Obituaries

Sharon Duffy

Information for Sharon Duffy Blessing Service and Party:

The blessing service will begin at 2:30. Everyone is welcome to arrive anytime after 2:00.

The party will follow the blessing service, starting at about 3:15. Please feel free to attend either or both. At the party there will be food, drink, crying, laughing—we want to give Sharon “a good send-off,” as the Irish say. We plan to have photos of Sharon at the party. If you have pictures or mementos, or if you can’t come and want to send a letter, you can e-mail them to Pat and Michael Duffy at Sharonlduffy@gmail.com or mail them to the Duffys, 155 S. Lincoln Ave., Beaver, PA 15009.

You can also send condolences or questions to Pat and Michael Duffy at the above addresses. Also, if you need hotel or transportation information, please contact us at the above gmail address.

Note: We realize this date won’t work for everyone and that it is long after the time of Sharon’s death. The date was chosen to accommodate some of her closest friends, who live in far-flung cities throughout the country.

Please check here the week before you come, for any updates. We welcome everyone who knew and loved Sharon, and we are sorry for your loss, too.

Sincerely,

Pat and Michael Duffy

Sharon Duffy Obituary

Sharon L. Duffy, of Beaver, Pennsylvania, died suddenly of a heart attack on Monday, June 30, 2008, at home. Sharon, daughter of E. A. and Rita Duffy, was born in Beaver on February 27, 1946. She retired in 2007 from a long career as a Human Resources executive for PACCAR truck manufacturing facilities. She managed HR departments in Kenworth and Peterbilt plants at Chillicothe, Ohio; Seattle; San Francisco; and Denton, Texas; and the Simpson Paper facility in Portland, Oregon. Sharon also worked to improve the lives of young people, volunteering at Third Way Center, a residential treatment center for at-risk adolescents; and Urban Peak, a drop-in center and shelter for homeless and runaway adolescents, both in Denver, Colorado. She also donated her time and talents to a Seattle program providing vocational development and training for at-risk youth.

Sharon is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Michael and Shirley Duffy and nephews Sean, Patrick, Mikey, and Tommy Duffy; sister and brother-in-law Pat Duffy and Michael Carr; cousins Bill Reich; Bill Seyboth, his wife Susan, and their daughters, Kristin and Kathryn Seyboth; Lynn Seyboth and her daughter, Heather Dean, and Heather’s husband, Michael Dean; Sandra Schmidt; and loving friends, who were also family to Sharon.

A blessing service will be held at the J. T. Anderson Funeral Home in Beaver on Sunday, July 27, at 2:30 p.m. A party at the Wooden Angel restaurant (www.wooden-angel.com/directions.html) will follow the service. For details on how to contact the family, and updates on timing for both funeral and party, please check the J. T. Anderson Funeral Home Web site (www.jtanderson.com) under the “Obituaries, Sharon L. Duffy” tab.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted by Third Way Center, a youth charity that Sharon enthusiastically supported for many years. Please make checks payable to Third Way Center. Donations should be mailed to Third Way Center, Sharon Duffy Memorial, P.O. Box 61385, Denver, CO 80206.

Sarah Katherine "S.K." Wilson Albaugh

Sarah Katharine "S.K." Wilson Albaugh of Beaver, surrounded by her family, died at home following a brief illness on July 5, 2008.

Born in 1921, she was the daughter of Attorney Samuel Beatty, "Sam B.", and Margaret H. Wilson. She was a Class of '39 graduate of Beaver High School and Class of '43 graduate of Grove City College. "S.K." was a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Director of the Lung Association of Beaver County, a field director for the Beaver-Castle Girl Scouts and secretary to the works manager of Crucible Steel Company, Midland. A lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, she belonged to the Women's Association, the Charity Circle, The Hodge Band, Naomi's Sisters, and Women's Bible Study. She was a Charter Member of the Beaver Area Education Association, a member of the Beaver Area Heritage Foundation and Museum, The Gertrude Barrett Service Group, Life Steps Bridge, and the former Rochester Hospital Service Group. She enjoyed spending time with friends, traveling, dancing, doing crossword puzzles, playing games, and watching sports, especially those played by her grandsons, and special friends, Heather and Hannah Arnold.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, O. Thomas Albaugh; sister, Marjean W. Wallover and a dear friend, Richard G. Walton, all of Beaver.

S.K. is survived by her beloved family: her daughters and sons-in-law, Kaye Anderson (Jim) of Bedford, Texas, and Barb Bradshaw (Tom) of Beaver; grandsons, David Bradshaw of Cumberland, Md.; Scott Bradshaw (Kristen) of Atlanta, Ga, and Brett Bradshaw of Beaver; brother-in-law, Zack Wallover of Beaver; three nieces and one nephew, Mary Marg Marquis (George "Hub") of Medina, Ohio, Susan Cutri (Bill) of Beaver, Marjean Ingram (Bob) of Apopka, Fla.; David Wallover (Lisa) of Medina, Ohio, and their families and many cherished friends.

Arrangements by J. T. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., College Avenue at Second St., Beaver, www.jtanderson.com. Private interment in Beaver Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church, 252 College Ave., Beaver, on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at 7 p.m. followed by a cookie reception in the church commons served by the Hodge Band. Pastor Jeff Arnold will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Forbes Hospice, 115 S. Neville St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213; The FPC International Missions Fund; The Beaver County Humane Society or a favorite charity.

Her daughters wish to extend their heartfelt appreciation to their families and treasured friends for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time. They want to thank Dr. Robert C. Madder and his staff for taking wonderful care of their mother. They also want to acknowledge the tender-loving and skilled care given their mother by Dr. Stewart Lancaster and by Forbes Hospice staff.

Wanda Jane (Henry) Willem

Wanda Jane (Henry) Willem age 64 of Brighton Twp. passed away Sun. 6/29/08 at home. Born May 10, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Edward & Catherine (Redfern) Henry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Willem, a son, Joseph S. Willem, Jr., 3 brothers, Reese, Bob, and Edward Henry Jr.

She is survived by a daughter; Amy Kay (Robert) Bertazon of Jarrettsville, MD, 2 sisters; Joanne Orazi of Columbia, MD, and Nancy Trapnell of Harrisburg, PA, 2 grandchildren; Julia L. and Jacob R. Bertazon, an aunt; Ruth Geist of Beaver.

Friends will be recieved on Wed. 7/2/08 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM and Thur. 7/3/08 from 10 am until time of blessing service at 11 AM at The J. T. Anderson Funeral Home, Inc., College Ave. at Second St. Beaver, www.jtanderson.com. Interment will follow at Beaver Cemetery.

Dorothy Romigh

Dorothy Romigh, 89 of Beaver, passed away Sat. 6/28/08 at Villa St. Joseph after a short illness. Born Sept 23, 1918 in New Brighton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clare and Eleanor Strayer. She was a graduate of New Brighton HS and attended Geneva College. She worked at her family business, Strayer Coin Bag Company in New Brighton for years. Dorothy was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Beaver. Over the years, she volunteered for numerous organizations, was an avid bridge player and really enjoyed her life and loved her family.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lee J. Romigh and loving sister, Marge Headland. Dorothy is survived by her daughter; Cyndee (Romigh) Kimmel and husband Steve of Enon Valley, her son; Rich Romigh of Franklin, PA, a grandson; Stephen Kimmel II of Rochester, PA, her niece; Linda Headland of Beaver, and her beloved friend Dick Cole of Villa St. Joseph.

Friends will be received on Mon. 6/30/08 from 2-4 pm at J.T.Anderson Funeral Home, Inc., College Ave. at Second St., Beaver, www.jtanderson.com, where services will be held at 4pm. Private interment will take place at Beaver Cemetery.

Betty Mae Macusic

Betty Mae Macusic, 87, of Beaver, formerly of Brighton Township, died Thursday, June 19, 2008 at The Commonwealth Medical Center, Aliquippa.

She was born on February 14, 1921 in Aliquippa, PA to Harry and Dorothy (Rumbaugh) Hart. Betty was a retired employee of the Beaver Area School District Administration Office and was a member of Beaver United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Abe Macusic who died on January 3, 1993.

Betty is survived by three daughters; Ruthann Morton of Monaca Heights; Kathy and Tom Jones of Mt. Pleasant, NC; and Sue and Jim Hupp of Monaca, PA; and two granddaughters; Ashley and Carly Jones.

Friends and family will be received on Saturday, June 21 from 11:00 am until time of service at 2:00 pm at the J.T. Anderson Funeral Home,Inc., College Avenue at Second Street, Beaver, www.jtanderson.com, with Reverend Bill Wilson officiating. Interment will be private.

At the family request, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gateway Health Hospice, 9380 McKnight Road, 107 Arcadia Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Norman Earl Overfield

Overfield, Norman Earl, age 86 of Brighton Twp. died on 6/15/08 at the Medical Center Beaver.

He was born on 8/2/1921 in Carrick, PA to the late Norman and Sophie Overfield. Norman had been a resident of Brighton Twp. for over 60 years and was retired millwright with Correct Foundry & Manufacturing Co. He was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Beaver and served his country during WWII in the US Navy.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years; Mary Duchene Overfield, 2 sons; Norman and Shirley Overfield of Hernando, FL, Bob and Joan Overfield of Bay Village, OH, 1 brother; Earl (Darlene) Overfield of Lecanto, FL, 1 sister; Lois McCann of Dillsburg, PA, 6 grand and 13 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received on Wed. 6/18/08 from 4-8 pm at J. T. Anderson Funeral Home, College Ave at Second St., Beaver, ( jtanderson.com). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thur. 6/19/08 (time to be announced in Wed. edition of The Times)

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church 200 Third St. Beaver, PA 15009, in Norman’s memory.

Ethel Mae Kollar

KOLLAR, Ethel Mae (Onuska) age 82 of Beaver died June 3, 2008 at The Medical Center Beaver.

Born Sept. 5, 1925 in Midland, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Danko) Onuska.

Ethel was a veteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. She was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Beaver.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Edward T. Kollar on Sept. 30, 2005. Also preceded by 6 brothers; Andrew M, George C, Paul R, John C, Joseph E, and Louis J Onuska.

She is survived by 2 sons; Thomas Edward Kollar of Columbus, OH, Joseph Mark (Gina) Kollar of Bacaville, CA, 1 daughter; Theresa A. Pagani of Beaver, PA, 1 brother; William H. Onuska of Hendersonville, NC. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Friends will be received on Sat. June 7 and Sun. June 8 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at J.T. Anderson Funeral Home, Inc. College Ave. at Second St. Beaver,( jtanderson.com). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM Mon. June 9, 2008 at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church with Monsignor William Ogrowdowski as celebrant. Burial will be at Beaver Cemetery.

Complete notice will be in Thursdays edition of the Times.

Beatrice Anne McIntyre

Beatrice Anne McIntyre, 89 of Brighton Twp. passed away on May 29, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born April 20, 1919, a daughter of the late Archie and Neva Hopkins in Titusville, PA, she was a resident of Beaver for over 65 years. She was a graduate of Uniontown High School, Uniontown, PA and Duff’s Business College, Pittsburgh, PA. She was employed by the Beaver County Times for 40 years, her last position being the secretary to the publisher. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Keen Age Club of the Church. She was also a member of the Women’s Club of Beaver, the Century Club of Beaver and a former member of the BPW. One of her biggest pleasures was reading and she frequented the Beaver County Memorial Library, even during her illness.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John William McIntyre in May 1971.

She is survived by two sons, Bill (Sharen) McIntyre, West Chester, OH, Tom (Pam) McIntyre, Beaver, PA and a daughter, Kathy (Tom) Norris, Brighton Twp, PA. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kerry (Scott) Christie, Leechburg, PA, Kevin (Jenny) McIntyre, Greendale, WI, Kristen (Kevin) Kimbell, Pflugerville, TX, Caitlin McIntyre, Shepherdstown, WV, and Courtney, Conner, and Carson McIntyre, Beaver, PA. Great grandchildren include Mason & Logan Christie, Leechburg, PA, and Tyler Kimbell, Pflugerville, TX. She is also survived by a brother, Lewis Hopkins, Greenville, PA and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made, if desired in her name to the Catholic Hospice, 6200 Brooktree Rd. Ste 220, Wexford, PA 15090, www.catholichospicepgh.org or to Beaver Meadows Assisted Living 5130 Tusca Rd. Beaver, PA 15009.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Drs. Ferri, Dutta, Chamovitz, Hedlund, the staff at Beaver Meadows and Catholic Hospice for the excellent care and kindness shown to Anne during her illness.

Friends will be received Mon, June 2, 2008, 7-9pm, Tue, 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the J. T. Anderson Funeral Home, Inc. College Ave at Second St. Beaver www.jtanderson.com

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wed, June 4, 2008, 11am, at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Beaver, with Monsignor William Ogrowdowski as Celebrant. Interment at Beaver Cemetery.

Betty Lou Blishak

Betty Lou Blishak, 84, of Brighton Township, died on Saturday, May 3, 2008, in The Medical Center, Beaver. Born July 29, 1923, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Lillian (Broadmerkel) Murphy.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester where she sang in the choir for years. She was also a member of the Women's Association at church as well as a member of the Happy Bunch Square Dance Group.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters and a brother.

She is survived by her husband, Andrew Blishak Jr.; sons, Terry (Janice) Blishak of Louisville, Ky., and David Blishak of Center Township; a daughter, Judy (Bill) Watson of Ocala, Fla.; a brother, Bob (Gert) Murphy of N.C.; a sister, Myrtle McCracken of Chippewa Township; grandchildren, Rebecca, Shelly, Terry JR., Jennifer, Jody, Amie, Andrew, Julie and Haley, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received today from 6 to 9 p.m. in the J.T. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME INC., College Avenue at Second Street, Beaver, www.jtanderson.com

A funeral service will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church Rochester, with Rev. Lee Bittner, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be private.

Mr. Louis J. Onuska

Mr. Louis J. Onuska, 85, of Industry, PA died Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 at Franciscan Manor, Patterson Heights. Born on September 12, 1922 in Midland, PA, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Danko) Onuska. Mr. Onuska was a resident of Ohioview most of his life and retired from the metalurgical dept. of the Crucible Stainless & Alloy Division of Colt Industries in Midland. He was a member of St. George Byzantine Catholic Church in Aliquippa, Pa., member of : American Legion, Midland, a veteran of the US Army having served in WWII in the South Pacific. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Midland, PA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by 5 brothers; Andrew M, George C, Paul R, John C, and Joseph E. Onuska, one bro-in-law; Edward T. Kollar, 3 sis-in-law; Eleanor, Margaret, and Ann Onuska.

Mr. Onuska is survived by his only sister; Ethel M. Kollar of Beaver, one brother; William H.(Carol) Onuska of Hendersonville, NC, sis-in-laws; Frances B. Onuska of Beaver, and Eileen Murphy of Albuquerque, NM, devoted niece; Theresa A. Pagani of Beaver, PA, also several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be recieved on Thursday 4/24/08 from 7-9 pm and Friday 4/25/08 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at JT Anderson Funeral Home, Inc. College Ave at Second St. Beaver, www.jtanderson.com. A funeral divine liturgy will be held Saturday 4/26/08 at 10 am at St. George Byzantine Catholic Church in Aliquippa, PA. Full military honors will be held by the Beaver County Special Unit on Saturday 4/26/08 at 12:15 pm at Beaver Cemetery.

Mrs. Harriet Gromacki

Mrs. Harriet Gromacki, , of New Sewickley Twp., age 92, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at UPMC Cranberry Place. Born on March 31, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Konstanty & Helena Zamba Wroblewski. She had been a resident of New Sewickley for 57 years. She was a homemaker, former member of St. Felix Roman Catholic Church, Freedom, PA and wife of 57 years to the late Stanely A. Gromacki and wife of the late Francis Kwasniewski.

Mrs. Gromacki is survived by sons; Robert Gromacki of New Sewickley, PA and Francis & Leah Kwasniewski of Pittsburgh, PA, daughters; Aurelia & John Conrady of Hopewell, PA, Louise & John Kunselman of New Sewickley, PA, Christine Hightower of Calcutta, OH, 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter; Eugenia Creel, a grandson; Francis McWilliams, Jr. brothers; Joseph, Francis, Walter and Edward Wroblewski, and son-in-law; Francis McWilliams, Sr.

The family would like to thank the staff of Cranberry Place for the compassionate care they showed to their loving, Harriet.

At the family's request, services are private. Arrangements are entrusted to JT Anderson Funeral Home, Inc., College Ave. at Second Street, Beaver, PA.

William "Rich" Engle

Rich Engle, age 82, a resident of Beaver since 1993, died on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Franciscan Manor in Patterson Heights. Born July 16, 1925 in Hopewell Twp., PA, he was the son of the late Paul & Rowena Ewing Engle. He retired in 1985 as an Operating Engineer for Local 66 Monroeville, PA. Rich was a US Army veteran of the European Theater during WWII, a life member of; the Rochester Lodge 229 F&AM New Castle Consistory and VFW 1821 Center Twp.

Rich was preceded in death by a brother; John Engle and sister; Emmabelle McCoy. Services are private. A Masonic service will be held on Tuesday, April 15th at 7pm in Quay Chapel of JT Anderson Funeral Home, College Ave. at Second St, Beaver, PA www.jtanderson.com.

James R. "Jimmy" Sims

April 13, 2008

James R. "Jimmy" Sims, age 90 of Brighton Twp., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, April 13, 2008. Born December 22, 1917 in Mobile, AL, he was the son of the late Stephen E. and Jennie Jackson Sims. He has been a resident of Brighton Twp. since 1938.

He retired as a shift foreman at St. Joe Minerals in 1978 after 38 years. He was a member of Fairview Reformed Presbyterian Church, Ohioville and a Thirty-second Degree Mason with the St. James Lodge No. 457 F&AM.

He is survived by his loving wife, Flora Mae (Killian) Sims, two daughters and sons in law; Shirley and Jim Smith of Midland, PA, Jolene and Don Krentzman of Philadelphia, PA, two grandchildren; Patrick Cannon of New Castle, PA and Joanna Spragg of Georgetown, PA, Eight great-grand children and five step granddaughters and many close family friends.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by beloved grandson; Jonathan Cannon in 1997, a son in law; Donald in 1981, a brother and a sister.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, April 15th from 2-4 and 6-8pm in the JT Anderson Funeral Home, College Ave. at Second Street, Beaver, PA, www.jtanderson.com and at Fairview Reformed Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, April 16th from 9:30 am until 10:30am. A funeral service will be conducted at 11am on Wednesday at Fairview Church with Pastor Rick Raines, officiating.

Jimmy was an avid gardner and loved Pittsburgh Sports. He was known for his sense of humor and generosity. He had a loving spirit and a great love of the Lord. He doted on his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

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Hope S. Ford

March 12, 2008

Hope S. Ford, 93, died on Tuesday, 12 March 2008 in the Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale, IL. She was born 11 September 1914 in Beaver, PA to the late Dr. Olen J. and Mabel Ewing Stevenson. A graduate of Beaver High School and Geneva College, Hope was a retired school teacher who taught for over 20 years in the Beaver Area School District at the Brighton Township Elementary School. She was a lifelong member of the Four Mile United Presbyterian Church, Beaver. After her retirement in 1976, she was involved with the Retired Teachers’ Association, volunteered for Meals on Wheels, and travelled extensively.

A lifelong resident of Beaver, Mrs. Ford moved to Hinsdale, IL in 2002 and had lived in the Encore Unit of the Birches Assisted Living Home since 2004. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Ford; a son, Dennis E. Ford; two sisters Bonnie Reed and Chi Brooks; and a brother, Major Olen J. Stevenson Jr.

She is survived by a sister, Ms. Phyllis Torrence of Friendship Manor, Beaver; a son, Terrance M. and (Carol) Ford of Stuttgart, Germany; a daughter, Ginny and (John) Keiser of Hinsdale, IL; grandchildren Captain Christopher and (Lindsay) Ford West Point, NY, Margaret (Maggie) Ford of Arlington, VA, and Captain Matthew and (Meg) Ford, deployed to Iraq; Timothy Keiser Pittsburgh, PA and Patrick Keiser of Hinsdale IL; and Travis Ford and Carter Ford, of Alpharetta, GA; one great-grandson, Miles Martin Ford, West Point, NY.

Friends will be received on Monday, 17 March 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 in the J. T. Anderson Funeral Home, 205 College Avenue, Beaver. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, 18 March 2008 at 11am in the Quay Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev Martin Williams, Four Mile UP church officiating. Burial will be in Beaver Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Hope Ford to the Encore Unit, The Birches Assisted Living Facility, 215 55^th Street, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 or to the charity of your choice.

Rita Clara Branthoover

March 10, 2008

Rita Clara Branthoover, 81, of Brighton Township, Pa., passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2008, at The Masonic Village, Sewickley.

She was born in Rochester, Pa., on December 4, 1926, the daughter of the late Edward and Clara (Balzer) Kolb. Rita was a former assistant deputy in the Clerk of Courts and belonged to the Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brighton Township.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Lynn S. Branthoover; a brother, James E. Kolb, and a sister, Agnes Lloyd.

She is survived by sons, Jim and Mary Lynne Branthoover of Brighton Township; Scott Branthoover of Brighton Township, and William and Linda Branthoover of Chippewa Township; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received today, March 13, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the J.T. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, College Avenue at Second St., Beaver, www.jtanderson.com. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2008, in the Quay Chapel of the funeral home with the Reverend David Yoder, pastor of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating.

Interment will follow in Beaver Cemetery, Beaver, Pa.

Walter Leroy Lytle

February 5, 2008

Mr. Walter Leroy Lytle, a lifelong resident of Beaver county who recently moved to New Castle died on Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born September 6, 1942 in Latrobe, PA to the late Frederick and Martha Rose Kuhn Lytle. He had recently retired from Zinc Corporation of America and as a Potter Township Supervisor. He served in the US Marine Corps during the vietnam war and toured Europe. He was also a member of the New Castle VFW In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother; Wiley Lee Lytle.

He is survived by his sons and daughters in law; Robert and Kimberly Lytle, Ellwood City, PA, Timothy and Michelle Lytle, Venice, FL, his grandchildren; Ashley Lytle of Ellwood and Kyle and Jocelyn Lytle of Venice, FL, a sister and her husband; Sue and Ron Bergmark of Northford, Connecticut and three nieces; Marcy Onofrio, Becky Bergmark and Patty Pregano.

Friends will be received on Sunday, February 10, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm in the JT Anderson Funeral Home, Inc., College Avenue at Second Street, Beaver, PA, www.jtanderson.com. Friends will also be received at the Unity Cemetery Chapel, Latrobe, PA from 12-2 on Monday, February 11, 2008. Burial will follow in the cemetery. Full military honors will be conducted by the Beaver County Special Unit at 3:45pm on Sunday, at JT Anderson Funeral Home.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 190 Bilmar Drive, Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4611.

Blanche Edwards Shaw

January 16, 2008

Mrs. Blanche Edwards Shaw, a former Beaver resident, died on Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 at the age of 99, at The Special Care Unit of Rockynol Community, a Presbyterian retirement center in Akron, OH. She was born in 1908, one of six children of Joseph and Martha Edwards of Rochester, PA. Mrs. Shaw was a graduate of Rochester High School and Geneva College. She taught English and French at Monaca High School from 1929 to 1933, enjoying her classes greatly. Though her formal teaching career ended early, she kept in contact with her former students throughout her whole life, taught her daughters French songs, and was the family arbiter of English language usage always available to respond to queries about difficult points of grammar.

In 1933 she married George B. Shaw, Jr. and moved to Beaver, PA. Raised a Baptist, she enthusiastically accepted her husband's Presbyterian heritage, becoming a member of First Presbyterian Church of Beaver. There she taught Sunday School, was an advisor to youth groups and also served as an elder. She participated in Presbyterian Women, working in Beaver Presbyterian, the Synod of Pennsylvania, and traveling overseas to seminars in Europe and China. She was also a member of the Beaver Women's Club and participated with her husband in developing and supporting the Beaver Area Memorial Library.

From 1962-1979 she lived in Bethlehem, PA where her husband was transferred in his work as an engineer for Bethlehem Steel Co. During this time the Shaw's frequently entertained foreign students from colleges in the area, often initiating lifelong friendships. She returned to Beaver after her husband's death in 1978 and remained there until she moved to Akron in 1991, after being severely burned in a plane crash in 1990. In Akron she was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church congregation.

In her eighth decade, Mrs. Shaw became an enthusiastic philanthropist, serving as the honorary chair of the fund raising drive that established the Beaver Area Historical Museum. She endowed the Shaw Scholarship for graduating seniors of Beaver High School and the Edwards Scholarship at Rochester High School. She supported many other projects, both local and international, all in memory of family members, never in her own name.

Mrs. Shaw is survived by two daughters; Mary Shaw Rigdon and her husband, the Reverend Dr. Bruce Rigdon, of Chicago, IL and Sarah Shaw Wright and her husband, David Fielder of Akron, OH, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and her younger sister Gertrude Edwards of Franciscan Manor in Beaver Falls, PA.

Friends will be received on Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 10 to 11:30am at the JT Anderson Funeral Home, Inc., College Ave. at Second Street, www.jtanderson.com. A memorial service will follow at Steffin Hill Presbyterian Church at 2:30pm, with the Rev. Dr. Bruce Rigdon, her son-in-law, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Blanche Shaw Education Fund, Beaver Area Heritage Foundation, PO Box 147, Beaver, PA, 15009.

Harvey Richard Bailey

December 31, 2007

Mr. Harvey Richard Bailey, 58, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 31st, 2007 at Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown, PA. He was born in Rochester, PA on June 10, 1949, the son of the late Arthur Madison and Evelyn (Forse) Bailey. He had been a resident of Ebensburg Center since 1978.

He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law; Betty & Ronald Kotoff of East Brady, PA, a nephew; Robert & Tina Kotoff of New Brighton, PA, their children; Robert Jr., Morgan & Emily Kotoff, brothers; Arthur M. and Barbara Bailey, Jr. of Monaca, PA, Larry K. Bailey of Rochester, PA, sister; Eleanor Pulcini of Gainesville, FL and her children; Louis Pulcini, Mickey (Jan) Pulcini and Vivian Pulcini. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a nephew; Ronald Thomas Kotoff, Jr. and a niece; Vennessa Pulcini.

Services for Harvey will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to J. T. Anderson Funeral Home, College Ave. at 2nd Street, Beaver, PA., www.jtanderson.com.

Susan Elaine O'Connor

December 19, 2007

Susan Elaine O'Connor, 45, of College Hill died Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 at West Penn Hospital , Pittsburgh , following a brief illness. She was born in Sewickley , Pa. on January 22, 1962, the daughter of Cornelia (Beard) O'Connor of Brighton Twp. and the late Thomas F. O'Connor, who died in 1982. She had been a resident of College Hill the past 16 years, a prep cook at Bob Evans in Cranberry for 19 years and a member of Four Mile United Presbyterian Church of Ohioville.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a sister; Kathy Rea of Brighton Twp., her lifelong companion; Bryan K. Hartman of College Hill and one niece and two nephews.

Friends will be received on Friday, December 21, 2007 from 6-8pm at the JT Anderson Funeral Home, College Ave. at 2nd Street , Beaver , PA , www.jtanderson.com. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 22nd in Quay Chapel at the funeral home at 11am with the Rev. Martin Williams, Pastor, Four Mile Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow in Beaver Cemetery .

Helen L. Hoge

December 10, 2007

Miss Helen L. Hoge, 91, of Vanport died Monday, December 10th, 2007 at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls, PA. She was born in Vanport, Pa. on November 26, 1916, the daughter of the late David J. and Ethel (Shane) Hoge. She was a 1935 graduate of Beaver High School and retired in 1987 after 45 years as a secretary with Allen Paving company. She lived in Vanport all of her life and was a member of Vanport Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Martha Hoge of Latrobe and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a special friend; Jack Evans, two brothers; David Stewart Hoge and Robert E. Hoge, two sisters; Madje Jackson and Mary Roberts.

Friends will be received on Thursday, December 13, 2007 from 6-8pm and on Friday, December 14th, from 12pm until time of service at 1pm at the JT Anderson Funeral Home, College Avenue at Second Street, Beaver, PA www.jtanderson.com. Rev. David Byers of Vanport Presbyterian Church will officate. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Foundation for Aids Research, 120 Wall Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10005-3902 or the Beaver County Humane Society, P.O. Box 63 Route 18 Monaca, PA 15061.

Laurie L. Feniello

November 2007

Laurie L. Dawson Feniello died at age 48 in her home in Pittsburgh . She was born in Rochester, PA on September 3, 1959 and is the daughter of Ray E. Dawson and wife Carol of Columbiana, OH and Janet Wozniak Chance of Canfield, OH. She was a secretary for the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Ray Dawson of Oviedo , FL and a sister, Gina Dawson of Alpharetta , GA.

A service will be held on Friday, November 23, 2007 at 10am at Beaver Cemetery Chapel with Fr. John Jordan officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to JT Anderson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of College and Second Street , Beaver,PA.

Charles Wesley Scott

November 29, 2007

Of Friendship Ridge, Formerly of Punxsutawney

Charles Wesley Scott, 73, died on Thursday, November 29, 2007 in the Beaver Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born October 17, 1934 in Coraopolis , PA. He was the son of the late Freeman "Paul" Scott and Beulah "Boots" Concelman, of Sewickley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Wesley Scott, and a granddaughter, Megan Skalickey.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Lois A (Price) Scott, 7 children and their spouses; Patricia and Gary Derzipilski, Darla and Brian Duke, Lynn and Henry Wilfong, Eugene and Dawn Scott, Dennis and Michelle Scott, Jackie and Chris King, Brandon and Megan Scott, 18 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters; Martha and Ralph Batykefer and Shirley McKinney andMike Gnarra and many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at the Community Center, Baden Municipal Building , 149 State Street , Baden at 2pm on Monday, December 3, 2007 with Pastor Terry Booher officiating. JT Anderson Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Willard D. Logan

November 2007

Born July 11, 1910, he was a son of the late A.H. and Mary Sample Logan. He graduated from Beaver High School in 1928 and was a graduate of Duff's Iron City Business College . On September 10, 1938 he married Matilda Jane McGaffick who preceded him in death. Mr. Logan was a lifelong member of Park Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and Deacon. He was on the music committee, taught Sunday school for 35 years and was Assistant Sunday School Superintendant.

An avid sportsman, he was president of Beaver Valley Sportsman Club, American Legion, Oxidental 7720 Odd Fellows and was a member of the Brighton Twp. Planning Commission. Mr. Logan owned and operated Logan 's Pennzoil Service Station at the corner of 4th and Market Street for more than 50 years. He was a charter member and past president of Brighton Twp. Lion's Club and received National recognition for his work.

Willard worked with the boyscouts to help boys earn merit badges in agricultural, hiking, kite flying, bee keeping and camping. His favorite past times were hunting, fishing and bee-keeping.

He is survived by two sons, Bruce D. and Peggy Logan, Brighton Township, and Lee M. and Regina Logan, Brighton Township; a daughter, Rev. Jan Coffman, Coshocton, Ohio, and nine grandchildren; Kim Logan and Frank Chirico, Heather Hamilton, Matthew (Sherry) Logan, Mark (Denise) Logan, David (Amy) Logan, Jon (Janet) Logan, Alicia Coffman (Greg) Overmyer, Thad (Shantelle) Coffman and Greg (Jennifer) Coffman and 18 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister; Louella Logan.

Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the J.T. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, corner of College and Second St. , Beaver, www.jtanderson.com. Services will be on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at 11 a.m. in the Park Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. William Teague, pastor of the Park Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Beaver Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to Park Presbyterian Church, Commerce St. , Beaver , PA.

Virginia Lois Osterman

September 1, 2007

87, of Boca Raton , Florida , formerly of Beaver, passed away, September 1, 2007. Born May 24, 1920, in Buffalo , New York , she was the daughter of John and Mabel Delevan.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Lawrence ; two brothers, Roland Morris and Howard Morris.

She is survived by her sons, Alan R. Mauk, and his wife Judith, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida ; John C. Osterman, and his wife Alice, of Naperville , Illinois ; and James W. Osterman and his wife Deborah, of Boca Raton , Florida ; 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Thursday, September 6th, 2007 from 12:30pm until time of service at 1:00pm at the Beaver Cemetery Chapel, Buffalo Street , Beaver. Arrangements are being handled by the J. T. Anderson Funeral Home, 205 College Avenue , Beaver , PA , www.jtanderson.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, Inc. Bethesda Hospice Inpatient Unit, 5300 East Avenue , West Palm Beach , Florida 33407 .

Blanche Edwards Shaw	Harvey Richard Bailey	Laurie L. Feniello

Helen L. Hoge	Willard D. Logan	Susan Elaine O'Connor

Charles Wesley Scott	Phyllis P. Stahl	Eleanor J. Bonnar Kroen
Walter Leroy Lytle	Rita Clara Branthoover	Hope S. Ford
William "Rich" Engle	James R. "Jimmy" Sims	Virginia Lois Osterman
Harriet Gromacki	Louis J. Onuska	Betty Lou Blishak
Beatrice Anne McIntyre	Ethel Mae Kollar (Onuska)	Norman Earl Overfield
Betty Mae Macusic	Dorothy Romigh	Wanda Jane (Henry) Willem
Sarah Katharine Wilson Albaugh	Sharon L. Duffy