Betty L. Mattucci, 94, of Baden, passed away on May 4th, 2025, in Good Samaritan Hospice House of Wexford.

She was born in Sewickley on December 3rd, 1930, a daughter of the late Avra and Edna Earhart Noland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Mattucci, along with 12 brothers & sisters.

She is survived by her loving son, Thomas (Widalys) Noland of Panama, three grandchildren, Kathleen, Mateo and Warren, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, & great nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Monday, May 12th from 6 P.M. until the time of a funeral service at 7:30 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. Interment will be held privately in Sylvania Hills Mausoleum.

Connie L. Semon, 87, of Hopewell Township, passed away on May 5th, 2025. She was born in Middleburg, Pennsylvania on November 10th, 1937, the daughter of the late Ira Alanzo Zimmerman and Verbena Catherine Kuhns Zimmerman-Myers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Semon, a son, Ronald George Semon, a daughter-in-law, Ann Mattingly and her beloved dog, Max. She is survived by her four children: Terri (John) LaMark of Moon Township, Robert Semon of Alexandria, Virginia, Vicki Semon of Nashville, Tennessee and Daniel Semon of Amissville, Virginia; along with two brothers, Roger (Steve Swain) Zimmerman and Dennis (Denise) Zimmerman, a sister-in-law, Freta Schubert, two grandchildren, Colette Georgia Semon and Elise Corinne Semon and numerous nieces and nephews.

Connie was a long-time member of Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Aliquippa. She loved to watch old black and white classic movies. She used to love to crochet and do crafts. She was also excellent at pastels. She also won an award for a pastel piece she did of her father.

Friends will be received on Sunday, May 11th from noon until 4 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, May 12th at 11 a.m. in Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2720 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society. 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Darlene M. Kephart, 64 of Daugherty Township, passed away unexpectedly on May 5th, 2025 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late John R. and Sara Weil Smith. Darlene spent her formative years in Economy Borough and proudly graduated from Ambridge High School, where she demonstrated her athletic prowess as a member of the track team.

Darlene’s work ethic was evident in her role as a manager at the local Arby’s restaurant in Conway, where she led her team with kindness and a smile.

Music filled Darlene’s soul, and she shared her passion as a devout member of the New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church. Her beautiful voice and guitar playing were highlights of the worship services. Darlene’s love of music was only matched by her love of bringing people together, whether through hosting pool parties and cookouts at her home or simply sharing moments with her loved ones.

Darlene’s nurturing spirit extended to her family, the cornerstone of her life. She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, James S. Kephart, who will deeply miss her companionship and unwavering support. Her legacy continues through her two daughters, Deanna (John) Bautti and Dawn (Brandon) Fowler, who will forever cherish the lessons she imparted. Darlene’s joy was multiplied by her four grandchildren, Roman, Leo, Joshua, and Owen.

Her siblings, Barbara (Dan) Wyberg, Rob (Barb) Smith, and Sue (Bill) Beattie, will remember Darlene as a sister who always provided a listening ear and a helping hand. Her connection with her family extended to her nieces and nephews, and she held a special place in her heart for her nephew, B I O Benny. She had several close friends she held dear over the years, especially Jared who was one of her “kids”, even though there was no relation. Darlene’s caring nature was also evident in her bond with her cat Wizzie, a faithful companion through the years.

Darlene was also an avid gardener who found solace in the beauty of her flower gardens. Her adventurous spirit took her to the Caribbean, where she reveled in the sun and sea, creating memories that would last a lifetime.

A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, July 20th from 3 – 6 p.m. at the New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2nd Avenue and 1st Street, Economy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Due to her love of animals, memorial contributions may be made in Darlene’s memory if desired to an animal shelter of your choice.

Regina M. Witouski, 94, formerly of Freedom, passed away on May 7th, 2025 at Villa St. Joseph Personal Care Facility. She was born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania on January 11th,1931, the daughter of the late Vincent Sr. and Agnes Quinn McDonough. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael “Mike” Witouski Jr., two brothers, Terence McDonough and Vincent McDonough Jr. and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene and John Brown and Margaret “Peggy” and Ned Drake. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Terry A. and Edward L. Samek of Cranberry Township, as well as several nieces and nephews. Regina was a retired sales clerk with the former Brown’s Antique store of Rochester. She was also a member of both St. Felix Church of Freedom and the Christian Mothers.  Friends will be received on Tuesday, May 13th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a service following at 1:30 p.m., at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Freedom. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to McGuire Memorial
Foundation, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton, PA 15066.

Marthanne Conner, 93, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on May 1st, 2025, at Cambridge Village. She was born in Waynesburg on January 16th, 1932, a daughter of the late John and Ann Clipper Wunder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Lloyd E. Conner and two sisters, Babs Weimer and Jo West. She is survived by her son, John (Trudy) Conner, her daughter, Frankie (Norm) Friday, two brothers, John Wunder and Chris Wunder, two sisters, Peggy Wells and Pat Domachowski, five grandchildren: Jasen ( Candace) Conner, Jamie (Jason) Zona, Jeremiah Friday, Joshua (Amy) Friday and Jessica (Mike) Hildebrand; as well as six great-grandchildren: Samantha Rosenberger, Tayler Conner, Danielle Rosenberger, Carson Conner, William Zona and Kaiden Friday.

Marthanne enjoyed the little things in life such as flowers and traveling, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial visitation will take place at CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, on Friday, May 16th from 10 A.M. until the time of the funeral Mass at 11 A.M. at Holy Redeemer Church, 415 4th Street, Ellwood City. Interment will be private at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 2900 Brighton Road, Ellwood City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Twelve Loaves Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 215, New Brighton. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Cambridge Village for the wonderful care she received while she was there. A thank you also goes out to the nurses from Advanced Hospice for their loving, dedicated care. Professional services and arrangements were entrusted to CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Bradford James Silk Jr., 79, of Leetsdale, passed away at home on May 4th, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 20th, 1946, a son of the late Bradford Sr. and Mavis (Wells) Silk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susan (Hamilton) Silk. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margaret Anne (Cummins) Silk, his sons, Bradford James Silk III (Barbara) and Robert Francis Silk, his grandchildren: Ashley Anne Knutson (Andrew), Bradford James Silk IV (Amy), Victoria Lynn Hickerson (John) and Sean Robert Silk (Anna); as well as great-grandchildren, Lilly Silk, Aiden Knutson, and expected Iris Silk, his sister, Bonnie Ufert, his brother, Doug Silk, and 8 nieces and 4 nephews.

Bradford was a dedicated public servant who served 4 years in the United States Navy, and also served as a cub scout master, a fire fighter for 45-years, a fire chief for 8 years, a city councilman for 8 years and was the chairman of the municipal water sewage board. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons, grandchildren and close friends. He was a loving husband, father to his children and pups, and proud to be a grandfather and great-grandfather.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation on Friday, May 9th, from 4-8 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 11 A.M.

Josephine G. (Grecich) Marchwinski, 89, formerly of Beaver Falls, peacefully passed away on May 2nd, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at Forest Hill Heights in Forest Hills, Maryland.

She was born in New Brighton on June 16th, 1935, a daughter of the late Caroline (Hrvoj) and Grga Grecich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Daniel John Marchwinski, Sr., her sister, Barbara Shaban, her brother, George Grecich, and two beloved grandchildren, Mark Andrew Mikolay and Pava Marie LaPere. She was the proud mother of eight children: Theresa Marchwinski (Cincinnati, Ohio), Pat (Bob) Tobin (Bel Air, Maryland), Caroline (Frank) LaPere (Tucson, Arizona), Barbara Marchwinski (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), Mary Marchwinski (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), Anna (Mark) Mikolay (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), Dan (Traci) Marchwinski (Billings, Montana) and Janey Garcia (Bel Air, Maryland). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom brought her immense joy and pride.

Josephine, affectionately known as Josie, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her and her husband resided in West Mayfield where they raised their family.

She was a lifelong member of St. Philomena Parish, the Christian Mothers, and the Croatian Fraternal Union.  Throughout her life, she held various jobs. After high school, she worked in the offices of Townsend & Co. Once her youngest child started school, she became the cafeteria manager at St. Philomena School. Later, she worked in the bakery departments at Economy and Foodland grocery stores, where her warmth and work ethic made her beloved by many. Josie also worked at the Community College of Beaver County, where she proudly learned to use a computer.

At home, Josephine was known for baking the best pepperoni rolls, cookies, cakes, and her famous cherry dessert.

She was a passionate reader and avid card player who especially loved teaching her grandchildren how to play cards and bingo. She loved to travel to visit family across the United States, Croatia, and Ireland. Her sweet disposition, kindness, and deep faith left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the J&J Spratt Funeral Home in New Brighton, on Friday, May 9th from 4-7 P.M. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 P.M. A Catholic Burial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 10th at 11 A.M. at Holy Family Church, 521 7th Avenue, New Brighton. She will be interred at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 1501 1st Avenue, New Brighton.

Josephine will be dearly missed and forever remembered in the hearts of those she loved and who loved her.

In honor of Josephine’s memory, plant a tree or consider donating to your local library, two of the many things she cherished deeply.

James Edward Ritchie Sr., 66, of Aliquippa, passed away on May 3rd, 2025 in Heritage Valley Sewickley surrounded by his family.

He was born in Beaver Falls on November 16th, 1958, a son of the late Herbert L. and Millicent A. (Maley) Ritchie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Herbert Ritchie Jr., his sister, Betty Jeane Ritchie and his brother-in-law, John Quigley, Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary Ann (Drobac) Ritchie, his children: Kristie (Jimmy Owens) Ritchie, James (Brittany) Ritchie Jr., Joshua Ritchie, and Michael Ritchie; along with his former daughter in-law, Kaylene Ritchie, a brother, William Joseph Ritchie, his sisters, Donna Ritchie and Florence Quigley, six grandchildren: Michael (Ashlynn) Napolitan III, Anna Napolitan, Kylie Napolitan, James Ritchie III, William Ritchie and Jonathan Ritchie; as well as two great-grandchildren, Michael IV and Ezekiel and many nieces and nephews.

James had a career as a forklift operator and as a laborer within various industries. He was an avid Pittsburgh Sports Fan and loved watching the Steelers and Penguins games. He also loved watching CNN.

A celebration of life for James conducted by the family will be held on Thursday, May 8th at the Rochester Free Methodist Church, 480 Jefferson Street, Rochester. Family and friends are welcome to come to share memories and a meal together from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a service will be held at 3:30 p.m. by Pastor Chuck Thomas.

Arrangements for James were entrusted to the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, who had the honor of providing care to him and his family.

Nancy Matika Yanyanin, 75, of Economy, passed away on May 4th, 2025.

She was born on April 13, 1950, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Matika. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Yanyanin, her sister, Pamela Budris, her cousin, Robert Karwoski and her nephew, Steven Maslek. She is survived by her beloved son, Nicholas Yanyanin of Economy, who will cherish the countless memories and the indelible legacy left by his adoring mother. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law, Bill Budris of Center Township and Larry Yanyanin (Lynnie) of Freedom, her sisters-in-law, Cheryl Maslek of Aspinwall and Laurene Yotes of Monaca, along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews including her nieces, Kristen Budris of Pittsburgh, Alexa Yanyanin of Moon Township, Ellen Filar (Joe) of Fox Chapel and Johnna (Todd) Haller of Monaca; as well as her nephew, Anthony Budris (Brandi) of Hopewell, her great-nieces, Afton and Amzey Budris of Hopewell, Sera and Vie Filar of Fox Chapel and her great-nephew, Mitchell Maslek of Center Township.

Nancy grew up in Freedom and is a graduate of Edinboro University. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Mitchell Yanyanin, who kept her laughing during their over 50 years of marriage.

Nancy was a devoted teacher and vice principal at Quigley Catholic High School before joining the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School as a Human Resources Executive. Her passion for current events and sports was evident to all who knew her, and her contributions to the Quigley Catholic High School community will be remembered for years to come.

She always made room in her life and heart for her many family members and friends that were dear to her including from the Caputo family: Doreen Mole-West, Richard (Maritza) Caputo, Raymond Caputo (Denise), Dominic Caputo (Linh), Greg Caputo (Ellen); the Matika family – Paula Quolke (Tom), Tom Panek (Patty), Roberta Good, Michael Matika, Mark Matika, Cathi Ashebill; as well as the Karwoski family: James Karwoski (Marta,), Thomas  Karwoski (Deb), Beverly Karwoski, JT Karwoski (Tracy, Maisie), Jeff Karwoski, Dina Karwoski, Jill Valentine (Lon, Brendan, Brady). Nancy had many lifelong friends from Beaver County and beyond, too many to list all of them, but special recognition goes out to: Karen Holiday, Lorraine Walley, Marilou Gibbs, Tom Holsinger, Janet Knowton, Anita Hooke, Scott Antoline, Lauren Bensink, Gayle and Larry Piroli, and Rozan and Jerry Antonetti.

A visitation for Nancy will be held on Sunday, May 11th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 P.M. at the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, where family and friends will gather to pay their respects and celebrate Nancy’s extraordinary life. A mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Felix Church in Freedom on Monday, May 12th, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvery Cemetery in Freedom.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the Beaver County Humane Society and the American Civil Liberties Union.