Cary D. Smith, 68, of New Brighton, passed away at home on December 19th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sheree Smith. Cary is survived by his sister, Jo Ellen (Bob), his son, Josh Maley (Kim Maley) of Center Township, and his cherished grandchildren: Justin Maley, Jaden Maley, Liam Maley, Ashton Maley, and Alyssa Maley. He was also a proud great-grandfather to Esme Maley and Levi Maley. Cary also leaves behind his dear friend, Denise Barber, and many close friends in McNitt Apartments where he lived.

Cary will be remembered for the love he shared with his family and friends, and his passion for the Buffalo Bills. A private viewing was held by the family at Simpson Funeral Home and Cremation Services on December 21st, and a public memorial to celebrate his life will be held after the holidays. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Betty J. Revay, 94, passed away on December 20th, 2024 at Cambridge Village in Beaver Falls.

She was born in Monaca on August 10th, 1930 in Monaca, the daughter of the late Mario Lucente and Julia (Tokas) Lucente. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Richard Lucente, Mario Lucente, Rose Book and Victor Lucente. She is survived by her three daughters, Kim, Karen and Tammy, seven grandchildren: Abby, Audrey, Aly, Aaron, Matthew, Amanda and Robert; three brothers, Gary (Rose) Lucente, Gerry (Christine) Lucente and Ronald Lucente, along with five great grandchildren.

Betty was the wife of Edward Revay, who celebrated over 50 years of marriage.            She was a lifelong resident of Monaca. She started working at Callagans Pharmacy and then was employed by the National Bank of Beaver County and its successors until retirement. She enjoyed all the different positions she had during her years at the bank and loved working with the people of Monaca.

Betty loved dancing with Edward, singing, shopping, traveling and playing the slot machines, especially in Las Vegas. She was a member of the Christian Mothers and a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels, who was always happy to help at the St. Johns Church fundraisers.

Friends and family will be received on Friday, December 27th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where prayers will be offered on Saturday, December 28th at 9:15 A.M. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10 A.M. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Monaca. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

The family asks that memorial contributions be made in Betty’s name to the Beaver County Humane Society or Beaver County Cancer & Heart Association.

Adel Ayoub, 82, of Oakdale, passed away on December 22nd, 2024. He was born on October 22nd, 1942, the beloved son of the late Mikhail and Maomi Ayoub.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years and their family.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a funeral service on Tuesday, December 24th at 11 A.M. at Saint Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church, 995 Melrose Avenue, Ambridge. Arrangements are entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

George R. Bartimac, 98, of Baden, passed away at home on December 18th, 2024. He was born in Freedom on September 14th, 1926, the son of the late Angelo and Mary Bartimac. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Syrak, son, Ronald Bartimac, stepson, Gregory Allen Peter and several siblings.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Helen Bartimac, children, Dawn Turner and Rhonda Walters, stepson, Jack D. Peters, sister, Stella Lorenz, two cherished grandchildren, Shawn McNair and Pamela Siebert, special friend and caregiver, Mark Hartle, close friends Brenda and John Maxiener, Jennie Nelson, along with many others.

George proudly served as a corporal in the United States Navy during World War II, where he was awarded a Purple Heart. After his service, he worked for the Borough of Baden as a road crew foreman for over ten years, and later at J&L and Armco until his retirement. He had a love for country western music and enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden. He was also a former member of the Baden American Legion.

Helen would like to express her heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Jeffrey Hein for the excellent care he provided to George.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday, December 28th from 12 P.M. until 4 P.M., as well as a blessing service taking place at 2:00 PM at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date.

Marilyn C. Winkle, 78, of Rochester Township, passed away on December 20th, 2024 in her home. She was born on December 2nd, 1946, a daughter of the late Elder R. & Edna Landis Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Calvin, a son, Michael Winkle, a son-in-law, Jeffrey Bable and a grandson, Eric Bable. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Bable, three grandchildren, Jeffrey (Meghan Schieman) Bable, Taylor (Tyler) Adams, and Chase (Zoey Blanchard) Winkle, a great grandson Thomas Jeffrey Adams, three brothers, Elder R. “Junior” (Donna) Landis, Samuel (Judy Frank) Landis and David Jay (Lori) Landis, a brother-in-law, Harold “Kuch” (Linda) Winkle and a daughter-in-law, Tammy Wright, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Marilyn worked for many years at the Medical Center as a clinical technician. She was a longtime and active member of New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was a member of WELCA. She was the Judge of Elections for Rochester, enjoyed playing cards, and volunteering for Meals on Wheels.  She was an amazing mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister who will be missed.

Friends will be received on Thursday, December 26th, from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. at Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 27th, at 11 a.m. in her church, New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 2nd Avenue, Freedom.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Josephine Elia Haslett, 97, of Rochester, known affectionately as Jo to her friends and family, passed away on December 19th, 2024, at the Passavant Community in Zelienople. She leaves behind a legacy of faith as a lifelong member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church of Rochester where she found much comfort in her faith.

Josephine was raised in Rochester and graduated from Rochester High School with the class of 1945. She was a daughter of the late Rocco and Sarah Elia. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas E. Haslett, her brothers, Chuck, Jimmy, Rocky and John, and younger brothers Joseph, Vincent, and Frank Elia and a special brother in law, Ralph Caratelli.

She is survived by her devoted children, Lynn Rutter and her husband Howard, and Roy Lambert and his wife Chavee. She was the proud grandmother to Kristin Jeffers and her husband Keith, Kelly Rupp and Claire Hogan and the adored great-grandmother to Josie Rupp and Connor Hogan. She is also survived by her sister Mary Caratelli.

Josephine’s professional life was as rich and fulfilling as her personal life. She spent many years working as a cook at her brother’s restaurant, Hollywood Gardens in Rochester where her culinary skills were greatly admired. Later, she later opened her own restaurant, Jo’s Snack Bar, in North Sewickley. She was also a talented seamstress.

Josephine found pleasure in gardening and reveled in the beauty of nature. Her passion for travel was evident as she had visited some forty-seven states. At the remarkable age of seventy-two, she learned to swim. Her interests in sewing, baking, and cooking not only brought her personal joy, but also made her home an inviting place for all. She had an ability to make everyone feel special and did so through her love of baking. The children of the McGuire Home especially looked forward to her delightful creations. Her house was renowned for its hot meals, special desserts, and much laughter.

Arrangements and services were entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services of Monaca. Services were also entrusted to Saint Cecilia Catholic Church of Rochester.

The family has suggested memorial contributions be made, if desired to the McGuire Memorial Home of New Brighton.

To share online condolences, view Josephine’s video tribute, add photos or get directions, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Frederick G. Ward, Jr., 59, of LaPorte, Colorado, formerly of New Sewickley Township, passed away on December 18th, 2024. He was born in Rochester on February 19th, 1965, the son of the late Frederick G. Ward, Sr. and Linda L. Harley Ward. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Christine M. and Brydie Mitchell of Gunnison, Colorado, his former wife and friend Terri L. Randolph of Colorado, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald M. and Darla Ward, R.J. Ward, Sam and Jessica Ward, all of New Sewickley Township, a sister-in-law, Erin Ward, formerly of Patterson Township and three sisters and brothers-in-law, Tammie L. and Kevin Merriman of Volant, Pennsylvania, Kim A. Ralston and Bob Belsterling of Rochester Township, Jennie L. and Brian Henley of New Sewickley Township, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie B. Ward and a sister, Nicole L. Ward. He was employed at the City of Fort Collins, Colorado as a Building Inspector. He was a member of Burry’s St. John’s Evangelical United Protestant Church of New Sewickley. Fred was a graduate of Freedom High School in 1983, received a BA degree of Business in 1987 from Wittenburg University and a Master’s Degree from Western State College of Colorado in 1989. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at Wittenburg. Fred was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, camping, fishing, 4-wheeling and riding motorcycles. He enjoyed life to the fullest and was known to be a hard worker, jack of all trades who helped anyone who needed him.  Friends will be received on Sunday, December 22nd from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, and Monday, December 23rd from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 11 A.M. in Burry’s St. John’s Church, 1835 PA-68, New Sewickley. Officiating will be his former pastor, Rev. Win Grossclose. Interment will follow in Burry’s Church Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will also be held on February 22nd, 2025 at Fred’s home in LaPorte, Colorado. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to a charity of choice. The family wishes to especially thank the Bethany Hospice and Waters of Wexford caregivers.

Paul Clifford Carver, Sr., 92, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on December 18th, 2024 at his residence.

He was born in New Brighton on June 13th, 1932, the son of the late William Chester and Nellie Cusick Carver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of seventy-one years, Eleanor Grace Oliver Carver, brother, Chester Carver, sister, Gloria West, grandson, Thomas Clair Carver and son-in-law, Delaney Kitts. He is survived by his children: Paul Clifford, Jr. (Carolyn) Carver of New Brighton, John Michael (Jeri) Carver of Darlington Township, Debra Marie Kitts of Hopewell Township and William George Carver of Brighton Township; his grandchildren, Nathan (Kristine) Carver, Patrick (Andreea) Carver and Stacy Jo (Joel) Sanders, five great-grandchildren: Isabell Carver, Thomas Carver, Emma Carver, Julia Carver, and Abigail Carver; cousin, Shirley Cusick, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Paul was a 1950 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and a Corporal of the US Army during the Korean War. Following the war, he spent twenty-six years working at B&W as an electrician.

Paul was also very active within his community. He was a member of the Concord Church, A Global Methodist Congregation, and a pack leader for Boy Scouts of America. He was also a past member of the Riverside Lions Club and the Riverside School Director for eight years.

Friends will be received Sunday, December 22nd from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M., as well as on Monday, December 23rd from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 11 A.M. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Interment will be private at Concord Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made if desired to the Concord Church, 285 Concord Church Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Roberta J. Cupp, 85, of New Sewickley Township, passed away at home on December 15th, 2024. She was born on January 27th, 1939, the daughter of the late William and Ada May Wolfe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Holli Cupp, as well as all of her beloved puppies who passed away over the years. She is survived by her daughter, Jodi Wolfe, and her partner, Laurie Pettner. Roberta was a certified STNA home health aide, retiring at the age of seventy. She had a passion for western movies and dancing, and she adored flowers, especially gardenias. Her memory will remain in the hearts of all who loved her. In accordance with her wishes, funeral services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.