Category: Obituaries

Paul (Bud) Perminter, Jr. (1969-2026)

Paul (Bud) Perminter Jr., 56, passed away on February 11th, 2026.

He was born on December 5th, 1969 and he was preceded in death by Mr. & Mrs. Craig Nesbit (Cynthia- Chi-Chi). Paul loved his family unconditionally and left memories that would last for generations. He is survived by his father, Paul Perminter Sr. & his partner, Annette Alexander, his daughter, Deena Struggs, his son, Paul Hawkins & his partner, Fatima Harriston, his grandchildren: Lil Paul, Princeton, Shaumir, Justice, King, and Pretty, his daughter, Shantia Tucker and grandchildren, Jeniah, Jayce, and JeKari; and four siblings: Paulene Perminter & his fiancé Christopher Struggs, Cynthia Rhodes & her husband Manani Babatu, Aric Perminter & his wife Emma Perminter, and Giere Perminter & partner, Hathzel Alvarez. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends, as well as his companion, Victoria Peatross.

Paul was a loving and humorous father, brother, and friend whose presence lit up any room and will be missed tremendously. He will be remembered for his selflessness and empathy for others that were contagious. His life will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 1st from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Lighthouse for the Blind, 720 3rd Avenue, New Brighton. Food and fun will follow the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

The family sincerely appreciates all prayers, expressions of sympathy, and acts of kindness during this time of bereavement.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Paul “Bud” Perminter Jr., please visit the flower store of the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

John P. Shaban (1947-2026)

John P. Shaban, 78, of Beaver, passed away on February 18th, 2026.

He was born in Rochester on October 10th, 1947, a son of the late John and Anne Shaban. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Huchko, his brother-in-law, Ronald Huchko, his aunts, Frances Zanath and Mary Werling and his uncle, John Bandula. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances (Carvelli), his sister, Linda (Ed) Ondovcik, his brother, Dr. Stephen Shaban, his nieces and nephews: Jeff (Mary) Huchko, Debbie (Dave) Folmar, Greg (Lori) Huchko, Mike (Allison) Ondovcik, Teresa (Paul) Sirianni, Rachel (Mike) Herisko, Ryan (Lindsey) Shaban, Matt (Bella) Shaban, Christina Shaban; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

John was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Beaver. He was also a retired electrician and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, February 25th, from 2-6 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver ,who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 200 3rd Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Johns’ family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of John’s caregivers, but especially Jenny, Diane, Serena, Heather, Jessica and all his therapists.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John P. Shaban, please visit the flower store of the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Raymond L. (Deacon) Valli (1927-2026)

Raymond L. (Deacon) Valli, 98, of Chippewa Township and a lifetime resident of Beaver Falls, passed away on February 15th, 2026. He was born in Beaver Falls on November 30th, 1927, a son of the late Charles and Kate Valli. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters: Victoria Jevnick, Rachel Ruffalo, and Mary Wilkins, along with their husbands, a brother, Elmer (Peachy) Valli, a brother-in-law and his wife, Bill and Margaret Lash, a sister-in-law, Margorie Lash Smith, and a beloved grandson, Stephen T. Abbott, of Washington Township, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nellie Lash Valli, four sons and a daughter, seven grandchildren, and a step-grandson. His sons are Raymond C. Valli and his spouse, Chris, of San Diego, California, Robert (Bo) Valli, and daughters, Gray and Katherine Valli, of Sewickley, William (Bill) Valli, and his wife, Dawnlyn, of Darlington, as well as their children, Raena Valli Canter and her husband, Drew Canter, and Judd Haney, of Darlington, Thomas (Thom) Valli and his wife, Susana and their children Vanesa and Michael Valli, of Chippewa Township, Lisa Valli Abbott and her husband Steve, and their children, Dr. Aimee Abbott-Korumi and her husband, Enea Korumi, and grandson Matthew Abbott, of Washington Township, New Jersey. he is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Thelma Quest of Beaver Falls and Chong Lash, of Sacramento, California, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Raymond was employed by the B&W in both Beaver Falls and Koppel, and retired as a strand operator in July of 1987, after thirty-four years of service. He was a devoted husband and father and was a proud man with a vintage Italian work ethic. He was an intense sports enthusiast and an avid bass fisherman. He will be remembered by some for playing both softball and basketball on local city teams as a young man. He followed Geneva College Basketball and was a loyal follower of Blackhawk High School sports, attending football games as well as boys and girls basketball games during his mobile years. After his retirement, he renewed his interest in fishing and boating, taking numerous trips with his sons and grandchildren to fish on Erie Bay. He was a Veteran of the Armed Forces and he was discharged from the military in 1948. He was a former member of the Steelworkers Union Local 1082 and for many years, he was an active member of the Beaver County YMCA. He was Catholic by faith, he was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Chippewa Township. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 24th, at 10 a.m. at Saint Monica Catholic Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Beaver Falls.  All arrangements are entrusted to the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street Rochester, PA 15074. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Raymond’s name, to The Salvation Army, 414 16th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Harry L. Omecinski (1938-2026)

Harry L. Omecinski, 88, a resident of Baden and a former resident of Fair Oaks, passed away on February 18, 2026.

He was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania on February 10th, 1938, a son of the late William and Irene (Zebrowsky) Omecinski. Harry was the youngest of nine children. His brother, Floyd Omecinski (Rose Marie), is the last surviving sibling. Harry and his wife, Zora Drzanich, married in 1962 and they had three devoted children: Kathy (Don) Ervine, Kris Shelton, and Ken (Elizabeth) Omecinski. In addition to his children, he is proudly survived by his seven grandchildren: Hope (Eddie) Donohue, Eric (Caitlin) Ervine, Meghan Ervine, Amber (Steven) Cook, Adrian (Isaac Sanders) Shelton, Conor (Julia) Omecinski, and Jenna (Jose Pagan) Omecinski; as well as his great-grandchildren: Evelyn and Olivia Ervine, Aurora and Adam Cook, and a Donohue on the way; along with countless nieces and nephews throughout New Kensington, Florida, Texas, and West Virginia.

Harry attended New Kensington High School and joined the U.S. Army in 1959. Upon his return to New Kensington in 1961, he met the love of his life, Zora Drzanich, while she was sitting on her uncle’s porch. Harry retired from Port Authority Transit (PAT, now PRT) as a bus mechanic and from the Quaker Valley School District as a bus driver. It was as a school bus driver that he earned the nickname “Red Light.” He was a member of the US Army, Polish Falcons, Ambridge Sportsman’s Club, Fair Oaks Community Bowling League, Good Samaritan Parish in Ambridge, and the Amalgamated Transit Union. He will be remembered for his blue eyes (and the eye flutter), a traveling candy jar, his prowess for finding tools, money, and anything shiny on the side of the road, his love of fishing, telling appropriate (and inappropriate) jokes, playing dominos, his Pittsburgh Steelers and his Polish Pride. He never knew a stranger and always had a story to tell. He loved with patience and dedication and enjoyed a long life with his family.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, February 21st from 12 noon until the time of a blessing service at 3 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements. Full military honors will be conducted at the conclusion of the blessing service by the Beaver County Special Unit.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Life Beaver County, 131 Pleasant Drive, Aliquippa, PA 15001. He enjoyed his weekly visit there and they took good care of him.

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

Elijah Wolfgang Braunbeck (2000-2026)

Elijah Wolfgang Braunbeck, 25, of Beaver Falls, passed away on February 15th, 2026.

He was born on March 22nd, 2000, a son of Bonny (Ronald) Williams and the late Nathan Braunbeck. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Ava Braunbeck, his brother, Mark Frankel, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Elijah was a beloved son, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth and creativity to those around him. He had a deep passion for music, especially playing the guitar. Music was more than a hobby to him: it was an expression of his soul. Whether practicing quietly on his own or sharing his talent with others, he found joy and purpose through every chord he played. His love for music and his creative spirit will be remembered by all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched.

The family will announce a memorial service for Elijah at a later date.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to care for the Braunbeck  family during this time and was the funeral home that was in charge of Elijah’s arrangements.

Michael J. Guraly (1951-2026)

Michael J. Guraly, 74, of Freedom, passed away on February 15th, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Rochester on September 5th, 1951, a son of the late Michael and Catherine Reese Guraly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three nephews, Justin Sallese and Robbie and Brandon Booher. He is survived by his wife, Diane (Gallentine) Guraly, as well as one son, Michael B. Guraly, one brother, Larry Guraly, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Cathy and Mike Gurnaik and Janice and Roger Booher, and one nephew, Ian Sallese.

Michael worked at BASF in Monaca as a DCI Operator. He was a lifetime member of the New Sewickley Fire District, as well as a member of the BASF Emergency Response Team and the Beaver County Hazmat Team. He was Presbyterian by faith and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 23rd, from 3-7 p.m., with a service following at 7:15 p.m. at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements. Officiating will be Pastor Beth Weirman. In lieu of flowers, family wishes memorial contributions be made to New Sewickley Presbyterian Church at 101 Big Knob Road, Rochester, PA 15074 or the New Sewickley Fire District, at 1229 Route 989 Rochester, PA 15074.

Harolampos “Harry” Flaskos (1935-2026)

Harolampos “Harry” Flaskos, 90, of Beaver, passed away on February 18th, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania on October 21st, 1935, the son of the late Anthony and Maria Flaskos. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kalliope Flaskos. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Angeline (Germanos) Flaskos, two sons, Anthony Flaskos and Michael Flaskos, a grandson, Harry (Francine) Flaskos and a granddaughter, Angel Flaskos.

Harolampos had an extensive career in both law enforcement and the military. He was a former Chief of Police in Vanport, Beaver County Sheriff (Major), and US Marshall Service Security and Command Sargeant Major of the United States Army. He had a strong faith and was actively involved with his church. He was a former Parish Council Member/President and volunteered as a Cantor, all at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Ambridge. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, loved Greek music and dancing, and above all, loved spending time with his family. He will be loved and missed, always.

All are welcome to gather for a visitation on Sunday, February 22nd, from 1-5 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements. A second visitation will be held on Monday, February 23rd, from 10-11 A.M., followed by a Funeral Service, in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge. Interment will take place in Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Harolampos “Harry” Flaskos, please visit the floral store of the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

April L. Thomas-Ahmed (1975-2026)

April L. Thomas-Ahmed, 50, of New Brighton, passed away on February 15th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

She was born in Rochester on October 22nd, 1975, the daughter of Byrdell and Patricia (Reddinger) Thomas. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Jaleel Ahmed, her children: Alivia Thomas, Jamison, Mekhi, Joshua and Zaven Thomas-Ahmed; as well as her siblings, Marlin (Renee) Thomas, Jermaine (Natalie) Thomas, and Vanessa Petross, her father-in-law, Muhmammad Ahmed Ahmen, her brother-in-law, Jamal Ahmed, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Branden Thomas, her grandmother, Lanning, her pap, Reddinger, her paternal grandparents, Juanita and Byrdell Thomas, a mother-in-law, Karen Freeman and a brother-in-law, Arther Ahmed.

April graduated from Rochester High School, and later went on to graduate from Bidwell Training School in Pittsburgh. She was a devoted mother, daughter and sister. She was a devoted Christian, whose faith brought her solace and peace in every situation. She most recently attended Life Way Ministries in Beaver Falls. She was a stay-at-home mother who found joy in helping children around the community. She was well known around her community for her open-door policy, where kids were always welcomed and loved in her home. She loved her children fiercely and will be remembered and loved deeply.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 20th, from 1 P.M. until the time of services at 6 P.M. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (BRANCH), 340 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Dometta Caul (1975-2026)

Dometta Caul, 50, of Ambridge, passed away on February 11th, 2026. She was born on October 14th, 1975, the beloved daughter of Ruby Wilson and the late Lewis Caul, Jr.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Annie Cooper and Rudolph Davis, her paternal grandparents, Doris Caul and Lewis Caul Sr., her aunts, Paula Cooper, Yolanda Caul and Bernice Reddick, her uncle, Perry Reddick and her cousin, Stephanie Caul.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her cherished son, Dallas Albert Rebels III, her stepfather, Bernard Wilson, her aunts, Janet Johnson, Ronda Caul and Denise Howard, her uncles, Lenard Smith and Darryl Caul, along with a host of nieces, nephews, dear friends, and loved ones who will forever hold her memory close.

After graduating from high school, Dometta attended Columbus State Community College. Affectionately known as the “clean up woman,” she had a true passion for cleaning and decorating, always taking pride in making every space warm and welcoming. She loved her family deeply and was especially devoted to caring for her nieces and nephews. She was a natural caregiver who found joy in looking after others and offering comfort and support whenever it was needed.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 20th, from 11 A.M. until the time of a funeral service at 1 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Patrick Sanders (1958-2026)

Patrick Sanders, 67, of Lake Worth, Florida, formally of Elrama, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 11th, 2026, following a very strong fight against cancer. He was born on November 8th, 1958, a son of the late Clemie “Rudy” and Joyce (Weir) Sanders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Mark and Joseph Sanders, as well as the mother of his daughter, Shelly, whom he loved very much.

Patrick graduated from Reingold High School, where he was a wrestler and an art enthusiast. He also took private accordion lessons and had a passion for music. He worked for his father as a brick layer and went to drafting school. He later moved to Florida where he became an exterior/interior painter by trade. He worked in several places throughout West Palm Beach from large homes, condos and hotels on Palm Beach Island, as well as individual homes all over West Palm Beach. His painting business quickly grew as word got around of how beautiful his work was. He had a love of classic cars and could fix almost anything mechanical. He had a strong connection to the ocean and spent most of his retirement exercising, swimming and socializing along Lake Worth Beach. He formed many meaningful friendships and was very well known. He often made everyone laugh by comparing himself to the fish he would swim with. Pat enjoyed martial arts such as boxing, Karate and nun chucks.

He is survived by all who knew him including his life partner, Joan Ciotti, his daughter, Hayden Sanders, his sister, Lisa (Richard) Guthrie and his nephew, Christopher Guthrie.

Friends will be received on Thursday, February 19th from 2–4 P.M. and 6–8 P.M. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements. Private interment will take place at the Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Patrick Sanders, please visit the flower store of the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.