All Obituaries

Richard J. “Rick” Lehner, 68 of Mooresburg, TN formerly of Beaver Falls, PA died Monday, September 16, 2019 after a long brave battle with a debilitating illness.  Born August 5, 1951 in Beaver Falls, Rick was the son of Anderw J. and Lillie (Nealer) Lehner. After playing football at Geneva College for a year, Rick graduated from Youngstown State University.  He was a middle school teacher in LaJoya, TX for 14 years before retiring to Tennessee.  While teaching,...

Bertha (Benedetta) J. LaRocca, 91, formerly of East Brady, PA and Youngstown, OH died Monday, September 2, 2019 at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Butler. Born November 6, 1927 in Bradys Bend, she was the daughter of Pasquale J. and Regina A. (Silverio) Fonzi.  Bertha was a 1945 Graduate of Johnstown High School and on April 24, 1948, she married Evelino J. LaRocca at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church in Johnstown.  He preceded her in death on June 18,...

  Doris J. Aites, 88, of Kittanning, formerly of East Brady died Monday, September 2, 2019 at ACMH Hospital. Born April 24, 1931 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of James L. and Effie G. (Beck) Simpson. For many years, Doris worked as a secretary for Judge Marilyn Horan and most recently, worked for the Clarion County Agency on Aging. She was of Methodist Faith and enjoyed crocheting and reading.  Doris was the past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star; East Brady Chapter...

Leslie E. Brison, 51, of East Brady, formerly of Emlenton, died Sunday, September 1, 2019 of natural causes at her home. Born April 28, 1968 in New York, she was the daughter of John C. and Dolores M. (Heidel) Hetzler.  Leslie was an LPN and had worked at area hospitals and nursing homes.  Most recently she was employed by Clarion Hospital. She was of Methodist Faith and enjoyed reading and flower gardening.   She is survived by one son; Alexander and wife Carissa...

Marjorie E. Bailey, 83, of East Brady died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born March 9, 1936 in Butler, she was the only daughter of Walter L. and June (Mahood) Stevens.  On September 21, 1956, Margie married Elmer R. Bailey.  He preceded her in death on June 2, 2010. Earlier in life, Margie taught kindergarten and then spent the majority of her career in various secretarial positions.  Most recently, she worked at Life Steps in Butler; a job she...

Darlene Winchip, 64, of East Brady passed away peacefully Monday morning at home after a brief period of declining health. Darlene was a long-time resident of East Brady and active in the community.  She was born October 11, 1954 in Winchester, TN; the eldest daughter of Winfred and Billie (Powers) Haggerty.  Darlene was a devout Christian and attended the First Baptist Port Charlotte Church while making her home in Florida.    She was a loving wife, mother and...

Athanasia “Sula” DiPento, 94, of Bradys Bend died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Chicora Medical Center. Born May 18, 1925 in Nea Makri, Greece, she was the daughter of Rev. Antonio and Chrisanti (Mastrokalu) Helmi.  On October 3, 1951, Sula married Veto DiPento at Holy Trinity Church in Vienna, Austria.  He preceded her in death on September 20, 2017. Sula served in the Greek Military during World War II.  Once moving to the United States, she held various...

Peggy R. Winslow, 80 of East Brady died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Chicora Medical Center. Born February 20, 1939 in Romines Mills, WVa., she was the daughter of Roy B. and Recie V. (Davis) Reed. Peggy was a member of the East Brady United Methodist Church.  She was also active in the Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed cooking, baking, word searches and time with her children and grandchildren.  Surviving is one daughter, Patricia Cordova and...

L. Virginia Grazier, 81, of Chicora died Monday, June 3, 2019 at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation.  Born July 5, 1937 in Butler, she was the daughter of Andrew A. and Wilda L. (Lucas) Coleman.  Virginia was a graduate of Fairview Twp. High School and was a hairdresser in Chicora for many years. She was of Lutheran Faith and enjoyed shopping, especially for new purses and handbags. Virginia is survived by 1 son; Scott A. Grazier and wife Lesa of Meridian and 1 daughter;...

Nancy E. Geagan, 83, of East Brady died Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Chicora Medical Center.  Born February 7, 1936 in Bruin, PA, she was the daughter of Hubert P. and Mary E. (Armbruster) Kohnen. On September 22, 1955, Nancy married the late Joseph E. Geagan.  He preceded her in death on May 8, 2001. Nancy was a picker and packer for Moonlight Mushroom for 22 years.  She was of Catholic Faith and enjoyed bowling, bingo and playing cards. Surviving is 1 son; Richard E....