Darlene A. Beeler, 66, passed away on September 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Theresa Russell and her two siblings, John and Rhonda. She is survived by husband Charles (Chicky) Beeler, her four children, Amber (Lee), Ken (Kelli), Melissa (Kris) and Samantha (Bobby), her seven loving grandchildren: Rhiannon, Kayla (David), Kris, Corbin, Sophia, Miles, Oak; greatgranddaughter Isla, her three siblings, Theresa, Brian, and Randy and many nieces and nephews.

Darlene loved working as a CNA and taking great care of her patients. She was also an animal lover and would care for countless pets and animals she rescued along the way. She loved to travel and spend as much time with her family as she could.

In lieu of flowers, Darlene has requested that donations to St. Jude Children’s hospital be made in her name. Arrangements for a celebration of life will be made at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services.

Richard E. Watt Sr., of Center Township, passed away on September 25, 2024 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on April 4, 1934 in Beaver Falls, a son of the late Harry E. Watt and Catherine E. Watt Hartman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Shirley A. Watt, a sister-in-law, Laverne & Jim McLaughlin, a brother-in-law, Richard Mayfield, a nephew, James McLaughlin, two nieces, Carol Wargo and Kelly Strum, and a grandson, Louis Young III.

He is survived by his three sons, Richard & Kimberly Watt Jr., William & Tammy Watt, and Kevin & Regina Watt, 9 grandchildren: Chelsea (Daniel) Plakosh, Lindsey Watt, Chelsy Brogdon, Justin (Frank) Aguilar, Brianna (Travis) Allshouse, Joshua (Kelly) Watt, Zachary (Andrea) Watt, Michael (Paige) Watt, and Kelsey Watt, 14 great grandchildren, two sisters, Kathy Mayfield and Karen Papinchak, a brother-in-law, Clifford (Glenda) Christy, a sister-in-law, Linda (Ron) Penrod and numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard was a US Army Veteran. He retired from the Data Processing Department from J&L LTV Steel. After his retirement, he started painting local homes to keep busy. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, camping, and being in the mountains. He liked to tinker outside his house as well. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, especially to Alaska. He was also a member of the Union Lodge F&AM 259 and a long-time member of Raccoon United Presbyterian Church.

Friends will be received on Friday, September 27 from 4 p.m. until the time of funeral services at 7:30 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa. Members of the Union F&AM Lodge will conduct a Masonic Service at 7:30pm immediately following with his minister, Rev. Keith Black presiding.

Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Richard Burton “Dick” Haddox, 95, of New Brighton, passed away on September 24, 2024 in Cambridge Village.

He was born on September 12, 1929 in New Brighton, a son of the late Eugene and Vera (Holzworth) Haddox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Mel, and Ed Haddox; as well as a sister, Lillian Bandurak. He is survived by his beloved wife Glenna (Lawrence) Haddox; a son, Randall Haddox; his daughters, Shelly Haddox and Susan Haddox; grandchildren, Tera Murphy, Jessica (Mike) Lewis, Tyler Haddox, and Travis Zugay; and great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Chloe, Hunter, Heath, Lana, and Mina; and several nieces and nephews.

Richard was an Alumni of New Brighton High School where he graduated in 1947, having 3 years involved in the New Brighton High School Football Program. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from 1951-1953, during the Korean Conflict. After leaving the service, he went on to attend Kent State University and completed his education at Geneva College where he graduated in 1957. He was a teacher at New Brighton Area School District for thirty-three years. While teaching he was also an assistant baseball coach and was a part of the New Brighton Recreation Authority from 1965-2015 where he focused on the prosperity of the New Brighton community. He was a fireman for 32 years at the New Brighton Fire Department Co. #3. He was the Mayor of New Brighton from 1986-1990 and an elected official of the Borough of New Brighton, the 5^th Ward for forty-two years, until he retired from that office in 2022. He was a member of the American Legion Post 19, and was the recipient of the Presidents Award from the PA State Association of Borough. He was also a member of the Free Mason’s Union Lodge 259.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation to be held on Wednesday, October 2nd from 1 p.m. until the time of services at 3 p.m. in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton. Beaver County Special Unit will provide full military honors prior to the funeral service.

Inurnment will take place in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies of Bridgeville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Dick’s name to Circle of Friends- 1851 Third Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066 or the New Brighton Fire Department- 610 Third Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066.

A special thank you from the family to the staff of Cambridge Village and the staff of Heartland Hospice for the exceptional care they provided to Dick and his loved ones.

Wendy Lee Spratley, 73, of Wampum, passed away on September 22, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 8, 1950, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Gladys Stowe. In addition to her parents, Wendy was preceded in death by her step-brother, Butch Stowe.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years, William Spratley, Sr., sons, Michael Spratley, Sr. and William Spratley, Jr., both of Wampum, and Robert Spratley of New Castle, and grandchildren, DeAnna, Michael, Jr., Gaje and Sebastian Spratley.

Wendy enjoyed traveling to Erie to spend time with her family, especially her cherished grandchildren, and watching the sun set over the lake. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, caring mother, and proud grandmother.

Professional services were entrusted to CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Danny Sainovich passed away on September 23rd, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones just shy of his 90th birthday in the home he built.

Danny graduated from Midland High School in 1952 and was a life-long resident of Ohioville, who considered himself the richest man in Ohioville. With great pride, he often shared, “I have a first-class wife of 64 years, Sandra, four good kids, nine grandkids, eight great-grandkids and two great-great-grandkids. I lived a full life, did everything I wanted to do.” Danny served in the US Army, worked at Crucible Steel for 30 years, and enjoyed years of flying five different airplanes out of the Sainovich farm. He also loved visiting with the community when they came for fresh apples, cider, peaches and pumpkins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m. at the Fairview Grange. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

The family thanks everyone who has shown support throughout the years. Danny truly appreciated attending the Ostomy support group of Beaver County. Anyone who would like to donate in his name can do so at the Ostomy Support Group of Beaver County, https://beaverostomy.wixsite.com/beavercountyostomy.