Category: Obituaries

Brett Stephen Parker (1983-2026)

Brett Stephen Parker, 42, of Industry, passed away unexpectedly on May 2nd, 2026. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on November 2nd, 1983, the son of Robin (Nichol) Parker and the late Gary Stephen Parker. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Cayden Stephen Parker, his sister, Nina Kristine (Steve) Hronas, his niece and nephew, Emma and Nathan Hronas, his grandmother, Iona Parker, his aunts and uncles: Bonnie Watkins, Connie (Milt) James, Tom Parker, and Phil (Daria) Parker; as well as numerous cousins. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by the mother of his child, Brittany Smith.

Brett was a 2002 graduate of Western Beaver High School. He was a car enthuasist who enjoyed hiking, amusement parks and swimming. He also enjoyed traveling and embraced opportunities to experience new places. He will be remembered for the love and loyalty he felt for his family.

Family and friends will be received for a memorial visitation on Saturday, May 9th, from 11 A.M. until the time of memorial service at 1 P.M. with Pastor Gary Hilton officiating, at the J&J Spratt Funeral Home Inc., 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Brett will later be laid to rest at the Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a trust fund for his son, Cayden, which will be set up in the near future.

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

Antoinette “Toni” M. Haller (Passed on May 3rd, 2026)

Antoinette “Toni” M. Haller, 86, of Monaca passed away on May 3rd, 2026.

She was born in Rochester, a daughter of the late John and Rose (Guantonio) Pizzuti.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Rosemarie (Jack) Patterson, Terri Burnett, and Tom Pizzuti.She is survived by her husband, George C. Haller; her children, Chris (Dana) Haller and Sara Ball; her grandchildren, Leah Ball, Allison Ball and her fiancé Michael, and Dylan Haller. She is also survived by her brother, John (Denise) Pizzuti, her sister-in-law Michele Pizzuti, and numerous nieces and nephews who will remember her with great affection.

Antoinette was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was a graduate of Monaca High School with its Class of 1958. She carried the values of hard work, loyalty, and devotion throughout her life. She married the love of her life, George C. Haller, on July 11, 1959, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca. The couple met while attending school, and their shared journey grew into a lifelong partnership built on love, respect, and commitment.She was a kind, supportive, faith-filled woman whose life was centered on her family, her friendships, and the many everyday ways she showed love and support to those around her. She retired from working at CCBC, where she worked in various departments and concluded her career in the student records department. Her work ethic and attention to detail reflected the same care and dedication she brought to every part of her life. Family was everything to her, and she was known to many as Mimi, a name that spoke to the love and closeness she shared with those around her. She was deeply involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren, never missing their activities and took great joy in being present for the moments that mattered most. She looked forward to meeting her former high school classmates for lunch once a month, and shopping for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed visiting the casinos and sharing time with those she loved. These interests brought her happiness, but it was her presence and her caring spirit that made her unforgettable.

Friends will be received on Thursday May 7th from 4-8 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATON SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where prayers will be offered on Friday, May 8th at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1409 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca. Entombment will be at Beaver Cemetery Mausoleum, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

Memorial contributions in Toni’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

To share online condolences, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Jo Ann (Sinclair) Nichol (1942-2026)

Jo Ann (Sinclair) Nichol, 84, a lifelong resident of Monaca, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2026 surrounded by her family at AHN Wexford.

She was born in Rochester on March 26th, 1942, a daughter of the late Thomas Sinclair and Virginia (Unrue) Sinclair. She was also preceded in death by her parents, David G. Nichol and Agnes Nichol, her son, Ronald T. Nichol, her brother, Timothy Sinclair, an infant son, Randall Lee Nichol and her in law, Bob (Whitey) Whitehouse.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ronald A. Nichol, two sons, Richard D. (Liz) Nichol of Los Angeles, California and Michael K. Nichol and his partner, Martires of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, one sister, Sue (Ed) Phillips, one brother-in-law, Sonny (Louise) Nichol and numerous great and great great nieces, nephews, and cousins, especially: Colleen (Bruce) Soloman, and Kay (Larry) Allingham, Chuck McCoy, Tammy (Skilly) Skiles, Nancy (Tom) Burger, Jodi (Brent) Haller, Carrie (Rob) Gamache, and Gini (Bob) Baustert, Danny Kross, Tom Kross, Robert Nichol, Sean Nichol, Sherri Nichol, David Nichol, and Ross Nichol.

Jo Ann was a graduate of Monaca High School with its class of 1960, where she excelled in academics, cheerleading, and student counseling. She later graduated from the Community College of Beaver County with a degree in Medical Technology in 1976. She then was employed by Sewickley Valley Hospital and the Medical Center of Beaver County for over 30 years. Her interests included volunteering at the Senior Center at the Beaver Valley Mall, chair volleyball, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers. She was an avid fan of her son’s and husband’s sports and activities and was a member at St. John the Baptist Church in Monaca.

Friends will be received Wednesday, May 6th from 2 p.m. until the time of a blessing service at 5 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements. The family extends an invitation to join them at 6 p.m. for a funeral repast at the Beaver Valley Sportsman’s Club, 1001 Grant Street, Monaca following the blessing service. Private burial will take place on Thursday at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, 1270 Chapel Road, Monaca.

The Family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at AHN Wexford Hospital and AGH Hospital in Pittsburgh.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to be made to the National Kidney Foundation in Jo Ann’s honor.

Dorothy Irene Hertel (1924-2026)

Dorothy Irene Hertel, 101, of Vanport, formerly of Ohio Township (Fairview), passed away on May 2nd, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford.

She was born in Ohio Township on December 22nd, 1924, a daughter of the late Ralph E. and Sarah R. Deringer Graham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Richard C. Hertel and her sister, Ethel Pflugh (Woodrow).

She is survived by her devoted son, Robert Charles Hertel, her cousins: Cheryl Stuber (Bob), Ginny Salkeld (Tom), Bill McGaffick (Lisa), Don Richards (Vicki); as well as her extended family, Kevin Fields (Kelly), Eileen Fields and Charles Fanaro (Sherry).

Dorothy worked as a bank teller and worked at Westinghouse Electric Corp as an assembly line worker for 24 years before retiring in 1987. She loved to travel. In the 80s she made a trip to Europe with friends. She traveled extensively with her son Bob to the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, Hot Air Ballon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico, several cruises, as well as several tips to Las Vegas, where birthdays were celebrated over Christmas and New Years. Dorothy also traveled to New Jersey to visit family. She was also a member of Four Mile Presbyterian Church in Beaver.

In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Private interment will take place at Sylvania Hills Cemetery, 273 PA-68, Rochester. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

The family would like to thank the nurses of the 3rd floor of Heritage Valley, Beaver and Good Samaritan Hospice House Staff for their love and compassionate care given to Dorothy during her time there.

Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s name to the charity of your choice.

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

David L. Allen (Passed on May 2nd, 2026)

David L. Allen, 90, passed away on May 2nd, 2026, at his residence in North Sewickley Township.

He was born in New Castle and was raised in New Sewickley Township, a son of the late Lloyd and Virginia Allen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Walter. He is survived by his beloved wife, Miriam Kay Allen, with whom he shared 69 years of marriage. Their story began years before their wedding. When they dated, Kay was attending nursing school at Jamison Hospital School of Nursing in New Castle. At that time, the school did not permit nursing students to marry, so the two waited until the time was right to begin their life together as husband and wife. Their long marriage was a reflection of patience, loyalty, and deep affection that carried them through all of life’s seasons. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his son, Jeff Allen, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three nieces.

David spent much of his working life as a truck driver, and he took pride in doing his work carefully and dependably. He drove a 55-foot trailer carrying portable MRI equipment to area hospitals and doctors’ offices throughout the tri-state area. In a unique and special partnership, his wife, Kay, who was a nurse, often rode along with him and assisted with the MRI procedures. Together, they formed a remarkable team, combining his driving and her nursing skills to serve patients and medical providers across the region. Outside of work, he enjoyed tinkering and building things on his property. He liked using his hands and found satisfaction in creating, repairing, and improving whatever needed attention.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, May 6th from 12 noon until the time of funeral services at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Burry’s Church 1835 Rt 68, Rochester. Private entombment will take place at Zelienople Mausoleum.

Arrangements have been entrsuted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Dorothy M. Schreiner Hartzell (1928-2026)

Dorothy M. Schreiner Hartzell, 97, formerly of Rochester, passed away on May 4th, 2026, at Celebration Villa in Chippewa Township. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 17th, 1928, the daughter of the late Edward C. and Emma Louise Wilde Schreiner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Hartzell, as well as a brother, H. Edward Schreiner. She is survived by one son, David E. Hartzell of Brighton Township, one daughter, Janet R. Good of New Brighton, three grandchildren, Carrie Kuykendall and her husband, Jim of Ohio, Meredith and Andrea Hall of Beaver Falls, nine great-grandchildren: Jim, Vincent, Jenna, Trey, Alexis, Drey, Damion, Aniya and Brixx; as well as three great-great-grandchildren, Jrue, Aela, and Prist, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Dorothy retired after working for twenty-eight years with the Rochester Area School District as a secretary and librarian. She was a member of the former Calvary Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, where she was a former elder, Sunday school teacher, Superintendent, and choir member. She was a member of the Naomi Chapter of the Eastern Star, a former board member with the Rainbow Girls, as well as a former member for thirty years with the Beaver Valley Choral Society. She was on the board of directors with the Beaver County Mental Health, a committee chair person with the Rochester Sesquecentennial Program, a member of the New Brighton Woman’s Club, former member of the New Brighton Lioness Club, former member of the Rochester Historical Society, former member of the Rochester football mothers, and was on the board of elections for Rochester.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, May 7th, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., with a service following at 1:30 p.m., at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adams Street Rochester, who was in charge of her arrangements. Officiating will be Reverend Allen Brook, of the Chippewa United Methodist Church. Private interment will be held in Sylvania Hills Cemetery and Memorial Park.

The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Beaver Valley Choral Society, PO Box 750, Rochester, PA 15074.

The family would like to thank Celebration Villa Gentiva Care and Hospice, for the comfort and care they provided Dorothy.

Loretta Marie “Ree” Yoho (1945-2026)

Loretta Marie “Ree” Yoho, 80, of South Beaver Township, passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2026, at Heritage Valley Health System, Beaver Campus, following a valiant battle with cancer.

She was born in Beaver Falls on September 14th, 1945, a daughter of the late Phillip and Alice (Henderson) Corsetti. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Yoho, a son-in-law, Jim Farley, a brother, Phillip Corsetti, a brother-in-law, Andy Popik and a grandson, Mitchell Werthman.

She is survived by her children, Lisa Farley and Christopher (Jessica) Albright, her grandchildren: Alec (Tabitha) Ake, Bradley Ake, Kaedance Boso, Elaina Boso, and Evalynn Albright; as well as her great-grandchildren, Dominic, Alec Jr., and Mark, her siblings, Patricia (Joe) Pritchard, John (Debbie) Corsetti, and Donita Popik, a sister-in-law, Carol Corsetti, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Loretta worked for several years for the Wal Mart photo lab until her retirement. She was beloved by many for her feisty but loving personality. She found joy in feeding everyone, and her door and arms were always open to anyone who needed it. She loved her family fiercely, particularly her grandkids, who had her whole heart. She was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan and loved watching the games with family and spending time with her dogs, Little Girl and Lacey. She will be missed immensely by all who knew her, but her spirit will live on through the generosity she instilled in her children—her two proudest achievements in life.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, May 6th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Louis “John” Bender (1931-2026)

Louis “John” Bender, 95, of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on May 3rd 2026, at Passavant Community in Zelienople. He was born in Beaver Falls on April 4, 1931, a son of the late Louis P. and Naomi Goettman Bender. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Bender. He is survived by his children: John Robert (Patti) Bender of Wisconsin, Ronald (Beth) Bender of Beaver Falls, Kathy (Randy) Miller of North Carolina and Karen (Dan) Thumm of Beaver Falls; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren, his brothers, Dave (Joanne) Bender and Walt Bender and his sister, Mary Bender. Louis was a member of the IBEW Local 712 and a proud U.S. Army Veteran. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7th from 6-8 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a service will be held on Friday, May 8th at 10 a.m. Burial will be private.

Donna L. Reina (1933-2026)

Donna L. Reina, 92, of Pittsburgh, passed away at home on May 3rd, 2026.

She was born in New Brighton on October 16th, 1933, the daughter of the late Donald and Vera (Shingleton) Grim. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Reina of Blawnox and Elizabeth (Mark) Amsdell of Sierra Vista, Arizona, her son, Michael (Jana) Reina of Tucson, Arizona, her grandhchildren: Sereny (Jeremy) Moore, Casey Welsby, Jake (Chelsea) Welsby, Abigail (Christian) LaLiberte, Lorraine Johnson, Courtney (Alex) Baldish, Erica Amsdell, Leah Amsdell, Riley Amsdell, Kaitlyn Reina; as well as her great grandchildren: Tobias Brulia, Max Dezort, Arthur, Alma Welsby and Adriean, Logan, Alleah and Athena Johnson.

Donna was a retired American Airlines Stewardess.

Friends and family will be received on Thursday, May 7th from 5-7 p.m. in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where prayers will he held on Friday, May 8th at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Church, 521 7th Avenue, New Brighton.

Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 1501 1st Avenue, New Brighton.

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

Rev. Dr. Ann Paton (1928-2026)

Rev. Dr. Ann Paton, 97, passed away on May 2nd, 2026. She was born in New Castle on December 12th, 1928, a daughter of the late Margaret and John Paton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her older sister, Jean, her brother- in-law, Walter Baughman, her nephew, Andrew Paton, her nephew-in-law, James Rogers, and her friend and mentor, Margaret (Peg) Cowmeadow. She is survived by her brother, John G. (and Joan Thompson) Paton, her nephew, Walter D. Baughman, her niece, Margaret Ann Rogers, her great-niece, Carrie Ann (Trevor) Krontz and her great-grandnephew, Roland Krontz and her dear friends and former students, Romaine Jesky-Smith, Shirley Kilpatrick, Joan McBurney, Rev. Suzanne Perkins, and Lynda Szabo. Rev. Dr. Ann graduated from Shenango High School and Geneva College, where she was Valedictorian, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Colorado, where she earned her Ph.D. Further study in literature and theology followed. Her teaching career began at Mt. Jackson (now Mohawk) High School. She then began her tenure at Geneva College (1958-1994). There, she distinguished herself in a variety of roles, earning numerous awards, including the Excellence in Teaching Award, the Distinguished Service Award, and the Life G. She co-created the Humanities Program, a legacy that continues to the present day. Baylor University, the University of the Nations, and Trinity School for Ministry also benefitted from her teaching prowess. In 2024, she was inducted into the Beaver County Education Trust’s Hall of Fame. In 1991, She was ordained to the Episcopal priesthood, in time becoming a founding mother of The Anglican Church in North America. She served the Church in a variety of capacities, most especially as a Liturgical Assistant at the Church of the Ascension, Oakland. More privately, she served many in the role of Spiritual Director. She wanted always to be an encourager known for her love of Christ and God’s Word. Over the course of her life, she enjoyed travel at home and abroad, visiting every continent except Antarctica. But the place most dear to her was St. Davids, Wales which became a special spiritual home, revisited many times over twenty-five years. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6th,  from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 16th at 10:30 A.M. at the Church of the Ascension, 4729 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh.