Obituaries

Suzanne Louise Weir Jackson, age 68, of Alderson, W.Va., formerly of New Castle, Pa., passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, W.Va., following a short illness. Born July 24, 1952 in Ellwood City, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Audley Eugene and Beverly Joan Veon Weir. In Addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry Eugene Jackson; a granddaughter, Brianna McKnight; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eugene and Mary Jackson. Mrs. Jackson was the former Activities Director at Carriage Manor in New Castle, Pa. Prior…

Richard A. Sarver, 74, of Tidioute passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie following a brief illness. Born November 10, 1946 in Santa Monica, California, he was the son of the late Wilbert C. and Mary Castaldo Sarver. He was married to Carol Schrecengost Sarver for 13 years. Richard served in the United States Navy from 1966-1967. He was an active member of the Tionesta Church of God. He was retired from the Pennsylvania Game Commission where he served as a Deputy Conservation Officer for 45 years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and…

Phyllis Blythe Kasper, 87, of Beaver Falls passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at West Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Coraopolis. Born February 2, 1933 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Myrl Galbreath Blythe. She was married for 48 years to Joseph Kasper as they were married on June 29, 1956. He passed away on July 24, 2004. Phyllis graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951. She enjoyed reading about history. Phyllis had a close circle of friends who loved her dearly. Her most cherished moments were spent with family. Survivors include three…

Evelyn E. Lutz Webster, 76, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born October 9, 1944 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Clarence K. and Florence E. (McClurg) Cummins. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas W. Lutz in 2001 and Daniel Webster in 2019. Evelyn graduated from Beaver Falls High School. She worked as a phlebotomist at the Ellwood City Hospital for many years. She was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church and its Joy Sunday School Class. Evelyn loved to bake…

Delores E. Downey, 82, of Wampum passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Avalon Place. Born November 12, 1938 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eva Weigle Kraynie. She was married to John E. “Jack” Downey for 50 years when he passed on June 17, 2007. Delores was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School. She was a current member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church. She was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan and enjoyed trips to the casino. Survivors include son, Donald E. (Leslie Hardy) Downey of Wampum; Daughter, Kim McClymonds of TN; sister,…