Ruby S. Benson, 94 formerly of New Brighton, passed away on February 8, 2022. She was born in East Brady, PA on February 23, 1927, a daughter of the late Herbert and Alice (Magee) Snyder. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Benson, Jr; her daughter, Jane Waugaman; her siblings, Sylvia Esuart, Norma Snyder, and Nita Slima. She is survived by her daughter, Margie Thompson; her grandchildren, Katie Thompson, Melissa Thompson, Cory (Kelly) Waugaman, and Cara Cruz;…
Mary Jane Hunter, 98 of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford, PA. The daughter of the late Emil and Hilda Zeller, Mary Jane was born in Pittsburgh on January 18th, 1924. In addition to her parents, Mary Jane was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jess Hunter on December 1st, 2011, her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Howdy Weidman, a brother, Harry Zeller, and a son-in-law, Harry Green. Mary Jane retired…
Ronald “Fu” Sams of Rochester, PA, passed away on February 2, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 2, 1944, to the late Ray and Ruth (Clear) Sams of New Brighton, PA. He is Preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Carmie (Bozza) Sams. “Fu” is survived by his daughters, Shannon (Curt) Grimm and Anna Marie Sams (Josh Lapic); his grandchildren, Cody, Kyrel and Maddox Lapic, Ryder and Kyler Grimm, all of…
****!!!VISITATION UPDATED Saturday 10 until the time of funeral service at Noon !!!!*** Mary Martha Fox, 80 of Hookstown, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 9, 1941 the daughter of the late John L. and Mary (Story) Hayes. She was retired from Bell Telephone (now Verizon) after 30 plus years. She was a active member of the Green Valley United Methodist Church in…
James L. Cheuvront, 66 of Raccoon Twp. passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in his home. He was born on January 22, 1956 in Rochester, PA the son of the late Clarence & Beatrice Cheuvront Sr. A US Army Veteran where he was a helicopter hydraulics specialist. He was a dump truck driver for Robertson Paving, Columbus, Indiana after being an owner and operator of his own small trucking company. He loved riding his Harley and spending his time…
Richard L. Kirkwood, 79, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022 in Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Rochester on February 12, 1942 the son of the late Clarence & June (Cole) Kirkwood. He attended Hopewell High School, worked for many years at J&L Steel where he retired in 1985 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna J. Kirkwood in 2019. He is survived by two sons, Richard L. Kirkwood…
Anita (DeHaven) Shannon, 101, of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022 to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born August 30, 1920 the daughter of the late Albert and Edith DeHaven of Aliquippa. Anita was an employee of Westinghouse in Beaver, PA for many years, before retiring. Her family was the focus and love of her life.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Leroy Shannon; three sisters:…
Mary Ellen Faye Smith, 80 of Rochester, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Canada on November 16, 1941 the daughter of the late R. Ralph and Dorothy Tuttle. She worked for more than 10 years as a manager at Red Lobster, also working for 10 years in the deli at Giant Eagle, Rochester. She attended Marion College in Marion, Indiana, where she studied music….
Geraldine R. Mayhue, 85, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Wednesday January 12, 2022 in Rochester Manor. She was born in Rochester on January 2, 1937 the daughter of the late William & Alice Clear. She was a longtime and active member of the Rochester Free Methodist Church where she enjoyed volunteering her time. She loved to play cards with her friends and enjoy dinner with her family. Most of her time was spent with her daughter Tamera, niece…
Helen Laris Frederick, 100 of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday January 12, 2022, in Rochester Manor. She was born in Aliquippa on September 30, 1921, the daughter of the late Louis and Virginia Peterson. She was a retired accountant working for Presto Contracting, Sam Piccinini Contractor and the Salvation Army. A longtime member of Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Aliquippa. She was a member of the former Rochester Business Women’s Club and a member of the Ladies Philoptochos…