Obituaries

Lana Jo Hudson, 70, of Beaver Falls (formerly of Wampum) passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. Born April 23, 1953 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Melda Stanford Martin. For many years Lana worked as a nurses aide in Roman Eagle, VA. She enjoyed painting, doing puzzles, and loved her cats. Survivors include three sons, Philip D., Paul D. and Robert E. Parker; three sisters, Terrie (James Lester) Parish, Judy McDermot, Janis (Ed) Lyberger; two brothers, Mike (Trina) Martin, Roger Martin; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and many…

Rodger Dale Swogger, 85, of New Beaver Borough passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his residence. Born April 16, 1938 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Hubert Lee and Goldie May Snyder Swogger. Rodger spent his working years as a meat cutter and also managed the meat department in grocery stores in the area. Survivors include his wife Carlotta Germanski Swogger; four daughters, Kimberely (Paul) Wolanski of New Castle, Stacey (Frank) Walker of Campbell, OH, Deborah (Greg) Borichevsky of Butler, and Melissa (James) Ryhal of New Castle; two sons, Rodger Dale (Donna) Jr. of…

Mrs. Doris “Granny” Bellian Magill, 102, the matriarch of her family, peacefully passed away to be with her Lord on Monday, January 29th, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on December 20th, 1921 to the late Howard and Flossie (Nye) Wright in Fombell where she was a lifelong resident. Mrs. Magill attended Lillyville Church of God. She was an avid Bible reader who loved sharing her faith. A lifelong homemaker, her greatest joy was being with her family and friends and helping and serving others. She was a beautiful lady inside and out…

Erin Michelle Shipley Smith, 52, of Darlington Twp passed away on January 24, 2024.She was born in New Brighton on March 21, 1971, to Jim Shipley and Birdie Grant Nelson. She is survived by her husband and Brian Smith of Darlington, PA, her children; Barry Evan and Kasey Smith both of Darlington, her parents; Birdie and Bob Nelson of Darlington, her siblings; Jim and Sandy Shipley of Mentor, OH, Robyn Sodergren of East Palestine, OH, Sean and Sherry Shipley of Hyndman, PA as well as many nieces and nephews. She was a 1989 graduate of Blackhawk High School and continued…

Carol Bash, 80, of Portersville passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born October 7, 1943 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Marjorie Suders. She was married to Donald E. Bash for 45 years when he passed away on October 30, 2012. Carol worked for 30 years at Montgomery Ward in Beaver Falls and then for 25 years at Airway Luggage until their closing. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a devout Christian who enjoyed reading her Bible daily. She…

Donald L. Nye, 73, of Franklin Twp, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his home. He was the son of the late Thomas and Wanda (Freshcorn) Nye and was born March 30, 1950, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his siblings; Thomas R. Nye of Ellwood City, Stella Winters and her husband Francis of Ellwood City, Tammie Koston of Canton, OH, several nieces and nephews, his beloved cat; Abby, his very special friends; Agnes Metney, Sue Edders along with many other close friends. Donnie was born and raised in Ellwood City he was a 1968 graduate of Riverside…

Evelyn B. Wolfe, 100, of Beaver Falls passed away at Quality Life Services, in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Andrew W and Alyce Opal (Henry) Herring and was born October 13, 1923, in Ellwood City. Evelyn is survived by her daughters; Lynn Slavic and her husband Thomas of North Sewickley Twp, Debra Baich and her husband Stephen of Joplin, MO, Valerie Smith and her husband Gregg of Sharpsville, her grandchildren; Tonya Hyndman and her husband Brett, Bryan Slavic and his wife Marie, Matthew Slavic and his wife Katie, Craig Baich, Trent Baich and his wife Bonnie,…

Harry Robert “Bob” Shirley, 93, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully at home following an extended illness on January 22, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1930 in Huston, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Thomas Charles Shirley and Mary Louise “Putt” Shirley Nicholson. Bob married the love of his life, Carol Ann “Cook” Shirley, on March 28, 1970, who passed away on February 08, 2003. Bob was inducted into the U.S. Army in February 1949, served in Italy during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1953. He worked as a truck driver for over 50 years,…