Carol L. Mathis, 69, of Brighton Township, formerly of New Brighton, passed away on August 23, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice House of Wexford.

She was born on April 29, 1955, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Dale and Barbara (Reed) Kuhn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Kuhn. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Frederick Mathis, son, Brian (Jennifer) Mathis, daughter, Lisa Joy Mathis, grandchildren, Andrew and Kaitlyn Mathis, brother, Keith (Patricia) Kuhn, special friend Diana Garmen, and many nieces and nephews.

Carol graduated from Richland High School and Lillian S. Kaufman School of Nursing.  She worked as a nurse at Rochester Hospital and in 1980 moved to The Medical Center.  Later she worked for Dr. Funkhouser and WIC. She enjoyed camping with family and spending time with her grandchildren.  She also enjoyed traveling around the country with her husband.

Friends will be welcomed on Tuesday, August 27, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, and an additional viewing on Wednesday, August 28, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 11 a.m., in the New Brighton Methodist Church, 1033 6th Avenue, New Brighton, with Pastor Gary Hilton officiating.

Private inurnment will take place at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park of Rochester.

Dr. Elpidio D. “Doc” Damazo, 92, of Chippewa Township passed away on August 23, 2024 at Celebration Villa of Chippewa.

He was born on November 18, 1931, in the Philippines, the son of the late Jose and Leonila (Dimacali) Damazo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Natividad (Simsuangco) Damazo; and his siblings, Percy Damazo and Elena Iturralde.

He is survived by his children, Dennis (Kathy) Damazo, Darla (Michael) Moore, Dana (Chris) Cummings, and Dale (Nicole) Damazo; grandchildren, DJ (Kristland), Tyler (Megan), Noah (Emily), Aaron, Eva, Olivia, Carly, Gianna, Ian, Kayla (Eric), Alexa, Conner, Zachary, Landon, and Emma; 4 great-grandchildren, Malachi, Simeon, Josiah, and Sutton; nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.

Dr. Elpidio received his Doctorate of Medicine from Manila Central University in 1957 and went on to open his own successful family practice with his late wife, Natividad.  He was an avid golfer, loved vacationing with family, and attending the sporting and musical events of his grandchildren.  He and Natividad were sports fans, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, having had season tickets for many years.

Friends will be received on Friday, August 30^th from 5-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

Prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Saturday, August 31^st at 9:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls with Fr. Kim Schreck as celebrant.

Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Doc’s honor may be made to the Chippewa Township Volunteer Fire Department, or St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish.

Doc’s family wishes to extend a special Thank You to the staff of Celebration Villa as well as Gateway Hospice for taking such great care of him during his final days.

Sameh R. Rafla, 60, of Sewickley, peacefully passed away at home on August 22, 2024. He was born on December 14, 1963. He is survived by his devoted wife of 22 years, Cherine Rafla; his children, John and Julie Rafla, his brother, Hany Rafla, and his wife, Suzanne; and his sister, Mona and her husband Father Bishoy Mikhail. Funeral services were held at Saint Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church of Ambridge, at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 24 and burial followed at Resurrection Cemetery in Moon Township. Arrangements were entrusted to Alvarez Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8^th Street, Ambridge.

Dolores Voskuhl, 86, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2024.

She was born on January 2, 1938 in Rochester, the daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Pratte) Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph D. Voskuhl and a son, Ralph Voskuhl, Jr.

She is survived by three sons, Thomas (Mary) Voskuhl and their children, Eryn and Emily of Fort Myers, Florida, Leroy (Bobbi) Voskuhl of Fort Myers, Florida, Timothy (Tracy) Voskuhl of New Brighton, a daughter, Victoria Hostutler of New Brighton; five grandchildren, Mindy, Ashley, David and Gregory Voskuhl and Justin (Britney) Voskuhl, four great grandchildren, and a sister, Betty (John) Mammone.

Dee loved her family, playing bingo, and playing cards. She was a member of Holy Family Church in New Brighton, part of Our Lady of the Valley Parish.

A memorial Mass will be held on Friday, August 30, at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, New Brighton with Fr. Paul Kuppe officiating.

Dolores will be laid to rest beside her husband, Ralph in St. Joseph Cemetery of New Brighton.