Valerie Kay Prothero, 57, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on Sunday April 22, 2018 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Rochester on November 11, 1960 the daughter of Barbara Powell Horter, New Sewickley Twp. and the late Clarence “Joe” Powell. She was a 1979 graduate of Freedom High School and a graduate of CCBC. She was a LPN working 20 years with Blair Nursing Home and a Clinical Manager working with…
Robert J. “Dune” Bowser, 47 of Monaca passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Youngstown, OH on December 5, 1970 the son of the late Marion and Robert Bowser. He loved history and fixing cars. He was a former member of the Monaca Volunteer Fire Department #5. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Monaca. In addition to his parents, he was preceded…
Dennis Albert Falk Sr., 83, of Hopewell Twp., passed quietly in his sleep on April 17, 2018. Born May 13, 1934, a son of the late Thelma Mosley and Alphonsie Falk, Denny was happily married to his wife Darletta for 63 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, playing video games and spending time with his family, friends and his wife Dotty. He retired from J&L Blooming Mill in the early 80s and went to work…
Robert D. Short, 89, of Carmichaels, PA passed away after a brief illness on Monday April 16, 2018 in Washington Health System. He was born on December 15, 1928 in Aliquippa, the son of the late John & Della Short. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Erma M. Short in 2011, and a brother Jack Short. He is survived by his 5 daughters: Janice (Karl) Baily, Waynesburg, PA; Joan (Shirl) Ater, Mebane, NC; Robin (Brad)…
James “Jimmy” George Simmons, 54, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Monday April 9, 2018 in his home. Born April 10, 1963 in Rochester, he was son of the late Paul & Deuk Soon “Carol” Simmons. He worked for Penn Dot and participated with the Rochester Twp. Fire Department. He loved to fish and enjoyed spending time with his friends on the hill. He is survived by his daughter who he loved and was very proud of, Paige Simmons and…
Frances June Hyre, 91, of Crescent Twp. passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Brighton Rehab and Wellness. She was born in Parkersburg, WV on June 5, 1926 the daughter of the late John and Gladys Farr. She was a member of Brodhead Christian Missionary Alliance Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Hyre in 1968; a son Jeff Hyre, and a brother George Farr. She loved flowers…
Betty Jo (Barrett) Morris, 91, formerly of Hopewell Township and Masonic Villages of Sewickley passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. She was born in Aliquippa on February 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Robert C. & Mary L. Barrett. A graduate of Westminster College with an Associates degree in Business, Betty was a member of the Beta Sigma Omicron sorority. She was employed by C&L Grocery Store as a bookkeeper and J&L Steel as a secretary before she…
Archie W. Smith, 87 of Pulaski Twp., passed away on Tuesday March 13, 2018 in his home. He was born on February 22, 1931 in Rochester, PA The son of the late Archie and Sarah Smith. He was a 1949 graduate of Rochester High School and a US Army veteran serving as a staff sergeant during the Korean War. He was the owner and operator of Arch Smith Oil Company. He enjoyed spending his time rebuilding cars and camping. He…
Virginia “Ginny” ONeal Douglass, of Hookstown, 70 passed away the morning o f March 2, 2018. She walked through the gates of heaven to a flower studded meadow greeted by a Host of Angels to meet her King, Lord and Savior after a long heroic battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on August 21, 1947 in Neosho, MO, she is survived by her loving husband Edward “Red” Douglass, of 51 years. A son Edward J. Douglass IV (Sheri), Beaver and a daughter…
Scott Mitchell, 78, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Wednesday February 28, 2018 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born on January 2, 1940 in New Brighton, the son of the late Lawrence and Sylvia Mitchell. A 1958 graduate of Monaca High School. He was a retired ramp agent from US Airways and was a member of House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Aliquippa. Scott’s father was a railroader and Scott had a love of trains…