Samuel John Yurick Jr., 80, of Industry, passed away unexpectedly in his home on February 2, 2023.
Born on December 4, 1943, in Midland, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel Sr. and Frances Batcha Yurick. Sam spent his early years working in the vending machine industry for ARA Services, and later as a security officer for Securitas. He was Catholic by faith, and a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Sam was a car and sports enthusiast, and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and
attending all his children’s and grandchildren’s events.
Along with his parents, Sam is preceded in death by his wife, Judith Patterson Yurick; and sister, Margaret Cindrich.
Sam will be sadly missed by his daughter, Janet (Daniel) Cunningham, Midland; his son, Steven (Suzanne) Yurick, South Park; his grandchildren, Sarah Yurick, Andrew Yurick, Erika Fussenegger, and Amber Cunningham.
Friends will be received on Thursday February 8, 2024, from noon until the time of Blessing Service at 2 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sam’s name to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Emma Lou Oxley McIsaac, 93, formerly of Beaver, passed away on January 31, 2024.
Born on January 21, 1931, in Donora, PA, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Sarah Weston Oxley. Emma was a 1948 graduate of Donora Senior High, and continued on to attend and graduate in 1952 from Geneva College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She had been employed at numerous places: US Steel, Commercial Resource in Pittsburgh, Drs Marion & Davis, First Presbyterian Church, and Synod of the Trinity. Emma was a faithful and longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Beaver, she joined in 1955 and had been a Deacon and an Elder. She was a member of Naomi Sisters and Century Club, as well as a past member of Gertrude Barrett Service Group, Crimson Line Friendship Ridge Volunteer, and Presbyterian Women.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David Wylie McIsaac (1999); and her sister, Jane Cameron.
Emma will be sadly missed by her daughter, Jill (Patrick) Kelly, Wexford, PA; sons David McIsaac, Bradford Woods, PA, and Timothy (Kim) McIsaac Rapid City, SD; 8 grandchildren: Alison Lizzi, Pittsburgh; Caitlin Kelly, Wexford; Shannon Kelly, Wexford; Michael McIsaac, Pittsburgh; Claire McIsaac, Columbus, OH; Lauren McIsaac, Columbus, OH; Robert McIsaac, Bradford Woods, PA; & Brynne McIsaac, France; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Monday, February 5, 2024 in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009, from 2PM-4PM and 6PM-8PM. A Funeral Service will take place at the Funeral Home on Tuesday February 6, 2024 at 11AM, officiated by Pastor Jeff Arnold. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Private Interment to take place at Beaver Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Emma’s name to First Presbyterian Church.

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Catherine A. Rowe, 78, of Rochester Twp., passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Beaver Meadows. Catherine was born August 21, 1945, in Rochester. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Norma (White) Clinton.
Cathie was a retired high school teacher with business education studies in the Blackhawk School District. She was a member of Faith Community United Methodist Church of Rochester. Cathie received her B.S. Degree in education from Geneva College and also a masters in education from the University of Pittsburgh. She attended Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, working on her doctorate. Cathie belonged to the Blackhawk Teachers Book Club and was an avid golfer, loved going to the beaches, traveling in the U.S. and Europe. She enjoyed her lunches with her high school girlfriends and hostessing Christmas Eve parties with family and friends.
Cathie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Timothy L. Rowe, two sons and daughters in law, Douglass C. and Natalie Rowe, Center Twp., Michael C. and Kristen Rowe, Brighton Twp., five grandchildren, Maryn, Madelyn, Samuel, Blake and Colt, a brother and sister in law, Michael and Marjorie Clinton, Evergreen, Colorado, a brother in law, Craig Cropsey, Albuquerque, New Mexico, beloved friends, Kathryn and Jerry Bliton, Chippewa, and Howard and Darlene Graff.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Charles Douglass Rowe, a sister, Cindie Cropsey, and mother and father in law Mazie and Charles Rowe, Sr.
Friends will be received Monday, February 5, 2024, form 3-7 in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., Rochester, where services will be held Tuesday, February 6, at 11 am. Officiating will be Reverend Emmett Anderson. Family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Parkinson’s Association of Western Pennsylvania or to Faith Community United Methodist Church, Rochester, Pa.
The family would like to thank St. Barnabas Hospice and Beaver Meadow Staff for care given to Cathy.

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Martin C. “Marty” Stein, Jr., 67, of Beaver Falls, died on Friday, February 2, 2024, at AHN – Wexford.

Born on March 1, 1956, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Martin Sr. and Mary Lou (MacDonald) Stein.

Marty was a member of the Beaver Falls Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses where he served as an elder.  He enjoyed sharing his faith with those he would meet. Marty often expressed his hope that if he died, he would be resurrected. That hope brought him much comfort during his illness. He owned and operated Stein & Sons Auto and was an avid car collector.

Marty is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 47 years, Sylvia Stein. He is also survived by his sons, Brent (Katie) Stein and Nicholas Stein; grandchildren, Ainsley (Darren), Wesley, Everett, and Malcolm; a sister, Kristine Homick; nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 9^th from 2PM-4PM & 6PM-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 10^th at 5:00 PM at the Kingdon Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3122 37^th Street Ext., Beaver Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to donate.jw.org toward the Worldwide Work.

James E. “Duke” Coleman, 87, of Beaver, died on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley – Beaver.

Born on May 13, 1936, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Richard and Mabel (Atkinson) Hamilton.

Duke was a proud veteran of the United States Army and had retired from United Airlines as an Aircraft Mechanic.  He was an outstanding man and will be remembered fondly.  Following retirement, Duke was often found in the garage talking with neighbors, working on clocks, going to car cruises, and weekly trips to Mountaineer with his brother-in-law, Tom.  Duke and his companion, Barbara, often enjoyed traveling, attending Garrison Days, and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Coleman; a brother, Robert (Miriam) Coleman; and a sister, Linda Belczyk.

He is survived by his loving companion of 25 years, Barbara Shaffer and her daughter, Carolyn (Ron) Wolfe; granddaughters, Kimberly and Courtney Wolfe; a brother, Rick Hamilton; nieces and nephews, Sharon (John) Gulish, Terry (Paul) Burlingame, Diana Parsons, Thomas (Linda) Belczyk, and Eric Hamilton; numerous great nieces, nephews; great-great nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 6^th from 6PM – 8PM in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, with Fr. Howard Campbell as Celebrant.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 7^th at 10AM at Saints Peter and Paul Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 200 Third Street, Beaver.

Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park where the Beaver County Special Unit will accord military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Duke’s honor to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, Concordia Lutheran Ministries, www.concordialm.org/charitable-giving, or Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley – Beaver, 1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, PA 15009.

Duke’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Good Samaritan Hospice for their care.

John Paul Pinchot, 88, of Economy, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born on July 13, 1935 in Ambridge, to the late John and Anna (Bowan) Pinchot. John was a retired tax assessor for the Beaver County Assessment Office after a more than 40-year career. He was a graduate of Ambridge High School and long time member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Ambridge. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army during peacetime. John enjoyed camping and fishing, watching local sports, (especially the Pittsburgh Pirates), and was an  avid poker player, playing with family and friends until the early morning hours. John loved playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and was a passionate dog lover, having raised numerous poodles over the years. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Dorothy Pinchot, his sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Bob Damon, in-laws, Joseph and Margaret Ostrowski, and brother-in-law, Robert Ostrowski. He is survived by his wife, Joanne (Ostrowski) Pinchot, daughter and son-in-law, Darlene Pinchot and Gene Testa of Economy, son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Jacqueline Pinchot of Center Twp., grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Ryan and Lily Hudacsek of Economy, granddaughter, Kelsey Hudacsek of Portersville, grandson, Evan Pinchot of Robinson Twp., granddaughter, Allyson Pinchot of Augusta, GA, great grandchildren, Brenna Mann and Leo and Iris Hudacsek, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Helen Ostrowski of Ocean Pines, MD, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Monday from 3-7 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a Panachyda Service will be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Divine Liturgy for the repose of his soul at 10 AM in St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church. Interment with full military honors will follow at 11:15 AM in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. A Parastas service will held Monday evening at 6 PM in the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff of Celebration Villa and Gateway Hospice for their compassionate care extended to John

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