jerry…
Audrey Poppenger-Thorn (née Waltonbaugh), 87, of Aliquippa, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Cambridge Falls Senior Living. She was born in Sewickley, PA on July 26, 1935. She worked as a secretary for Allegheny Country Club until her retirement. She loved reading, traveling, and spending her time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents William(Bill) & Mabel Waltonbaugh, husbands: Allen C. Poppenger in 1975 and Charles H. Thorn in 2019; a son-in-law:…
Nickolas G. Matijak, 62 of New Brighton, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born on August 4, 1960 the son of the late Andrew and Virginia Matijak. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and also watching movies. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Andrea Lee in November of 2021. He is survived by his two daughters: Alyssa Sciaretta and Nichole Matijak; 3 grandchildren:…
Marcia Diane Barger, 88 of Center Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Concordia @ Villa St. Joseph. She was born in Morrill, Kansas on November 25, 1934 the daughter of the late Henry and Opal Buchholz. She was retired from Sears after more than 20 years. She was a longtime member of both Fort MacIntosh Chapter NSDAR and the Beaver Valley Mothers of Twins Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting and dining with…
Edward Oscar Schinke Sr., of Beaver Falls, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in Concordia Villa St. Joseph. He was born in Beaver Falls on June 17, 1948 the son of the late Oscar and Wanda Schinke. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He worked for HAP Adult Center as a Job Coach for many years, after HAP he loved working for the Sisters of St. Joseph in the maintenance department retiring in 2014….
Karen M. Schleiter, 75, of Pulaski Twp., passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in her home. She was born in Beaver, PA on August 2, 1947 the daughter of the late Margaret and Richard Schleiter. She worked for many years as a personal caretaker. She loved to take trips to New York City and attend country concerts with her friends. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish. She was a wonderful person, always doing for…