Gene Kershbaumer, 71, of Daugherty Township, passed away peacefully on March 22nd, 2026, at Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley in Youngstown, Ohio. He was born on July 21st, 1954, a son of the late Eugene and Thelma (Morgan) Kershbaumer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry and his mother-in-law, Betty Cochran. He is survived by his wife, Carol, his daughter, Erin Kershbaumer, his sister, Barbara and her husband, John Fowler, his brothers-in-law Mel Cochran, Jr. M.D. and Kenneth (Tina) Cochran, as well as many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.

Gene was a 1972 graduate of North Western High School in Darlington. He retired from working at Consolidated Supply Chain Services as a Director of Strategic Sourcing. There will be no public visitation for Gene. Professional Services and arrangements were entrusted to CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Joseph M. Aquino, 77, of Beaver, passed away on March 10th, 2026. He was born on August 2nd, 1948, the beloved son of the late Lillian (Keneski) Aquino. Joseph was a well-known and faithful man in his community for many years. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 25th at 10 a.m. in St. Monica Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls. Inurnment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mausoleum, 2927 Clayton Road, Beaver Falls. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Richard Eugene Howard, 75, was born on July 24th, 1950 at Allegheny General Hospital on Pittsburgh’s North Side and died on March 20th, 2026 at the same hospital. He was the son of the late Mary Imogene Howard and Murray McKnight Howard, who loved him very much and who Richard loved so dearly. He married Marilynn Ann Campbell on June 23rd, 1972, and enjoyed 53 years of a marriage that was truly blessed by God. Throughout Richard’s work-life that began at age fourteen with a work permit, he was employed by: Farmer’s Pride Inc., Gateway Fruit Company, Glenshaw Glass Company, Etna High School, Brody Brothers Inc., and Zeiden’s Men’s Clothing; which he and Marilynn bought from Louis Zeiden in 1986. He served on the Passavant Memorial Homes Board and became the Founding Chairman of the Board for a start-up related corporation, Life Enrichment Trust. He was employed by Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services and Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls and finally helped found River Communities Fiduciary Services, Inc. in 2016, where he served as President to lead the company. He and Marilynn both studied music education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). A series of chronic illnesses prohibited him from receiving his degree. However, he was able to provide several churches with the fruits of music education for him serving as Choir Director for First Methodist Church in Punxsutawney, First Methodist Church in Indiana, Pennsylvania, First Presbyterian Church in Beaver Falls and Christ Anglican Church in New Brighton. He had a love-based faith to lead all the music programs and to use his vocal abilities to serve in church choirs where he attended. He faithfully served God and Jesus Christ. He was a kind, generous, compassionate man who looked at each person as a child of God. The family is grateful for the care and support by the entire staff at Allegheny General Hospital throughout his hospitalization and final days. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 3-7 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 26th, at 10 a.m. at Christ Anglican Church, 1217 Third Avenue, New Brighton. Private interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls. Prior to his death, one of the last projects Richard was working on was to establish, “The Richard E & Marilynn A Howard Foundation,” a charitable organization for the non-profit River Communities Fiduciary Service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to this foundation.

Mary S. Birris, 95, of Aliquippa, passed away on March 21st, 2026 in Tapestry Senior Living in Coraopolis. She was born in Aliquippa on December 1st, 1930, a daughter of the late George and Thames Skeriotis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul T. Birris and her sisters, Sandra Babich and Nancy Ball. She is survived by her two children, Atty Thomas P. (Dorthea) Birris and Tami Segerson, three cherished grandchildren, Talia Birris, Ashley (Zach) Loechner and Damien Segerson and two great grandchildren, Theo and Ariella.

Mary was a member of the Kimmisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church and a member of the church’s Senior Citizens Group. She was employed by the Visiting Nurse Association of Allegheny County for 24 years before her retirement in 1993. She greatly enjoyed working with stroke survivors and since retirement was a volunteer for the Visiting Nurse Foundation Stroke Survivors Group of Moon Township and Sewickley. She was also a member of the Aliquippa Community Hospital Auxiliary.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, March 25th from 3-7 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Funeral Service  will be held on Thursday, March 26th at 11 a.m. in Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 2111 Davidson Street, Aliquippa.

Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, 450 Penn Avenue, Aliquippa.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church 2111 Davidson Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Jeffrey T. Deltino, 59, of Chippewa Township, passed away on March 20th, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in Beaver Falls on June 18th, 1966, a son of the late John Sr. and Dorothy (Singo) Deltino. He is survived by his brothers, John and Samuel Deltino, his nephew, Joshua Paul Deltino, his niece, Jenna (Joshua) Krizan, his great-nieces, Kyla and Kenna Jo Krizan, his beloved dog, Mia and numerous cousins & relatives.

Even in death, Jeffrey showed his love and selflessness to help others and turn a personal loss into a “gift of life” by being an organ donor with CORE. He attended Life Family Church in New Brighton. He was a faithful Christian, son, brother, uncle, and great-uncle who loved the Lord, his family, and friends. He retired from working at the Beaver County Rehabilitation Center in December of 2024. He was an avid daily reader of the Beaver County Times. He loved watching and cheering on the WWE, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins. He was an avid weather channel watcher even if it was not in our area. He loved to play Bingo and games with his family during the holidays. He was the one always saying prayer before the meals.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, March 25^th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. and on Thursday, March 26^th at 10 A.M. until the time of a service at 11 A.M.at GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME AND CREAMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

The service will be held by Pastor Sam DeMarco from Life Family Church of New Brighton on Thursday, March 26^th at 11 a.m. Private interment will follow at the Beaver Falls Cemetery, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls.

Family requests contributions to be made to the Special Olympics of Beaver, 128 Friendship Circle, Beaver, PA 15009 or to CORE Memorial contributions can be made at dfs@core.org.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Carol A Crudden, please visit the flower store of the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Richard “KO” Kozak Sr., 87, of Conway, passed away on March 18th, 2026. He was born on September 21st, 1938, a beloved son of the late John and Antoinette Kozak.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Sandy Kozak, his sisters, Agnes, Marion, and Joan and his brothers: John, Joe, Ed, Frank, Bill, Tom, and Chuckie. He is survived by his loving children, Kathy (Ron) Coder and Richard (Betsy) Kozak Jr., his sister, Patti (Tom) Watters, his brothers, Bob (Pat) Kozak and Leonard Kozak, his sister in laws, Bong Jae Kozak and Betty Kozak, and many cherished nieces and nephews.

Richard, who fondly known as “KO,”  took great pride in his work as a meat cutter for over 60 years, owning Kozak’s Custom Meats and later serving customers at Giant Eagle in Baden with his signature smile and personalized care, retiring at 80. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and the special bonds he formed. At 50, he discovered golf and quickly made it a passion, spending countless days at Blackhawk Golf Course refining his game, enjoying fierce competition, and expanding his circle of friends. Though he left the farm he grew up on, it never left him. He found joy in plowing snow for neighbors, tending his garden, and sharing its harvest. Even at 80, he continued to grow, and wrote his book, Sacred Showdown, capturing his life, stories, and wisdom. He was steady, dependable, and quietly impactful—a man people gravitated to, and trusted. A devoted husband of 68 years and a loving father, he led by example with hard work, perseverance, and unwavering love for his family. His faith anchored his life. He was quiet, steady, and lived it out daily through humility, generosity, and how he cared and mentored others. His life was a lesson in how to live well, love deeply, and finish strong.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 22nd, from 1–5 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a Celebration of Life and Blessing Service will take place on Monday, March 23rd, at 10 A.M. Burial will be private.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff and friends at Crossroads Beaver Creek, Alexis and Leslie (“CR Angels”), Laura Blackston, and his neighbors on Cottage Avenue for their love and care.

Katherine (Turconi) Mannarino, 98, who was born on January 19th, 1928, passed away on March 19th, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family at Franciscan Manor in Beaver Falls, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, kindness, and faith.

She shared an extraordinary 74 years of marriage with her loving husband, Anthony Mannarino, building a life centered on family, faith, and community. Together they raised their children, Ronald (Sally), John (Laura), Lisa (Scott) Pulleo, and Patrick (Tracey) who were the pride and joy of her life. Her family grew to include nine grandchildren who knew her as Noni: Katie (Aaron) Jones, Jared Mannarino, Chelci (James) Dell, Anthony (Samantha) Pulleo, Matthew Pulleo, Dr. Mitchell Pulleo, Dominic Mannarino, Jillian Mannarino, Dante Mannarino; as well as and five great-grandchildren, all of whom were blessed by her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering love. She is also survived by her brother, Joe (Patty) Turconi.

She was a daughter of the late James and Antionetta Rimoldi Turconi and in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary (John) Profato and Edith Turconi and her brother, Aldino (Maryann) Turconi.

Katherine was a faithful member of St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, where she was active in the Prayer Shawl ministry and VSP. Her faith guided her life and was reflected in the compassion and generosity she showed to others. Those who knew her the closest can still hear her saying the Hail Mary. She was known as an avid and talented cook who expressed her love through the meals she prepared for her family, especially her cookie baking. Kaye’s kitchen was the heart of the home, where countless memories were made around the table with children, grandchildren, and friends. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her life was a testament to love, faith, family, and friendship, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Franciscan Manor and Advanced Hospice for the compassionate care, kindness, and support they provided to her during the final days of her life.

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 22nd from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 23rd at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls, with Fr. John Naugle as celebrant, with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2927 Clayton Road, Beaver Falls. Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life.