Glenn M. Mussey, 97, of Beaver Falls, formerly of East Palestine, Ohio, passed away on August 18, 2024 at Franciscan Manor.

He was born on August 28, 1926, the son of the late Milton and Rose Ramella Mussey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ethelberta Smith Mussey; second wife, Beatrice Mussey; uncle, Frank Ramella; two sons, Robert Glenn Mussey, and Gale Joseph Mussey; daughter, Glenna Jean Dripps; two sisters, Jean Curtis, and Ruth Cook; son-in-law, Michael Wickline; and daughter-in-law, Jocelyn Mussey.

Glenn was a veteran of the US Navy and served during WWII. He later retired as a Union Plumber from Local Union 115 and 47.

He is survived by seven children, Guy James (Barbara) Mussey, Gary John (Kelly) Mussey, Gregory Jay (Lynda) Mussi, Garth Jeffrey (Joanne) Mussey, Gretchen June Wickline, Ginger Joan Geizura, and Gerard Jason Mussey; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received Saturday August 24 from 3 P.M. until the time of service at 7 P.M. in the Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Interment will be private at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Suellen Koerner, 79, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2024 at her home.

She was born on May 19, 1945, in Pontiac, Michigan, a daughter of the late Donald R. and Marjorie (Miller) Textor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Baugher. She is survived by her siblings, Kathy Lynn Krieger, Antoinette Lipe, Timothy Pappas, and Kerry Baugher, many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

After high school and college, she started a career as a teacher in the Buffalo, New York.  Later she became an executive housekeeper for various hotels.  She more recently enjoyed spending time at the Senior Center at the Beaver Valley Mall.  She loved her neighborhood and her neighbors.  She also loved her dogs, sewing, and needle work.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

John R. Lash, 89, of Brighton Township, passed away on August 15, 2024 at Lakeview Personal Care Center.

He was born on November 26, 1934, in Beaver Falls, the son of the late Jack Lloyd and Beatrice Robinson Lash.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gary and Jack Lash.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Norma Jean Lash; son, David Bruce Lash; daughter, Bonnie Sue DeMaria; grandchildren, Krysta, Jennifer, John, and Jessica; and great-grandchildren, Hazel, Layla, and Sawyer.

John was a beloved figure known for his unwavering devotion to family, his love for nature, and his dedication to his community and faith. A man of many talents, John’s life was marked by a keen sense of adventure, an insatiable curiosity, and a profound love for the outdoors. He was a draftsman, and production controller, spending the majority of his career in the steel industry with B&W.
Upon retirement, John worked at a local Christmas tree farm, and pursued his lifelong pastimes of bird watching, hunting, fishing, and canoeing at Lake Arthur. His most cherished moments were trips with Norma Jean, family gatherings, and the tranquil solitude of his bicycle rides.

John’s life was deeply intertwined with his community, with his services extending from his professional life to his spiritual journey. He was a committed member and former deacon of the 1st Reformed Presbyterian Church, and an active participant in the Audubon Society. John’s life was a testament to his values and the things he held dear: faith, family, and nature.

Visitation will take place on Friday, August 23 from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, where a service will be held on Saturday August 24 at 10:00 a.m.

Interment will be private at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Joseph L. McCauley, 56, of Midland, passed away of natural causes at his home on August 14, 2024.

He was born on December 16, 1967 in Rochester, a son of the late Viola and Leronzo McCauley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David L. McCauley. He is survived by his daughter, Shante D. McCauley, Bolivar, Ohio; brother, Michael McCauley; girlfriend, Melvena “Dink” Lee; and sister, Diana (Jeffrey) Burton.

A graduate of Beaver Area High School, Joseph began his truck driving career in Columbus, Ohio, returning back home a few years ago. He was a member of the Church of the Living God.

Friends will be received Saturday, August 24, from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland. Following the service, a repass will take place at Greater Faith Family Worship, 2033 Beaver-Midland Road, Industry. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Karol Ann Bevington, 73, of Beaver, passed away on August 7, 2024 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born on April 16, 1951, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Lauri and Margaret (Reiter) Koski.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Thomas Bevington; and three brothers, Dick, Bob, and Larry.

Karol is survived by her children, Melissa (Bill) Plumm, Michael “Mikey” (Daniella) DeRicco, Sarah (Gaku) Hinobayashi, Kimberly Stone, Kathy (Jim) Uebelacker, and Kristy (Bill) Edmunds; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Joannie Warsing, Sandra Koski, Mary Suchy, Ruth Morgan, Rose (Jim) Boyce, Nita Bevington, and Mollie (Ohma) Blackwell; a former sister-in-law, Joan (Rick) Drageland; a former brother-in-law, Joe (Joyce) DeRicco; a former daughter-in-law, Debbee DeRicco; special cousins, Joannie (Johnny) Pitzer and Jean Anderson; a special friend, Bob Montgomery; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Karol was a 1969 graduate of New Castle High School and a retired cashier for Shop ‘n Save. She had previously attended the Mudlick Hollow Church of God.  She enjoyed shopping, decorating for Halloween, the autumn season, reading a good Amish or Christian novel, watching Lifetime movies, and diamond painting.

In accordance with Karol’s wishes, all services were held privately for her family.

Interment was in Beaver Cemetery.

The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, was honored to provide care and guidance to Karol’s family.

Frank Zaccagnini Sr., 96, of Economy Borough, passed away on August 17, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice House after a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 21, 1927, in Ambridge, a son of the late Anthony and Degdeamenta Cminnie-Tarquinio Zaccagnini. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, sister Dorothy Steines, and a brother William Zaccagnini.
He is survived by his 2 sons, Frank Zaccagnini Jr., and Anthony (Norma) Zaccagnini, grandchildren, Anthony and Angela Zaccagnini, and 2 sisters, Norma ValBrunone and Gloria Cardinale.
He was the owner and operator of A.Z. Nursery for over 70 years, where he worked alongside his 2 sons. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War, a member of the Sons of Italy, and member of the Good Samaritan Catholic Church of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 21 from 5-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, from where a prayer will be offered Thursday, August 22 at 10 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in the Good Samaritan Catholic Church-St Luke the Evangelist Parish.
Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice and Brenda Mason of Homemaker Home Health for the loving and compassionate care given to Frank the past 3 years.