Nellie Katherine Loftus, 96 of Pulaski Twp., passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in her home. She was born on October 4, 1929 in Glen Campbell, PA a daughter of the late James and Ethel White. She was a retired custodian for Western Beaver School District, a long-time member of Faith Community United Methodist Church in Rochester; a lifetime member of both Woodlawn Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Rochester VFW Auxiliary. Nellie enjoyed playing…
Tammy Lynn Lealand, 54 of Hopewell Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1971 in Rochester, PA a daughter of the late Garth and Andrea Wilson. Tammy was a very giving person, she loved a lot and she lived a lot. She enjoyed her job as a security guard with the Sisters of St. Joseph for more than 23 years. She most recently worked as a pharmacy tech for Giant Eagle in…
Patricia Anne (Nee Raymus) Butwinski, 67 of Rochester Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 in her home, after a long illness. She was born in Passaic, New Jersey on August 1, 1958 a daughter of the late Donald and Helen Raymus, Mechanicsburg, PA. Patty worked for 24 years with Conway E&S as an assistant Vice President and underwriter. She loved to spend her free time sewing, baking, and reading. Patty is survived by her beloved husband of 36…
Hope Charity Harn, 65, of Industry passed away on, April 15, 2025 at Beaver Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation center, with her husband and daughter by her side. Born August 21, 1959 in Sewickley, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Holden. Hope is survived by her husband, Clarence J. Harn Jr. and her daughter, Leeann J. Harn. She also leaves behind her sister, Carmen F. Traccio; her brother, Loyd Holden, and sister-in-law, Sherrie Tame, as well as many…
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…