Ernst Humer, 96, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly on January 21st, 2025 at home.

He was born in Pinsdorf, Austria on August 26th, 1928, a son of the late Ernst and Franziska Humer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Anneliese Rothberger and a grandson, Matthew Hajduk. He is survived by his three loving daughters, Brigitte (Frank) Hajduk of Cranberry Township, Susan (David)
Peluso of Patterson Township and Kristina (Thomas) Kissick of Beaver,
seven cherished grandchildren: Mandy (John) Borys, Eric (Chrissy) Hajduk and Alex (Sami) Hajduk, Emily (Mike) McGovern and Megan (Nolan) Moffett and Wills and Sammy Kissick; and six cherished great-grandchildren, Hailey, Ava, and Sophie Borys, Anneliese Hajduk, Mila and Violet McGovern.

Ernst graduated from Voecklabruck High School and TGM Engineering in Vienna, Austria. He married Anneliese Rothberger in August of 1956 and
in 1958, they immigrated to the United States of America. Ernst had a 32-year career with Duquesne Light Company as the Director of Construction at Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit #2.

All services were private. Arrangements have been entrusted to
the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online
condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

 

Bruce Edward Whipple, 76, of Chippewa Township, passed away on January 25th, 2025 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born in Rochester on May 30th, 1948, a son of the late Clarence and Hilda (Belvin) Whipple. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Clarence “Pete” Whipple and Ronald Whipple. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Marlene A. (Verrico) Whipple, two sons, Bryan Whipple and Bradley Whipple, his beloved granddaughter, Lindsay Whipple (Matthew Bedekovich), siblings: Gary (Janet) Whipple, Keith Whipple, Robert (Crystal) Whipple and Shirley (Tom) Germer; in-laws, Cindy (Jim) Swaoger and Jody (Rich) McCarty, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Bruce was a master carpenter in his professional career where he owned his own business, Whipple Contracting. He was also an expert pool player and participated in two leagues.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in Bruce’s memory. In accordance with Bruce’s request, all services were private.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

 

Ly Thi Ha, 87, of Pittsburgh, passed away in Beaver on January 23rd, 2025.

She was born in Vietnam on December 31st, 1937, the daughter of the late Ha Van Quyen and Vu (Thieu) Thi. She is survived by her five children: Nguyen Thi Loan, Nguyen Thi Phone Lan, Nguyen Hong Thao, Diana Ha and Thi My; fifteen grandchildren: Nguyen Lam Thanh, Vo Nguyen Tan, Nguyen Hoang Tuah, Nguyen Hoang, Nguyen Michael, Sarver Hannah, Biava Tina, Biava Dennis Scott, Nguyen Jimmy, Khuu Kathy, Khuu Kevin, Nguyen Marie Lynn, Pham Quang Vinh, Nguyen Yen Victoria and Nguyen Dat Jayden; six great-grandchildren: Nguyen Tuan Natha, Nguyen Tuan Jacob, Nguyen Thi Layla, Biava Banae Penelope, Biava Scott Nolan and Walker Kiomi Noa; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Ly worked in sales for her professional career where she was able to sell anything. She was a hard worker in the rice fields when living in Vietnam. Ly loved to care for her children. She was known to be very easy to get along with. She was also Catholic by faith.

All services for Ly were private. Both her care and arrangements were entrusted to Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home and & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls. The Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. was honored to take care of Ly and her family.