Beulah Martin Hallisey, 87, formerly of Center Twp., passed away on Tuesday January 10, 2017 in Edison Health and Rehabilitation in New Castle. She was born on August 9, 1929 the daughter of the late Sherman and Beulah Martin. She worked for 30 years as an office manager at Center Area Schools, J&L Steel and was the Center Township tax collector. She was an active member of St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Center Twp. where she sang for weddings and…
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…
Robert Francis Sloan, 79, of Raccoon Twp., formally of Sewickley, passed away on December 11, 2016, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley. He was born on March 9, 1937 in Sewickley, a son of the late Robert and Elsie (Serena) Sloan. He is also preceded in death by two infant children, Cheryl and Bobbie Sloan. He is survived by his wife of 30years, Pat (Workman) Sloan; two children, Cindy (Ron) Matiko and John (Tina) Workman; four grandchildren, Sherri and Robert…
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…
William F. Spicher, 85, of Moon Twp., passed away on Friday December 9, 2016 in Good Samaritan Hospice House. He was born on January 11, 1931 the son of the late Layton & Jeanette Spicher. He was a retired public accountant. He worked and owned with his father and his son, Spicher Associates in Moon Twp. He was a past president of: Pennsylvania Society of Public Accountants and the Coraopolis Jaycees. He was a member of American Contract Bridge League,…