Howard R. Begley II, 81, of Vanport, formerly of Rochester, passed away on September 15, 2024.

He was born on October 20, 1942 in Rochester, a son of Howard Begley and Elizabeth (Betty) Strobel Begley. He is survived by longtime friends and caregivers Bonnie and Jim Dinsmore and family and Bob and Jane Hawthorne and family; sisters, Betty (Ted) Beitsch-Highland, Karen (Jim) Retzer and Sherrie (Chris) Sherren; nieces and nephews, Lisa, Christine, Jamie, Jennifer and Chris; loving cousin, Gayle Verrico; special caregiver, Sandy Platz and numerous other friends and relatives.

Howard graduated from Rochester High School and Penn State University. He was a retired Hearing Officer for the Beaver County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations department, attended St. Cecilia Church and was a former member of Rochester Borough Council and former President of Rochester Library.

Special thanks is given to Gallagher Home Health Services, Darcie Faller and Jenn Cunningham, as well as Dr. Brian Everhart for their wonderful care given to Howard.

Per Howard’s request, there will be no visitation or services held. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.