Category: Obituaries

Alice Marie Taylor (May 08, 1938 – June 26, 2024)

Alice Marie Taylor, 86, of South Beaver Twp., passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Heritage Valley-Beaver, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on May 8, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Rita (Hyland) Friedel.

As a young girl living in South Beaver, Alice loved spending time on her horse “Cookie” and later worked at the Black Hawk Golf Course lunch counter. She graduated from Beaver Falls High School and went on to work as a secretary for Paul Brooks and Sons. Alice had a passion for social events including dances and parties. In April of 1959, she married the love of her life and devoted herself to being a wife and loving mother of three sons.

Alice was a woman of faith and served as a Bible school teacher at the First Presbyterian Church in Darlington, PA. She was involved in various community activities such as being a Den Mother for troop 409, participating in the Blackhawk PTA, and supporting her children in baseball and football. She also volunteered on the election board for South Beaver Township for many years.

A significant and meaningful part of Alice’s life was working alongside her husband and two sons in their family business, where she served as Secretary for Carl Taylor and Sons. She loved flying with her eldest son, anytime and to any destination.

Alice adored the holidays and dressing for every occasion. She loved traveling, spending time with all of her family and her dear friends, and participating in activities over the years such as bowling and card clubs.

Alice was a deeply cherished mother-in-law.  She was a warm, treasured grandmother and great-grandmother, relishing the opportunity to spoil her grandchildren, including a recent shopping trip with her great-granddaughter Lilly.

She was a loving person, full of life, never wanting to miss out on any moment. She often commented on how blessed she was to live such a full and wonderful life. She will be dearly missed by many.

In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by a son, Daniel L. Taylor, two brothers, Lloyd and Raymond Schmeltz, and a sister Lorraine (Schmeltz) Coon.

Alice is survived by her loving husband of 65 years H. Carl Taylor; two sons, Greg (Jamie) Taylor and John (Cheryl) Taylor; six grandchildren, Gregory, Justin, Tom, Ashley, Jake, Kelsey; five great- grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Donna Taylor.

Friends will be received on Friday, June 28th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME- 117 Blackhawk Rd., Beaver Falls PA 15010 where a service will be held on Saturday, June 29th at 11am. Rev. Lee Bittner will officiate.

Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Contributions may be made in Alice’s name to the Wounded Warriors Project- 600 River Ave Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

Juliann Lematte (May 3, 1992 – June 23, 2024)

Juliann Lematte, age 32, of New Brighton formerly of Conway, passed away on June 23rd, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born May 3rd, 1992 in Kaliningrad Region, Russia. She is the daughter of Christian M. Lematte of New Brighton, and the late Patricia Ann Giannette Lematte. Juliann loved being at home with family, and had a strong love for any animal. In addition to her father, she is survived by one brother, Christian A. Lematte of Conway, and her best friend Ciera. In addition to her mother, Patricia, Juliann was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Helen Giannette.
Friends will be received Monday from 2-4 P.M. in The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074. Private Interment will be Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery, Freedom PA. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to Animal Rescues such as Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh https://humaneanimalrescue.org/

Shirley M. Spence (April 17, 1939 – June 25,2024)

Shirley M. Spence, 85, from Baden, peacefully passed away on June 25, 2024. She was born to the late Frank and Mary Triska. Shirley was preceded in death by her sister, Rebecca Triska. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, John Everett Spence, her daughter Pam (Jack) Spencer, her brother Brad (Linda) Triska, niece Tawny (Hunter) Pollard, and numerous cousins. Shirley’s love for shopping and planting flowers brought joy to her life, complemented by the joy of planning grand events with her husband at their property in Marshall Township. Her beautiful soul touched the lives of many, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC., located at 547 8th Street, Ambridge, where visitation will take place on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. A funeral service honoring Shirley’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the funeral home. Following the service, Shirley will be laid to rest at Beaver Cemetery.

Anthony J. Chiodo (October 19, 1944 – June 23, 2024)

Anthony (Tony) Joseph Chiodo, 79, of Conway, passed away Sunday June 23rd surrounded by his family following a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.  Son of the late Anthony and Beatrice Chiodo, he was born October 19th, 1944, in Aliquippa.  He was a 1963 graduate of Quaker Valley High School, and began working at Taylor’s Milk Co. in Ambridge, for which he later retired. In 1967, he married the love of his life, Kathy, for whom he had longed to reunite with since her passing in 2017. In the 70’s they welcomed 3 children. Tony was a dedicated family man. He attended all his children’s activities and volunteered in coaching both baseball and football. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, only giving it up in the last couple years due to failing health. Tony loved the outdoors.  He especially loved his garden and was still gardening up until his final days. He always called it his labor of love and was known to randomly drop off his tomatoes to family, friends, and neighbors all the time. Tony was deeply dedicated to his catholic faith, attending church every week, saying his prayers every morning before starting the day, and going to visit our mom at the cemetery daily since her passing to say prayers for her, stopping at Shop and Save in Ambridge for his coffee, donuts, lottery tickets, and to see many friends he met there over the years on the way.  While we lost our most beloved Dad and Grandpa, many have lost a true friend, and loved one in him. He has been a rock to many, a man known for his hilarious sense of humor, and wit to all. No matter how you knew him, if you were important to him, he was loyal to you, and dedicated to help you if you ever needed anything. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Kathy in 2017, and his precious baby great grandson Rashaud in January of this year.  Surviving is his two daughters Angela of Conway, and Tamara (Charles Pope) of Monaca, son Joseph of Pittsburgh, Grandchildren Mariah Moreland, Noah Searfoss, Damion Chiodo, and Dannika Chiodo, and great granddaughter Ka’Ori Dawkins, his sister Andrea Chiodo, and numerous extended family members.  Friends will be received on Sunday from 1-5 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge where a prayer will be offered Monday at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in the Good Samaritan Catholic Church-St Luke the Evangelist Parish. Interment will follow in the Good Samaritan Catholic Cemetery.

Patricia Massie (January 2, 1936 – June 21, 2024)

Patricia Massie, 88 of Fair Oaks, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born January 2, 1936, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth Stevenson Weeks.  She was a longtime member of New Brighton Christian Assembly.  She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was very crafty and made gifts for everyone during the holidays.  She helped out with the girl scouts and enjoyed growing plants and flowers.  She enjoyed going to car shows with her husband and loved getting her hands dirty with home and auto repairs.

Surviving is her son Ronald (Mindy) Massie, 3 daughters Jamie (Allan) Cybak, Linda (David) Heinemann, Libbie (Ken) Kucel, 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a longtime dear friend and neighbor Dawn Gallagher.

Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband Ronald J. Massie to whom she was married for 38 years, sister Jean Swisher, brother Ralph Weeks, and a good friend Eva Lilly.

Friends will be received on Monday from 3-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, from where a funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Beth Wierman officiating.  Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank the many caregivers who provided loving and compassionate care to their mother, especially to her good friend Rose Luchen.

Marilyn J. Hall (May 30, 1944 – June 21, 2024)

Marilyn Matsook Hall, 80, passed away June 21, 2024, and has now gone to meet her Lord. Marilyn was born May 30, 1944, in Rochester to the late Marien and Rose Pistachio Matsook.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hall, her sister in law, Sue Matsook, nephew Dean Matsook. She leaves behind her siblings, Gary Matsook of Daugherty Twp., Janice Bodley (Lane) of Doylestown, Pa., nieces Martine Vocar (Vaughn) of Columbiana, Ohio, Laura Sonnentag (Michael) of Feasterville, Pa., Alyssa Bodley of Philadelphia, Pa., nephew John Bodley (Lisa) of Hilltown Twp, Pa., nephew John Bodley (Lisa) of Hilltown Twp., Pa., great nieces and nephews Caroline and Willow Sonnentag and John Justus, Jr., and Cade Bodley.
Marilyn lived a very active life and was a great lover of the outdoors, animals and dancing. Growing up she took every type of dance class as well as baton classes. Marilyn performed in numerous talent and dance shows and was a majorette in high school. Marilyn was a 1962 graduate of Rochester High School. After graduation, she attended The Snodgrass Business School in Beaver Falls and upon graduation worked for Snodgrass Accounting. After several years she joined the United States Army as an SPF5, Sergeant. Marilyn was stationed at Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii, where she would meet her future husband, Charles. Following her service years, she lived in San Diego, Ca. , where she took a professional course in dog grooming at the San Diego Grooming School and became a dog groomer. Upon moving back to Rochester, she started up a grooming business and continued it after she moved to Conway when she married. Over the years Marilyn taught swimming lessons at numerous places including the YMCA and the Red Cross. She also spent many weekends at Pymatuning State Park teaching sailing for the Red Cross. This is where she met her astrological twin, they had the same birthday, Carol Davis, who soon became her great friend. They spent many weekends at Pymatuning where they boated. They would also go skiing, scuba diving and hiking many times over the years. Charles and Marilyn would take many trips to Texas and Arizona to visit family and she loved the great western outdoors and deserts. For the last ten years marilyn belonged to a crochet club at the Beaver valley Mall where she made numerous blankets and beanies for the infirmed and needy. She also met many dear friends there including Vicky, Theresa and Michele. She taught line dancing at the YMCA and Senior Center and has been a long time member of Our lady of Peace, Conway, now the Good Samaritan Roman Catholic Church, St. Luke the Evangelist Parish.
Marilyn’s wish was to be cremated however friends are invited to attend a funeral mass of Christian Burial, Friday, June 28, 2024, at noon, in the Good Samaritan Roman Catholic Church, Ambridge. Donations may be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.

 

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Roland W. Berry Jr. (July 26, 1948 – June 21, 2024)

Roland W. Berry, Jr., 75, of Harmony Township, passed away peacefully Friday, June 21, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice Facility, Wexford, Pa. Roland was born July 26, 1948, in Rochester. He was the son of the late Roland W. Sr., and Rose F. Taylor Berry.
Roland was a retired car inspector with Norfolk – Southern Railroad. He was a member of the TWU, a 1967 graduate of Rochester Area High School and was Baptist by faith. Roland was an Army veteran in the Vietnam War.
Roland is survived by his wife Barbara R. “Bennett” Berry, three sons, Zachary D. Berry, of Center Twp., Mark and Kevin Berry, one daughter, Brittany R. Berry, Beaver Falls, one brother and sister in law, Rev. Raymond F. and Pam Berry, Topeka, Kansas, one sister and brother in law, and Ginger R. and Carl Farmer of Texas, and one grandson, Damoni Berry, Center Twp.
Roland’s wishes were to be cremated with no services.
Arrangements are being entrusted to The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, Pa.

 

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Delbert D. Emerick (October 27, 1953 – June 18, 2024)

Delbert D. Emerick, 70, of Midland passed away on June 18, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
Born on October 27, 1953, in Brownsville, PA, he was the son of the late Duwane and Shirley (Bennett) Emerick. Delbert was a member of St. Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Church, Midland Sportsmen Club and retired after 35 years as a laborer of Industry Terminal and Salvage. He always enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Tom Emerick; mother-in-law, Lucy Cervelli; brothers-in-law, Dallas Bush, Herb Wright and Robert Bowers.
Delbert will be sadly missed by his wife of 35 years, Theresa Cervelli Emerick; brother, James (Rose) Emerick, George “Buddy” (Brenda) Emerick, Bill Emerick; sisters, Shirleen Emerick Bush, Mary Lou Emerick Bowers; brother-in-law, Ercole “Junior” (Tammy) Cervelli; sisters-in-law, Louise Wright and Toni (Ron) Cataldo. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11 AM in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home Inc., 627 Midland Ave., Midland, PA 15059. Memorial contributions can be made to the ALS Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com
Interment to take place at a later date.

Brenda S. Elkins (August 24, 1948 – June 19, 2024)

Brenda S. Elkins, 75, of Warren, Michigan, formerly of Midland, Pennsylvania, passed away at her home, with her daughter by her side, on June 19, 2024.
Born on August 24, 1948, in Richwood, West Virginia, to the late Hazard and Helen Smith, Brenda had a strong faith in God and is finally at peace. She enjoyed playing bingo and doing arts and crafts, but above all she loved spending time with her entire family.
Along with her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by her ex-husband, Daricus Elkins; an infant son, Guy Pierce; a brother, Lonny Smith; and a sister, Mary Cappelli.
Brenda will be sadly missed by her daughter, Cindy (John) Schell, of Warren, Michigan; her son, Clayton Elkins, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania; one brother; two sisters; six grandchildren, Casey and Josh Reed, Isaac and Nicole Lemasters, Kalynn Lemasters, Codie and Brittany Elkins, Brenda and Allen Watson and David and Kasey Elkins; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, Pennsylvania, 15059, on Tuesday June 25, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. A Funeral Service will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday June 26, 2024 at 11am. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Interment to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Industry.
Brenda’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Nicole, at Henry Ford Hospice, and Debi, the activities director at PACE, for their special love and care given to Brenda.