Karen Hendricks, 67, of Fair Oaks, passed away on December 13th, 2024, in her residence.

She was born in Ambridge on June 10th, 1957, a daughter of the late Joseph and Shirley Archer Hendricks. She is survived by numerous cousins and good friends Karen (Ed) Pierson and Beverly Robey.

Karen worked for CJ Banks, Brooks Clothing, and ended her career working at H&R Block. She enjoyed shopping and going on vacation to Florida.

In accordance with Karen’s wishes, there were no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to a charity of your choice.

Janet A. Colalella, 85, passed away on December 14th, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 16th, 1939, the daughter of the late Wilfred and Gertrude Bradley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael Bradley and Robert Bradley, husbands, George Kaufman, William Yakish, Robert Colalella and a son, Daniel Kaufman. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Manetta of Upper Saint Clair and Christy Kaufman of Aliquippa, her granddaughter, Leigh (Adam) and a grandson, Joe (Alyssa). She was also excitedly waiting for the birth of her first great -grandchild, due in May 2025. She was a long-time resident of Hopewell Township.

Janet was a faithful member of Our Lady of Fatima Church of Aliquippa. She volunteered her time helping with Bingo Bash, Nifty 50, Christian Mother, the annual flee market, Meals on Wheels, and the Beaver County Humane Society. She worked at Sears in the Beaver Valley and Allegheny Center Mall until her retirement.
The family would like to thank Dr. H. Kenneth Williams, his staff, and the employees of Allegheny General Hospital for the care she received during her multiple stays there. The family also wishes to thank Bridges Hospice for their compassion and care during her final journey, Highmark Peggy for her guidance and help with the insurance maze, and her dear friends, Char and Theresa for their continued friendship, support, and unwavering love.
The family respectfully requests donations be made to the Beaver County Humane Society in memory of Janet.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 18th from 2-6 P.M. in the Anthony Mastrofransesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. Departing prayers will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, December 19th at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2270 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa. Interment will immediately follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Fern Lois Corradi, 96, of Midland, passed away on December 15th, 2024 at the Calcutta Health Care Facility in Calcutta, Ohio surrounded by her children. She was born in Rochester on January 31st, 1928, a daughter of the late Bertha Ammen Deem and Andrew Jackson Deem. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of thirty three years, Homer L. Corradi, brothers; Ed, Ralph, Clarence (Rube) and Charles (Chuck), her sister, Bertha Hohenshell and her son in law Bernard (Bernie) Komara. She is survived by her children: Robert Corradi (Donna) of Midland, Valerie Komara, Crystal River, Florida, Richard Corradi (Nanette), of Midland and Karen Francis (Michael) of Lincolnton, North Carolina, eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, a special sister-in-law, Lorene Deem of Center Township, two special Godchildren, Lisa Simmons Green and John Simmons of Midland, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Fern was both a Christian and Methodist by Faith. She went to Midland schools and worked in the Crucible Steel Mill restaurant with her mother.
In her lifetime, she worked at the Martinetti and Castelli Clover Farm store in Midland for many years until its closing. She worked as a waitress at the Willows Motel and Banquet center in Ohioview and Rocca’s Pasta in Midland.
She was known for the love of serving people. She also loved to travel. She was passionate about her love for animals, especially her dachshund dogs that she had throughout her life. She loved to garden, shop and decorate her home. She loved to read books and cook for her family. She was famous for her Hoopie noodles, Serbian sarma, bread pudding, rice pudding and her sheet pies that will be missed by all that was lucky enough to indulge in these dishes.
Friends will be received at the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, on Thursday, December 19th from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. by Pastor Bill Anzevino. A private burial will take place at Beaver Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Fern’s memory to the Humane Society of Beaver County, the Midland Library or the Midland Volunteer Fire Department.
A heartfelt thank you to family, caregivers and hospice staff at Calcutta Health Care for the extraordinary kindness and loving care given to our mom.

Barbara J. Ryhal, 84, of New Sewickley Township, passed away on December 7th, 2024 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born in Rochester on May 7th, 1940, a daughter of the late Joseph Johnson and Beatrice J. Eiffler. She is survived by her loving husband, Gene A. Ryhal, four children: Mandy May, Bradley (Jessie) Scheidmantel, Rick Ryhal, and Dick (Jodi) Ryhal; three grandchildren, Matthew (Amanda) May, Elsa Scheidmantel, and Richard Ryhal, as well as four great grandchildren: Mila May and Maddox, Avery, and Colson Ryhal.

Barbara was a retired registered nurse loving her work at Heritage Valley Beaver for many years.  She enjoyed working outside, planting flowers, cooking and baking, and taking care of the home she truly appreciated.  Barbara was very independent, brave, and fiercely loved her family.  She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

All services were private.

Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester were entrusted with her arrangements.

Patricia A. Nardick (Wilson), 68, of Aliquippa, passed away unexpectedly at Hermitage Valley Medical Center on December 10th, 2024. She was born on May 29th, 1956, a daughter of the late Bill “Wishy” and Rose Nardick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David “Cowboy” Nardick, two grandsons, Jacob Pack and Michael Hoover, her long-time best friend (sister) Shirley Deluigi, as well as many family members and friends that she missed with all her heart.

She is survived by her 3 daughers, Jennifer (Jay) Wilson, of Erie, Heather Wilson, of Springfield, Tennessee and Natalie Wilson of Ellwood City, six grandchildren, Corey (Sydney) Pack, Joshua (Harlee) Pack of Springfield, Tennessee, Jared Lee of Ellwood City, Jocelyn Hoover, Caleb Hoover, of Erie and
Hayden Tesnovich of Ellwod City, 2 great-grandchildren, Maelynn Pack and Gabriel Pack of Springfield, Tennessee, a sister, Norma Stanhope, a long friend and companion, Joseph Roma, two amazing friends (sisters), Leah Piroli and Lesia Razzano Dobo, with whom her family will be forever grateful for all
of their care and support over the years, along with many nieces and nephews, that she loved and adored.

Patricia was known for her strong love for others, her giving heart, her strong will, her love for family and friends and her amazing love for the Lord.
She graduated from Aliquippa Senior High School in 1974 to be employed in careers that served the public.
Patty’s pride and joy was her children’s successes in life and watching her grandchildren grow. She wanted everyone to be happy and loved. She loved to make sure everyone was fed. No matter the table size, there was always enough food for everyone.
A celebration of life ceremony will take place at Wildwood Chapel of Aliquippa. The date and time will be announced once they are confirmed. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofransesco Funeral Home, Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.