Clair F. “Popeye” Parrish, 89, of Hopewell Twp., died on April 29, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Hopewell Twp. on December 11, 1929 the son of the late Emery & Vesta Parrish. Clair graduated from Hopewell High School in 1947, served his country in the US Navy, and was an avid golfer, bowler, hunter & fisherman. In addition to his parents, Clair was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Joanne (West)…
Dawn Marie Kendrew, 27, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 in Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh after a battle with AML Leukemia. She was born on July 21, 1991 in Beaver, the daughter of Marcy Kendrew. She enjoyed crafting, shopping, camping and kayaking. Her true joy was being a Mommy, her daughters were her life. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Donald Kendrew. She is survived by her two daughters: Jayden Marie Kemp and Olivia…
Florence Dale Johnston Hellman, 98, of New Sewickley Twp., died on Sunday April 28, 2019. She was born on Good Friday, March 25, 1921 in Monaca, the daughter of the late John A. and Ida J. (Corless) Johnston. She lived for 50 plus years on Big Knob Rd. in New Sewickley Twp. She worked at G.C. Murphy Co, W.T. Grant, and Rochester Hospital. She was a member of the Oak Grove Lutheran Church, New Sewickley Twp. Florence was very active…
Monika Jones, 89, of Conway passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 in her home. She was born in Breslau, Germany on August 28, 1929 the daughter of the late Carl and Edeltraud Hicketier. She was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ambridge. She loved gardening and tending to her flowers, and crocheting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Siegreid Melsheimer. She is survived by her husband of 64 years,…
Donna R. McLaughlin, 75, of Independence Twp., passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2019, in her home. She was born on August 2, 1943 the daughter of the late Edward and Josephine Williamson. She was a preschool teacher at Crestmont Alliance Church and drove a school bus for Hopewell School District for many years. She was a wonderful baker, and loved baking pies. She is survived by her 4 children: Dave & Tresa McLaughlin, Albany, OH; Dawn & Stephen Ingram,…
Leonard E. Kutzko, 92, of Center Twp., passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Rochester Manor and Villa. He was born in Houtzdale, PA on July 20, 1926 the son of the late Susan and Michael Kutzko. He was the original owner and operator at Leonard’s Auto Repair in Monaca. He was a US Army veteran serving during WWII. He enjoyed camping, reading and traveling with his wife to many of the US National Parks. He also enjoyed volunteering…
Rosemary (Ross/McComas) Hiltz, 82, of Rochester, passed away on April 10, 2019, after a long-fought battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Hamlin WV., on November 3, 1936, a daughter of the late Ireland and Mamie (Jones) Ross. Rosemary graduated from Lincoln High School in Hamlin WV., and received an associate degree from CCBC in Business. She worked in various jobs in Beaver Co. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Roy McComas and her second husband,…
Lowell David Carter 59, of Hopewell Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 31, 2019 in his home. He was born in Homestead, PA on November 25, 1959 the son of Willard Carter of Hopewell Twp., and the late Barbara Carter. He was a welder by trade working for numerous companies over his career. He was an US Airforce veteran. He enjoyed reading and being outside and was a lifelong member of the NRA. In addition to his mother, he…
William J. Glatz, 81, of Hopewell, formerly of Glenwillard, passed away on April 8, 2019 in his home. He was born in Glenwillard on December 31, 1937, the son of the late Joseph W. and Sophie Glatz. William worked for the A & S Railroad for over 30 years. He had a love for the outdoors, spending his time hunting, fishing, and gardening. He also was good with his hands and was a great mechanic and woodworker. William is survived…
Frank Louis Reda, 94, of Rochester, passed away on April 7, 2019. He was born in Monaca, on April 1, 1925, a son of the late Antonio and Angelina (Zigarelli) Reda. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Evelyn (Palakovich) Reda; three sons, Frank Reda Jr., of Fla., Ronald Reda of Monaca and Randall (Christina) Reda, of Fla.; six grandchildren, Frank (Kelly) Reda III, Danny Reda (Kim), Christopher Reda, Michael Reda, Nicholas Reda, Gianna Reda and two…