James “Egidio” Faiella, 58, of Hopewell Township passed away on March 6th, 2025. He was born on May 30th, 1966, a son of Eugene “Benny” and the late Linda Sue (Woodson) Faiella. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia “Patti” (Barnat) Faiella, a son, Christopher Faiella, paternal grandparents, James Egidio and Mary Bove Faiella, two brothers, Mark and Matthew Faiella, a brother-in-law, Michael Barnat and uncle, Bill Weyand Sr. He is survived by his beloved stepdaughter, Ashley Barnat and cherished grandchildren: Cameron, Ava, Blaze, Bronz and Emma, two brothers, Anthony (Karen) Faiella and Eugene Faiella Jr., a sister, Gina Faiella and a brother-in-law, Anthony (Jewel) Barnat, his aunt, Rosemary Weyand, an uncle, Joe Faiella and cousins, Vanessa (John) D’Orazio and Bill (Stephanie) Weyand Jr., along with many loving members of the Faiella family, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
James was proud of his Italian heritage, attending many Italian festivals with his wife Patti, where he was also invited multiple times to play the mandolin. He also enjoyed performing for numerous other occasions, including weddings. He held a strong devotion to his family, heritage and music.
In accordance with James’ request, there will be no public services. Donations may be made in memory of James to the American Diabetes Association, 100 W Station Square Drive #1900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.

Thomas Arthur Duncan, 81, of Hopewell Township, passed away on March 6th, 2025 after a long illness. He was born in Monaca on September 3rd, 1943, the son of the late Samuel Edwin Duncan and Ruth Ida (Miller). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his six Duncan siblings: Donald, Marianne (Earl) Swogger, Eleanor (John) Spagnoli, Walter (Jan), Esther Taylor and James; sister-in-law, Susan Pearson and brother-in-law, Bill Glover. He is survived by his wife Judy, his daughters Lori Sorvillo of Middletown, Connecticut, Debra Calhoon of Raccoon Township, Lisa (Terence) Flanagan of Mount Kisco, New York, four grandchildren: Thomas Calhoon, Amanda (Peter) Moore, Tyler (Sabrina) Calhoon and Terence Flanagan; two great-grandchildren, Joseph Calhoon and Caleb Moore, sister-in-law, Georgene Duncan, brother-in-law, William B. Taylor, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Thomas was a 1961 graduate of Monaca High School where he loved playing football. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He met Judith Glover at Eat’n Park in Aliquippa when it was still a carhop. They married on May 7th, 1966 and shared a lasting love for nearly 59 years. He was a girl dad through and through raising three daughters who adored and looked up to him. He was a role model not only for them but also for their close friends – his “bonus kids”. He was a teacher at heart and enjoyed reading all the historic markers along family road trips sometimes eliciting groans from his young girls. He was proud of his grandkids and loved to make them laugh. He was a storyteller, a Pittsburgh sports fanatic, a fisherman, and a lover of sweets. Thomas was a steel worker for J&L/LTV for nearly 20 years before beginning a career at Glade Run in Zelienople as a Child Care Specialist, where he loved being a mentor. In addition, he and Judy parented over 19 foster girls. He was a man of strong faith, devoting much of his life to serving the New Life Presbyterian Church (Aliquippa) in various roles: youth group leader, teacher, elder, custodian and tenor in the choir. Through life’s ups and downs, there was always laughter and a sense of peace and calm that was rooted in his Christian faith.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, March 11th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, March 12th at 11 a.m. at New Life Presbyterian Church, 2795 Patterson Drive, Aliquippa. All are welcome.

Interment will take place in Mill Creek Cemetery of Hookstown.

David Eugene Vandine, 65, of New Sewickley Township, passed away unexpectedly on March 6th, 2025 in his home. He was born in Rochester on June 4th, 1958, a son of the late Isaac and Alice A “Bert” Vandine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly Barker and Carol Vandine. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Kathy Vandine, a step-daughter, Donnell Michalec, three grandchildren, Cody Michalec, Colten Michalec and Kaylin Michalec, all in Texas, siblings, Isaac “Luke” (Lynn) Vandine of Norfolk, Connecticut, Jane (Michael) Price of Independence Township, Charlotte (Michael) Paunovic of Aliquippa, Alice Campbell of Sisterville, West Virginia, a sister-in-law, Peggy (Barry) Kowalick of Independence Township; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

David loved to do outside activities, especially riding his Harley.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren and doing fun things with them. He was a veteran of the U.S Army.

All services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Josephine “Despina” Mrkonja, 80, of Ambridge, passed away at Forbes Hospital on March 6th, 2025, following complications from a recent illness. She was born on August 9th, 1944 in Sewickley Hospital, a daughter of the late Michael and Lillie Aspiotes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved siblings: her twin, James, brothers, Gus, Louis and John, and her sisters: Mary, Effie, Frieda and Rena. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 57 years, John Mrkonja, daughters, Angel (Shawn) Ross and Christina (Nicholas) Sheleheda, grandsons, Nico Sheleheda and John Ross, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Josephine was a 1962 graduate of Ambridge Area High School. After attending the Beaver Falls Beauty Academy, Josephine had a successful career as a beautician before becoming a full-time homemaker. She was proud of her Greek heritage and loved her family fiercely. She could brew a pot of coffee and assemble a plate of food in record time if she knew you were stopping by her home. She was a classroom volunteer for both of her daughters during their education and an active member of their parent teacher organizations. Her beautiful smile and sharp wit will forever stay with everyone who knew her.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, March 9th from 1-5 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. Family and friends will gather for a funeral service on Monday, March 10th at 10 A.M. in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.  Interment will follow in Economy Cemetery.

Jay Douglas Campbell, Sr., 80, of Chippewa Township, passed away on March 6th, 2025, at St. Barnabas-Gibsonia.

He was born in New Brighton on May 2nd, 1944, a son of the late James M. Campbell and Nellie (Douthett) Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Jerry Campbell. He is survived by his loving wife and partner in crime of 59 years, Barbara Jean (Phillips). They loved to sing and dance and often were the first couple on the dance floor at social events.  They were inseparable even in his final days. His legacy lives on in the values he instilled in his children and grandchildren, his daughter, Lisa (Helen Smith), his two sons, J.D. (Carrie) and Jesse (Nikki Nocera), six grandchildren: Lauren (Chris) Ryan, Anthony (Megan) Esoldo, Joseph (fiancée Ashley Stein), Chloe Campbell, Phoebe Campbell and Niko Campbell; as well as three great-grandchildren, Gianna and Declan Ryan and Alessia Esoldo. He is also survived by two brothers, Jim (Shirley) Campbell and Bruce (Cheryl) Campbell and his sister-in-law, Ruth Campbell.

Jay attended New Brighton High School where he excelled in sports, lettering in football, basketball and baseball.  His love for sports continued throughout his life taking great joy in watching his children and grandchildren play in high school and college, never missing a game.

Jay was an avid golfer and proud member of the Bandits golf league at the Beaver Valley Country Club.  “Hook” and “J-Bird”, as he was known on the links, was always up for a “mergency 9”.

Jay started his banking career as a teller at WPNB in Beaver Falls while attending night school at Geneva College.  After graduating from Geneva, Jay worked his way up to branch manager at Equibank before moving on to Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. After retiring from PNC in 2006, Jay continued to learn, adapt and challenge himself, developing a remarkably open mind and heart and unconditionally supporting the people he loved most.

Jay never wavered in his love for his family or his commitment to living his life fully, whether on the beach, in the casino, or hosting his infamous Christmas Eve parties.  He was a guy’s guy, the life of the party and a devoted family man. He was known as Big Daddy Jay to his kids’ friends who he taught to “let it settle!”  There may or may not have been some Maker’s Mark involved.

Friends will be received on Monday, March 10^th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, March 11^th from 10 a.m. until the time of the blessing service at 11 a.m. in the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls. Father Kim Schreck will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Jay’s name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation- 2835 Carson St., Suite 200, Pittsburgh PA 15203.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at St. Barnabas Gibsonia for their care and compassion during his stay.