Anthony G. DeChellis, 85, of Monaca passed away at his residence on March 4th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was a son of the late Fiore and Mary DeChellis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rita Binkoski, and his brother, John DeChellis. He is survived by his his beloved wife of 66 years, Shirley (Pallay) DeChellis, and together, they created a legacy of love and family that will continue to flourish. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Jane Matich and Louise (Tim) McKim, their children, Mark (Wendy) DeChellis of Troy, Ohio, Shari (Patrick) Pauvlinch of Center Township, and Michael (Amy) DeChellis of Chippewa, who were a testament to the strong family values Anthony held dear. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Anthony DeChellis, Chelsey (Brandon) Busuttil, Carli Pauvlinch, Julianna DeChellis and Leah DeChellis, step-grandchildren, Adam Pauvlinch and Amy (Brent) Pauvlinch, and his great-grandchildren, Jemma, Scott and Sofia Busuttil, as well as step-great-grandchild Lena Conrad.

Anthony was a proud graduate of Monaca High School, part of the class of 1958, where he showcased his tenacity and team spirit on the football field. His early experiences set the stage for a lifetime of community involvement and personal achievements. After high school, he honorably served his country as a U.S. Army veteran before embarking on a fulfilling career. He retired as a superintendent of Teledyne Pittsburgh Tool Steel.

Following retirement, Anthony found joy in staying connected to his roots at Monaca High School. He could often be found assisting with the sports programs, maintaining “Tony’s Wall” with weekly sports predictions and athlete highlights, and serving the school as a maintenance employee. His dedication to the community also included serving as a former Monaca School Board Member.

His commitment to faith was evident in his membership at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca. Additionally, he was a familiar face at the New Brighton YMCA, where he exercised regularly.

Coaching Monaca Youth Football allowed Anthony to share his passion for sports and mentorship with the younger generation. His love for the game was unwavering, as he remained an avid fan of Monaca and Central Valley Football throughout his life. His enthusiasm for athletics was matched only by his love for his family.

Those who knew Anthony will fondly remember his annual family trips to Rehoboth Beach. There, he took pride in crafting his homemade spaghetti sauce and hot sausage for the family, creating lasting memories with his grandchildren by the pool. His love for pizzelles, jelly beans, bingo and the thrill of scratch-off lottery tickets brought him pleasure.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 7th from 3-8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where a blessing service will be held on Saturday, March 8th at 9:30 a.m. with Father Joseph Carr officiating. Interment will follow with military honors at St John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery.

The family has suggested memorial contributions be made, if desired in Tony’s memory, to the “Tunnel to Towers Foundation” and wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Advanced Home Health and Hospice.

To share online condolences, view Tony’s video tribute or get directions, please visit www.simpsonfunerahome.com.

Narciza Estrada, 90, a longtime Ambridge resident who left Mexico as a young bride in 1956 to start a new life in Southwestern Pennsylvania, but never wavered in her religious faith, devotion to family and friends and pride in the food, music and traditions of her native Tierra Linda, passed away of natural causes on March 4th, 2025 at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on January 22nd, 1935 and was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Estrada. She is survived by her daughters, Rosemary (Timothy) Taddeo of Cranberry Township, Mimi Rosenblatt of Fairfax, Virginia, Marcie (Brian) Laughlin of Rockledge, Florida, two sons, Louie (Lisa) Estrada of Nashville and Rudy (Trish) Estrada of Annapolis, Maryland and nine grandchildren: Ross and Tyler, Eva, Julia and Fredy, Kas and Mina and Marley and Tobin.

Narciza was known in her social circles as Alice or Licia. She saw the world in black and white, good and evil, much like studio wrestling, of which she was a fan from the days of Bruno Sammartino. Above all, she was a devoted Roman Catholic, praying the rosary eight times a day and until her health began to decline, attended Mass regularly and walked daily.

Narciza had a biting sense of humor and faith in God, Jesus and Mary the Blessed Virgin, who braced her in the toughest of times. She was a frugal homemaker who harvested vegetables from her backyard garden and turned-out plates of delicious food in the tiny kitchen of her home, where she raised her five children. She always made sure there were extra servings of food for visitors regardless of whether they wanted to eat or not.

During her early years in Ambridge, she hosted card games for the other Mexican families in town. Her boisterous laughter sometimes fueled by an occasional Highball-rose above the Ranchero music playing on the stereo. She volunteered weekly in the cafeteria of St. Veronica’s Catholic School and sang in the church choir.

She was born and raised in Michoacán, in west-central Mexico. She made efforts to maintain her connections to her home country. She arranged months-long family vacations to Mexico and fiercely defended Mexico in political debates.

She also passionately bragged about her grandchildren which amused her children because she often left the impression that they fell short of her standards.

She seemed to live the mantra of give as good as you get. She was dealt her fair share of bad hands, but she found joy as well in long summer evening walks through Ambridge’s neighborhoods, watching her favorite shows, slot machines at casinos, singing, seeking out Spanish-speakers for random conversations, but perhaps most of all, sitting around a dinner table with family and friends.

There was no public visitation for Narciza. However, family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 8th at 10 a.m. in the Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow in the Good Samaritan Catholic Cemetery.