Judith A. Mancini Steff, 78, of Ohioville, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on August 11th, 2025.

She was born on June 2nd, 1947, a daughter of the late Frances Vujaklya and Angelo and Marianna Mancini. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Sonny” Steff and an infant sister, Christine Vujaklya. She is survived by her children, David (Amy) Steff, and Lisa (Keith) Hohenshel, her cherished grandchildren: Christian (Breann) Steff, Anthony (Emma Dieringer) Steff, Olivia
(Alex Kinney) Hohenshel, and Nicholas (Maura Sosack) Hohenshel; as well as her
brothers, George “Butchie” (Karen) Viakley, Pete “Porky” (Brenda) Vujaklya, Michael “Mike” Vujaklya, Robert “Bobby” Vujaklya, and Milan “Mimi” (Michelle) Vujaklya; along with her sisters, Kathy (Alex) Ellis, Donna (Paul) Francis, and Frances “Francy” Vujaklya.

Judith had lived in Midland her entire childhood and Ohioville with her late husband Walter “Sonny” Steff. She retired as a pharmacy tech from the Medical Center after 30 years and was a proud member of St. Blaise Church of Midland, part of St. Agusutine Parish. She loved to cook and bake and if anyone came over to eat, they were full when they left. Some of her favorite activities included going on family vacations to Ocean City, Maryland with her family and shopping. She was a devoted and beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Friends and family will be received on Friday, August 15th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 16th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Blaise Church,  772 Ohio Avenue, Midland.

Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Judith’s family would like to thank Dr. Grace Tarabay of Good Samaritan Hospice and her loving and kind caretaker, Hailey Hudak.

Joseph P. Feltes, Sr., 75, of Hopewell Township, peacefully passed away with his cherished family by his side on August 12th, 2025. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 9th, 1949, a son of the late Edward Joseph and Agnes (Drake) Feltes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Schriner, and his grandson, EJ Feltes. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Diana (McDermott) Feltes, his children, Dawn (John) Leigh and Joseph (April) Feltes, Jr., his sisters, Priscilla, Kathy, and Gerri, his brother, Alan Ward and eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Joseph honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated member of Chapter 862 of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and retired from American Bridge, where he worked for many years as a burner. Joseph cherished spending time with his family and friends and found joy in fishing and hunting. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 14th, from 2 P.M. until the time of a prayer service at 5 p.m. and on Friday, August 15th from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of his arrangements. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. with military honors in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.
Joseph will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who loved him.

Wendy Sue May, 49, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on August 9th, 2025, at Rochester Manor & Villa.

She was born in Rochester on August 16th, 1975, a daughter of the late William Sr. and Sandra (Wolff) Icenhour. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Darrell Alan May and her grandmother, Kathryn Wolff. She is survived by her son, Luke May, her siblings, Katrina Icenhour, Kelly Rigby, and Jason Dobbins, her grandfather, William Wolff, Sr., her uncle, William Wolff, Jr., nieces and nephews: Eileen, with whom she shared a special bond, Pamela, Kristy, Joel,  Adam, Haylie and Savannah; as well as many dear friends.

Wendy dedicated part of her career as a district director for the Muscular Dystrophy Association before becoming a devoted stay-at-home mother. She had a gift for making those around her feel loved and welcomed, whether through heartfelt conversation, her talent for baking, or her joy in decorating for the holidays: especially Christmas. Wendy also loved getting lost in a good book and cherished time spent with her nieces and nephews.

A small memorial will be held for close family only. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Gabauer Funeral Homes.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society in Wendy’s honor.

Joan L. Hagerty, 81, formerly of Austintown, Ohio, New Springfield, Ohio, and Rochester, passed away on July 27th, 2025, in Austintown, Ohio. She was born in New Brighton on October 16th, 1943,  the daughter of the late Vernon L., and Agnes M. Martincek Leister. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Hagerty. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Leigh Ann Hagerty of New Springfield, Ohio, one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon L. and Kevin Kilmer of Rochester, as well as five grandchildren: Lauren Callahan and her husband Matt, Lindsey Hagerty Marinelli and her husband Bobby, Andrew Hagerty and his wife Aurora, Mitchell and Abigail Kilmer; as well as eight great-grandchildren, one brother, Vernon R. Leister of North Carolina and several nieces and nephews. She was a retired Deli Clerk Assistant Manager at Giant Eagle in Rochester, as well as a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church of East Palestine, Ohio, and a former member of St. Cecilia’s, Roman Catholic Church of Rochester. Joan’s wish was to be cremated with no services. All arrangements are entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home Inc. 349 Adams Street, Rochester. Family wishes for memorial contributions to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL, 60601, or online at www.alz.org.

Ronald R. Fritz, Sr., 83, of Beaver Falls, passed away on August 12th, 2025 at his residence in Patterson Township.

He was born on March 11th, 1942, the son of the late Lenard and Margaret Fritz.

Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Marion (Nunemacher) Fritz; his son, Ronald Fritz Jr; and grandsons, Todd Allen and Cody Michael.

All services for Ronald were private. The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, was honored to give care and guidance to Ronald and his family during this difficult time.