Marie M. Humbert 99, of New Sewickley, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in her home.  She was born in Freedom on September 28, 1924, a daughter of the late Oscar and Matilda Durr.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first Husband Harry Fegley; her second husband Eugene Humbert; and her siblings: Mildred Ruckert, Melvin Durr, and Roy Durr.

She is survived by 4 children: Harry & Carol Fegley, Glenn Fegley (Susan Davis), Eugene & Rebecca Humbert, & Jeffrey & Morissa Humbert; 2 grandsons: Duane Fegley and Drew (Nodira) Fegley, a sister and brother in law; Mary & Vernon) Bernard, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the New Hope Lutheran Church. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed canning, baking and doing puzzles.  She was very active in her beloved church.  She was like everyone’s mom.  She has previously worked for the Freedom Casket Company and Keystone Bakery.

Friends will be received on Monday, March 4, 2024 from 3pm until 7pm in Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester. 502 Adams St.

A private family funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 5, at 11:00am.

Interment will take place in Oak Grove Cemetery, Freedom, PA.

Charles W. Smith, 93, of Chippewa Twp., died peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Born on March 15, 1930, in West Mayfield, he was the son of the late Wayne A. and Mary W. (Stewart) Smith.

In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Jean (Sinkovich) Smith; his son, Lee Smith and a sister, Dee DeLuca.

He is survived by his children, Michael A. Smith, South Beaver Twp. and Janet S. Smith, Chippewa Twp.; his grandchildren, Jill A. (Patrick) Heaney, Chippewa Twp., Jenica L. Berk, Seven Fields, Jewel Lee (Jared) Casciato, Chippewa Twp., Christy M. (Griffin) Eiler, South Beaver Twp., Jeffrey C. Smith, South Beaver Twp., Christopher L. Smith, Monaca and Paul M. Smith, East Palestine; nephew, Gary Campbell, South Beaver Twp., and eight great-grandchildren.

C.W. was a US Marine Corp. veteran. He was the founder and owner of C.W. Smith Contracting, Inc. and Charlie’s Courtside Restaurant. He was an avid duck hunter and golfer.

Friends will be received on Monday, March 4^th from 2-4PM & 6-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, March 5^th, at 11AM. Deacon Tom Turney will officiate.

Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Family requests contributions be made to a charity of your choice.

Jeffrey J. Carpenter, 70, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA.  He was born in Rochester, PA on April 10, 1953, a son of the late Robert and Florence Carpenter. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death is one of his siblings, Wynn Starr.

He is survived by his wife Wendy; 5 siblings: Billie Lee Starr, Sherry Quinn (fiancé Ron Wall), Kenneth & Robin Carpenter, Susan & Robert Gordon, and Karen & William O’Neal; 2 step siblings: Robert Carpenter and Joyce Carpenter; a very special sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Brenda & Norman Bible; special niece: Lauren and Zach Mley, and a special nephew Ryan Carpenter; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and friends that each had a special place in his heart.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was a retired mixer operator with Valspar Corporation after 22 years and was a member of the Rochester VFW #128 and Rochester Owls.

Jeff was a loving, kind, wonderful person and always positive.  He loved spending time with his family, fishing and camping.  He greatly enjoyed going on his yearly trips to fish in Canada with his family and buddies.  His favorite place was to be on a lake in the morning with a bear claw and a coffee.

Jeff and his beloved wife Wendy spent 42 happy years together. They were happiest being together and spent many years camping, fishing, traveling, and going on bus trips to almost all 50 states.  He was a terrific and loving husband and him and his wife had the life people dream of.

These song lyrics were written by Chuck Bible, a dear friend in honor of Jeff.

“We stopped by to see you today, you’re not where you ought to be, life throws us many curves and sometimes we’ll never see, the years that we should have, but there’s nothing you can do except live your life each day and be the best possible you. Now I hope you really know, you showed us how to be, but if you’re not really sure, just look in a mirror and see that you’re thoughtful and kind, you put others first and never mind, you always say yes when asked a favor, and always care about your neighbors. Your lasting impact on us will never ever be clearer, we’re so honored to be a friend of the man in the mirror. We hope it will be awhile, but someday we’ll be apart, rest assured and don’t you worry, we will always do our part by keeping our loved ones nearer only because of lessons we have learned from the man in the mirror. Please take another look and you’ll be impressed, because you taught us how to be the best. Yes, you taught us to be thoughtful and kind, put others first and never mind, say yes when asked a favor and care about our neighbors. Now our hearts and minds have never been clearer, only because we are friends with the man in the mirror. Yes, we’ll always be friends with, and love the man in the mirror.”

During his final days, a special thank you is given to all the doctors, nurses, housekeeping, hospital staff of Heritage Valley Beaver, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital 7D, and Good Samaritan Hospice. In according to his wishes, all services are private.  In honor of Jeff, be kind to each other.