Richard “Rich” Koston, 55 of Center Twp., passed away on Friday May 21, 2021 in Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Sewickley on August 11, 1965 the son of Constance Beverlin. He worked as a mechanic for many years at Mighty Auto as well as numerous other shops in the area. He was a former president of the Beaver County Chapter of ABATE. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was a member of Faith 2 Faith Ministries…
Marjorie A. Gray, 92 formerly of Independence Twp., passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in her home. She was born in Independence Twp., on October 8, 1928 the daughter of the late Morris and Bertha Gray. She was retired from Ampco Company in Pittsburgh where she was a data entry operator. She was a member of New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings: George, Morris, Clifford and Blair Gray…
Kelly Baker, 57, of Ohioville passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in her home. She was born February 28, 1964 in Seattle, Washington the daughter of Daniel Alter and the late Suzanne Hawkins . Kelly really enjoyed traveling, listening to music and attending concerts. She was a free spirit, health nut, and independent type of person. You would always see her smiling and laughing. Kelly loved being in nature, camping with her family and spending time in the woods. Animals were a huge…
Craig E. Morris, 70, of Industry, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 27, 2021. He was born in Aliquippa on February 2, 1951, the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy Morris. He worked for A&S Steel, US Airways, and as a paramedic for Medic Rescue. He also was proud of his service as a volunteer fireman with both Monaca and Center Township Fire Departments. He was a graduate of Center High School. Craig was a lifelong animal lover and…
Donna L. Gossard, 88, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab. She was born on January 16, 1933 in Rochester, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph Loftus and Edna Robinson. She worked for many years as a tax collector for Central Tax. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan who enjoyed reading, playing cards with her card club and spending time at the Beaver County Senior Center. She was a member…
Patricia H. Dudash, 78 of Potter Twp., passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on August 31, 1942 the daughter of the late Martin and Eliner Herbert Jr. Her biological mother Antoinette (Hyrnizak) Herbert passed away when Patricia was a child. Patricia worked for many years as a lunch lady at Todd Lane Elementary School in Center. She then retired as a nurse’s aid from Friendship Ridge, a job that she loved. Patricia…
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…
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…
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…
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…