All Obituaries

Susan Anne (Weinheimer) Hart, 64 of Aliquippa, PA, went home to be with her Lord on January 13, 2022.  She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 20, 1957 to Francis Gerard and Dorothea Anna (Richter) Weinheimer. She graduated from Shaler High School in 1975 and from Clarion University in 1979. She married Henry Robert Hart on October 3, 1981. Susan loved her Lord with all her heart and her family was her world, including the faithful homeschooling of all of her nine...

Christopher P. “Chris” Miller, 46, of New Castle, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Born on December 26, 1975, he was the son of Rose (Dinello) Boak and Gary Miller. He grew up in North Sewickley Twp. and graduated from Riverside High School, Class of ‘94. Chris found his lifework as a carpenter and independent contractor remodeling kitchens, house painting, custom deck designs and house painting. Each and every job had to be done to...

Regis L. Benden, 87, dearly beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle and lifelong resident of West Mayfield, Beaver Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Heritage Valley – Beaver. Born on April 19, 1934, in West Mayfield, Regis was the son of the late Howard Michael and Lillian Pearl (Harr) Benden. Rege was honorably discharged from the US Army October 31, 1962, he was a member of the West Mayfield Veteran’s Club, a 50-year member of the National...

Gwendolyn T. Shiel, 87, of Darlington Twp., formerly of Lafayette, Louisiana, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at her residence.  Born August 2, 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was the daughter of Archie J. Terrebonne and Julia Bloemer.  She graduated from Dominican High School and the former Hotel Dieu School of Nursing.  She worked for 29 years as a psychiatric nurse at Acadiana Mental Health in Lafayette, Louisiana. Gwen loved square dancing, ceramics, trail-riding,...

Patricia L. “Patty” Blake-Martin, 68, of Pulaski Twp. died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in her residence. Born November 11, 1953, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. and Alta May (Channel) Blake.  She is survived by her life partner, Kevan Martin; a son, Jeffery (Anissa) Dille; a brother, Edward E. Blake; and a grandson, Jace William Ray Dille. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Jean Dye, and Terry May...

Matthew Justin Madalinski Jr., 14 days old, passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents in UPMC Children’s Hospital on January 8, 2022, at 10:35 pm. Born on December 25, 2021, in Sewickley, he was the son of Matthew J. Madalinski Sr. and Missy J. Dobson. Matthew was a fighter. He had a great will to live, and fought with every ounce of energy he had through chemo, dialysis, and the CRRT machine to sodium bicarbonate. Matthew fought through it all until his little body had...

Ray Charles Poppenger, Jr., 40, of Pittsburgh, died Friday, January 7, 2022 in his residence. Born May 19, 1981, he was the son of Ray Charles (Sherry) Poppenger, Sr. and Gina Michelle Cornelius.  He was a member of the New Brighton United Methodist Church, where he served as a former Choir Director and Youth Director. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Diane Cornelius; a brother, Joshua (Dawn) Kovacick; two sisters, Tammy (Robert) Forrest and...

Nancy J. McHale, 74, of Chippewa Twp, formerly of Pittsburgh, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on January 7, 2022 at Heritage Valley-Beaver. Born May 30, 1947 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late William J. Sr. and Ann Gordon.  A devoted member of Pathway Church, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Nancy had a deep, personal faith which she enjoyed sharing with others. Nancy also had a deep love for...

On Thursday, January 6, 2022, Jeffrey “Jeff” W. Roberts, Sr., passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was 66. Jeff was born on November 19, 1955, in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was a 1974 graduate of Jameston High School.  He retired in June of 2014 after a 40-year career as a Journeyman Structural Iron Worker out of Union Local No. 3. Jeff married the love of his life Julie on...

Sandra L. Mayle, 79, of Brighton Twp., went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, January 6, 2022 in the Good Samaritan Hospice – Beaver, where the staff made her last days comfortable. Born on July 7, 1942, in Vanport, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Lula Sue (Hogue) McPherson. Sandy was a retired housekeeper for the Sheraton Hotel and a faithful member of the Oak Hill Alliance Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Ertsol Mayle; her children,...