Loren “Olie” Carlson, 93, of Center Township, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on February 5, 2024. He was born and raised in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Otto and Elsie Carlson. He left home to work on the railroad then served in the Airforce as 1st Class Airman during the Korean War. He became an aircraft mechanic and after 34 years, he retired from USAir at PIT. Olie remained mentally and physically active all his…
Cecelia Ann (Momich) Helble, 87, formerly of Baden, passed away peacefully January 28, 2024 in Villa St. Joseph. She was born in Aliquippa on October 6, 1936, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Klenovich) Momich. Cecelia was a loving mother, grandmother, and overall force of nature. Her words always carried a strong opinion. She said how she felt and we loved it. Her card playing abilities were unmatched along with her perspective on life. She is remembered for…
Alma Ruth (Branthoover) Barnes, 93, of Potter Twp., passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Johnstown, PA on October 19, 1930 the daughter of the late Alfaretta and Willis Branthoover. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa. Alma was an extremely welcoming person. Her house was the house where everyone congregated. She helped with ARC Human Services running a lot of their summer programs. Alma also was…
Willa Roberta (Weathers) Kocher, 96, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on January 26, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1927, in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Lyda Weathers. She was a 1945 Hopewell High School Graduate and a devoted member of Ohio United Presbyterian Church. An avid bowler at Sheffield Lanes, an amazing quilter and a passionate story teller (often reminiscing of her childhood in West Virginia). Her favorite thing…
Jessica Rae Douds, 34 of Ohioville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Beaver, PA on May 2, 1989 the daughter of Bruce Buchanan and the late Alane Bloom. She loved to spend her time crocheting and coloring. Jessie loved horses, she also loved to draw horses. She enjoyed going to the beach, and was a truck, car and tractor enthusiast. She is survived by her husband Rick Douds Jr; her…
Bonnie Irene Parish, 85, of Center Twp, formerly of Raccoon Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Cabin Creek, West Virginia a daughter of the late Willie and Cora Branham. She was a graduate of Ripley High School in West Virginia. She was a retired medical secretary, working for Dr. Thel Jr. and Dr. Nadler for more than 40 years. Bonnie was a longtime and active member of the First…
Shirley Ann Watt, 87 of Center Twp., passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 in her home. She was born on October 16, 1936 a daughter of that late William Gayle and Esther Lois Christy. She worked for Phoenix Glass and the former Carousel and Hotdogs and More at Beaver Valley Mall. Shirley’s family was her life, she loved spending time with her three sons and their families. She enjoyed going to the ocean, especially the Outer Banks and camping…
Esther Mae Miller, 91, of Freedom, just 38 days after the passing of her life-long love, died on December 29, 2023 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was born on October 9, 1932 a daughter of the late Charles “Pete” and Dorothy Finch. She was a long-time member of Unionville United Methodist Church, serving on the Outreach Committee sending cards. Esther was a prankster, she loved to play April Fool’s jokes on her beloved family. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, and…
Marilyn (Ondrako) Kendrew, 88, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in her home. She was born on May 19, 1935 a daughter of the late Albert and Josephine Pospisil Ondrako. She was owner and operator of Kendrew’s Lounge, working many years with her husband and children. She loved to go to casinos, especially Mountaineer. She and her husband Don, enjoyed traveling in their motorhome. Her favorite thing in life was her family. She especially loved spending…
Manuel Sanchez Jr., 89, of Beaver, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in West Aliquippa on February 13, 1934 a son of the late Manuel Sanchez Sr. and Rose (Geleo) Sanchez. Manny grew up in Monaca heights and graduated from Monaca High School in 1952. After graduation he spend 4 years in the United States Airforce. After the Airforce he started working at Westinghouse in Vanport, until his…