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.