James Edward White, 77, of Pulaski Township passed away on December 10th, 2024 in his residence. He was born on February 14, 1947, the son of the late Vernon C. Harrison and Marian Dickinson Harrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly A. Connor and Wendy L. Longfellow. He is survived by two nieces, Kelly A. Riddell and her companion life mate Daniel J. Stevenson of Pulaski Township, Tracy L. Schroeder and her husband Michael of Supply, North Carolina, a great-niece, Julieanna Moore and her husband Colton of Germany and three great-nephews, Devon Taylor and his wife Alana of Japan, Kyle Herr and his wife Olivia and Jayden Herr of North Carolina. James was a former employee of Valley Refuse and was a member of the Phoenix Center of Rochester and New Brighton United Methodist Church. Friends will be received on Friday, December 13th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester with the service following at 8:15 P.M. Officiating will be Rev. Beebe Harding. The family wishes memorial contributions to be made to the Mental Health Association, 105 Brighton Avenue, Rochester, PA 15074.

Robert Leroy Knight, 63, of Midland, passed away on December 7th, 2024, at home.
He was born in Ellwood City on September 26th, 1961, a son of the late Clyde and Dorothy Mae Knight. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Irene, daughters, Stephanie Lallement and Tracy Markin; brothers, Ralph Knight, John Knight and Ray Knight, sisters: Dorothy Montgomery, Mary L. Knight, Nancy Knight, Kim Knight, and Jackie Knight; as well as numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Robert was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, and had worked for Morrow Motors of Midland and Beaver Falls for nearly 20 years.
In accordance with Robert’s wishes, no public visitation was held.
A private graveside service will be conducted at a later date.
Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Cecilia J. Orsag, 95, of South Beaver Township, passed away on December 8th, 2024.

She was born in Brady’s Run on January 12th, 1929, the daughter of the late Nick and Louise (Cvetnic) Orsag and the step-daughter of George Winich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her half-sister, Violet Winich. She is survived by numerous cousins, a godson and a goddaughter.

Cecilia graduated from New Brighton High School in 1947. She resided in Fallston for 32 years before moving to Chippewa Township. She worked in the following places: Townsend Co., Laidlaw Wire Co., J & L, Crucible Co., D. Leo Sign and the Medical Center of Beaver, where she retired from. She was a member of the Croation Fraternal Union of America as well as a member of St. Monica’s Church of St. Augustine Parish. In her free time, Cecilia loved to bake and make candy.

Friends will be received on Friday, December 13^th from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. in the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, where prayers will be held on Saturday, December 14^th at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in the Saint Monica’s Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls.

Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank Beaver Valley Healthcare & Rehab (Guardian Healthcare) and Grane Hospice for the care given to Cecilia.

Donald Carl Steinecke, 91, of Darlington, passed away on December 8th, 2024, in Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

He was born in Darlington on June 30th, 1933, a son of the late Robert and Mary (McCowin) Steinecke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores (Staneart) Steinecke and a brother, Robert Steinecke. He is survived by his children, Laurie (Dave) Meyer, Judy (Scott) Campbell and Mark McKim; 7 grandchildren: Jessica Meyer, Megan Meyer, Andrew Campbell, Nathan Campbell, Shannon (Dan) Gillin, Ryan McKim and Kyle McKim; a great-granddaughter, Olivia Grace McKim; and a sister-in-law, Mildred Steinecke.

In his lifetime, Don was a devoted husband to his lovely wife of 48 years.  He was a loving Father and Pap and the most patient man who adored his family and home.  His passions were woodworking, hunting, making pancake breakfasts, and attending sporting events for Jessica and Megan, both in high school and college.  He became known as “Pap” to all of the basketball girls and families.  The best times of his life were raising his family with Delores and watching his grandchildren grow up and being part of their lives.

He was a do-it-yourself kind of man who loved doing renovations at his own home as well as at his children’s homes.  Don always had a home project going on and maintained his lawn immaculately.

He and Delores were regular attendees at Pathway Church.  He also enjoyed his breakfast get togethers with the guys from B & W where he had worked for 30 years.  He was a veteran of the US Army and was drafted into the Korean War.

He lived a simple life but had so many blessings and left his mark on so many people who knew and loved him.

Friends will be received on Thursday, December 12^th from 2 P.M. until the time of services at 4 P.M. in the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.  Morris Book will officiate.

 

Stella Woytovich, 98, of Baden, passed away on December 8th, 2024, in Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center.

She was born in Leetsdale on November 1st, 1926, a daughter of the late Hnat and Stella Sradomski Veloski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Woytovich, 3 brothers, John (Mary Alice) Veloski, Mike (Fran) Veloski and Charlie (Joyce Ann) Veloski, and 3 sisters, Mary (Mike) Sheleheda,  Anna Veloski and Kay (Pete) Fabinich.

She is survived by two daughters, Justine Woytovich and Christine (John) McKenna, 2 grandsons, Ian McKenna and Geoffrey (Kelcy) McKenna, 2 great granddaughters, Gianna & Amelia, and numerous nieces & nephews.

Stella was a stellar cook, seamstress, loved playing cards with her gal pals, and helping make pierogis for the church.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, December 11th from 4-6 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a service will be held Thursday, December 12th at 11:15 A.M., followed by a church service at noon in the Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 Sixth Street, Ambridge with Father Michael Polosky Officiating.  Interment will follow in Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery.