Joe Pat Bettis, 92, passed away on February 17th, 2025 in the Butler VA Community Living Center. He was born in Brownwood, Texas on December 17th, 1932, a son of the late Frank Girard & Myrtle (Paterson) Bettis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Duke) Bettis, his brother, Richard Baker Bettis, and his daughter, Sherry Sue Bettis. He is survived by his daughter, Nanette Bettis Curtis (Richard) of Moon Township, grandchildren Joshua Richard Curtis and Leah Jo Curtis (Fiance’ Brian Roe), sister-in -law, Carol Gallagher and niece Tammy Green.

Joe graduated from high school in Wichita Falls, Texas.  He enlisted in the Army in 1951, and was a paratrooper with the 89^th Airborne in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.  He served stateside during the Korean War.  He claimed, and it has never been disputed, that he successfully kept the North Koreans out of Kentucky.  He was also a chef, attending a military baking school. His biscuits and gravy, and pies, were always a treat for family and friends.

Following the war, he married Nancy Duke in Wichita Falls, Texas. They were married 63 years until her death in 2018.

Joe was a self-taught geological draftsman in the oil and gas industry for many years, later working as a seismic broker.

Joe was a longtime friend of Bill W., celebrating 57 years of sobriety.  He often spoke how 57 years, “was taking sobriety way too seriously.”  Joe was not very anonymous about the program, as he helped countless individuals during those 57 years.

Even at 92 years of age, Joe was not intimidated by technology. He watched YouTube videos, managed his bank accounts online, and texted to everyone.  He loved communicating with his grandchildren who he adored.

Joe loved to build and fix things. He constructed model boats and airplanes, tied trout flies, and even converted a boat house to an apartment on his property in the Hill Country of Texas.  He often did things his own way.  Whenever an electrician or plumber comes for occasional repairs or maintenance of the property we typically hear them say, “I have never seen it done that way before!”

There will be no public viewing. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley, on Saturday, March 1st at 11 a.m. Joe will be buried in the family plot in Whitesboro, Texas. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.

The family is forever grateful to the staff at the Butler Veterans Administration Community Living Center in Butler for their kindness and wonderful care of Joe when he was in hospice care.

Janet L. Waddingham, 94, of Patterson Township, passed away on February 19th, 2025 at Concordia Villa St. Joseph.

She was born in New Sewickley Township on October 19th, 1930, the daughter of the late Clarence and Grace (Lutz) Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Waddingham and her brother, Wilbert Young. She is survived by two sons, Lee (Sandra) Waddingham and Stanley (Marlane) Waddingham, daughter, Gloria (Bob) Harris, four grandchildren: Robert (Lori) Harris, Timothy (Mia Walker) Harris, Bryan (Tammy) and Marc (Anne Whitney) Waddingham; along with many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Janet was a painter for the Phoenix Glass Company and worked in Rochester Hospital. Janet enjoyed shopping, gardening and decorating the house.

Friends will be received on Monday, February 24th from 12 noon until the time of service at 1:30 P.M. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls. Pastor David Champ will officiate.

Entombment will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Marion C. Loughhead Simmons, 92, of Brighton Township, passed away with her family at her side on February 18th, 2025.

She was born in Monaca on September 30th, 1932, a daughter of the late Ralph and Marion Loughhead. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Simmons, Jr., son, Charles L. Simmons, III and brothers, Ralph “Buddy” Loughhead and Robert Loughhead. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Janet “Jan” Simmons of Brighton Township, brother, John (Karolee) Loughhead of Wampum, grandchildren, Charles Simmons IV of Pace, Florida and Courtney (Jimmy) Schwab of Port Charlotte, Florida, great-grandchildren: Adrianna, Cole, Cameron and Audrey Simmons and Jenna, Olivia, Ellie and Tessa Schwab; along with her special friend, Tarri (Mike) Barron.

Marion was a resident of Brighton Township most of her life. Marion was the former owner of Mister Donut of New Brighton along with her husband, Charles. She later worked retail for 30-years with Sears. Marion had been very active with the Beaver Rotary Club.

Friends will be received on Monday, February 24th, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Pastor Micah Ramsey will officiate. Online condolences may be shared a nollfuneral.com.

Memorial donations in Marion’s name may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society.

The family would like to thank the staff of Rochester Manor, especially nurses Mary and Tammy, and Gateway Hospice for the extra special care given to Marion.