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John James Topper, 83, of New Castle, formerly of Patterson Township, passed away peacefully on July 22nd, 2026, at Transitions Autumn Grove Care Center in Harrisville.

He was born in Beaver Falls on June 12th, 1943, a son of the late John Russell and Dorothy (Gumpf) Topper.

John was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School and worked in retail sales. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing and spending time with family.

He is survived by his son, Gregory Topper, a grandson, Gaetano (Guy) Topper, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Topper.

In accordance with John’s wishes, all services are private.

Inurnment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, was honored to provide care and guidance to John’s family, and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.

Dorothy “Dutch” Loraine Hall, 91, of Center Township, passed away on July 21st, 2026 in her home.

She was born on July 13th, 1935, the daughter of the late Nellie and Thomas David.  Nellie died when Dorothy was very young and she was raised by her father Thomas, and her step mother, Gloria David.

Dorothy was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Her life revolved around her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed planting flowers and other plants, and participating in the Women’s Club in Aliquippa.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 71 years, Melvin “Dick” Hall, one son, Richard “Brad” Hall and her brother, Richard David.

She is survived by her two children: Susan & Gary Loverich of Spring, Texas and Daniel Hall of Industry, a daughter-in-law, four granddaughters, two great granddaughters, three half sisters and one half brother.

In accordance with her wishes, all services are private.

Private burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Aliquippa.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

The family wishes to thank Gallagher Home Health Services and the other caregivers that were there daily. The care given to both Dorothy and her husband throughout their illnesses was greatly appreciated.

Mohanchandran Bhaskara Kurup, 76, of Aliquippa, passed away on July 16th, 2026 at Heritage Valley Beaver in Brighton Township.

He was born in Pampady Kottayam, Kerala, India, on October 6th, 1949, the son of the late Kaiylail Kizake Bhaskara Kurup and Padi Purackal Nani (Sarojina) Amma.

Mohanchandran was a mechanical engineer for Mahindra & Mahindra in India. He was extremely passionate about education he held a double bachelors degree in science and in engineering. He also worked towards and received the M B A degree. He retired from Mahindra and Mahindra inter trade as a vice president in 2009.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Usha (Radha) Mohanchandran. He is also survived by his children, Shyam Mohanchandran as well as Sangeetha Haywood and her husband, Mark Haywood, and his grandchildren Anish, George, William and Margaret Haywood, who had been his pillar of strength and fountain of wisdom. He has been a source of silent encouragement in the lives of thousands that he touched.

Mohanchandran is also survived by his sisters, Sreelatha, Ragini and Jayashree and their spouses and children, who he was very fond of.

All services for Mohanchandran were private. The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (BRANCH), 340 Third Street Beaver, was honored to care for Mohanchandran and his family during this most difficult time, and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.

Edward Michael Corbin, 67, of Little Beaver Township, passed away on July 20th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

He was born in Beaver Falls on May 31st, 1959, the son of the late George and Annabelle (Henry) Corbin.

Edward worked as a drywaller for his professional life. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time at the New Galilee VFW, playing with his dogs, and cheering on any Pittsburgh sports team.  In his younger years, he loved to play softball, shoot pool, and play a hand of poker.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Barbara (Richard) Corbin, his daughter, Angie Corbin, a son, Jeffery (Brittany) Corbin, his grandchildren: Gerald Nixon, Tiana Murray, MacKenzie Knopsider and Rhylon, a great-grandchild, Jude, his sisters, Karen Barnhouse and Marsha Careon, a brother-in-law, William Richard, his sister-in-law AnnMarie, a special friend, Bud, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Boggs, a sister, Terri Richard and a brother-in-law, Wayne Richard.

Friends will be received for a memorial visitation on Friday, July 24^th from 10 A.M. until the time of a memorial service at 12 Noon in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Angela North, 93, of Aliquippa, passed away on July 18th, 2026 at Heritage Valley Beaver in Brighton Township.

She was born on January 22nd, 1933, a daughter of the late Milan and Mila (Paich) Crnkovich.

Angela was a devoted member of St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church in Aliquippa.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack T. North, along with her siblings: Mila “Mickey” Belas, John Crnkovich, and Slavko Crnkovich.

She is survived by her children: Shirley Davis, Gary North, Donald North, and Michael North; as well as her 6 grandchildren, her adoptive grandson, Joshua Lynn, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends will be received on Thursday, July 23rd from 11 A.M. until the time of a blessing service at 1 P.M. in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Father Rodney Torbic will serve as celebrant.

Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, 450 Penn Avenue Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Judith “Judy” Lynn Bittner, 74, of Rochester, passed away peacefully after a strong and graceful fight with cancer on July 18th, 2026 at UPMC Passavant Hospital surrounded by her husband, children, and sisters.

She was born on August 27th, 1951 at Beaver Falls Hospital, a daughter of the late Elizabeth and William Miller.

Judith graduated from Ambridge High School in 1969, and after graduation, she became a travel agent at AAA where she got to travel the world.

She continued as a travel agent for the majority of her career before becoming a paraprofessional at Rochester School District specifically working with kindergarten, before retirement.

She loved many things: staying in the ocean all day, trips to the casino, the stop at Sara’s to get an ice cream cone on her way to Niagara, her lunch dates with friends, watching sports as she laid across her bed, reading historical fiction, and crafting.

Most importantly, she loved her family and friends; she found the most amount of joy in life from being surrounded by her loved ones and being there to support them. She had an overflowing amount of pride towards her children and grandchildren as she loved being a mum and Mimi. Throughout her cancer battle, she made an effort to show up to each of her grandkid’s events from halftime shows and band concerts to late night hockey games, soccer matches, hot baseball and softball games. She was full of love, kindness, and humor and anyone that had the privilege of knowing her understands the lasting impact she leaves behind.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Macon Wills Bittner.

She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Mark Bittner, her three children: Michael Bittner and his wife, Jacy of Center Township, Emily Bittner of New Brighton and Jordan Bittner and his partner, Chassidy Mesko of New Brighton, five grandchildren; Camden, Gus, Archie, Harper, and Maxwell Bittner; as well as two sisters, Bonnie (Chuck) Kolder and Tracy (Glenn) Sylvester, two brother in laws, James (Kelly) Bittner and Mike (Karen) Bittner and numerous nieces and nephews.

Her family would like to extend sincere gratitude to the hospital staff at UPMC Passavant, UPMC Shadyside, and Concordia for all the care and love they showed Judy.

A Celebration of Life for Judy will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

If you wish to make a donation in Judy’s honor, the family asks you to donate to The Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation at tttsfoundation.org.

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