Norman E. Samek Formerly of New Brighton Norman E. Samek, 99, formerly of New Brighton, passed away quietly at his residence in Enon Valley on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones. Norma always had a positive attitude about life. He always had a big smile on his face and made everybody laugh. “Keep on Smiling” he told everyone. He was born on July 14, 1920, in Beaver, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Samek. Norman…
Mr. Paul A. Hecker, 92, of Seymour, IN, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born in 1927 in New Brighton, PA to the late Merritt L. and Viola (Elak) Hecker. On September 25, 1954, he married Dollymae Daman. He was a member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Beaver Falls, PA since 1963. He enjoyed being with his wife and taking care of his family at their home in Darlington, PA, where they lived for 55 years…
Rita Jones-Bruce, 82 of Hopewell Twp. Passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020, in Franciscan Manor. She was born on February 17, 1937, the daughter of the late Guy and Angeline Tonachella. She was a member of Ohio United Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Edward J. Jones; her second husband Jack L. Bruce, her daughter Karen E. Barth, and a sister Marie “Toni” Saxon. She is survived by two sons: Kenneth…
Edward “Red” Joe Douglass III, of Hookstown, passed away the afternoon of January 10, 2020 after a long illness. He walked through the gates of heaven greeted by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his beloved Ginny. Born in Chicago, IL on May 2, 1945 the son of the late Edward Joe Douglass Jr. & Mary Jane (Smoot) Douglass. He grew up in Alexandria, VA and graduated from Francis C. Hammond High School in 1963. Red was a…
Beverly (Souffrant)Ryms Bedillion, age 69, of Freedom died unexpectedly Thursday morning January 9, 2020 in Williamsburg VA. Born July 24, 1950 in New Kensington PA, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Souffrant Sr. and Mary (Aleskowitz) Souffrant. She was retired and living in Williamsburg VA. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Tina (Ryms) and Jason Bissette of Williamsburg VA, a son, Robert Ryms Jr. of Alison Park PA; 5 grandchildren; her sisters and brother in…
Dorothy Bandola Evans, 88, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2020. Dorothy was born on June 16, 1931, to Slovak Immigrants, Michael and Anna Bandola, who arrived on Ellis Island in 1911and 1913. Dorothy attended Saint Stephen’s Catholic School in Hazelwood and Taylor Allderdice High School in Squirrel Hill. Dorothy was employed by US Steel in Pittsburgh for 13 years where she proudly worked on the first Univac 1 computer. She met her husband Richard at a…
Lynn Ann Roberts, 51 of Hopewell Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 8, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh on July 15, 1968 the daughter of Judith Morgan and the late William T. Morgan. She worked as a supervisor at Southwest Airlines, and previously worked at Costco and Gateway Rehab. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa where she was a former Sunday School Teacher and volunteered with Vacation Bible School. When her children…
James A. Wilson, 75, of Raccoon Twp., Died on Wednesday January 8, 2020. He was born in Rochester on July 31 1944, the son of the late James Robert & Dorothy Jean (Smith) Wilson. James retired from PennDOT after 35 years of service, where his coworkers affectionately called him “Wilbur”. He enjoyed tractor pulling and spending time with his grand kids. He is survived by Valerie Wilson and three children: James Robert Wilson (Betsy), Hookstown; Jena McKenzie (Kenny), New Brighton;…
Mark S. Stewart, 62 of Economy Borough, passed away on Friday January 3, 2020 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born in Sewickley on August 13, 1957 the son of Thomas Stewart and the late Karen Stewart. He was a retired truck driver from NF&M. He was an active member of Economy Borough Fire Department, former treasurer of the Fire Police of Beaver County, Beaver County React and a former member of Monaca Fire Department. He loved fishing with…
J. Lee Speice of Hopewell Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 25, 2019 in Oregon, while visiting family for the holidays. He was born in Aliquippa on November 9, 1931, the son of the late Joseph and Phylis Speice. He was retired from J&L Steel and was a member of Ohio United Presbyterian Church in Hopewell. Lee was a wonderful caregiver to his wife and many others. He was a fan of all the Pittsburgh sports teams and an…