George William Ralish, Jr., 89, of Monaca, passed away peacefully on August 2nd, 2025, concluding a life rich in hard work, service, and love for his family. He was born on August 30th, 1935, the son of the late George William Ralish, Sr. and Anna Belsky.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Martha Emert and his sisters, Jane (Charles) Merriman, Sophie (Leo) Donovan and Elaine (Jerry) Templeton.

He is survived by his three children, George, Shari, and Vicki (Ron), and by two cherished grandsons, Shea Beaumont and Alekzander Windham. He is also survived by his sisters, Dolly (Harold) Smith, Virginia (Paul) Horan and Catherine Shemer.

George proudly served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960 as part of the 1st Armored Division stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. He loved playing fast-pitch softball for the Sokol Club. He was employed at the former St. Joe Lead and later BASF, from where he retired. Even in retirement, George remained active, working with Budget Lawn Care and generously volunteering his time. He was also a dedicated volunteer driver for the Veterans Association, logging over 5,000 miles transporting veterans from Beaver County to Pittsburgh and back. He also served as a volunteer driver for Simpson’s Funeral Home, always willing to lend a helping hand. George was an avid gardener and a devoted Penn State fan who enjoyed attending countless football games over the years. He cherished time with his grandsons and would travel anywhere to support them in their activities, especially sporting events. He also took great pride in maintaining his vehicles, always keeping them in excellent condition.

A memorial service will be held at a later date to honor and celebrate George’s life. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Alice M. Collins, 83, of Chippewa, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2025.

She was born into the loving family of Jack and Rachel (Chambers) Rodgers. Alice was raised in Beaver Falls. Her life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family and her compassionate spirit. She was one of nine children and was preceded in death by her brothers, Jack, Robert, Donald, David and George Rodgers and her sisters, Betty Eudy and Delores (late Roy) Campbell. She is survived by her sister, Peg Gwaley (late Dan) and her sisters-in-law, Cathy, Naomi and June. She was also the beloved wife of the late James Collins, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage until his passing on August 15th, 2006. Alice’s love for her family knew no bounds. She was the proud mother of five children: LaRue (Guy) Frank, Valerie Collins, Brian (Marilyn) Collins, Steven (Kelly) Collins, and Mark (Anna) Collins. Her joy was multiplied with each addition to the family, including her nine grandchildren: Lindsay, Hillary, Robb, David, Brandon, Bryent, Tyler, Samantha, and Josh. The family circle grew wider with 19 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

Professionally, Alice dedicated 30 years of service as a nurse’s aide at the former Beaver County Geriatric Center, working in Annex 1. Her care for Alzheimer’s patients was not just a job but a calling, as she provided comfort and kindness to those in the twilight of their lives. Alice was a woman of many talents and interests. She was an accomplished cake decorator, known for her beautiful and intricate wedding cakes that graced countless celebrations. Her creativity in the kitchen was matched by her passion for literature, with James Patterson holding the title of her favorite author. She was an avid reader who found joy and solace in the pages of novels. Her impact extended beyond her immediate circle, as she supported causes dear to her heart, including the Epilepsy Foundation. The family has requested memorial contributions be made, if desired, to the Epilepsy Foundation, 3540 Crain Highway, Suite 675, Bowie, MD 20716, 1 800 332 1000. Email – contactus@efa.org

The family would also like to extend a note of gratitude to Pinnacle Hospice for their care and compassion that they provided to Alice.

All services will be private in accordance with Alice’s wishes. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Robert Lee Dunn, 89, passed away on August 7th, 2025. He was born in Beaver Falls on February 23rd, 1936, a son of the late Mildred (Miller) Dunn and Louis L. Dunn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harry (Buddy) Dunn. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy (Gussenhofen/James) Dunn. One of Robert’s favorite claims to fame was having served in the same Army unit with Elvis Presley, cherishing 2 Polaroids of Elvis playing guitar on his cot. He was passionately proud of his hometown of Beaver Falls, where he served on city council, worked as an alderman and was a volunteer firefighter while his brother was chief. He was first employed as a produce manager at Loblaws supermarkets, then for many years at Beaver Falls Municipal Authority as a class A Type I plant operator, “making water.” He was an ardent sports fan, playing basketball and baseball as a youth, umpiring girls softball games and attending Steelers games since they were held at Forbes Field and occupying seats in the stands beside Franco Harris’ uncle. He was especially happy to be part of the Liberty Hills 55 plus community. He enjoyed reading and watching murder mysteries, feeding birds on the patio, monthly breakfast gatherings with old coworkers, twice -a-month wing night gatherings and exploring new restaurants, wineries and breweries. Most of all, he loved to travel the world with Nancy at his side. They flew past Mt. Everest, crawled through an Egyptian pyramid, cruised on the Nile and Amazon Rivers, sailed on Windjammers in St. Maarten, the Grenadines and Belize, walked the Inca Trail out of Macchu Pichu and flew over the Nazca Lines in Peru, experienced the Albuquerque Balloon Festival, explored the Grand Canyon, Finger Lakes and Thousand Islands, snorkeled in Florida and Hawaii. He saw Stonehenge, Neuschwanstein Castle, kissed the Blarney Stone and much, much more. He was an easy-going soul who loved life and was thankful for his many friends. A private celebration of his life will be held at his home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Corless Funeral Homes.

Joseph A. Nyoh, 64, of Monaca, passed away on August 6th, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on January 23rd, 1961. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth (Yoko) Nyoh and his wife, Cindy. He is survived by his two children, Joseph C. (Courtney) Nyoh and Leah Nyoh and his grandson, Easton Nyoh. He is also survived by his sister, Carol Handley and his brother, James Nyoh. His companion, Tina Smith, stood by him, bringing happiness and comfort to his later years.

Joseph was a 1979 graduate of Monaca High School where he played on the football team. He was a dedicated worker at St. Joe Lead since the early 90’s, later known as Horsehead. He was employed there until the plant’s closure. His commitment and work ethic were traits that he carried with him when he transitioned to Eaton Corp. He was a member of the Steel Workers Union #8183 who stood with his fellow workers advocating for their rights and well-being. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh sports fan, a passion that was ingrained in his identity. Whether it was cheering for the Steelers on a Sunday afternoon or rallying behind the Penguins during playoff season, his spirit and loyalty was unwavering. He was also a member of the Beaver Valley Sportsman’s Club for over 23 years and his presence there was more than a friend and member.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the Presbyterian Hospital Comfort Team for their care and kindness that they provided in Joseph’s final days.

All services will be private and arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Lee Ann Shablesky, 64, of New Brighton, passed away on August 7th, 2025.

Lee Ann was employed as a quality analyst in the pharmaceutical industry.

All services will be private and arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.