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.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Paul W. Moskes please visit our Sympathy Store.

Mary LaVerne Hnat, 95, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, formerly of Beaver, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, July 17, 2026, at McGregor Living.

Born on February 15, 1931, in Greensburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond V. and Mary LaVerne (Dorsey) O’Connell.

LaVerne spent her life as a homemaker and was a devoted member of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish.  She was a past member of the Junior Women’s and Women’s Club of Beaver and enjoyed volunteering her time with many other organizations, including Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.  In her free time, LaVerne could be found gardening, spending time with her family, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates.

In addition to her parents, LaVerne was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Hnat on December 26, 2002; a sister, Anne R. Perry; and a son-in-law, Peter Knittel.

LaVerne is survived by her loving and devoted children, Michael J. (Orysia Tylko) Hnat, Karen H. Knittel, Susan J. Hnat, Mark (Meizi Goa) Hnat, Theodore J. Hnat, and Laura (Kit Lucey) Hnat; her two loving grandsons, Matthew (Nicolina Nolletti) Knittel and Stephen Knittel; as well as extended family members and friends.

Friends and family are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Saints Peter and Paul Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 200 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009 on Wednesday, July  22 at 10:00AM with Fr. Howard Campbell as celebrant.

Interment will be in Beaver Cemetery.

The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 340 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009, is honored to provide care and guidance to Laverne’s family during this time.

Mary Celine Miller-Nestler,  95, Beloved wife of the late Robert T. Nestler; daughter of the late Theodore and Louise Boyer; sister of Raymond (JoAnn), Robert, and Clare Mulkern (Robert) all deceased; step-mother and friend to Paul Nestler, Maureen Messersmith (Ernie), Timothy Nestler, Jean Simmons (Robert). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in Sharpsburg in 1931, Mary Celine graduated from St. Martin’s High School in 1949 and entered the Sisters of Divine Providence in January, 1950. She earned a B.Ed. and M.Ed. in L.S., from Duquesne University  and a Masters in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh.

Mary Celine taught junior high at St. Joseph School in Braddock (1952-1956) and St. Anne School in Castle Shannon (1956-1959). Pragmatic and visionary, she spent the rest of her career as an academic library director at two Pittsburgh area university libraries. From 1959 to 1966, she developed The Sister’s Library at Divine Providence that served as the foundation for the developing LaRoche University Library, where she served as its first director. In 1966, she joined Robert Morris University as the Director of Libraries until her retirement in 1992. It was there that she worked intensively with the University Administration and architects to design the Patrick Henry Library and Learning Center. In the years before her retirement in 1992, she directed a dedicated staff in the installation of an automated integrated library system. She was active and served on various committees in the American Library Association, the Pennsylvania Library Association, and the Pittsburgh Regional Library Center (PRLC). After her retirement from Robert Morris, she remained at the University (part-time) for eleven years re-organizing and developing a classification scheme for the University Archives.  Among her many interests, Mary Celine was a Master Certified graphoanalyst, giving numerous lectures over the years. In 2004, she became an Ordained Minister of Spirit-Directed Healing with Celebrating Life Ministries and remains an active member of the organization. Known as the local “Angel Lady” she gave almost a hundred Angel lectures and distributed weekly messages to interested followers. A lifelong learner, her many interests included health and wellness, spirituality, and a fondness for recipes. Mary Celine was a member of St. Margaret Mary’s Church in Moon Township where she worshiped almost daily. She lived her life by the creed, “In him we live, and move, and have our being” Acts 17:28.

Friends were received on Sunday July 19, 2026 from 3pm until 7pm in Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Moon Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1pm in St. Margaret Mary Church in Moon Twp.

Private interment will take place in St. Martin Cemetery, Pittsburgh.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Sister of Divine Providence, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Alison Park, PA 15101 or Celebrating Life Ministries, c/o Reverend Paul Funfsinn, 2555 E. 269th Road, Peru, Illinois, 61354.

Daniel “Danny” R. Dreyer, 79, of Economy, passed away on July 16, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late William and Dorothy Dreyer.

Danny is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nancy (Dunn) Dreyer; his three sons, Danny L. (Angela) Dreyer, Sean Dreyer, and Chris (Stephanie) Dreyer; his cherished grandchildren, Ethan, Alexis, Lexi, and Kylie; his sisters-in-law, Donna (Charles), Linda (Dennis), and Cindy (Bob); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

A 1965 graduate of Ambridge High School, Danny proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a medical evacuation (Medevac) specialist. Following his military service, he enjoyed a successful career as a Design Engineer with Arco Chemical, where he remained until his retirement.

Danny was an active member of the Road Saints of Ambridge and American Legion Post 641 in Baden. A true car enthusiast, he found great joy in restoring and repairing automobiles alongside his sons and friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need of automotive advice or assistance. Whether attending car shows and cruises or spending time in the garage, Danny’s passion for cars was matched only by his love for his family. He especially treasured the time he shared with his grandchildren, creating memories they will forever hold close.

Family and friends will be received on Monday, July 20, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. until the Blessing Service at 7:00 p.m. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 Eighth Street, Ambridge. An American Legion Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., followed by Military Honors at 2:30 p.m. Private burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be made in Danny’s memory to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Baden.