L. Wayne Maratta, 80, of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. He was born on July 11, 1939, the son of the late Lewis and Lida Maratta. Wayne was a second generation owner of McGee Heating and Air Conditioning in Aliquippa. McGee Heating, previously owned by his father, Lewis Maratta, is currently owned by daughter, Sue Kerlin. He was a proud husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, whether he was…
Daniel G. Cumberledge, 95, of Aliquippa passed away on Saturday March 21, 2020 in Elmcroft of Chippewa. He was born on February 20, 1925 in Shirley, WV the son of the late James and Stella (Gaston) Cumberledge. He was a retired Aircraft Mechanic for US Airways. He was a US Army Air Corps Veteran serving during WWII with the 89 th Engineers Group. He always enjoyed restoring old airplanes and was active with Air Heritage. He was a longtime member…
Donna R. (Taylor) Householder, 63, of Center Twp., Died on March 12, 2020 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Huntington, WV on January 5, 1957 the daughter of the late G. Reed & Mary Ruth (Wilson) Taylor. She is survived by her husband, David H. Householder. Five children: Eric Householder (Licia), NY; Chad Householder (Beth Ann), FL; Sherri McNiff (Jon-Paul), MD; Josef Hirschmann, Pittsburgh & Ryan Householder (Caitlyn) Ellwood City. Seven grandchildren: Mitchell, Lana, Savannah, Maverick, Arrow, Matthew…
Doris (Greaves) Rexroad 91, of New Brighton passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Born April 24, 1928 a lifelong resident of New Brighton, the biological daughter of the late Mary Greaves and the adopted daughter of the late Frank and Eleanor Greaves. Doris graduated from NBHS in 1946, served on the reunion committee for many years. A lifelong member of the New Brighton United Methodist Church she was a member of the United Methodist Women, Women Society, Bible Study Ladies,…
Kyle E. Andresky, 30 of Aliquippa, passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2020 in his home. He was born on May 8, 1989 the son of Suzette Chamberlain and Edward Andresky. He was a data entry specialist for Ravana. He was a fantastic artist. He loved to draw, play music, and Halloween. He had a kind heart and a kindship with animals. He is survived by his parents, Suzette Chamberlain and Edward Andresky; two brothers: Sean & Amber Hovanec, and…
David Mark Thomas, 65 of Patterson Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2020 in his home. He was born in Rochester, on October 21, 1954 the son of the late Howard and Mary Thomas. He was a Quality Control Manager for Col Fin Steel. He is survived by his loving wife Rose Thomas, a daughter Stephanie (Luke) Borghi, Beaver Falls, two grandsons: Bryce and Logan Borghi; two sisters Judy (Butch) Herstine, Economy Borough, and Cecely (Tom) Llewellyn, Industry….
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…