Mary Ann Costanza, 90, Harmony Township, passed away peacefully at her home on July 2nd, 2025.

She was born on October 31st, 1934, a daughter of the late Felici and Ann Bufalini. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Anthony J. “Tete” Costanza, her sister, Margaret DeLizio and her brothers, Kelly and Richard Bufalini.

She is survived by her loving children, Ken (Stephanie) Costanza, Pam “Tammy” (David) Harsch, and Ron (Lisa) Costanza, her brother-in-law, Willie Costanza, her sister-in-law, Sherry Costanza, her grandchildren: Erica (Katie) Harsch-Colpitts, Nathan (Valeriya) Harsch, Aaron Harsch, Marcus (Julia) Costanza, Ryan (Amanda) Costanza, Kimberly (Evan) Bowles, Jesse (Sophath) Hinh, and Lauren Metcalfe; as well as her great-grandchildren: Vienna, Mia, Briella, Maria, Marco, Elio, Charlotte, and Emmy along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, a special niece, Sandy Bufalini, a cherished friend, Linda Garbini, and her caregiver and friend, Desi.

Mary Ann was deeply devoted to her Catholic faith. She was a proud member of the Christian Mothers who taught C.C.D. at St. Veronica Church. She was active in the Eagles Nest 1365 Ladies Auxiliary. Known for her vibrant personality, she spoke her mind. She loved dressing up and decorating for every holiday and was especially talented in the kitchen. She was a masterful baker and gifted cook who found joy in preparing meals and gathering her family around the table. Even on her final day, she had a meal ready for her loved ones: one last expression of the love she so freely gave.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, July 6th, from 2–4 P.M. and 5–7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. Departing prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Monday, July 7th at 10:00 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. at Good Samaritan Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hopewell.

Anne Medianowsky Walko, 100, passed away on July 2nd, 2025, at Masonic Village in Sewickley. She was born in Ambridge on August 28th, 1924, a daughter of the late Samuel and Anna (Karpenic) Medianowsky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Walko, her son, Joey Walko, four brothers: Michael (Tillie), John (Stella), Paul (Anne), and Frank (Helen); as well as three sisters, Helen Hlista (Pete), Mary Viti (Donald) and Tillie Hunter (John). She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Anne’s passion in life was spending time with her family and her devotion to God.  She was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ambridge.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation on Sunday, July 6th, from 1-5 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where prayers will be offered on Monday, July 7th at 9:30 A.M., followed by a funeral service at 10 A.M., in Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 Sixth Street, Ambridge. Interment will follow in Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery of Ambridge.

Ivy Mae Welsh, 77, of Daugherty Township, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on June 30th, 2025, at Heritage Valley Sewickley after an extended illness.
She was born in Rochester on July 18th, 1947, a daughter of the late Gene and Elizabeth Smiley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Troy Welsh, her brothers, Bruce Smiley and Seth Smiley and her in-laws, Charles Sr. and Antonette Welsh. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 59 years, Charles Welsh Jr., her son, Jeffrey (Kirah) Welsh, her daughter, Lisa (James) Mooney, her sisters, Vicky (George) Gaskins and Dana (Tony) Ross, her grandchildren: Kylie (David) Wagner, Zachary (Hope Berneburg) Mooney, Shae (Edward) Stang, Aria (David) Medved; as well as her great-grandchildren: August, Aurora, Juniper, and Aiden. Ivy had worked for Anchor Hocking Glass. In accordance with Ivy’s wishes, all services were private. Professional Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
The family would like to thank the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Coraopolis, all the nurses (including Shae) and Dr. Rahim Remtulla for their special love and the care they provided.
Any memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.