Selba Jean Teams, 84, of Monaca, passed away on July 16th, 2025. She was born in Ocala, Florida, a daughter of the late Dave and Blanche Casey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William Casey and Irvin Casey and a sister, Geneva Hawkins. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John Teams, her sons, John (Gina) Teams of Rochester, Brad (Shelly) Teams of New Sewickley and David (Karen) Teams of Chippewa, her grandchildren: Jonathan Teams, Michael Teams, Jeremy Teams, Nathan Teams and Kaitlyn Teams; as well as many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Selba was a member of Ridge Pointe Family Church of Beaver where she and her husband together had unwavering faith and deep compassion. She found joy and strength in her relationship with God. Selba was a woman whose heart knew no bounds and her greatest joy in life came from the time she spent with her family and friends.

Friends will be received on Friday, July 18th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements and where services will be held on Saturday, July 19th at 12:30 p.m. Private entombment will follow.

Selba’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Advanced Hospice for their dedicated and compassionate care they provided to her.

Carolyn L. Brown, 78, of Aliquippa, passed away on July 13th, 2025 at Sewickley Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on June 16th, 1947, a daughter of the late Clarence W. Nicely and Eileen E. Shearer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard and her brothers, Richard and Raymond. She is survived by her daughters, Denise (Steve) Slowinski, Diane (Thomas) Morse and Doreen (Gary) Gill, her brother, Ronald, her sisters, Eleanor, Diana, Sharin, and Leasa; as well as nine grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Carolyn was Christian by faith. She had worked as a waitress and as a receptionist. She also enjoyed bowling.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements, on Saturday, July 19th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Burial will take place with her husband at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.

Phyllis Marie (Debo) Holman, 83, formerly of New Brighton, passed away on July 11th, 2025 at her residence in Palm Bay, Florida.

She was born in New Brighton on May 9th, 1942, a daughter of the late John W. and Evelyn Mae (Beitsch) Debo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Edward Henry Holman, a brother, John “Pete” (Mary Jane) Debo and brother-in-law, James Vukich. She is survived by her son, David (Cherina Emery) Holman, her grandchildren, Christopher (Ashley) Cross, Tyler Holman, and Tori Holman, her siblings, Janet (Robert) Kelvington and Kathryn Vukich, her special friends: Tom Ballard, Mike (Peggy) Linden, Liz Browning, Mac, Debbie, Bernice, Pat, and Diana; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was a 1960 graduate of New Brighton High School. In her younger years, she found joy making ceramics. She was an avid Steelers football fan throughout her life. In her later years, Phyllis enjoyed going to the gym. She absolutely adored her grandchildren. She was also known to love voicing her opinion. She enjoyed her yearly trips back and forth from Florida.

Friends will be received on Monday, July 21st from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements. A celebrant service will take place on Tuesday, July 22nd at 11 A.M. in that funeral home.

A special thank you to Hospice of Health First nurse, Valerie Galler for taking such great care of Phyllis and her family.

Leon William “Bill” Kelly, 68, of Chippewa Township, passed away on July 15th, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh surrounded by family.

He was born in Beaver Falls on September 7th, 1956, a son of the late John  (Jack) C. and Marianne (Faris) Kelly. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39.5 years, who he married on October 12, 1985, Nancy (Balzer) Kelly, his son, Ryan (Caitlin) Kelly, a granddaughter, Cecelia, his siblings, John C. Kelly Jr., Richard A. Kelly, and Margaret “ Peggy” Kelly, his nieces and nephews: Kaya, Kelly, John, Kate, Erin, Nick, and Cam; as well as his two canine companions Trixie and Nova.

Leon was a proud engineer and a graduate of West Virginia University. He later received an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and cheered on both the Mountaineers and Panthers. in his younger years, he loved fishing and cycling. After retiring, he found his real passion in birding. Above of all else, he was a dedicated grandfather, father, and husband.  He was a member of St. Monica Church of Beaver Falls, part of St. Augustine parish. He had a great sense of humor and was quick with a joke, but would take his time with a story.  He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Friends will be received on Sunday July 20th from 1-4 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Departing prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Monday, July 21st at 9:20 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls. Father Kim Schreck will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Saint Monica’s Catholic Academy: https://saintmonicaacademy.org.