All Obituaries

Nancy (Fisanick) Vandrak, age 84, of Chippewa Township, Beaver Falls, PA died on Saturday October 24th at home.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Dr. Robert Francis Vandrak, in 2013 and her son Dr. Robert Stephen Vandrak, in 2015 married to Mrs. Heidi (Black) Vandrak. Born June 1936 in Barnesboro, PA, she was the daughter of Michael and Julia (Dercotch) Fisanick. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Michael Fisanick. Survived by her brother, William Fisanick...

June C. Smith, 95, of Chippewa Twp., died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in her residence. June was born August 6, 1925 in Beaver Falls.  A partner of Smith’s Meats in Chippewa Twp., she was a founding member of the CUP Evangelical Presbyterian Church.  June was a secretary at B&W Tubular Works during World War II.  She also worked as a volunteer at the hospital as a candy striper, and at Providence Care Center.  She was a loving and devoted...

  John L. Mendenhall, 79, of Beaver Falls, went home to be with his lord and savior on Saturday, October 17, 2020. John was born on September 11, 1941, in Beaver Falls, PA to the late John L. and Amelia M. (Bell) Mendenhall.  John was a lifelong member of the Monaca/Center Masonic Lodge 791, F&AM and was a 32nd degree Mason.    John owned Mendenhall Auto Body shop for many years and built many friendships throughout the community of Beaver Falls. He loved...

Donna Jean (Dyke) Janectic (82), of New Brighton passed away peacefully October 16, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice of Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver with her family by her side. Born March 1, 1938, in Darlington, Pa, to the late Hugh and Lula (Burns) Dyke, she was married February 25, 1957 to George Janectic. .She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, George; her children Robert Janectic (Karen); William Janectic (Marie); Diane (Rick) Tedrow; Brenda (Herm) Ussleman; Patty...

Edward C. Cienkowski, 82, lifelong resident of Beaver Falls, died peacefully Friday, October 16, 2020, at Heritage Valley Health System-Beaver. Born April 29, 1938, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Borucki) Cienkowski. Edward was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Army and a member of St. Monica Roman Catholic Church. He raised and raced homing pigeons and enjoyed horse racing. In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Cienkowski...

Ralph Lionel Knowlton III, 57, of West Mayfield, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020, at his residence. Born July 11, 1963, in Rochester, he is the son of Ralph L. Knowlton Jr. and Marilyn S. Russell. Ralph was very mechanically inclined and a passionate Steeler fan. He also loved cooking and his dog Buddy. In addition to his parents, Ralph is survived by his wife, Bonnie S. (Kirkbride) Knowlton, sons, Ralph L. Knowlton IV and Gerald G. Knowlton; grandson, Aaron Richard Knowlton; brothers,...

Penelope “Penny” J. Wolfe Cercone, 62, of Monaca, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. Born January 16, 1958 in East Liverpool, OH, she and was the daughter of the late William Robert and Shella (Bailey) Wolfe. Penny was a 1976 graduate of Midland High School and then went on to become the first female paramedic in Beaver County.  She worked for Medic Rescue for over 40 years, where most of her time was spent stationed at the Bruce Mansfield...

  Carol A. "Beep" Tomalski, 72, of South Beaver Township, died Saturday, October 3, 2020, in her residence. Born March 4, 1948, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Narad and Helen Williams.   Carol is survived by her husband of 54 years, Edward P. Tomalski; a daughter, Terri (Kevin) Cyprowski; and a sister, Cheryl (Scott) Brewer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, George Allen; and a sister, Linda Narad. Carol...

Buddy Lee Upperman died unexpectedly on September 30, 2020. Buddy was born to Frederick and Patricia (Winterbottom) Upperman on September 13, 1963. Buddy was a 1980 graduate of New Castle Senior High School. Buddy maintained his faith in Jesus Christ. He worked for Copper Lumber, B&B Builders, and Pest Plus Extermination. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, love for history, love for Bible reading, his tender spirit to not burden,...

  David Marinaccio, 69, of New Brighton, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his home. Born October 21, 1950, in Sharon, PA, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Irene (Raffetto) Marinaccio. David was a musician-songwriter. He performed locally and nationally with his late wife, Hedy, for more than 30 years. Even up until the day he passed, he pursued his passions like a man half his age. He’s gone to be with Hedy, joining her in a peace that passes all...