Loren Francis Mosholder, Jr., 83, of Freedom, passed away on February 22nd, 2025 in Heritage Valley Beaver.

He was born in Aliquippa on July 1st, 1941, a son of the late Loren F. Mosholder, Sr. and Martha (Kohler) Mosholder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra Mosholder Fash, the mother of his only son, his second wife, Florence Mosholder, who was his devoted partner for 38 years and a daughter-in-law, Cynthia A Mosholder. He is survived by his beloved son, Loren H. Mosholder of Fombell, two adored granddaughters, Hannah and Kayla, two great-granddaughters, Katana and Cadence Owens, his stepdaughter, Nancy Wichryk of Beaver Falls, stepdaughter-in-law Tammy Skiles of Monaca, his brother, Robert (Sue) Mosholder of Hopewell Township, his loving companion, Nancy Van Fossan, a special cousin Sissy Smith and an extended family who will miss him dearly.

Loren dedicated 32 years to the East Rochester K Mart, where he retired as a manager. Loren’s faith played a role in his life. He was a longtime member of the Redeemer Trinity Lutheran Church in Monaca. He actively participated in the church community, serving on the church council and as an usher, roles in which he demonstrated his dedication to his faith and his church family. His involvement with the church was a testament to his belief in service, community, and fellowship.

He volunteered for over 14 years at Meals on Wheels in Rochester, where he contributed to the well-being of countless individuals by ensuring they received nutritious meals and a friendly visit.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 3rd from 2–4 p.m. and 5–8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 4th at 10 a.m. at the Redeemer Trinity Lutheran Church, 819 Washington Avenue, Monaca with his pastor, Reverend Angela Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester. A luncheon will follow at 11:15 a.m. at the Freedom Fraternal Order of Eagles, Main Street, Freedom.

To share online condolences, view Loren’s video tribute or get directions, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Frank A. Suffoletta, 68, passed away on February 16th, 2025.

He was born in Rochester on February 19th, 1956, a son of the late Frank and Rose Marie Suffoletta. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel, his sister, Cara Marie and his niece, Cara Marie Crosby. He is survived by his wife, Keri, a daughter, Laura, a son, Frankie, a sister, Carmella Suffoletta, three nephews, Carlton Eli Crosby, Dana Crosby, (Heidi Wade) and Daniel Suffoletta and one niece, Kate Lynn Fedorko.

Frank graduated from Lincoln High School, Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, followed by a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from UCLA. His illustrious career in Los Angeles spanned over four decades working for Boeing, Hughes Aircraft/Lockheed Martin, and Thin-Com Solutions, Inc. Family and friends were important to Frank.

Frank never forgot his Midland roots and the friendships of his lifelong friends. He will be sadly missed.

Both funeral arrangements and a memorial are incomplete. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Hone, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Contributions in Frank’s memory may be made to the Carnegie Free Library, 61 Ninth Street, Midland, or on-line at http:// www.midlandlibrary.org/

 

Brandon Michael Langsdale, 25, of Hampton Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 23rd, 2025 after yet another courageous battle against Vascular Ehler’s Danlos Type IV. Brandon was surrounded by a roomful of the people closest to him and an immense amount of love.

He was born in Sewickley, on April 1st, 1999, the son of Paula Langsdale Shook (Brinzer) and the late Kevin Michael Langsdale. He is survived by his mother, his second father, Jeffrey Shook and his siblings, Matthew (21), Sarah Kate (19), and Lily Grace Shook (4).  He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Linda Brinzer, maternal great aunt, Paula (Lance) Gordon, paternal step grandfather, Howard McClellan, uncles, Ray and Bill (Emily) Brinzer, aunt Chris (Will) Parish and cousins: Johannes and Astrid Brinzer (Aunt Felabi), Jared Brinzer and Henry Batiz. He is also survived by his step grandfather, Mel Shook and step uncles, Dave and Mike (Lola) Shook; as well as many extended Langsdale relatives who always supported Brandon from afar.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Roger Langsdale and Ruth McClellan, his maternal grandfather, Raymond Brinzer (Jinglan), his step grandmother, Cecilia Shook, and his much adored (and also gone much too soon) cousin Katie Parish.

Brandon loved technology and exotic cars. He was fascinated with how things worked, and was always thinking of what new possibilities they presented.  Holidays and gatherings were favorites for Brandon; especially when they included lots of food, family, and fun! Brandon loved music as well, particularly techno-rap, and often handed people his headphones to listen to a song.  Brandon also enjoyed, and is already greatly missed by the family’s two Goldens, Jack and Camper.

Brandon would regularly talk about hypercars with his good friend “Mr. Mark” and anything and everything else with our close family friend “Miss Brenda” – both who traveled across the country to visit with Brandon during his last days.  Brandon enjoyed vacations to the beach, camping trips; especially to Kelleys Island or anything involving his Aunt Chris and Uncle Will, or pretty much anywhere else where his family and honorary family members gathered (who were affectionately referred to as “his people”). He also loved his many “Monte Cello’s lunch dates” with his grandma, Aunt Paula, Uncle Lance, Miss Patty, and her husband Carl.

Brandon was quick to tell you he loved you and always showed he cared through quality time spent talking, and talking, and talking some more. While always loving, caring, and sharing, Brandon often also had something snarky to add to almost any conversation, much to the delight of his siblings and cousins and often the annoyance (and sometimes secret amusement) of his parents. He will be deeply missed, and always remembered, by those who knew him best.

Brandon’s whole family owes a deep debt of gratitude to the doctors and other staff at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, who worked long and tirelessly to treat Brandon.  Of particular note is Dr. Raquel Forsythe, who took a personal interest in Brandon for years, and who once came in to operate on Brandon on her day off because she knew she was his best chance.  Truly, some superheroes wear doctor’s coats, not capes.  Brandon had some amazing doctors and nurses too; especially those from Presby Unit “6FG”.

Memorial donations may be sent to BELOvEDS, an organization that provides college scholarships to students who are living with vEDS or who have family members with vEDS.  Brandon’s sister, Sarah Kate (an avid scholarship hunter), received a very much appreciated scholarship from them in the fall to help her with her educational expenses, and this scholarship was very meaningful to her for all of the right reasons (A vEDS diagnosis affects entire families in unmeasurable ways).  Checks can be mailed to: BELOvEDS, A Nania Foundation Inc., 50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Suite 501, Uniondale, NY 11553; https://belovedsfoundation.org/donate.  Kindly send any pictures that you may happen to have of Brandon to: langsdaleshook@gmail.com, 3142 Westwind Drive Allison Park, PA 15101).

A private family celebration of life will be held later for Brandon. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Those will all work to honor his life and legacy throughout the rest of our own lives.

Eugene “Gene” Vallecorsa, 92, of Baden, passed away on February 25th, 2025, in Concordia at Villa St. Joseph.

He was born in Ambridge on December 28th, 1932, a son of the late Ernest and Louise Lolli Vallecorsa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Vallecorsa, son, Paul E. Vallecorsa, brother, Ernest Vallecorsa Jr. and sister, Gloria Palma. He is survived by his three daughters, Cynthia Witowich, Laurie (Dave) Sutton and Dana (Nick) Lundquist, seven grandchildren: Kristin (Chris) Novic, William P. (Hilary) Witowich, Jacob (Natalie) Sutton, Katie (Jeff) Salopek, Anna Lundquist, Sarah Lundquist and her fiancé Dominic Casasanta and Erik Lundquist; nine great grandchildren: Katerina, Lindsay, Johnathan Novic, Kendyl, Caroline, Kelsey Witowich, Lillianna, Amelia, Nolan Salopek; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews.

Eugene was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War, a member of American Legion Post 641 & The Holy Name Society. He was the choir director of the American Legion Women’s Choir and the St. John the Baptist Church.  He loved was an avid reader who enjoyed spending time with his loving family and listening to music on his iPod.

Friends will be received on Sunday, March 2nd from 1-5 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where prayers will be offered Monday, March 3rd at 10 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow in Good Samaritan Catholic Cemetery with the Beaver County Special Unit providing full military honors.

The family would like to thank the staff at Villa St. Joseph Personal Care for the loving and compassionate care given to Gene.

Jonathan “Jon” Paul Elliott, 54, of Big Beaver Borough, formerly of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away at Heritage Valley Beaver on February 24th, 2025.

He was born in Pittsburgh on June 14th, 1970, the son of Sharon Elliott. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lawrence “Duck” and Betty A. (Baer) Malkoch, his uncle, Wilbert Elliott and his aunt, Karon Fox. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his three daughters, Ashley (Larry “Chip”) Stambol, Chelsey (Cameron Bonomo) Elliott and Brooke Elliott, grandchildren, Caleb Bonomo, Colson Bonomo and Sutton Stambol, his aunt, Ronda (Malkoch) Little, his cousins: Megan Brown, Maura Chick, Melissa McCarl, Matthew Little and Philip Little; as well as many friends.

Jonathan was a dedicated steelworker, enjoyed turning wrenches, and was always tinkering.  He enjoyed going to the rifle range and had a passion for fixing cars.  Most treasured was his need for speed. Whether it was motorcycles, dune buggies or four-wheelers, he was ready for adventure.

Friends will be received on Sunday, March 2^nd from 2 P.M. until the time of services at 3 P.M. in the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls. Pastor Allan Brooks will officiate.

Private interment will take place in Beaver Cemetery.