Marion John Prajsner, 90, of Raccoon Twp. died peacefully on May 8th, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Orzechowka, Poland on August 6, 1928 the son of the late Joseph & Aniela (Kwolek) Prajsner. Marion was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church, Aliquippa, and a retiree from J&L Steel Corporation. After retiring, he served as President of S.O.A.R. for 23 years. He was also a past president of the Polish National Alliance. He…
Clair F. “Popeye” Parrish, 89, of Hopewell Twp., died on April 29, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Hopewell Twp. on December 11, 1929 the son of the late Emery & Vesta Parrish. Clair graduated from Hopewell High School in 1947, served his country in the US Navy, and was an avid golfer, bowler, hunter & fisherman. In addition to his parents, Clair was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Joanne (West)…
Florence Dale Johnston Hellman, 98, of New Sewickley Twp., died on Sunday April 28, 2019. She was born on Good Friday, March 25, 1921 in Monaca, the daughter of the late John A. and Ida J. (Corless) Johnston. She lived for 50 plus years on Big Knob Rd. in New Sewickley Twp. She worked at G.C. Murphy Co, W.T. Grant, and Rochester Hospital. She was a member of the Oak Grove Lutheran Church, New Sewickley Twp. Florence was very active…
Dawn Marie Kendrew, 27, of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 in Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh after a battle with AML Leukemia. She was born on July 21, 1991 in Beaver, the daughter of Marcy Kendrew. She enjoyed crafting, shopping, camping and kayaking. Her true joy was being a Mommy, her daughters were her life. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Donald Kendrew. She is survived by her two daughters: Jayden Marie Kemp and Olivia…
Monika Jones, 89, of Conway passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 in her home. She was born in Breslau, Germany on August 28, 1929 the daughter of the late Carl and Edeltraud Hicketier. She was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ambridge. She loved gardening and tending to her flowers, and crocheting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Siegreid Melsheimer. She is survived by her husband of 64 years,…
Donna R. McLaughlin, 75, of Independence Twp., passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2019, in her home. She was born on August 2, 1943 the daughter of the late Edward and Josephine Williamson. She was a preschool teacher at Crestmont Alliance Church and drove a school bus for Hopewell School District for many years. She was a wonderful baker, and loved baking pies. She is survived by her 4 children: Dave & Tresa McLaughlin, Albany, OH; Dawn & Stephen Ingram,…
Jack E. Smith of Rochester, PA, formerly of Hopewell Twp., PA peacefully passed away Monday, April 15th, 2019 while surrounded by his family in Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley Beaver. Born, January 23, 1925 in New Brighton, PA. Jack was the son of Hilda and James Smith. He was a member of the Faith Community United Methodist Church, Rochester. The Smith family moved to Beaver Falls in 1929. Jack started playing the piano and banjo at the age of five. …
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…
Rosemary (Ross/McComas) Hiltz, 82, of Rochester, passed away on April 10, 2019, after a long-fought battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Hamlin WV., on November 3, 1936, a daughter of the late Ireland and Mamie (Jones) Ross. Rosemary graduated from Lincoln High School in Hamlin WV., and received an associate degree from CCBC in Business. She worked in various jobs in Beaver Co. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Roy McComas and her second husband,…
Leonard E. Kutzko, 92, of Center Twp., passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Rochester Manor and Villa. He was born in Houtzdale, PA on July 20, 1926 the son of the late Susan and Michael Kutzko. He was the original owner and operator at Leonard’s Auto Repair in Monaca. He was a US Army veteran serving during WWII. He enjoyed camping, reading and traveling with his wife to many of the US National Parks. He also enjoyed volunteering…