Jeffrey Colman Fletcher, 55, of Moon Township, passed away on January 27th, 2026 peacefully in his home following a terminal illness. He was born in Pittsburgh on October 26th, 1970, a son of the late Herbert and Catherine (McDonough) Fletcher. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Anne (Dixon) Fletcher, his children, Sydney and Coleman Fletcher and his siblings: Herb Fletcher Jr, Kathleen (Thomas) Vogus, Cindy Fletcher and Michele (Matthew) Slogan, along with several beloved nieces, nephews and cherished friends.

Jeffrey graduated from Langley High School in 1988 and Indiana University of PA in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics. The majority of his career was spent in public health with the Allegheny County Health Department as a Nutritionist Supervisor for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. He was a sports enthusiast who loved supporting Pittsburgh’s professional teams and volunteered in the communities of Ingram Borough and Moon Township where he coached both his daughter and son’s youth softball and baseball teams. One of his favorite places was the beach, where he cherished time with family in Ocean City, Maryland, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as well as a number of Caribbean destinations.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, February 4th and Thursday, February 5th from 5-8 P.M. at the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Coraopolis, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a funeral service will be held on Friday, February 6th at 10 A.M. Committal will follow at Forrest Lawn Gardens Cemetery, 3739 Washington Road, Cannonsburg.

In lieu of flowers, the family would be appreciative of donations made in Jeffrey’s name to the AHN Office of Development with a specific designation to the AHN Cancer Institute of which Jeff was a grant recipient.

John Frederick Thompson, 68, of White Township, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on April 17th, 1957.

All services for John were private. The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010, was honored to care for John and his family during this most difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s name can be made to the American Association for Cancer Research, 615 Chestnut Street 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Dr. Vera Krokonko, 90, of Casselberry, Florida, formerly of Ambridge, Moon Township, and Cranberry Township, passed away on January 22nd, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Ambridge on July 18th, 1935, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Lavrinok Krokonko. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Krokonko in 2015, a grandson, Terry Foley and a great niece, Adah Grace Krokonko. She is survived by four daughters: Tarrie Buchannon of Beaver Falls, Tina (Orin) Kephart of Arizona, Trina (Ted) Hennigan of North Carolina and Carmel Bynum of Arizona; as well as 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a brother, Joseph (Linda) Krokonko of Zainesville, Ohio.

Dr. Vera was a 1953 graduate of Ambridge High School, 1957 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a 1961 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Medical School.  She served her internship in medicine and pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh from 1962-1965. Following her internship, she started her practice in pediatrics in Moon Township retiring in 2000, after 34 years of dedicated service to the community.  Her passion in life was serving God as a lifelong member of the Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ambridge and she was a member of the choir there and later became the choir director in 1982.  She also served as a cantor and lector for many years.  She was a charter member of the Solidity Group for Women and was a charter member of the original parish council. She served on the Liturgical-Spiritual Committee for many years and taught CCD and adult education classes.  In 1965, she became a Secular Franciscan and in 2007 took the vows of the Consecrated Virgin in the Catholic Church. She was very proud to receive her Masters and PHD in Spiritual Formation from Duquesne University in 1997.  She took piano lessons for 9 years and loved playing the piano and painting Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggs).

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 3rd from 11 A.M. until the time of a funeral service at 12 noon in the Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 Sixth Street, Ambridge, with Father Michael Polosky Officiating. Interment will follow in SS Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, 1691 Ridge Road Extension, #1601, Ambridge.
In lieu of flowers the family asks donations to be made to the SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 Sixth Street, Ambridge, PA 15003. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dr. Vera Krokonko, please visit the floral store of the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Karina Roberta Hudac, 55, of Economy Borough, passed away on January 27th, 2026. She was born on September 4th, 1970, a beloved daughter of Valerie Kozak and the late Jerry Hudac.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Hudac, her aunts, Marlene Hudac and Maryanne Kozak, her uncle, Robert Kozak, her maternal grandparents, Michael and Eugenia Kozak and paternal grandparents, Edward and Doris Hudac. She is survived by her sisters, Sheila Albright and Tammy George, her uncle, John Kozak, her aunts, Faythe Hudac and Holly Kozak, her nieces, Sophia Albright and Kailey George, her nephews: Joshua Martz, Zackary Gill, Cody George, and Seth Albright; life partner, Scott Zbrzezny; as well as her godmother, Helena Hess, and her beloved pets, Willy and Decland.

Karina was a graduate of Ambridge High School, Class of 1988, and went on to attend nursing school, earning her bachelor’s degree. She devoted many years to her career as a nurse, caring for others with compassion and dedication. Her life revolved around her son, whom she loved deeply. Karina was a positive, selfless soul who was always willing to help anyone in need. She found peace in campfires and cherished trips to the beach, especially watching the sunrise. Above all, she loved being in the warmth of the sun.

A Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 4 P.M. on Sunday, February 1st at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, February 2nd at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Church, 546 Melrose Avenue, Ambridge. Burial will follow at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Cemetery, 1691 Ridge Road Extension, #1601, Ambridge.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in care to the funeral home, Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, PA 15003.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Katherine A. “Kay” (Kufel) Dzikowski please visit the Sympathy Store of the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

June A. Beighley, 87, of Beaver Falls, passed away on January 26th, 2026, at Concordia Villa St. Joseph in Baden. She was born in North Sewickley Township on May 15th, 1938, the daughter of the late Walter and Bessie Love Tatsch Shotsinger. In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald Beighley. She is survived by her niece, Tammy Romesburg, two nephews, William (Jane) McGraw and Timothy F. (Robin) McGraw, two great-nieces, Cheryl (Chuck) McDanel and Erin (Matt) Shaffer, three great-nephews, Timothy M. McGraw, Ryan (Gabby) Brown and Eric (Marina) Brown and eleven great-great-nieces and nephewsL Hannah, Cole, Connor, Olivia, Bryce, Kellen, Leah, Evyenia, Yianni, Markella, and Thespina.

June was a proud retiree from Westinghouse where she had diligently served as an Assistant to Purchasing. Her dedication was reflective of her reliable nature, and her resilience was evident in every task she undertook. June was a woman of simple pleasures and found joy in her regular lunch dates with friends and traveling the world. Her love for her pets was unparalleled, a testament to her thoughtful and caring nature.  Friends will be received Sunday, February 1st from 2-6 P.M. at CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, where a blessing service will be held on Monday, February 2nd at 10 A.M. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2927 Clayton Road, Beaver Falls. Online condolences may be shared at www.corlessfuneralhome.com.

Joanne Louise Clark, 93, of Chippewa Township, passed away on January 25th, 2026. Her final weeks were spent surrounded by her devoted daughters and loving granddaughter, Katie. She was born on July 11th, 1932, a daughter of the late Paul and May Laveing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Clark, her daughters, Jo Ellen Musguire and Diane Clause, her siblings, Janet Zurga, Paul and Bob Laveing. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Debra Armstrong, Susan and Rob Russell, Elaine Clark, Carol Clark and Terry Marks; as well as her granddaughters: Katie, Kelly, Christina, Jennifer, Leslie, Lori; along with her grandsons, Paul and Matt, her sister and brother, June and Jack Laveing and numerous nieces and nephews.

Joanne was a homemaker for many years and later worked at CVS Pharmacy for over 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with family playing games, puzzling, bird watching and going for nightly rides through the countryside. Friends will be received on Friday, January 30th from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements. Private interment will take place at Clinton Cemetery in Wampum.