June “Genevieve” (Mckahan) Ratliff, 95, formerly of Brighton Twp., passed away on April 22, 2021. She was born in Claysville, PA on June 1, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Emma (Kimmey) McKahan.   She is preceded in death by her husband, Forest C. Ratliff (1996); her sons, Coleman Ratliff, John Ratliff and four grandchildren.   She is survived by her children, Emma Gentry, Shirley Simmons, and Marsha (Stanley) Taormina; 15 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. She is also…

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Jason Edward Durbin, 43, of Center Township, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021 at AGH after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on September 6, 1977 in Sewickley, PA the son of Rose Durbin and the late Charles Durbin.  He was preceded in death by his father, and grandparents, John and Martha Durbin ,and Glenn and Laura Wickham. In addition to his mother, Jason is survived by his twins: Mikayla and Kingston Durbin; a sister…

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Larry W. Black, 64, of Hopewell Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 21, 2021 in his home.  He was born in Rochester on August 25, 1956 the son of the late Milton and Carole Black.  He was a Jack of all Trades working many years in construction.  Larry’s sense of humor was second to none, always living life to the fullest and loving his family.  He enjoyed photography, riding his motorcycles, and collecting guns and knives.  He was a…

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Richard W. “Bud” Martin, 82, of Beaver, formerly of Center Twp., reached out and touched the hand of God on Monday, March 22, 2021 in his home.  He was born in Rochester, PA on November 2, 1938 the son of the late William and Diane Martin.  He started his career in the IT Department by working with J&L Steel, then spent 27 years with HH Robertson, and finally retiring with FedEx.  He was a past master and a 50 year…

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Carl T. Falk, 93, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 in his home. He was born on October 26, 1927 in Aliquippa the son of the late Carl and Ellen Falk. He was a retired Metallurgist from J&L Steel. He was a US Airforce Veteran serving in Panama. He was a very active member of House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Aliquippa; he served on church council, taught Sunday School, and was a member of the…

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Mary Ellen Owens, 97 (and eight months) of Aliquippa, is now worshiping in person with her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born June 3, 1923 in Wireton, Pennsylvania, to the late John and Tamar (Backhouse) Owens.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Jane (David) Vaughn, Tamar Owens and Betty (Alfred) Lovra. At the age of ten Mary Ellen gave her life and heart to Jesus Christ which formed who she would be…

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