George Paul McLeod, 78, of Beaver Falls, passed away on December 12th, 2025. He was born in Beaver Falls on May 20th, 1947, a son of the late James and Martha McLeod. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen McLeod, his son, George McLeod Jr. and his wife Donyl, his daughter, Rachel Hickman and husband, Tim, his grandchildren: Devon, Xavier, Asher and Joshua McLeod, Taylor Hickman and fiancé Jade and granddaughter, Autumn Hickman; as well as his great grandchildren: Faye, Landon, Lukas, Azekial and Nah’tavaia; along with his brother, James McLeod and wife, Carol.

George spent 19 years at B&W steel Mill then went on to drive trucks for RL transfer until he retired in 2009. He was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also an avid sports guy and football was his favorite as he loved watching it and playing pick up games with his kids and grandkids in the neighborhood. He was also an avid runner who worked out every day, followed by a run. He loved music and writing his own songs and poems. He would think of lyrics as he would drive his triple trailer truck from Ohio to Chicago and back Monday through Friday. Most of all, he was the most loving husband, Father and Pappy he could be and loved his wife with all his heart. There will be a memorial visitation on Friday, December 19th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where the Beaver County Special Unit will perform full military honors at 4 p.m.

Douglas Eric Cox, 60, formerly of New Brighton, passed away on December 11th, 2025 at the Beaver Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on June 25th, 1965 and was preceded in death by his father Donald E. Cox, and his nephew, Jeremee Vukich. He is survived by his mother, Pamela (Robbins) Cox, his sister, Christene Cox (Cory Souffrant), and their son, Parker Souffrant, his sister, Donna Cox and her daughters, Jessica Toliver and R’eonna (Hope) Valentine. Douglas was also a proud great uncle of Ka’Leah, Caleb, Noah, and Ariya.

Douglas was a graduate of New Brighton Area High School who spent his days doing what he loved the most. Spending time with his family and providing excellent care and companionship to his mother. He truly lit up a room with his excellent sense of humor. He was also a huge supporter of his Pittsburgh Sports teams and always cheered loud and proud for all to hear. As a self-proclaimed sports critic, he loved his Pittsburgh Teams, and he rarely missed any games. If a game wasn’t on, you could often find him exploring in the kitchen, showing off his cooking skills by feeding those he loved, singing and dancing to his bubble machine or rocking out in the car to Kiss. There was never a dull moment with him by your side. His hidden talent was being able to carry a tune to any song and any genre. He will be missed tremendously.

In addition, one final message he would pass along, LETS GO PENS!!!!

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, December 19th, from 6 p.m. until the time of a service at 7:30 p.m. in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of his arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Douglas E. Cox, please visit the flower store of the J&J Spratt Funeral Home Inc. by clicking here.

Frank J. Wilhelm, 99, of Moon Township, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford on December 12th, 2025. He was born in McKees Rocks on July 24th, 1926 and he moved with his family to Moon Township during the Great Depression. His home had no indoor plumbing, and heat was supplied by a woodstove. Though money was tight, Frank enjoyed a good childhood with his family.

Frank lived an incredible life. His reserved kindness, gentle spirit, and boundless optimism will be remembered by everyone who knew and loved him.

In 1944, at the age of seventeen, Frank joined the US Army Air Force. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan at the end of WWII as a relay station operator. He was honorably discharged in 1946 after earning several service medals.

After returning home, Frank met the love of his life, Esther Baldassare, and they were married at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Coraopolis in 1950. They built a home in Moon Township and made a beautiful life together with their two children for over 65 years.

Frank became an electrical designer in 1950 when he was employed by Carl J. Long & Associates where he worked for 75 years. He achieved his professional engineering license and eventually became the president and owner of CJL Engineering.  He was very respected in the engineering community and worked on a number of buildings in the Pittsburgh area, notably many hospital projects, the fountain at Point State Park, Bell Telephone jobs and the Civic Arena. Frank was known for his professional integrity and dedication to his employees and customers. As the firm grew, Frank was proud that the company provided a good living for many families.

Beyond his professional life, Frank was a devoted family man. His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Frank also enjoyed athletic endeavors, especially golfing with his friends.  He was on record for twice achieving the accomplishment of shooting a hole-in-one.  In his later years, Frank once shot nine strokes under his age – quite a feat!

He enjoyed tinkering with all things mechanical and could fix anything.  He was known to lovingly ruffle his wife’s feathers with his attention to detail and his many cooking suggestions.  He took tremendous pride in keeping his home and lawn maintained to perfection.

Frank is survived by his children, John Wilhelm and Janet Wilhelm Liggett (Lanny), his four grandchildren: Rebecca (Steven), Allison (Dylan), Curtis (Emily) and Lena (Luke); as well as two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary, his wife, Esther, his sister, Gloria Sefton and his brother, Stewart.

Friends will be received on Monday, December 15th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Coraopolis, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a blessing service will be held on Tuesday, December 16th at 10 A.M. Committal will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Moon Township after which Frank will later be laid to rest privately beside his beloved wife, Esther.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Frank’s memory to Good Samaritan Hospice, c/o Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023 with a memo line to GSH Hospice Wexford.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the care Frank received from Delana Getty, his wonderful caregiver and friend during the past eight months.  We are also extremely grateful for the kind and loving care from the nurses and staff at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford.

Frank will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His legacy of honor, hard work, and unconditional love for his family and friends will live on forever in the hearts of those he knew and loved.

Sylvia Rae Edenfield, 89, formerly of Monaca, passed away on December 11th, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Crescent Township on May 14th, 1936, a daughter of the late Edith and Kenneth Morrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 44 years, Morris Michael Hoover, her second husband of 20 years, Walter Edenfield, her grandson: Sean Snyder, and two siblings, Kenneth Morrison Jr. and Joan Kephart. She is survived by her three children, Tamera (Michael) Scheers, Michael (Terri) Hoover and Leianne (Vito) Vigna, ten grandchildren: Justin Hoover, Shane Hoover, Chad Hoover, Lena Pitzer, Shannon Stojan, Frank Bullock Jr., David Kozik, Jordan Snyder, Kolton Vigna and Preston Vigna; as well as twenty great grandchildren, a sister, Linda (Edward) Heinlein and a beloved niece, Tricia Slugo Sebastian.

Sylvia worked for more than 25 years at JCPenney’s where she was a Supervisor. She also loved her time working at Green Valley Personal Care Home where she helped to cook and care for the residents. She also enjoyed her time as president of the Tri State Brigade with which she and her late husband Morris Michael Hoover would travel with in their Bounder motorhome. She was also a longtime member of Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Aliquippa.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, December 14th from 12 noon until 4 p.m. at Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15th at 11 a.m.  Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, 450 Penn Avenue, Aliquippa.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the Alzheimers Association in Sylvia’s memory.

The family wishes to thank Life Beaver and Three Oaks Hospice especially Theresa, Maria, and Chaplin Nicki for the wonderful care that they took of Sylvia.

Dorothy Ann (Mannino) Colella, 92, passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her immediate family.

She was born in Rochester on December 11th, 1932, a daughter of the late Antonio V. Mannino and Mary A. (Pedaline) Mannino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael A. Colella, her sisters, Constance (Mannino) Elefterin, Rose (Mannino) Purrachio and Annette (Sano) Brenzo and her brothers Sam Mannino and Domenic Sano, all of Beaver County. She is survived by her brothers: John Sano, Eugene Sano, Ronald Sano, and Larry Joe Sano; as well as her sister, Gloria (Sano) Grant, her son, Michael E. Colella, and his wife, Carol Anne (Smith) Colella, their children, David Colella and Rachel (Colella) Aquino, her daughter Deborah R. (Colella) Hayward and her husband, William “Randy” Hayward, their children, Leigh Ann Hayward, Bradley Hayward and Lauren (Hayward) Davidson, and her son, Nicholas J. Colella, and his children: Aletheia Orpanidys, Nicolo Colella, Tommaso Colella, and Giacomo Colella; along with her seven great grandchildren.

Dorothy graduated from Beaver Falls High School and the Community College of Beaver County. She was a Jury Commissioner of Beaver County, a nurse at Beaver County Medical Center and Pittsburgh Tube Company, as well as a program manager at Penn State University, Beaver Campus. She was also active in the Pennsylvania Democratic Party and assisted several political campaigns. She was known to be resourceful throughout her life. A funeral mass will be held for Dorothy at Saint Monica Catholic Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls on Monday, December 15th at 10 a.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Corless Funeral Homes. In accordance with Dorothy’s request, there will be a private, immediate family only viewing prior to her funeral Mass. She will be buried at St Cecilia Cemetery, 761 Allendale Road, New Brighton.