Lori Ann Brenner, 52, of Chippewa, passed away on July 14th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Rochester on May 3rd, 1973, the beloved daughter of Michelle (Wayne) Perkins of New Brighton and Rudy (Cindy) Vukas of Beaver Falls. She was a proud graduate of New Brighton High School who earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Geneva College and then went on to earn her Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan.
Lori was a dedicated professional, serving as a Training Manager in the Pharmaceutical Division at Bayer since 2013. She was known not only for her intelligence and work ethic but also for her deep compassion, sense of humor, and competitive spirit.
She was a true animal lover who especially adored her five cats: Pepper, Snickers, Daphne, Bongo and Brodie, who brought her endless joy. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a fan of fun at Dave & Buster’s who enjoyed countless hours of gaming with her husband and son at Pac-Man, Skeeball and arcade games. She found immense joy and happiness in traveling and exploring new places. Lori was widely traveled and enjoyed the diverse cultures and rich history of her many adventures.
Lori was also deeply involved in the NFT community on X (formerly Twitter), where she was known as Queen VeVe. Through this platform, she raised a substantial amount for the First Responders Children’s Foundation, a cause close to her heart. She was committed to supporting children who had lost a parent in the line of duty, helping ensure they received toys during the holidays and access to educational opportunities. Lori hoped to grow her involvement with the foundation and continue making a difference for these families.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her devoted husband of three years, William B. Keifer, her cherished son, Maxwell D. Brenner and a host of close family members and friends. Her loving spirit, unwavering generosity, and fierce loyalty will be remembered by all who knew her.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday July 20th from 12 noon-3 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lori’s name to First Responders Children’s Foundation, https://1strcf.org/., or the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

William Ralph Mack, 82, passed away on July 11th, 2025 at H&M Personal Care Home of Coraopolis after a period of declining health.

He was born in Sewickley on March 12th, 1943 in Sewickley. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary (Harbutack) Mack. He is survived by his cousins, Daniel A. Willis, Betsy Neisnack Pfannenstiel and Paul Neisnack (Carleen).

William was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enlisted at age 17 and served six years in the USN Reserve with two years of active duty. At age 27, he reenlisted and served one year of active duty.

Funeral services will be held privately for William. Memorial contributions in William’s memory may be made to NAMI Beaver County, 1229 Third Street Beaver, PA 15009 or www.namibeavercounty.org. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

Alan Ross Gill, 74, of Darlington, passed away peacefully on July 13th, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Alan was born in Beaver Falls on August 16th, 1950, a son of the late Robert and Lila Mae Erenberg.  He was a graduate of Northwestern High School, where he went on to work as an Electrical Journeyman Wireman for IBEW Local 712 for 40 years. Alan attended the Aliquippa Christian Assembly Church. He had a great love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, wisdom in His Word and a kind and generous spirit for those in need. He found great joy in fishing and trap shooting, but nothing compared to loving and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Ann Gill, his children, Alex Gill and his wife, Nicole, Taylor Gill-Kenny and her husband, James and Megan Pahler and her husband Kyle, a brother, Gary Gill and his wife, Terry, four grandchildren, Aidan, Liberty, Finnegan, and Wren; along with numerous nieces and friends.

Contributions can be made to Samaritan’s Purse at their website https://www.samaritanspurse.org/ or by mail to P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS., INC- 117 Blackhawk Rd., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Selba Jean Teams, 84, of Monaca, passed away on July 16th, 2025. She was born in Ocala, Florida, a daughter of the late Dave and Blanche Casey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William Casey and Irvin Casey and a sister, Geneva Hawkins. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John Teams, her sons, John (Gina) Teams of Rochester, Brad (Shelly) Teams of New Sewickley and David (Karen) Teams of Chippewa, her grandchildren: Jonathan Teams, Michael Teams, Jeremy Teams, Nathan Teams and Kaitlyn Teams; as well as many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Selba was a member of Ridge Pointe Family Church of Beaver where she and her husband together had unwavering faith and deep compassion. She found joy and strength in her relationship with God. Selba was a woman whose heart knew no bounds and her greatest joy in life came from the time she spent with her family and friends.

Friends will be received on Friday, July 18th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements and where services will be held on Saturday, July 19th at 12:30 p.m. Private entombment will follow.

Selba’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Advanced Hospice for their dedicated and compassionate care they provided to her.

Carolyn L. Brown, 78, of Aliquippa, passed away on July 13th, 2025 at Sewickley Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on June 16th, 1947, a daughter of the late Clarence W. Nicely and Eileen E. Shearer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard and her brothers, Richard and Raymond. She is survived by her daughters, Denise (Steve) Slowinski, Diane (Thomas) Morse and Doreen (Gary) Gill, her brother, Ronald, her sisters, Eleanor, Diana, Sharin, and Leasa; as well as nine grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Carolyn was Christian by faith. She had worked as a waitress and as a receptionist. She also enjoyed bowling.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements, on Saturday, July 19th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Burial will take place with her husband at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.

Phyllis Marie (Debo) Holman, 83, formerly of New Brighton, passed away on July 11th, 2025 at her residence in Palm Bay, Florida.

She was born in New Brighton on May 9th, 1942, a daughter of the late John W. and Evelyn Mae (Beitsch) Debo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Edward Henry Holman, a brother, John “Pete” (Mary Jane) Debo and brother-in-law, James Vukich. She is survived by her son, David (Cherina Emery) Holman, her grandchildren, Christopher (Ashley) Cross, Tyler Holman, and Tori Holman, her siblings, Janet (Robert) Kelvington and Kathryn Vukich, her special friends: Tom Ballard, Mike (Peggy) Linden, Liz Browning, Mac, Debbie, Bernice, Pat, and Diana; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was a 1960 graduate of New Brighton High School. In her younger years, she found joy making ceramics. She was an avid Steelers football fan throughout her life. In her later years, Phyllis enjoyed going to the gym. She absolutely adored her grandchildren. She was also known to love voicing her opinion. She enjoyed her yearly trips back and forth from Florida.

Friends will be received on Monday, July 21st from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements. A celebrant service will take place on Tuesday, July 22nd at 11 A.M. in that funeral home.

A special thank you to Hospice of Health First nurse, Valerie Galler for taking such great care of Phyllis and her family.

Leon William “Bill” Kelly, 68, of Chippewa Township, passed away on July 15th, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh surrounded by family.

He was born in Beaver Falls on September 7th, 1956, a son of the late John  (Jack) C. and Marianne (Faris) Kelly. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39.5 years, who he married on October 12, 1985, Nancy (Balzer) Kelly, his son, Ryan (Caitlin) Kelly, a granddaughter, Cecelia, his siblings, John C. Kelly Jr., Richard A. Kelly, and Margaret “ Peggy” Kelly, his nieces and nephews: Kaya, Kelly, John, Kate, Erin, Nick, and Cam; as well as his two canine companions Trixie and Nova.

Leon was a proud engineer and a graduate of West Virginia University. He later received an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and cheered on both the Mountaineers and Panthers. in his younger years, he loved fishing and cycling. After retiring, he found his real passion in birding. Above of all else, he was a dedicated grandfather, father, and husband.  He was a member of St. Monica Church of Beaver Falls, part of St. Augustine parish. He had a great sense of humor and was quick with a joke, but would take his time with a story.  He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Friends will be received on Sunday July 20th from 1-4 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Departing prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Monday, July 21st at 9:20 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls. Father Kim Schreck will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Saint Monica’s Catholic Academy: https://saintmonicaacademy.org.

Jenny L. Flook, 74, of Conway, passed away on July 15th, 2025 in UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was born on May 11th, 1951, a daughter of the late Charlotte (Snedden) Stuckwish. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, who she married in 1967, Robert L. Flook Sr.; as well as her siblings, Charles, Judy, and Connie. She is survived by her five children, Jenny Lynn (Charles) Rape, Diana Lee Flook, Robert L. (Jill Allison) Flook Jr., Laura Lee Flook-Leach and John Luther (April Wojcuich) Flook and ten grandchildren: David, Kimberly, Adam, Hanna, Jaxson, Melody, Rylee, Levi, Harmony, and Zane and four dogs, Rusty, Betsy, Copper, and Tod.

Jenny adored her family and her dogs. She loved cooking and crafting with her children. She enjoyed making candy and baking cookies. In her younger years, she found joy wood working.

All arrangements were entrusted to GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was honored to care for Jenny and her family during this most difficult time.

David Anthony King, Jr., 52, of Ambridge, passed away unexpectedly on July 13th, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born in Pittsburgh on December 12th, 1972, the son of the late David A. King, Sr. and Dolores Hillebrecht King.

David was an avid concertgoer, attending over 150 concerts. His favorite type of concerts was classic rock. He enjoyed attending Comic Cons and geeking out with his wife, Jennifer. He was a big kid, who loved movies, especially Star Wars and Gettysburg. One of his greatest accomplishments was becoming a published author. However, his most cherished role was being a loving cat dad and husband.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 amazing years, Jennifer King.

David will be dearly missed by all of his friends and family. In David’s last selfless act on earth, his gift of organ donation will give the gift of life to others.

In accordance with David’s wishes, all services were private.

Professional services and arrangements were entrusted to CORLESS-MATTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC 1133 Church Street, Ambridge. Online condolences may be shared at www.corlessfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Corless-Matter Funeral Home in David’s memory.

We invite you to visit David’s memorial page at the link below:

Click here for the link: David King Jr. Obituary (1972 – 2025) – Ambridge, Pennsylvania

This is where you are encouraged to share your memories of him and upload photos that celebrate his unique and loving spirit.

John Carl Guzie, 71, of Beaver Falls, passed away on July 4th, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Beaver Falls on May 14th, 1954, in Beaver Falls, a son of the late John C. Guzie Jr. and Mary A. Riggio Guzie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy and Joseph Guzie. He is survived by his sons, Jason (Kelly) Guzie of South Beaver and Chris (Michelle) Guzie of Beaver and their mother, Sharon Guzie of Columbiana, Ohio, five grandchildren: Jackson, Alivia, Emmett, Dominic, and Samantha; as well as two brothers and their families, Jeff (Lori) Guzie and their children Brandon and Matthew of Florida and Jay (Stephanie) Guzie of DuBois and their children, Michael, of Colorado and Bailey (Nick) Voelker and their children, Leo, Stella, and Santino of DuBois and extended family members of the Riggio and Swager families.

John was a Beaver Falls High School graduate. When he was younger, John ran several marathons in Pittsburgh, Boston, and Erie. He enjoyed playing golf and pool. He was also a fan of gangster movies and crime shows. He had a love for his family, especially his grandchildren. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd 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 his arrangements. Interment will be private at St Mary’s Cemetery, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls.