Ronald D. “Buckwheat” Caler, Jr., 74, of Independence Township, passed away on May 9th, 2025 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. He was born on July 10th, 1950, a son of the late Ronald D. & Goldie Caler, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lester G. Caler, his niece, Leslie Lee Caler, his aunts, Lila Bryson and Olive Kastler, and an uncle, Sharp Davidson. He is survived by numerous family members, cousins, and so many beloved friends.

Ronald worked numerous construction jobs throughout his life. He was also a barber. He also worked for Hertz Rental Car at the airport moving vehicles. He was always the life of the party and he always said that he brought the entertainment. He was truly a great friend. He loved to camp, ride Harleys and read.

Friends will be received on Saturday, May 17th from 3-6 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bags and Blessings, 421 Railroad St. Rochester, PA 15074.

Mark David Bergfelt, 69, of West Mayfield, passed away on May 12th, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
He was born in Pittsburgh on February 29, 1956, a son of Theodore Sr. and Joan (Phillips) Bergfelt. In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Mary Teresa (Kernan) Bergfelt, his sons, Benjamin Bergfelt, Matthew (Jessica) Bergfelt and Joshua Bergfelt, his grandchildren, Chloe, Kenzie, and Katelyn, his siblings: Theodore “Teddy” Bergfelt, Jr., Eric (Teresa “Dee”) Bergfelt, Alyson (Allen) Kish and Melinda (Ryan) Roedler and a host of extended family, in-laws, and good friends. He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Patience.
Mark was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, having served during the Vietnam War Era. Following his military service, he retired from Pittsburgh Public Schools and went on to own and operate Bergfelt Racing Enterprises, LLC., where he built and raced Go Karts. Racing brought Mark and Mary Teresa much joy and a host of good friends. He enjoyed his time racing, playing the fiddle and spending time with the ones he loved.
Friends will be received on Friday, May 16th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 17th at 11 A.M. at Chippewa Alliance Church, 3629 37th Street Extension, Beaver Falls, where friends will be received at 10 A.M. Pastor Dan Muir will officiate the service.

Interment, with full military honors, will be held on Tuesday, May 20th at 1:30 P.M. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mark’s honor to the Chippewa Alliance Church Building Fund, 3629 37th Street Ext., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Rev. Janice M. Massey, 77, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on May 9th, 2025 at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on October 17, 1947 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Edward, Sr. and Louise Edward Bell. She was preceded in death by one son, Anthony T. Massey II and a grandson, Anthony T. Massey III and two brothers, Donald and Tyrone Bell. Rev. Janice was a retired self-employed owner of the Little Lambs Fold Child Care Center of Rochester. She was a minister with the First Baptist Church of Freedom and at First Baptist Human Service, where she was a Sunday School supervisor and teacher, church financial advisor and active with various other activities in the church. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Rev. Anthony T. Massey, Sr., three daughters and a son-in-law, Nicole L. Massey Moore and her husband Robert of Ambridge, Teresa A. Massey of Rochester and Kila Lige of Columbus, Ohio and three sons and two daughters-in-law, Leon T. Massey of Phoenix, Arizona, Thomas F. Massey and his wife Brandi of Beaver and Damon T. Massey and his wife Natalie of Brockton, Massachusetts, thirteen grandchildren: Brionna Massey, Ashanti Jackson, Honesti Massey, Andrew Massey, Teige Keeling, Khalil Massey, Nevaeh Massey, Judah Massey, Roman Massey, Ezra Massey, Stephon Massey, Shawn McElroy and Tynesha Lollie-Massey; as well as six great-grandchildren, Anthony Massey IV, Jessiah Massey, Nakayo Massey, Sia Massey, Malcolm Massey and Layah Massey; along with ten brothers: Arvin Bell (Julia) of Butler, Charlie Bell (Autumn) of Ford City, Pennsylvania, Perry Bell and Jerry Bell of Ben Avon, Pennsylvania, Gene Bell (Kimberly) of North Vandergrift, Edward Bell, Jr. of Ford City, Pennsylvania, Ronald Bell of Butler, Ernie Bell (Cleda) of Worthington, Pennsylvania, Robin Bell of Butler, and Mario Duncan of Ford City, Pennsylvania; including six sisters: Lucille Lovelace-Senior (Courtney) of Pittsburgh, Dianne Ransom of Newark, New Jersey, Beverly Duncan Avinger of Ambridge, Carmelita Motton (Larry) of Penn Hills, Clarissa Washington (Gary) of Ambridge and Carla Bell of Chesterfield, Michigan; and finally,  by a host of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Saturday, May 17th from 9 A.M. until the time of service at 11 A.M. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 630 Third Avenue, Beaver Falls. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester. Arrangements have been entrusted to the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester.