Month: July 2018

Anne Lois Walker, 80, of Beaver Falls, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, July 6, 2018, in Good Samaritan Heritage Valley, Beaver, Pa. Born April 24, 1939, in Montgomery, Alabama, Anne Lois was the daughter of the late Amos and Lois Bernice Murdock Jackson.

Lois was an active member of Love Hope Baptist Church in Ellwood City, Pa., before she became ill. She was loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend. She was a daughter in the Brighton Pioneer Lodge.

She enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends. Nothing meant more to her than her family. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Lois is survived by her lifetime companion, John O. Austin; sons, Pastor Alvin “Jerry” and Gwen Walker; William “Tony” Walker, and Vincent “Eddie” Walker; daughters, Belle and John Henley; Bernice “Bee Bee” Walker and Michelle “Micki” Walker; sister, Jacqueline Jeter; aunt, Estell Murdock Crumb; uncle, John Murdock; 44 grandchildren; 80 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren; and a host of adopted daughters, loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Amos Jackson and Bernice Murdock Smith; a son, Jeffery Murdock Sr., and five grandchildren.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m. and July 12, 2018, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the Love-Hope Baptist Church 400 Wayne Ave, Ellwood City, Pa. Services entrusted to WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS, 1411 6th Ave., Beaver Falls, Pa. Regina Washington, Supervisor.

Phillip Anthony Davis, Sr., 60, of Beaver Falls, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 25, 2018, in Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born March 2, 1958, in New Brighton, he was the baby boy of the late Robert C. and Lenora L. (Black) Davis.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Before his illness, Phillip worked for many years in the health care field, with his last place of employment being Life Beaver, Monaca, Pa. Phillip had many interests and hobbies, including the love of his cars, playing the organ, watching sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, “debating” (any topic under the sun), spending time with family and friends, and walking his dog Prince.

He is survived by his four children, Esha King, Baltimore, Md.; Phillip Davis Jr., Austin, Texas; Leonard Davis, Raywood, Texas, and Diamond Davis, Beaver Falls, Pa.; two grandchildren, Cornelius Curry and Jazmin Davis; four siblings, Roberta Hough, Baden; Leonard (Tracy) Davis, Maryland; Kathy (Sylvester) Scott and Michael Davis, both of Beaver Falls; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Scott-Elmore, and three infant siblings.

Friends will be received on Friday, June 29, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. and June 30, 2018, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the WASHINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS, 1411 6th Ave., Beaver Falls, Pa. Service will be officiated by Rev. Bernard E. Tench, Jr., of the Second Baptist Church, Beaver Falls, Pa. Veteran’s Honor Guard will conduct full military honors at the Washington Funeral Home at 12 noon.

Gloria Mae Love, age 61, passed away at Heritage Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 surround by her family. She was born July 1, 1956, in Talladega, Alabama to the late William and Margaret Love Sr.

Gloria was a loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend. She was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed cooking for her family. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Gloria is preceded in death by sisters Rosella McCullough, Sherry Love, Harriet Cook and her brother William Love Jr.

Gloria is survived by Sons: Gerald (Leigh Ann) Love Sr. (Philadelphia Pa), Darrald (Veronica) Love Sr. (Beaver Falls), Leslie “Coolie” (Tina) Cleckley (Beaver Falls), Freddie Cleckley (Beaver Falls), Gloria also raised Grandsons: Gerald Love Jr. (Pittsburgh) and Kyzer Cleckley (Beaver Falls). Sisters: Tammy Hall, Rochester, PA and Karen Faye Greene of Birmingham, Alabama. Grandchildren: Kayleigh, Kyla, Brayden, Darrald Jr., Dallyn, Darell, DeJeua, Drevon Love; Taylor Kirby; Briannah Kelosky; Jada, Jabarhi, Jayce Cleckley; Jailynn Turner; Olivia Dorsey and Kayden Job. Great Grandchildren; Milynn and Taylor Turner. Step Daughter: Nacole Jackson. Special Nieces & Nephew: Tina Burke, Crystal N. Dallas, Christopher Hall and Courtney Hall. Devoted Friends: Rosie Cleckley, Curtis Cleckley Sr., Karen North, Pam Gibbs, Jessica Kolson, Diane Moon-Cleckley, James Thomas and Serena West.

Viewing will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon on Monday, May 21, 2018, with Reverend Dwight Banks officiating. Services will be at Washington Funeral Home & Cremations 1411 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA. Regina Washington Supervisor.

Delcie L. Smith, 48, born in Kingwood, New Jersey on January 31, 1969, passed away peacefully at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA from an unexpected case of pneumonia on April 20, 2018. She was surrounded by the love of her family.

Delcie was a loving and devoted companion to David Pogledich for the past 20 years. She loved spending time with her Children and Grandchildren. She was known for her kind soul and giving nature and the special care she gave to her Grandson Ashton. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Delcie was preceded in death by her, Father: Michael Smith and Grandmother: Delcie Highley.

Delcie is survived by David Pogledich. Daughters: Nicole Elaine Smith and Erica Lynn Smith. Grandchildren: Ashton Scott and David Smith. Mother: Patricia Louise Smith Highley. Brother: William Dean Starkey. Sister: Melissa Dawn Starkey. Niece: Brittney Lee Fisher. Nephew: Hans Dwight Fisher Jr. and host aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Memorial Service will be Held on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. at Washington Funeral Home & Cremations 1411 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA.

THE SCROLL OF LIFE
Ernestine Langford Carter, daughter of the late Channing Loris and Carrie Wooding Hobson was born on April 17th, 1932 in Charleston, West Virginia. She attended the public schools in Beckley, West Virginia, where she received her high school diploma. After graduating from high school, Ernestine made her home in Youngstown, OH. It was there that she met and married the late John Henry Carter.

Later in life, Ernestine, affectionately known as Tina, accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. She spent many of her days in deep Bible study and working her crossword puzzles. As a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality, she was greatly loved by her friends and family. Her Christian life was beautiful and sweet and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her.

In February 2017, Ernestine came to live in Beaver Falls, PA. in order to be closer to her family. On Sunday, April 8, 2018 Ernestine went home to be with her Lord and Savior while at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver, PA. after suffering from an extended illness.

She leaves to cherish her memory, three beautiful daughters Carol Savage, Deborah Ferguson, and Catherine Ferrell all of Youngstown, Ohio. In addition to her parents and late husband, Ernestine was preceded in death by nine brothers, Percy Hobson, (Christine) of Baltimore, MD, Farry Hobson, of Baltimore, MD, James C. Hobson, New York, Elta L. Hobson, (Dora) Beaver Falls, Joseph Hobson, (Edith) Beaver Falls, Channing L. Hobson, (Ida Mae) Beaver Falls, Orlando Hobson, Lancaster, PA, Virgil Hobson, (Christine) South Carolina, Robert Berry, and two grandsons, Jonathan Carter and Christopher Hodge. She is survived by a sister, Lillian Snowden, (Richard) of Beaver Falls 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and host of nieces and nephews.

Homegoing Service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Washington Funeral Home & Cremations 1411 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA.

Donnie Larry Dreher Jr. 59 of Beaver Falls passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the Heritage Valley Health Center of Beaver, PA. Larry was Born on March 17th, 1958 to the late Donnie Dreher Sr. and Dorothy J. Carlo.

Larry “Lum”; as he was so affectionately called by all who knew him was a lifelong resident of Beaver Falls. He was a graduate of the Beaver Falls Class of 1976; after graduations, he attended Slippery Rock College and worked in the Home Health Care field. Larry was an avid Beaver Falls “ Tigers” fan, Pittsburgh Steeler and Pittsburgh Pirate fan. He also, loved cooking, gardening and spending time with family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his Maternal Grandparents: Sylvester and Hazel Carlo. Paternal grandparents Daz and Nancy Dreher. Uncle: Sylvester “Hoppy” Carlo and Uncle Lou and Joyce Walker.

Larry is survived by his Loving Sisters: Antrisa Dreher, Beaver Falls, Pa and Toni Thorton, Pittsburgh Pa. Aunt: Antoniette Carlo, New Brighton, PA and Marilyn Cobb, Pittsburgh, PA. Uncle: William Carlo, Beaver Falls, PA. 3 Great Aunts, and a host of special cousins and friends.

Viewing will be held for Family and Friends on Sunday, March 11, 2018; 5-7 PM. Monday, March 12, 2018, Homegoing Service and 11 PM; officiated by Reverend Bernard Tench at the Washington Funeral Home and Cremation located 1411 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Veronica “Jeaninne” Brown, 52, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family and friends, in the Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, Beaver, PA. She was born in Beaver Falls, PA on February 14, 1966, to George E and Lillian Brown.

Jeaninne truly loved the Lord and spoke of her savior frequently. She was a loving & devoted mother and friend. She especially loved spoiling her grandchildren. She was known for her kind soul and giving nature. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Jeaninne was preceded in death by her Grandparents: William and Lillie Padgett, and Eva (McGant) James Brown, from Cannonsburg, Pa. Sister: Billie Jean Gibbs, and brother Thomas Gibbs.

Jeaninne is survived by Husband: Eddie Morrow. Sons: DeRohn Edward McGant Brown and Holden “Young Hoagie” Raines II. Daughters: Desinee A. Brown and DeEster L. Raines. Brothers: Zachary Gibbs, Bruce Gibbs, James Franklin (Valerie) Brown and Timothy (Annette) Brown Sr. Sisters: Carol Padgett, Henrietta Gibbs and Marcella Gibbs. Uncle: John Padgett. 18 Grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, March 04, 2018 at Washington Funeral Home & Cremations 1411 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA.

Homegoing service will be Monday, March 05, 2018; 12 noon followed by a 1 pm Service at St. John-Wayman A.M.E Church 715 Mulberry St. Bridgewater, PA. Reverend Buena Smith Dudley, Officiating.

Josephine (Pipkin) Williams, known as Sis and Mama Jo, was born in Sardis, Mississippi and moved to Aliquippa, PA at the age of 12 with her family. A resident of Beaver Falls, PA for 63 years, she departed to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

Josephine, a mother and housewife, found her gifts in exceptional, hearty cooking and blessed others through her meals and baked goods. Her skill in-house cleaning was unmatched, and she served on the deaconess board, a member of the choir, and kitchen duty as a faithful member of Second Baptist Church of Beaver Falls, PA.

Josephine Williams leaves behind her husband, Edward Williams, of 63 years; a daughter, Dianna Williams of Beaver Falls; a son, Edward E. Williams and daughter-in-law, Valerie Williams of Thomasville, NC; four grandchildren, Carmen Williams and Marcess Williams of Beaver Falls, Edward E. Williams Jr. of Atlanta, GA, and Evan Williams of Pittsburgh, PA; and one great granddaughter, Gia L. Williams of Beaver Falls; sisters Anna Mae Brown of Monaca, PA, Lucille Gist of Beaver, PA, Gloria Jackson of New Brighton, PA; brothers Robert Pipkin (Vonnie) and Charles Pipkin of Arizona; longtime friend, Mrs. Janie Rawls and Mattie Christian; loving goddaughters Audrey Smith and Regina Crawford; brother-in-laws Henry Jackson and Charles Gilbert and a host of nieces and nephews, both great and great great.

Josephine is preceded in death by her father, Harry Pipkin, mother, Ruth Pipkin, twin brothers, Harry and Hal Pipkin, sister Sarah Gilbert, and nephew Michael Gist.

Our greatest and most sincerest thanks to the staff at Vitas Hospice in Cranberry Twp. for making her comfortable until the Lord called her home.

The Interment will take place at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park

On behalf of the Williams & Pipkin Family, thank you.

Services will be held for Family and Friends on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Viewing will be held from 9-11AM. Home Going Service held at 11 AM officiated by Reverend Bernard Tench at the Washington Funeral Home and Cremation at 1411 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Repast held at TRAILS Ministries at 918 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Carolyn Joan Jackson, 76, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family, in the Brighton Rehabilitation Wellness Center, Beaver, PA. She was born in Burrell Twp, PA on April 3, 1941; to the late John Mrenko and Elizabeth Dunmire Mrenko.

Carolyn was a member of the First Baptist Church, Beaver Falls; where she served on the board of the Kitchen Committee and Vacation Bible School. Carolyn was a loving & devoted mother and friend. She especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her past time, she enjoyed listening to music and dancing. She was also known as the grandmother of the neighborhood. The Family would like to give special thanks to the Brighton Rehabilitation Wellness Center’s Grove 1 unit for all their loving care of their loved one. Carolyn will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her son: Justin Sweigart. Granddaughter: Cassandra Bridges. Brother: John Mrenko. Sister: Mary Jane Taylor and Niece Nicki Taylor.

Carolyn is survived by a son: Calvin John(Beth) Sweigart, Economy Boro, PA. Daughters: Barbara Ann Bishop, Bridgewater, PA. and Carolyn (Chuckie) English, New Castle, PA. Grandchildren: Justin, Trent, Simeon Bishop, Christopher (Ruth) Bridges, Vernon (Imani) Bridges, Tiffany and Krystal Bridges, Jordan, Logan, Luke, Bethany, Zachary, Seth Sweigart and Elizabeth Sagar. Great-Grandchildren: Kendyl, Nema Bridges, and Karleena Sweigart. Sisters: Bunny Anderson and Kathy (Eric) Koos. Uncle: Mike (Emma) Mrenko and a host of relatives and friends.

Interment will be at The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville PA.

Margaret “Trudi” Peroni, 71, passed away peacefully on January 05, 2018 surround by the love of her family and friends, in the Brighton Center, Beaver, PA. She was born in Boardman, OH on May 24, 1946; to the late Arthur Augell and Carolyn Marian Augell.

Trudi was a loving & devoted mother and friend. She especially loved spoiling her grandchildren. She was known for her kind soul and giving nature. She was an advocate animal lover. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Trudi was preceded in death by her Husband: George Peroni.

Trudi is survived by sons: Joseph (Kelley) Peroni, Hopewell, PA and George (Wanda) A. Peroni, Beaver, PA. Grandchildren: Sabrina, George Jr, Olivia, Emily, and Patricia Peroni and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm Monday, January 08, 2018 followed by a Service at Washington Funeral Home & Cremations 1411 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA.