It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Matika Yanyanin of Economy, who departed this life peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on April 13, 1950, to Andrew and Mary Matika, Nancy grew up in Freedom and is a graduate of Edinboro University. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Mitchell Yanyanin, who kept her laughing during their over 50 years of marriage. Nancy was a devoted teacher and…
Darlene R. Brunton, 92 formerly of Independence Twp., passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Concordia of Cabot, PA. She was born in Beaver Falls, on April 10, 1933 a daughter of the late Magwood Francis and Helen Goblet. She worked as nurse’s aide at the Beaver Valley Geriatric Center for 17 years. She was a longtime member of Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church where years ago, she taught Sunday School. Darlene loved her family deeply. She enjoyed spending her…
Elsie Catherine Antel of Aliquippa, PA, went to sleep in the Lord on Saturday, April 26th. She was born on July 25, 1930, the daughter of the late William Nason Hengst and Matilda Mae Hengst of Altoona, PA. Elsie was always a very active and social person, often attending square dances and riding her bicycle. In high school she was a sharp shooter in the rifle club. She met her husband at a friend’s social gathering. After high school she…
John Leo Wickett, 65, of Moon Twp., died on April 26, 2025 in his home. He was born in St. Marys, PA on January 3, 1960, the son of the late Clarence & Mary Jane (Breindel) Wickett. John was a 1977 graduate of Elk County Christian School. He was currently employed as a technical analyst by PNC Bank. John’s life was about service to others. He inherited The Wickett Way, to be incredibly hard-working and dedicated to meticulous order. He canned vegetables…
Donald Lee Whippo, 79, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in his home. He was born on January 29, 1946 a son of the late Emmerson and Irene Whippo. He worked at Mayer-China, Phoenix Glass, and finally retiring from the Pittsburgh Airport Authority as a custodian. He was a lifetime member of the Rochester Turners and was on their bowling team. He was happiest when he was outside. He enjoyed camping, cutting grass and gardening. …
The family is devastated to announce that Daniel Lawrence Corboy died April 20, 2025 at Sewickley Hospital in Pennsylvania. Dan passed in comfort with his only daughter, Carolyn, holding his hand. His family and friends sent loving thoughts and prayers and will dearly miss him. Dan was born May 15, 1956 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. He grew up on “Pine Hill” with his parents, Trevor Corboy and Vera Osborne Thibedeau Corboy, and his brothers, Vern Thibedeau, Gene Corboy,…
Beatrice M. Mahnick, 78, of Economy Boro, passed away on April 16, 2025. She was born in Sewickley, PA on April 19, 2025, a daughter of the late Anthony and Katherine (Smith) Corvia. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Mahnick and her brother, Richard Corvia. She is preceded in death by her son, Peter Mahnick and her siblings, Anthony Corvia and Paul Corvia. There will not be any services, per the wishes of the family.
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…
Lillian B. Corbin, 94, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in her home. She was born in Rochester on November 21, 1930 a daughter of the late Harold & Ida McKnight. A Monaca High School Graduate. She worked as a Unit Secretary and Monitor Technician at the University General Hospital in Seminole, Florida from 1979~1995 where she was the 1993 employee of the year. She loved to volunteer for the Beaver Area Memorial Library, she was head…
Robert Walter Currie, 81, of Moon Twp., died on April 8, 2025 in his home. He was born in Aliquippa on April 28, 1943 the son of the late Robert & Esther Currie. Robert was a graduate of Aliquippa High School, Youngstown University, and Robert Morris University. His interests included fishing, shooting, and cars. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah L. (Wilkie) Currie in 2022. Robert is survived by his son, Robert…