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Find Beaver County Times Recent Obituaries and Verify Funeral Details
Looking for a recent Beaver County Times obituary? Start with the newspaper obituary page or a current Beaver County obituary listing, then open the handling funeral home’s memorial to confirm visitation, funeral, cemetery, flowers, donations and other service details.
Quick Answer: What Are You Trying to Find?
Recent obituary
Check current Beaver County notices, then open the full obituary instead of relying on a search snippet.
Funeral details
Use the handling funeral home for the latest visitation, funeral, church, livestream and cemetery information.
Older obituary
Use the Beaver County Times archive or the Beaver County Genealogy & History Center.
Legal proof
Use Pennsylvania Vital Records when a bank, insurer, estate or government office requires a certified death certificate.
Where to Find Beaver County Times Recent Obituaries
Beaver County Times obituary page
Use the newspaper’s obituary section when your search specifically concerns notices published by The Beaver County Times.
Beaver County-wide recent notices
Use the countywide listing when you want notices from funeral homes, newspapers and families across Beaver County.
Beaver borough notices
If the person was specifically from Beaver, use the Beaver local listing and then verify the full notice with the funeral home.
How to Find a Beaver County Times Obituary by Name
For additional search methods, see our obituary search and recent notices guide.
Get Beaver County Times Obituary Alerts by Email
The Beaver County Times newsletter page currently includes The Times Obituaries, a daily email for the area’s most recent obituaries.
Search Across Beaver County, Not Just Beaver Borough
People frequently use “Beaver County Times obituaries” for notices from communities throughout the county. The funeral home, residence, church and cemetery may be in different nearby towns.
Beaver & Vanport
Search Beaver, Vanport and nearby Brighton Township connections.
Beaver Falls & New Brighton
Try Beaver Falls, New Brighton, Chippewa Township and surrounding communities.
Aliquippa & Hopewell
Search Aliquippa, Hopewell Township, Center Township and nearby areas.
Monaca & Rochester
Use Monaca, Rochester and Bridgewater when a countywide search is too broad.
Ambridge & Baden
Try Ambridge, Baden, Economy and Harmony Township connections.
Midland & western county
Search Midland, Industry, Ohioville and nearby Ohio/West Virginia connections when applicable.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing the Obituary
| Compare | Why it helps | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Common surnames can produce several western Pennsylvania results. | Middle name, maiden name or nickname is different. |
| Age / birth year | Separates people with similar names. | Age differs substantially. |
| Relatives | Spouse, children, parents and siblings are strong identity clues. | None of the close family matches. |
| Town | Distinguishes Beaver, Aliquippa, Monaca, Ambridge and other communities. | There is no known Beaver County connection. |
| Funeral home | Provides a first-party memorial and service contact. | The provider is in an unrelated region. |
| Date | Separates a recent death from an older obituary or memorial notice. | The result belongs to another year. |
Verify Funeral and Cemetery Details Before Travelling
Date and time
Visitation, funeral, memorial, Mass and graveside service may happen at different times.
Exact address
Funeral home, church, cemetery and reception may all use separate addresses.
Public or private
Do not assume every service or burial is open to the public.
Livestream
Use only a livestream linked by the funeral home, church or authorized memorial.
Flowers or donations
Follow the family’s instructions and verify charities on their official websites.
Conflicting information
If two reliable pages disagree, call the funeral home before travelling or paying.
How to Submit or Correct a Beaver County Times Obituary
The Beaver County Times Help Center provides an Ads & Announcements route for notices honoring people who have died. Families can also ask the handling funeral home whether it submits newspaper obituaries.
Prepare before contacting the newspaper
- Full name, including approved nickname or maiden name.
- Age, residence and date of death.
- Family-approved obituary text.
- Photo you have permission to publish.
- Visitation, funeral and burial details.
- Funeral-home information.
- Flowers, charity or memorial instructions.
- Billing contact.
Beaver County Times Help Center: 1-855-303-2660
If the obituary contains an error
Save the obituary URL, identify the exact wording that is wrong and prepare the approved replacement. A newspaper correction changes the public notice only. It does not change the Pennsylvania death certificate.
How to Find Older Beaver County Times Obituaries
Beaver County Times archive: 2001-present
The newspaper’s NewsBank archive currently covers Beaver County Times content from 2001 to the present. Searching is free; viewing complete archived articles may require payment.
Local obituary collection: mid-1800s-present
The Beaver County Genealogy & History Center says its collection includes obituaries published from the mid-1800s to the present.
Beaver County Genealogy & History Center research fees
| Request | Current listed fee | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Known-date obituary copy | $5 by mail | When you already know the death date. |
| Known-date obituary via PayPal | $6 | Includes PayPal/envelope/postage costs listed by the Center. |
| General research | $20 per half-hour | When the death date is unknown or broader research is needed. |
Beaver County Genealogy & History Center research phone: 724-775-1775
Beaver County Death Records From 1893–1906
The Beaver County Register of Wills holds county birth and death records for 1893 through 1906. Pennsylvania statewide death registration begins in 1906.
| Beaver County historical request | Current fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Research fee | $5 per name | Required when submitting the written research request. |
| Death record if found | $10 | The office advises you if the information is available. |
| Maximum names | 3 per request | Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. |
What to include
- Your name and email.
- Daytime telephone number.
- Name of the person being researched.
- Exact date or a date range within five years.
- Specify that you are requesting a death record.
How to Order a Pennsylvania Death Certificate
Pennsylvania Department of Health issues certified death certificates for deaths that occurred in Pennsylvania from 1906 to the present.
Choose the correct certificate type
With medical information
Includes cause and manner of death. Pennsylvania says this version may be needed for life insurance, pension claims or family medical history.
Without medical information
Excludes medical details and can be used for tasks such as closing accounts or transferring property. Pennsylvania currently offers this version only for deaths after 2019.
Current Pennsylvania fees
| Order | Current cost | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Certified death certificate | $20 each | The fee is charged for every certificate ordered. |
| Online processing | $10 | Added to an online order. |
| Mail order | $20 each | Use check or money order payable to “VITAL RECORDS.” Do not mail cash. |
Who can order?
Eligible applicants must generally be age 18 or older. Pennsylvania includes spouses, parents, siblings, children, grandparents, grandchildren and certain other family members. Attorneys, estate representatives and people with a direct financial interest can also qualify when the required supporting documents are provided.
Microsteps before ordering
New Castle Vital Records Office Is Near Beaver County
Pennsylvania operates a Vital Records public office in New Castle, which can be useful for western Pennsylvania families who prefer an in-person request.
New Castle Vital Records Office
105 Nesbitt Road
New Castle, PA 16105
Current hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., except holidays.
Special Pennsylvania Death Certificate Fee Waiver for Military Families
Pennsylvania provides a death-certificate fee waiver in certain Armed Forces situations. Current rules allow up to 10 waived certificate copies per applicant per calendar year when the applicant and request meet the state’s military-related conditions.
Because eligibility depends on the applicant’s relationship, military status and purpose of the request, use the official Pennsylvania instructions before assuming the waiver applies.
Older Pennsylvania Death Records: 50-Year Public-Access Rule
Pennsylvania death certificates become public 50 years after the year of death and are transferred to the Pennsylvania State Archives.
Recent death
Use Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records and meet its eligibility requirements.
Historic death
When the record has entered the public period, search Pennsylvania State Archives indexes and request an uncertified archival copy when appropriate.
Death Year Unknown? Pennsylvania Has a Multi-Year Search
If you need a certified Pennsylvania death record but do not know the exact year, the state offers a multi-year search.
| Multi-year search | Current fee | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| First 10-year period | $45 | First name, last name and county of death if known. |
| Each additional 10-year period | $25 | Choose the date ranges carefully. |
When the Beaver County Coroner May Be Involved
The Beaver County Coroner investigates certain sudden, unexplained, accidental and other reportable deaths. The office also identifies unknown remains, handles some unclaimed remains, reviews cremation cases and maintains records related to its investigations.
Beaver County Coroner’s Office
Beaver County Courthouse
810 Third Street
Beaver, PA 15009
Phone: 724-770-4618
Verify a Pennsylvania Funeral Director Before Paying
The Pennsylvania Department of State provides the PALS license database for checking professional licenses, including funeral directors.
Burial and Cremation Assistance for Some Pennsylvania Families
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has a burial and cremation payment program for certain eligible deceased residents, including some people who received SSI or qualifying cash assistance.
Local County Assistance Office decides eligibility
The local County Assistance Office reviews the deceased person’s assistance status, countable resources and other program requirements.
Funeral director must be enrolled
Payment is made to an eligible funeral director who is enrolled with Pennsylvania DHS.
Beaver County Veteran Burial and Headstone Benefits
Beaver County Veterans Affairs provides several local benefits that can be missed on generic obituary websites.
| County benefit | Current amount / service | Who should check it |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran burial allowance | $100 | Next of kin of a qualifying honorably discharged wartime Veteran who was a Beaver County resident. |
| Surviving-spouse burial allowance | $100 | Next of kin when a qualifying wartime Veteran’s surviving spouse dies. |
| Headstone allowance | Up to $50 | For foundation/installation of a free federal headstone or qualifying military lettering. |
| Grave flag and holder | County program | Veteran gravesites maintained through local Veteran/community efforts. |
| DD-214 recording | No recording fee | Veterans who want military discharge paperwork permanently recorded by the county. |
Beaver County Veterans Affairs
Beaver County Courthouse
810 Third Street
Beaver, PA 15009
Phone: 724-770-4450
Current hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except holidays.
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies: Veteran Burial Near Beaver County
For eligible Veterans and family members in western Pennsylvania, the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies is an important federal burial option.
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
1158 Morgan Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Phone: 724-746-4363
Visitation: sunrise to sunset daily.
Office: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except federal holidays.
Before scheduling
- Locate DD-214 or other discharge documentation.
- Check VA burial eligibility.
- Ask the funeral director or Beaver County Veterans Affairs for help when needed.
- Confirm the cemetery before publishing final burial details in an obituary.
Funeral Price Rights Before You Agree to Pay
The Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule gives consumers important rights when comparing funeral providers.
Ask for prices by phone
A funeral provider must give price information over the telephone when you ask. You do not have to provide your name first.
Get a General Price List
When you visit and begin discussing funeral arrangements or prices, ask for the itemized General Price List to keep.
Choose individual services
You generally have the right to choose the goods and services you want rather than being forced into an unwanted package.
Separate cemetery and newspaper charges
Ask which costs come from the funeral home and which come from a cemetery, newspaper, crematory, clergy or other provider.
Flowers, Donations, Guestbooks and Livestream Safety
Flowers
Use the handling funeral home or family-authorized obituary. Confirm the correct person and delivery location first.
Memorial donations
Use the charity named by the family, then open that charity’s official website before entering payment information.
Guestbook
Assume comments are public. Do not post home addresses, financial data, Social Security numbers, medical claims or family disputes.
Livestream
Use only a livestream supplied by the funeral home, church or authorized memorial.
After You Find the Obituary: Practical Next Steps
Save both links
Keep the newspaper notice and the funeral-home memorial because each may contain different useful information.
Order only needed certificates
Ask banks, insurers, pension offices and estate professionals how many certified copies they require.
Social Security
Ask the funeral director whether the death was reported to Social Security. Contact SSA if reporting is not confirmed.
Veteran paperwork
Locate DD-214, funeral invoices, death certificates and cemetery information before applying for benefits.
Keep a contact log
Record dates, organizations, representative names, confirmation numbers and documents sent.
Protect identity data
Keep certified certificates, financial account numbers and Social Security numbers out of public memorial pages.
Common Beaver County Obituary Search Mistakes
Searching only “Beaver”
Use Beaver County or the exact borough because “Beaver” can refer to the borough, county or other places.
Ignoring nearby towns
The person may have lived in Beaver but used a funeral home in Monaca, Rochester, Aliquippa or Beaver Falls.
Searching only one date
Obituaries may be published days after death or funeral arrangements.
Using only the newspaper archive
The Times archive warns that some obituary or death-notice content may not be included.
Ordering the wrong certificate type
Ask whether the requesting organization needs medical information before ordering.
Using the wrong state
If the death occurred in Ohio or West Virginia, Pennsylvania does not issue that death certificate.
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Funeral Costs & Consumer Rights
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After-Death Notification Checklist
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Primary and Official Sources Used
Beaver County Times — Obituaries Current newspaper obituary starting point. Beaver County Times — Newsletters Daily “The Times Obituaries” email option. Beaver County Times Archive Searchable newspaper archive covering 2001-present. Beaver County Genealogy & History Center Obituary collection from the mid-1800s to present and local research services. Beaver County Register of Wills — Historical Birth & Death Records County records for 1893–1906 and current research fees. Pennsylvania Department of Health — Death Certificates Certificate types, requester eligibility, fees and ordering methods. Pennsylvania State Archives — Death Records Historical public death-record access after the statutory public period. Beaver County Coroner Sudden or unexplained death investigations and county coroner contact. Pennsylvania Department of State — License Verification Official PALS verification for funeral directors and other licensed professionals. Pennsylvania DHS — Burial & Cremation Services Eligibility and County Assistance Office route for qualifying burial assistance. Beaver County Veterans Affairs — County Benefits Local burial allowance, headstone help, flag-holder and DD-214 recording programs. VA — National Cemetery of the Alleghenies Eligibility, burial space, office hours, grave-location and scheduling information. Federal Trade Commission — Funeral Rule Funeral price-list and consumer-choice protections.Beaver County Times Obituary FAQs
Where can I find Beaver County Times recent obituaries?
Start with the Beaver County Times obituary section or a current Beaver County obituary listing. Open the complete notice and then use the handling funeral home to verify final service details.
How do I search Beaver County Times obituaries by name?
Search the full name first, then add Beaver County or a town such as Beaver, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Monaca, Rochester or Ambridge. Try nicknames, maiden names and surname-only searches when needed.
Can I receive Beaver County Times obituary alerts?
Yes. The Beaver County Times newsletter page currently includes “The Times Obituaries,” a daily email for recent area obituaries.
How far back does the Beaver County Times online archive go?
The newspaper’s current NewsBank archive covers Beaver County Times material from 2001 to the present. The archive notes that not every obituary or death notice is guaranteed to be included.
Where can I find older Beaver County obituaries?
The Beaver County Genealogy & History Center says its obituary collection covers material from the mid-1800s to the present. It offers obituary-copy and paid research services.
How much does an obituary request cost at the Beaver County Genealogy & History Center?
The Center currently lists $5 for a known-date obituary request by mail, $6 through PayPal, and a standard research rate of $20 per half-hour when broader research is needed.
Does Beaver County have old death records?
Yes. Beaver County Register of Wills holds county birth and death records from 1893 through 1906. It currently charges a $5 research fee per name and $10 for a death record when available.
How much is a Pennsylvania death certificate?
Pennsylvania currently charges $20 for each certified death certificate. Online orders also have a $10 service fee.
What is the difference between a Pennsylvania death certificate with and without medical information?
The medical-information version includes cause and manner of death. The version without medical information excludes those details and is commonly used for account and property matters. Pennsylvania currently limits the non-medical version to deaths after 2019.
Who can order a Pennsylvania death certificate?
Eligible applicants include certain close family members, estate representatives, attorneys and people who can document a direct financial interest. Applicants generally must be at least 18 and provide valid identification.
Where is the closest Pennsylvania Vital Records office to Beaver County?
The New Castle public office is at 105 Nesbitt Road, New Castle, PA 16105. Current listed hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except holidays.
Does Pennsylvania waive death certificate fees for military families?
Pennsylvania has a military-related fee waiver for qualifying applicants and requests. Current guidance limits the waiver to 10 certificate copies per applicant per calendar year and does not waive the online service fee.
Does Pennsylvania offer burial or cremation assistance?
Pennsylvania DHS provides burial and cremation payment help for certain eligible deceased residents. Eligibility is determined through the local County Assistance Office and program rules apply.
Does Beaver County offer local Veteran burial benefits?
Yes. Beaver County currently lists a $100 burial allowance for qualifying wartime Veterans, a $100 allowance related to a qualifying surviving spouse, up to $50 for certain headstone installation or lettering costs, grave flags and free DD-214 recording.
What national cemetery serves western Pennsylvania Veterans?
The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville is an important western Pennsylvania VA cemetery. The VA currently lists space for both casketed and cremated remains, subject to eligibility.
How can I verify a Pennsylvania funeral director?
Use the Pennsylvania Department of State PALS license-verification system. It can show current licensing status and disciplinary information maintained by the licensing board.
Can a family choose not to publish an obituary?
Yes. A family may choose a private funeral, delayed publication or no public obituary. The absence of an online obituary does not mean that no official death record exists.
Before You Share, Travel, Order Records or Pay
- Confirm the correct person with more than a matching name.
- Use the funeral home for current service information.
- Search nearby Beaver County towns when one location gives no result.
- Use Pennsylvania Vital Records for certified legal proof.
- Use Beaver County records for the county’s 1893–1906 historical period.
- Check the genealogy center when newspaper archives miss an older obituary.
- Verify funeral professionals through Pennsylvania licensing tools when needed.
- Check Pennsylvania burial assistance before assuming every funeral cost must be paid privately.
- Ask Beaver County Veterans Affairs about local burial and headstone benefits when military service applies.
- Keep private medical, financial and identity information out of public guestbooks.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not The Beaver County Times, Beaver County government, Pennsylvania Department of Health, a funeral home, cemetery, the VA or the Federal Trade Commission. Verify final information with the organization responsible for the notice, service, record or benefit.