Obituaries

Hazel “Betty” Walton Vogel, 73, formerly of Portersville passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 1, 2016 at her residence in Emporium, PA. Born December 15, 1942 in Castlewood, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ellen Williams Walton. Betty worked for the United States Postal Service for 25 years, retiring as the Postmaster of Austin, PA. She enjoyed traveling with her companion, Robert McClymonds, living six months in Emporium and the other six months in Fruitland Park, Florida. She will truly be missed by her family. Survivors include four sons, Larry (Brenda) Lumley Jr. of Chicora, Chuck (Beverly) Lumley…

Mark H. Cragle, 59, of S. Hazen Ave., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 26, 2016. Born April 21, 1957 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Eugene “Dagwood” and Ester “Mazie” Greenwood Cragle. Mark was a self employed Auto Mechanic who loved his job. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. Survivors include his companion of 25 years, Patty Nye, a son, Kevin M. Cragle at home; step children, Shana and Joseph Nye, both of Ellwood City; granddaughters, Summer, Coral, and Elliana; uncles, Clyde and Charles Greenwood; a special nephew, Caleb Cragle; and three…

   Patricia J. Miller, 75, of Edinburg (New Castle) passed away on Wednesday August 24th 2016 at UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle. Pat was born on September 8, 1940 in Rimersburg, PA. to the late Russell and Geneva Frampton Lewis. She married Blaine E. Miller, who preceded her in death on January 16, 2001. Through the years, Pat worked at various dry cleaners as a clothes presser. Prior to retiring, she worked in the bakery at WalMart. She attended the New Hope Wesleyan Church, New Castle. Pat is survived by her children and their spouses: Georgia and John Stuble of…

Mary Margaret Nye, 66, of Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.), formerly of Cumberland Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 21 2016 at the Beaver Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Beaver Falls PA. Mary was born in New Castle PA on April 25 1950 to the late Donald E. Leydig and the late Betty J. Phillippi Leydig. Mary Margaret graduated from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind in Pittsburgh, and had some college credits. She later worked a vending service in Washington PA. She belonged to Word Alive Church in Ellwood City, the Beaver County Association for the…

Mr. Ronald L. Stuck, 71, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 15, 2016 in the Heritage Valley Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer. Ronald was born on January 31, 1945 in Rochester to the late Leroy and Margie Mace Stuck. He is a member of the Beaver High School class of 1963. Ron also had attended Indiana State University for one year. He was the owner and operator of Stuck’s Water Conditioning for 23 years, and later worked as an advisor at group homes for life management in Beaver Falls for 7 years. He…

Richard V. Fisher, 85 of Perry Highway (US Rte 19), Portersville, passed away on Saturday, August 13th 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot, Pennsylvania. Dick was born in New Castle PA on September 14, 1930 to the late Vernon T. and Alda Jane Fisher. He married the former Florence Louise Fisher who preceded him in death on September 25, 2008. Dick was a dairy farmer and lifelong member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, Old Rte 422, Portersville. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Guernsey Breeders Association. Mr. Fisher is survived by his son: Gary L. “Fish” Fisher;…