Shirley J Gallagher, 91, of Aliquippa, passed away on April 8th, 2026 at Harmony Haus in Ambridge. She was born on November 13th, 1934 in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Charles Dallas Eales and Louise Cristina Jellison.

Shirley graduated from Rochester High School in 1952  and spent her life in the field of Music. She married Charles L Pike on June 21, 1952 and built a career as a Piano, Organ and Vocal teacher as well as Choir director and Organist for various Churches in the Beaver Valley area. She was known for establishing the Center Civics Woman’s Club. In September of 1962, Shirley traveled to Philadelphia to the Federation of Woman’s Clubs to establish the Center Civic Woman’s Club. By the very next month, the October member’s program, showed the membership was over 80 people. She retired as Business Manager from Pediatrics Associates, Beaver. After retiring, she and her husband Bob enjoyed traveling visiting Israel, Alaska, Nova Scotia and many cities across the United States.

She is survived by her children, Dennis Pike, Richard Pike (Eleanor) and Kathy Lee Tolfa, her stepchildren, Kevin Gallagher and Debbie (Dan) Motter, her grandchildren: Daniel Pike (Rachael), Christopher Pike (Melissa), Betsy Pedicone (Steve), Angelo Lee Tolfa, Adam Tolfa (Alissa), Zach Perl, Alex Perl (Katya), Talia Gallagher and Zachary Motter; along with her great grandchildren; Emma & Cooper Pike, Seth & Andrew Pedicone, Anastasia & Kassius Tolfa, Marcello Perl; as well as her sibling ,Bonita Landers, many nieces, nephews, and numerous beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her spouses, Charles Pike and Robert Gallagher and her siblings: Charlotte Somerville, Patrica Mara, Jeanne Wolfe, and Thomas Eales.

A Visitation and a memorial/celebration of life will be held on Monday, April 13th from 4pm until the time of a funeral service at 7 p.m. officiated by Reverend Don Hurray.7 pm at Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street,
Aliquippa, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Davida G. Petrie, 94, of Aliquippa, passed away on April 9th, 2026 at Concordia Villa St. Joseph. She was born in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh on April 13th, 1931, a daughter of the late Joseph and Edith Lazear. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Petrie, her son, Alan Green, her sister & brother-in-law, Isa Keller (Bill) and a nephew, Richard Keller. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa & Marco Ferrara of Center Township, a granddaughter, Alicia (Corinna French) Ferrara of Gainesville, Florida, a niece: Edie & Bob Kreider of Beaver Creek, Ohio and a daughter-in-law, Tina Green.

Davida graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Master’s Degree in Music. She retired from teaching, first at Center School District then the majority of her career at Blackhawk School District as a Music Teacher. She also taught music privately. She loved to be on stage.  She would audition and perform in musicals throughout her life. She spent many years performing with the Beaver Valley Choral Society. She also had a great love for animals, especially dogs and cats and spent her later years volunteering with the Beaver County Humane Society.  She also was a member of the Red Hat Society and volunteered with the Senior Center at the Beaver Valley Mall.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 14th at 4 p.m. in Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa. 2345 Mill St. Aliquippa, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Marylou Carpenter, 89, of Beaver, passed away on April 9th, 2026. She was born in Beaver and lived a life marked by kindness, faith, and devoted service to others. She will be remembered as a woman whose gentle spirit and steadfast beliefs touched the lives of many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and June Rambo, her husband, Jack C. Carpenter, her stepchildren, David (Gladys) Carpenter and Susan (Bill) Hoyt, as well as her two sisters, Darlene Thomas and Rose Coulter. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Lou (late Willard) Lowe and Kim Lehocky, her son, Gregory Carpenter, her step-son, Jack Carpenter (Joan), her sister Janet (Frank) Zawislak and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. The love of her family was an important part of her life, and she treasured the relationships she shared with them.

Marylou was a homemaker, and she embraced that role with grace and dedication. She found purpose in caring for her family and in making a warm and welcoming home. Her life reflected the quiet strength of someone who gave freely of herself and placed the needs of others before her own.

Her faith was central to her life, and she enjoyed doing the Lord’s work in every way she could. Marylou was a very devout member of the Rochester Free Methodist Church, where she shared her time, energy, and compassion with the congregation and the church’s food bank. She also supplied meals to the residents of the local Passavant Memorial Home in Rochester.

Marylou’s legacy is one of faith, service, and devotion. She lived in a manner that reflected her beliefs, and she offered kindness in both word and deed. Her family and friends will remember her for her steady presence, her loving heart, and her willingness to help wherever she was needed. Her life was a blessing to those around her, and her memory will continue to bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.

In accordance with her wishes, a graveside committal service will be held on Monday, April 13th at 2 p.m. at Beaver Cemetery. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery entrance no later than 1:45 P.M. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Celebration Villa in Chippewa for the compassion and care Marylou received while under their care.

Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Marylou’s memory are asked to please consider the Rochester Free Methodist Church’s Food Bank, 480 Jefferson St, Rochester, PA 15074.

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