Esther Mary Cox, 82, of Beaver Falls, passed away on November 19th, 2025 at Providence Health and Rehabilitation Center in Beaver Falls.

She was born in Beaver Falls on March 12th, 1943, the daughter of the late Merrill Kalish and Margaret (Oliver) Kalish. In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald A. Cox, her daughter, Leigh Cox, both of whom are sorely missed; along with her brother, Edward Kalish. Esther will be sorely missed and is survived by her daughters, Suzanne (Dale) Cable and Robin (Tom) House, her grandchildren: Kassie (Chris) Mielecki, Jourdan (Chris) Koutsavlis, Madison (Ryan Wyatt) Cable, Nicholas Ceriani and Trae House; as well as her great-grandchildren: Ignatius, Emilie, Leah, Logan, and Abigail; along with her three nieces, Debbie, Donna and Mary Jo and her pet, Ryry. She will also be missed by her bingo friends.

Esther worked at Geneva College as a financial aide assistant for 50 years. She never met a bingo card that she didn’t like. She enjoyed the gamesmanship of bingo an certainly a scratchy or two.

All services for Esther were private.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, was honored to care for Esther and her family during this difficult time and was the funeral home that was in charge of her arrangements.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and aides at Providence and Suncrest Hospice, especially Toni Smith and Jodi from Providence and Shar and Sarah from Suncrest for taking such great care of Esther. She loved her new friends she acquired at her time at Providence.

Kathleen Ebersberger, 85, of Patterson Township, formerly of Rochester, passed away on November 12th, 2025, at her home. She was born in White Township on May 13th, 1940, the daughter of the late Leo R. and Margaret Walsh Hohnadle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Leo R. Hohnadle. She is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, James C. Ebersberger, as well as four daughters and son-in-laws: Elizabeth E. and her husband, Stephen D. Richard of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Kristan M. and David Mawhinney of Pittsburgh, Margaret M. and Buddy Ferguson of Bridgewater, Erin E. and George Meyers of Beaver and nine grandchildren: Sarah K. and her husband Gavin M. Roselli, Matthew J. Richard, Benjamin J., Sean D., and Michael T. Mawhinney, David Ferguson, Emma K. and her husband, Seth Lintz, Jack H. Ferguson, Riley K. Meyers, and one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol and Warren Scranton.

Kathleen was a 1958 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and Providence School of Nursing in 1961. Kathy was a retired Registered Nurse with Providence Hospital and the former Rochester Hospital, as well as McGuire Memorial Home, where she served with the Beaver County Office on aging as a consultant. She was also a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in Rochester and Our Lady Of The Valley Parish,    Friends and family will be received on Friday, November 21st, from 4-7 p.m., at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday, November 22nd at 10 a.m., at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, 632 Virginia Ave, Rochester. Friends are requested to meet at the church. Celebrating will be Brother John Harvey. Private inurnment will take place at St. Mary’s Columbarium, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls The family wishes memorial contributions be made to McGuire Memorial Home, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton. Our family cannot thank the staff enough for the care, patience and love shown at Pinnacle Hospice Sewickley. You guided us through one of the hardest moments of our lives with such grace. We are forever grateful.

Richard Allen Stone, 58, of Beaver Falls, passed away on November 13th, 2025. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on August 20th, 1967, a son of Clifford Reed Stone and Marie Alemeda Cope. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford Stone Jr., William Stone and Timothy Stone and his sisters: Ruth Bevington, Nancy Bevington, Georgia Hemer and Audrey Jackson. He is survived by his children, Brandon Stone and Nicole (Travis) Burns, his grandson, Caleb Burns, his brothers, Samuel (Debbie) Stone, Joseph (Betsy) Stone and Larry (Ann) Stone, his sister, Jane (Ray) Hood and numerous nieces and nephews. Richard spent many years working at Vocelli’s. In his free time, he enjoyed video games, going on nature walks, mushroom hunting and fishing. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22nd from 2 p.m. until the time of a service starting at 4 p.m., at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Thelma K. Brognano, 84, of Fombell, passed away on November 15th, 2025, at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born in Beaver Falls on July 7th, 1941, the daughter of the late John and Hazel Shaw Mannion. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Brognano, three daughters, Sherri Jones, Linda Pflug and Grace Biega and a grandson, Joshua Winstead. She is survived by her daughter, Roberta (Clay) Winstead, her brother, John Mannion, Jr., eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, three sons-in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Thelma was a long-time member of College Hill Church of the Nazarene in Beaver Falls and spent a good portion of her life working as a nurse’s aide. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 21st from 5 p.m. until the time of a service starting at 7 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements. Pastor Joe Schiren will officiate the service. Thelma’s family would like to extend their gratitude to Haven Convalescent Home for their exceptional care and kindness.

Judith A. “Buttercup” LaHue, 83, of Monaca, passed away on November 17th, 2025 at home, surrounded by her closest family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Margaret (Goss) Swager. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. LaHue and her siblings: Joseph Swager, Margaret Swager, Dorothy Wiley, and William Swager. Known by loved ones as “Buttercup,” she is survived by many family members and friends. She was a loving mother to Timothy LaHue, Cynthia (Shawn) Reynolds and Brett (Tara) LaHue. She will be missed tremendously by her granddaughters, great grandchildren, and many friends: Hannah (Matthew) Maurice, Abigail (Samuel) Stajduhar, Margaret (Cody) Boring, Aubrey and Calla Reynolds. She was honored to be a great grandmother to Penelope Maurice and Luca Stajduhar. She loved her dear friends, Marianne Swartzwelder, LuAnn Taddeo, and Lynn Kolich deeply. She was also honored to have been a babysitter to Madison and Alexis Hiltz.

Judith was a proud graduate of Monaca High School with the class of 1960, recently attending her 65th high school reunion. She worked as a stewardess for American Airlines immediately preceding high school, worked as a crossing guard while raising her children, and worked as a dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in oncology. She continued her service as a caregiver long after early retirement to care for her husband, family members, and friends. Her daughter, Cynthia, a Registered Nurse, had the privilege of caring for her at home on Hospice and a special thanks goes out to the amazing staff at LIFE Beaver County for their compassionate care and support. She had a love for all animals, especially her late dog, Thomas the Labradoodle. She was a Human Rights Activist, praying for Equality and Peace on Earth who was adored by her family, friends, and community. She was also a firm believer in her savior, Jesus Christ.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, November 19th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where services will be held on Thursday, November 20th at 11 a.m. with her pastor, Dr. Steve Vesolich officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

Robert Thompson, 78, passed away on November 17th, 2025. He was born in Ellwood City on August 10th, 1947, a son of the late Joan and Robert “Sid” Thompson, both of Ellwood city. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Cheddar Thompson, his brothers, Chris Thompson (Linda) and Martin Thompson (Leona), both of Ellwood city. He was especially proud of all of his surviving children, Eric Thompson (Anna) of Ellwood City, Britt Thompson of Columbus, Ohio, Rob Thompson (Lindsay) of Poland, Ohio and Casey Thompson of Reno, Nevada; as well as his cherished stepdaughters: Cindy Powers (Kevin) of Englewood, Florida, Dee Dee Quinn Hussey (Rob) of Englewood, Florida, Tracy Guyer of Fair Oaks, and Danielle McClarnon (Walter) of Leetsdale.

In life, Robert was a faithful, honest, selfless and hardworking man with a golden heart who loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, a good root beer, the outdoors, his camp in Kittanning, hunting, fishing, and his basset hounds, Daisy Mae and Stella Bean.

Of all the things in the world he cherished, his crown Jewels were his surviving grandchildren: Devin and Luca Thompson of Ellwood City, Charleigh and Lucy Mickley of Columbus, Ohio, Grayson and Amelia Thompson of Poland, Ohio, Trent Winchmann of Englewood, Florida, Devin DeCaro of Englewood, Florida, and Tara Quinn of Englewood, Florida.

Our family would especially like to thank Dr. David Gellar and his staff at the liver cancer institute at Montefiore for taking such exceptional care of our beloved Bob for the last 9 years. Our family would also like to thank Dr. Richard Schollaert for his continuous care.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, November 20th from 4-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a prayer will be offered on Friday, November 21st at 11:30 A.M. followed by a funeral service at 12 Noon in the SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 6th Street, Ambridge.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation in the name of Robert be made to orphans of the storm animal shelter in Kittanning, or to the go fund me page to help with raising funds to create a commemorative bench along the trail near his favorite spot.   https://gofund.me/c9f247da9

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

Renee Lutz, 60, of Freedom, passed away unexpectedly on November 16th, 2025. She was born in Sewickley on September 26th, 1965, a daughter of Madeline (Matanick) Lutz and the late Charles Lutz.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by three sisters, Roxanne (Jeffrey) Soltis, Rhonda (Gary) Lazzaretti and Rochelle (Randy) Hinzman, a combination of nieces/nephews and great-nieces/great-nephews, Chanda (Max) Fallecker and their children, Eli and Serena, Melinda (Andrew) Pisano and their children: Lucas and Cameron, Becky Hinzman (J.C. Reboton) and Breanna (Larry) Musgrave; and their children, Eva and Larry, and soon-to-be expected, River, Laura Hinzman, Mitchel Lazzaretti, Ashton (David) Weatherly, and their child, Margo. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a special nephew, Nicholas Soltis.

Renee worked at Walmart. All are welcome to gather for a visitation on Wednesday, November 19th from 3-7 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where Funeral Prayers will be offered on Thursday, November 20th at 10 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in the Good Samaritan Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge and Interment will follow in the Good Samaritan Cemetery there.

Karen Elaine Zimmer Petley, 75, passed away on November 15th, 2025. She lived a rich and meaningful life across Ambridge, Sewickley, and Owen Sound of Ontario, Canada.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 24th, 1950, the daughter of James Milton Zimmer and Anna Marie Zimmer. She is survived by her children, Mark Petley (Casey Petley) and Emily Petley; her cherished grandchildren, Nora, Sophia, and Micah; and her siblings – the “three toads”, James Zimmer (Kathy), David Zimmer (Cindy), and Mathew Zimmer (Agnes). She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael John Petley.

Karen was raised in Beaver and was a graduate of Beaver High School and the University of Pittsburgh. She was a lifelong lover of the written word who was both a devoted reader and a gifted writer. She was a regular patron of public libraries everywhere she lived and authored numerous articles for Shady Ave Magazine, as well as a book about Agnes Macphail. Her passion for literature was matched only by her deep love for her grandchildren. She found joy in taking them to cultural events and library programs, always encouraging them to explore the world with confidence and to believe fully in their potential.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the amazing staff of Good Samaritan Hospice for their compassionate care, support, and dignity during Karen’s final days. A special thank-you is offered to longtime friend Martha Murdoch, whose kindness and presence were especially meaningful to Karen and her family.

A memorial service for Karen will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karen’s honor to the Iron Horse Theatre to support a scholarship established in her memory. Donations may be directed to: ironhorsetheatre@yahoo.com.

Ruth Ann (Wertz) Strugalski, 82, of Ambridge, passed away on November 16th, 2025. She was born on July 23rd, 1943, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Wertz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Strugalski, her brothers, Robert and Richard Wertz and her sisters, Eleanor Wertz and Carole Totin.

She is survived by her beloved son, Michael Strugalski, her sister, Marylu Giver, her brother, Donald (Marie) Wertz and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ruth Ann was a graduate of St. Veronica High School. After graduation, she worked for many years as a dental assistant for Dr. Foster. She was also one of the first female firefighters in the Harmony Township/Baden Fire Department. Throughout her life, she enjoyed practicing martial arts. Ruth Ann was well known for her delicious nut bread and cabbage rolls, and she was a gifted baker and a wonderful singer. She was also a proud member of the Polish Falcons Nest 182.

Services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.