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…
Robert W. Potts, 82, of Moon Twp., passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Coraopolis on August 27, 1941 the son of the late James & Irma (Miller) Potts. Robert graduated from Moon High School in 1960. Following, he worked various jobs and eventually found his passion in carpentry. For over 40 years, Robert was the proud owner of Bob Potts Remodeling where “No Job was too Small”….
Tony Eichelberger, Sewickley, PA, (son of late Tony and Eva [Brown] Eichelberger) was born on April 15, 1940, in Pekin, Illinois, and passed away on January 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. Tony, Professor Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh, received his Ph.D. at Southern Illinois University. He is survived by his wife, Rita Bean; two children, Erin, of Tucson, Arizona, and Derek (Barbara) Eichelberger, Wexford, PA.; and 3 grandchildren (Ethan, Ava, and Dylan). He has three surviving…
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…
John W. Turner, of Moon Twp. Died on January 4, 2024 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford. He was born in Oakmont, on February 25, 1946 the son of the late John & Bette Turner. John earned his BA from Westminster College in English. John was an avid Ham radio operator. He had an advanced Extra General License. He communicated with multitude of Hams around the world. He received many awards. John is survived by his wife of 49 yrs….
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…
Sharon “Sheri” L. (Moakley-Hall) Freeze, 68, of New Brighton, passed away on December 10, 2023. She was born on April 15, 1955, a daughter of the late Stephen Moakley Jr. and Betty (Burns) Moakley. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Hall; her sister Marsha Moakley and her step-mother, Bertha Moakley. She is survived by her husband, Larry Freeze; her children, Chris Hall, Tony Hall, and Jeremy (Gina) Hall, 14 grandchildren and her siblings, Peggy Leonard, Lila…