Nancy L. Ball, of Cranberry Twp. age 77 died on Thursday January 12, 2017 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford, PA. She was the daughter of the late Raymond & Alice (Kistler) Ball, was a retired Director of Home Health & Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver and a member of the Unionville United Methodist Church. Surviving are a brother and sister in law Robert & Nancy Ball of Bradenton, FL, a sister Roberta Smith of Hopewell, a loving and long…
James Lee Kelley Sr. 63 of Moon Twp. PA, passed away on Saturday January 14, 2017 in UPMC Shady Side. He was born in Portageville Missouri on December 22, 1953. He worked for Lanxess and FedEx. He was a member of Christian Lighthouse Ministries. He is survived by his 5 children: James Kelley Jr.; Tanisha Kelley, Greg Jones, Mallorie Jones, and Karina Kelley; 7 grandchildren: Jalin, Justin, Jessie, Jaida, Joshua, Payton, and Hayden; Mother: Jerlean Davis; Father Jimmy Kelley; Siblings:…
Nora E. George, age 76, of Rochester Twp., died on January 16, 2017 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Harmony Twp. on September 15, 1940 and was the daughter of the late William & Esther (Shimpeno) Helmbold. She was a member of the Trinity Full Gospel Church for which she was prayer warrior. Surviving is her brother Frank L. Helmbold of Titusville, PA and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her…
Betty Jane (Schwartz) Tice,92 formerly of New Sewickley Twp., passed away Thursday December 29, 2016 in Evergreen Nursing Home, Harmony, PA. She was born February 27, 1924 in New Brighton the daughter of the late Walter & Burdell Schwartz. She was a member of the Beaver County Senior Citizens, and the AARP. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry in 2013, and her brother Earl Schwartz. Surviving are her children: Linda Hartmann, Harmony, PA and Perry Tice, New…
Anya Elyse La Mar, 11, of North Fayette, loving and courageous daughter of Robert “Bob” and Sandra (Hardesty), died in Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on Dec. 28, 2016. She was given care and love from Mike of Child Life and many 9B nurses and doctors. Anya was a member of Orchard Hill Church and an honor roll student at West Allegheny Middle School, where she had many friends and loving, wonderful teachers. Anya played softball and danced, and loved to…
Barbette “Babs” L. (McLaughlin) Ferry, 90, of Monaca, passed away on December 27, 2016, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Uniontown, PA., on January 4, 1926, a daughter of the late John L. and Thelma (Phillips) McLaughlin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Everett “Jim” Ferry. Siblings, Jack (Ann) McLaughlin, Oliver “Bud” (Ruth) MacLaughlin, Robert J. “Blue Jay” (and his first wife,Wyononna), Patricia L. (Merle) Byers, and Jerry McLaughlin; and her brother in…
In the early morning hours of December 23, 2016, David R. Ramage was finally granted the peace and freedom from pain he sought for the past few years. His battle with ulcerative colitis ended, and as his wish, he died at home with his wife at his side. Leaving behind to mourn his loss and share memories are his wife of 21 years, Diane Rihely Ramage, his sister-in-law, Janice M. Rihely, of Pittsburgh; his cousin, Nancy Wright of Arkansas; and…
Audrey Stringer 84, of Economy passed away on Friday December 16, 2016 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Coraopolis on May 14, 1932 the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Mudrick. She was a member of Christ Alliance Church in Hopewell Twp. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband George L. Stringer Sr. in 1990, and a brother Joseph Mudrick. She is survived by her two sons:…
Mary Jane (Lomaga) Soldo, 83, of Moon Twp. died peacefully in her home on December 15, 2016. She was born in Bethel Park on November 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Charles & Victoria Lomaga. Mary Jane worked as a secretary for the Moon Junior High School for many years, and also worked part time at Banana Republic. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Moon Twp., where she was active in the Christian Mothers and…
Richard D. Smith, 86, of Conneautville, PA., passed away on December 10, 2016. Richard was born on March 19, 1930 in Aliquippa, PA, a son of the late John and Grace Smith. Richard began his career at Westinghouse, and later moved to Conneaut Lake, where he operated may self-employed businesses. He was also an Air Force Veteran, where is served as an electrician. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Church, where he loyally attended services. Richard enjoyed cruising, playing…