Judith A. “Buttercup” LaHue, 83, of Monaca, passed away on November 17th, 2025 at home, surrounded by her closest family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Margaret (Goss) Swager. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. LaHue and her siblings: Joseph Swager, Margaret Swager, Dorothy Wiley, and William Swager. Known by loved ones as “Buttercup,” she is survived by many family members and friends. She was a loving mother to Timothy LaHue, Cynthia (Shawn) Reynolds and Brett (Tara) LaHue. She will be missed tremendously by her granddaughters, great grandchildren, and many friends: Hannah (Matthew) Maurice, Abigail (Samuel) Stajduhar, Margaret (Cody) Boring, Aubrey and Calla Reynolds. She was honored to be a great grandmother to Penelope Maurice and Luca Stajduhar. She loved her dear friends, Marianne Swartzwelder, LuAnn Taddeo, and Lynn Kolich deeply. She was also honored to have been a babysitter to Madison and Alexis Hiltz.

Judith was a proud graduate of Monaca High School with the class of 1960, recently attending her 65th high school reunion. She worked as a stewardess for American Airlines immediately preceding high school, worked as a crossing guard while raising her children, and worked as a dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in oncology. She continued her service as a caregiver long after early retirement to care for her husband, family members, and friends. Her daughter, Cynthia, a Registered Nurse, had the privilege of caring for her at home on Hospice and a special thanks goes out to the amazing staff at LIFE Beaver County for their compassionate care and support. She had a love for all animals, especially her late dog, Thomas the Labradoodle. She was a Human Rights Activist, praying for Equality and Peace on Earth who was adored by her family, friends, and community. She was also a firm believer in her savior, Jesus Christ.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, November 19th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where services will be held on Thursday, November 20th at 11 a.m. with her pastor, Dr. Steve Vesolich officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

Robert Thompson, 78, passed away on November 17th, 2025. He was born in Ellwood City on August 10th, 1947, a son of the late Joan and Robert “Sid” Thompson, both of Ellwood city. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Cheddar Thompson, his brothers, Chris Thompson (Linda) and Martin Thompson (Leona), both of Ellwood city. He was especially proud of all of his surviving children, Eric Thompson (Anna) of Ellwood City, Britt Thompson of Columbus, Ohio, Rob Thompson (Lindsay) of Poland, Ohio and Casey Thompson of Reno, Nevada; as well as his cherished stepdaughters: Cindy Powers (Kevin) of Englewood, Florida, Dee Dee Quinn Hussey (Rob) of Englewood, Florida, Tracy Guyer of Fair Oaks, and Danielle McClarnon (Walter) of Leetsdale.

In life, Robert was a faithful, honest, selfless and hardworking man with a golden heart who loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, a good root beer, the outdoors, his camp in Kittanning, hunting, fishing, and his basset hounds, Daisy Mae and Stella Bean.

Of all the things in the world he cherished, his crown Jewels were his surviving grandchildren: Devin and Luca Thompson of Ellwood City, Charleigh and Lucy Mickley of Columbus, Ohio, Grayson and Amelia Thompson of Poland, Ohio, Trent Winchmann of Englewood, Florida, Devin DeCaro of Englewood, Florida, and Tara Quinn of Englewood, Florida.

Our family would especially like to thank Dr. David Gellar and his staff at the liver cancer institute at Montefiore for taking such exceptional care of our beloved Bob for the last 9 years. Our family would also like to thank Dr. Richard Schollaert for his continuous care.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, November 20th from 4-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a prayer will be offered on Friday, November 21st at 11:30 A.M. followed by a funeral service at 12 Noon in the SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 6th Street, Ambridge.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation in the name of Robert be made to orphans of the storm animal shelter in Kittanning, or to the go fund me page to help with raising funds to create a commemorative bench along the trail near his favorite spot.   https://gofund.me/c9f247da9

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Thompson, please visit the floral store of the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Renee Lutz, 60, of Freedom, passed away unexpectedly on November 16th, 2025. She was born in Sewickley on September 26th, 1965, a daughter of Madeline (Matanick) Lutz and the late Charles Lutz.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by three sisters, Roxanne (Jeffrey) Soltis, Rhonda (Gary) Lazzaretti and Rochelle (Randy) Hinzman, a combination of nieces/nephews and great-nieces/great-nephews, Chanda (Max) Fallecker and their children, Eli and Serena, Melinda (Andrew) Pisano and their children: Lucas and Cameron, Becky Hinzman (J.C. Reboton) and Breanna (Larry) Musgrave; and their children, Eva and Larry, and soon-to-be expected, River, Laura Hinzman, Mitchel Lazzaretti, Ashton (David) Weatherly, and their child, Margo. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a special nephew, Nicholas Soltis.

Renee worked at Walmart. All are welcome to gather for a visitation on Wednesday, November 19th from 3-7 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where Funeral Prayers will be offered on Thursday, November 20th at 10 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in the Good Samaritan Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge and Interment will follow in the Good Samaritan Cemetery there.