Darlene R. Brunton, 92, formerly of Independence Township, passed away on April 28th, 2025 at Concordia of Cabot, Pennsylvania. She was born in Beaver Falls on April 10th, 1933, a daughter of the late Magwood Francis and Helen Goblet. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wm Dwight Brunton. She is survived by her two daughters, Peggy Brunton of Colorado and Mary Ann Brunton-Hasek and husband David Hasek of Valencia, Pennsylvania, three grandchildren, Brad (Alex) Hasek, Brian “Chip” (Hannah) Hasek and Elaine (Brad) Robinson and four great grandchildren: Christopher & Daniel Robinson, and Harrison & Karston Hasek. Darlene worked as nurse’s aide at the Beaver Valley Geriatric Center for 17 years. She was a longtime member of Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church of Aliquippa where years ago, she taught Sunday School.  Darlene loved her family deeply.  She enjoyed spending her time quilting, reading, traveling, and gardening.

A private memorial service will be held.  Private interment will take place in Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church, 4128 PA-151 Aliquippa, PA 15001.

John Gallagher, Jr., 76, of Fair Oaks, passed away on April 29th, 2025. He was born on July 21st, 1948. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Dawn Gallagher, his son, Sean Gallagher, his sisters, Fran (Jim) Drake and Ann (Paul) Kim, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

John was a proud graduate of North Catholic High School. He continued his education at Saint Francis University of Pennsylvania and Geneva College, where he earned a master’s degree in business. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired after 30 years of dedicated military service.

John was a proud member of the Ohio Valley Lines Train Club and was a lifelong enthusiast of model trains. He was also a devoted member of Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish as well as Good Samaritan Church in Ambridge, where he faithfully served in numerous roles over the years.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, from 2–4 P.M and 5-7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Good Samaritan Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Burial will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

George Mlechick, Jr., 76, of Conway, passed away at home on April 28th, 2025. He was born on June 11th, 1948, the son of the late Nesda and George J. Mlechick, Sr. He is survived by his loving sister, Nancy Mlechick and his best friend and caretaker, Dan.

In accordance with George’s wishes, services are private and the services and arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.