Geraldine “Gerry” (Lehtonen) Diffenbacher, 89, of Brighton Township, passed away on May 14th, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Mexico, New York on March 5th, 1936, a daughter of the late John and Bessie (Wilmot) Lehtonen. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Diffenbacher, two brothers, Howard and Harvellon Lehtonen, her sister, Ruth Weldon, her son, John R. Diffenbacher and her daughter, Sandra J. Garman. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Beth (Joe) Tress of Brighton Township, her son-in-law, Paul Garman of South Beaver Township, her grandchildren: Joshua (Amanda) Diffenbacher, Kasey Diffenbacher, Erin (Glen) Sovich, Stephanie (Michael) Stuck, Emily (Mathew) Dunning, Nicole (Michael) Scott, Anthony (Shannon) Tress; as well as sixteen great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson on the way, her brother, Carl (Barbara) Lehtonen of Mexico, New York, her sister-in-law, Janet Lehtonen, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Geraldine was a self-employed beautician. She was also a member of the Chippewa United Methodist Church who was a worthy matron 9 times for Woodlawn Chapter No. 164. She was also a past Mother Advisor for United Methodist Women Rainbow Girls who was active in many bowling leagues. Friends will be received on Friday, May 16th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, where a service will be conducted on Saturday, May 17th at 11 A.M. Online condolences may be shared at www.corlessfuneralhomes.com. Entombment will take place in Beaver Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Geraldine’s name to the Chippewa United Methodist Church or the Order of the Eastern Star.

Luisa (Mariani) Rubino, 96, passed away on May 13th, 2025, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden.

She was born in Pacentro, Italy on November 21st, 1928, a daughter of the late Antonio and Virginia (De Chellis) Mariani. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pasquale (Patsy) Rubino, her son, Joseph Rubino, her brothers, Luigi and Leonardo Mariani, her sister, Velia Mariani, her son-in-law, Ronald Moskal, and her grandson, Geoffrey Rubino. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Rosemarie Moskal, her loving son, Gino Rubino (Cindy Rubino), five cherished grandchildren: Kelly Vidovich (Chris Vidovich), Andrew Moskal (Miranda Moslkal), Joseph Moskal, Lauren Rubino and Tracy Rubino; as well as five adored great-grandchildren, Sara and Claire Miloszewski, Dougie Landy, and Hannah and Rachel Moskal, her brother, Pietro Mariani and her, sister-in-law Ann Mariani.

Luisa was a remarkable woman who was gentle, strong, and deeply devoted to her faith and family. Her life was defined by love, generosity, and quiet grace. Whether through her perfect homemade meals, skillful sewing, or joy in the Christian Mothers bowling league (where she proudly celebrated her best scores), she brought warmth and care to every detail of daily life.

Friends and family will be received on Saturday, May 17th from 11 A.M. until the time of departing prayers at 1 p.m. in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, followed by a mass of Christian burial at St Titus Church, 952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa at 1:30 P.M. Entombment will be at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.
In celebrating Luisa, those who knew her will remember a life beautifully lived and a legacy of love that will endure for generations.

Richard S. Kaletz, 76, of Industry, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 13th, 2025. He was born in Rochester on December 31st, 1948, a son of the late Samuel and Matilda Honchak Kaletz. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Cynthia, his daughter, Carie (Ken) Mitchell of Ohioville, his son, Kristopher (Rebekah) Kaletz of Brighton Township, his brother, Ronald (Mary Sue) Kaletz of Aliquippa, his mother-in-law, Dorine LaValle, his grandchildren: Tyler (Lauren Boggs) Mitchell, Drew Mitchell, Kennedy Kaletz, and Nikolai Kaletz; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1967. He went on to attend Youngstown University and later attended and graduated from California University with his Bachelors Degree in Education. He worked in Aliquippa School District for 25 years and in his retirement worked with the Tip Staff at the Beaver County Court House. He was a longtime and faithful member of St. Blaise Church of Midland, part of St. Augustine Parish, where he served as an usher for many years. He was an avid fisherman and sports fan who enjoyed sitting on his back porch and listening to oldies music with a cigar.

Friends will be received on Friday, May 16th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Saturday, May 17th at 10:30 a.m., officiated by Father Kim Schreck, at St. Blaise Church, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Interment to take place at Beaver Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard’s name to St. Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Church, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland, PA 15059.

Pauline (Cocciardo) Rabatin, 97, of Bridgewater, passed away on May 9th, 2025, at Rochester Manor & Villa.

She was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on June 27th, 1927, a daughter of the late Michael Sr. and Maria (Bonfilio) Cocciardo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Rabatin, Sr., a son-in-law, Dave Hughes and her siblings: Tony, Angelo, Michael Jr., and Mary. Pauline was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her son, Louis Jr. (Bridget) Rabatin, her daughter, Rosemarie Hughes, her grandchildren: Robert (Ashley) Collier, Marla (Josh Feldman) Matusic, Steven Matusic, Julia (Christian) Herstine, Louis Rabatin III, Anthony Rabatin, and Adrian Cisneros; along with her great-grandchildren: Roman Collier, Willow Collier, Theo Herstine and Millie Herstine; as well as one on the way and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Pauline was a homemaker who enjoyed working around her house, gardening, and cooking fine meals for her family.

In accordance with Pauline’s wishes, all services will be private for her family.

She will be laid to rest in Beaver Cemetery alongside her husband.

The family wishes to extend a heart-felt ‘Thank You’ to the Third Floor staff at Rochester Manor & Villa for their sincere care shown to Pauline.

The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 3rd Street, Beaver, has been honored to care for Pauline and her family during this time.