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.

Online condolences may be shared and viewed at www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Betty Louise Rushton Conner, 99, passed away on April 10th, 2026, at Franciscan Manor. Born on April 15, 1926, in Beaver Falls, the daughter of the late Archie and Vaughnie (Harmon) Rushton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Louis M. Ciotti, her husband, Harry D. Conner, her son, Jerry Louis Conner, her brother, Arthur J. Rushton and a special friend, Edward J. Haluszka. She is survived by her two daughters, Diane L. (Michael) Foley of Patterson Township, and Lisa A. (Thomas) Kutchenriter of Hopewell Township, her daughter-in-law, Christine Conner of Wexford, six grandchildren: Ryan (Jennifer) Foley, Melissa (Jared) Bellan, Seth (Alia) Conner, Eli Conner, Adam (Julie) Conner, and Ethan (Jen) Conner; as well as six great-grandchildren, Bryson and Madelyn Foley, Jayden and Jacob Bellan, and Layla and Norah Conner; along with her sister-in-law, Helen Jean Conner and many nieces and nephews and friends, including members of the former College Hill United Methodist Church. Betty graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1944 and was employed in the purchasing department of Babcock and Wilcox during World War II. She was married to Harry D. Conner in 1948 and was the mother of three children, Diane, Jerry, and Lisa. After the death of her husband in 1980, she returned to work for the Beaver County Research Center (whose name was later changed to the Beaver County Genealogy and History Center) for 27 years. She was also a member of the former College Hill United Methodist Church, Omicron Class, Beaver United Methodist Church, Merle Frazier Class, Beaver County Genealogical Society, Beaver Falls Historical Society, and Beaver County Humane Society. Friends will be received on Tuesday, April 14th from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 12 noon at CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements. Interment will be private at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Betty’s name to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Patricia M. Elia, 87, of Beaver, passed away peacefully at home on April 10th, 2026. She was born on July 13th, 1938, the daughter of the late Harvey Grimm and Grace Catanese. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Elia and her beloved grandson, Michael Borsani. She is survived by her daughters, Vicki (Lou) Borsani, Pam Elia, and Patty (Rick) Loverde, her grandchildren, Chase (Anna) Loverde, Eric (Amanda) Elia, and Marlena Wilke, and their children Domenica Elia, James Elia and Gabriel Loverde. She will be sadly missed by many additional family members, friends, and neighbors.

Patricia was an inspiring figure in the local golf community and a testament to determination and passion. She began her golfing adventure in 1968 and was motivated by the love of her late husband who spent much of his time on the golf course. She embraced the philosophy of “if you can’t beat him, join him,” which she quickly took to the game. Before long, she was not only enjoying herself but also excelling, collecting trophies and accolades. She joined the West Penn Golfers Association, where she won numerous championships, including titles at the Beaver Lakes Country Club and Seven Oaks Country Club. As a West Penn amateur, she had the privilege of golfing at all the major courses within the tri-state area, proving her skills and dedication in every swing. She played a pivotal role in establishing the First Tee at Black Hawk Golf Course along with Golf Pro Garret Wilson, aiming to promote golf among our youth through the PGA. Additionally, she organized women’s golf leagues at Blackhawk Golf Course in Beaver Falls.

She was not only a champion on the course, but she was also a champion wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother inspiring and challenging family members and countless others to follow in her footsteps.

Friends will be received on Monday April 13th, from 3-7 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 14th at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Interment to take place at Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Patricia’s name to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.