Our beloved and beautiful “Gold Star Mother” has passed peacefully into the arms of God at the age of 93. Born in Wilkinsburg, PA to Fred and Anne Lewis. At the age of 15, she moved to Brazil and became a model for an American clothing company. She eventually met our father, a Franciscan Monk, who she later married. They decided to return to the U.S. after having their first child. They built a home in Ohioville having raised five…
Karen Sue (Eisler) Schinke, 71, of Beaver, formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away on April 11, 2023. She was born in Beaver Falls on July 27, 1951, a daughter of the late Milton and Catherine (Lotz) Eisler. Karen was a homemaker that had heart of gold. She never saw the bad in anyone. She loved everyone, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed going to the farmer’s market. She loved her flowers, and was known for her green thumb. She was part…
Floyd Scott Wooddell, 74 of Leesburg, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born in Rochester, PA on July 29,1948 the son of Eugene Wooddell and the late Opal Wooddell. He was retired after 43 years from Kmart Corporation working as a retail manager. He adored his family and was everyone’s friend. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Penguins fan. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen; his son, Curtis and Tara Wooddell; granddaughters: Samantha, Sydney, Jordan and…
Sandra S. (Ballard) Reisker, 80, of South Heights, passed away on March 12, 2022 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was born in South Heights on October 3, 1941 the daughter of the late, Patrick & Mildred (McCoy) Ballard. Sandra graduated from Ambridge High School in 1960. In addition to her parents, Sandra is preceded in death by her son, Michael S. Reisker, a brother Patrick Ballard, and a granddaughter Mia Reisker. She is survived by her husband of over 58…
Josephine M. Rambo, 94 of Beaver Pa., went home to be with our Lord in heaven. She lived a full life and later in her years developed dementia, which she succumbed to on January 5, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a devoted homemaker, a wonderful cook and gardener. She never was afraid to tackle whatever task that needed done, from pouring cement for a sidewalk, to climbing a ladder to trim a tree. She…
JH Elliott, 49, of New Brighton left the world too soon on Sunday, November 29th, 2020 to meet his Heavenly Father. Born April 6th, 1971 in New Brighton, he was the son of Elaine (Goehring) and Dan Chevalier and John and Terry Elliott. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife of 23 years, Mandy, and 2 sons Ryan (Kersten) and Aaron; his brother and sisters Shannon (Mike) Mathews, Kent (Erica) Chevalier, Justine (Dave) Elliott, and Danielle…
Thomas H. Summers, 78, of Rochester Twp., passed away Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in UPMC Passavant Hospital after a very courageous battle against COVID-19. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1942, the son of the late Howard and Mary Louise (McNutt) Summers of Rochester Twp. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother, Kenny Summers, niece, Brenda Summers, nephew, David Lentz and son-in-law, Robert Scott. Tom was a crane operator for…
Francine Ernestine (Timpano) Chase, 58, of Rochester, died on March 16, 2020. She was born in Rochester on September 10, 1961 the daughter of the late Joseph Timpano & Carmel M. (Gallo) Timpano. She is survived by her husband, Rickey A. Chase Sr. Her son, Rickey A. Chase Jr. and his wife, Linda M. Chase, Monaca. A brother, Anthony Timpano and his wife Terri (Reed) Timpano. An uncle, Alfred Gallo, and an aunt, Norma (Gallo) Roberto. Her many nieces, nephews…
Janet Lee Engstrom, 61, of Rochester passed away on May 29, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver after a hard fought battle with Cancer. She was born in Beaver Falls on June 13, 1957. She was the daughter of the late Akiko Bair and was fostered by the late Ray and Ruth Buttermore of Rochester. Janet was a loving, compassionate mother, grandmother and friend. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life and she loved…
Terry L. Probst, 71, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019. Terry was born on September 3, 1947, the son of the late Henry and Elma (Hollenbaugh) Probst. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy, Robert, and Charles Probst, and one sister, Florence Brightwell. He is survived by two sons and a daughter, along with numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Services are being…