Category: Obituaries

Deborah Maxine (Hirst) Lawson (1951-2026)

Deborah Maxine (Hirst) Lawson, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on May 30th, 2026. She was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania on February 3rd, 1951, the daughter of the late William and Marguerite (Weimert) Hirst. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Hilliary Lawson Coe. She attended Huntingdon Area High School and married her former husband, Richard Lawson, in 1968. Together, they welcomed three daughters: Shannon Pfeuffer (Steven Pfeuffer) of New Sewickley, Pa, Hilliary Lawson Coe (deceased), and Summer Kirkpatrick (Chad Kirkpatrick) of Ellwood City. In 1980, she and her family moved to New Sewickley Township, where she resided most of her life. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Shane and Brooke Pfeuffer; Jackson (Sonny) and Sam Coe; Taylor, Reese, and Connor Dean; and Gracyn, Emma, and Ava Kirkpatrick. She was also blessed with five great-grandchildren: Naomi, Stevie Rose, Abraham, Emery, and Sophia, all of whom brought her tremendous joy.

She spent her childhood in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania, where she developed the deep love for family, faith, and home that would remain at the center of her life. She dedicated her life to being a homemaker. She created a home that was beautiful, peaceful, welcoming, and full of love. Her family was her world, and she cared for them with a gentle spirit, a soft heart, and quiet strength that made everyone around her feel safe and deeply loved. She found joy in tending to her flower gardens, decorating and caring for her home, quilting, time with close friends, and simply being surrounded by the people she loved most. Her faith in Jesus Christ was the foundation of her life. She attended the Rochester Free Methodist Church for many years. Her trust in the Lord guided the way she lived and loved, and she found comfort and strength in her faith throughout her life.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, June 5th at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, from 4-7 p.m., who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a funeral service celebrating her life will immediately follow at 7:15 p.m. A graveside service and interment will take place at Union Cemetery in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania.

Geraldine “Gerri” Brennan (1942-2026)

Geraldine “Gerri” Brennan, 83, passed away on May 30th, 2026, surrounded by the love and support of family and friends.

She was born on July 25th, 1942, the daughter of the late Regis C. and Mary Myrtle (McKelvey) Brennan, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Regis Canevin Brennan, Jr., and three infant brothers, Frances, Daniel and Edward. She is survived by her brother, Reverend John D. “Jack” Brennan, her sister-in-law Veronica (Stewart) Brennan, her nieces and nephews, Lori (Nevins) Parkinson, Matthew (Amy) Brennan, Megan (Michael) Apjok, her great nieces and great nephews: Kara (Dean), Emily, Amanda, Madison, Ava, Kendal, Auggie and Matilda; as well as a great, great nephew, Sebastian.

Geraldine was a devoted member of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish and St. Frances Cabrini Church in Aliquippa, where she volunteered as an extraordinary minister of Communion, preschool aide, money counter, and extended her time to volunteer at Friendship Ridge. She studied in the pre-nursing program in Ambridge and continued her education at Point Park School of Nursing, earning her degree from St. Francis Hospital. She spent her nursing career working at Aliquippa Hospital from 1963 to 2007.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, June 3rd from 4-8 p.m. at Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where departing prayers will begin at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3rd, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 115 Trinity Drive, Aliquippa. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Geraldine “Gerri” Brennan, please visit the Sympathy Store of the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Donald Joseph Regney, Sr. (Passed on May 30th, 2026)

Donald Joseph Regney, Sr., 87 of Monaca, passed away on May 30th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was a son of the late Frank and Julia Regney. He was married to Anita L. DeFelice Regney on June 20th, 1959, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca, and together they shared a long and devoted marriage. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his three children, Donald J. Regney, Jr., and his wife, Suzanne, Frank R. “Rusty” Regney, and his wife, Sherry, and Julie Lynn DiMatteo, six grandchildren: Benjamin Regney and Samantha (Lambert) Strayer, Mary Angeline (Zack) Sherman and Russell (Justina) Regney, Sheena (Phil) Provencio, and Sammy DiMatteo; as well as his great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Andrew, and Luca Regney, Idabelle, Penelope, and Thea Sherman, William and Talia Provencio, and Harper Strayer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Anthony “Tony” G. DiMatteo, his sister, Francina Grab, and his brothers, John and Robert Regney.

Donald was a lifelong resident of Monaca and was a graduate of Monaca High School. He especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren and took great joy in hearing about their activities, sharing stories from his own childhood, and watching them grow. He was happiest when surrounded by the people he loved, whether gathered together for a visit or simply sitting on the porch enjoying the day. He began his working life with Colonna Steel and later was employed by St. Joe Lead, also known as Zinc Corporation of America, which was where he retired after many years of service. He was also a man of faith and a member of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca. In his younger days, he enjoyed hunting and spending time at the family camp in Clearfield County. He loved playing baseball and even tried out for the Pittsburgh Pirates, an experience he remembered with pride. Fishing was one of his favorite pastimes for most of his life until he came down with COVID. As he got older, he and a group of friends began playing softball in a recreational league, and he enjoyed the fellowship and fun that came with the game. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching all of the Pittsburgh teams. He loved telling his grandchildren stories about what he did while growing up, and those stories became treasured memories for his family. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, June 3rd from 2- 4- p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where departing prayers will be offered on Thursday, June 4th 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 Ave, Monaca. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

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Mary Helen (Brooks) Grable (1932-2026)

Mary Helen (Brooks) Grable, 93, a lifelong Aliquippa resident (Hopewell Township), passed away peacefully on May 27th, 2026. She was born on June 17th, 1932, a daughter of the late William and Bena (D’Orazio) Brooks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jay Grable, her son, William Grable, her son-in-law, Richard Hubbell, her grandson, Daniel Hubbell, her brothers, William Brooks and Robert Brooks, her brother-in-law, John “Jaggers” Ross and many loving aunts and uncles. She is survived by her devoted children: Katherine “Kathy” Hubbell, Jay Robert (Shanna) Grable and Deanna “Sissy” (Randy) Sabatini, her grandchildren, who brought her much joy and happiness: Amanda, Alex, Cameron, Matt and Brian Hubbell, Jackson, Holden and Savannah Grable, Isabelle, Zach and Zoe Sabatini, her loving sister, Deanna Ross, and many caring nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mary Helen was a member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish who attending Mass at St. Titus and St. Frances Cabrini Churches, both in Aliquippa. She worked as a cashier at the former C&L Supermarket and cleaned faithfully at J.W. Halls restaurant until her passing. She experienced deep heartache throughout her life, but she never let sorrow define her. Instead, she held firmly to her faith and remained grateful for her family and the people she loved. She had a special fondness not only for her grandchildren, but for all children she met. Deeply family-oriented, she cherished holidays and every moment spent with loved ones. She kept a meticulous home and was an exceptional cook whose specialty was angel food cake. She enjoyed sewing placemats and table runners for family and friends. She cherished time with her children and grandchildren, whether visiting them at home or vacationing in Myrtle Beach, and she adored each one and was immensely proud of her family.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd from 9:30 a.m., until the time of departing prayers at 11:15 a.m., at the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 12 noon at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 115 Trinity Drive, Aliquippa. Mary Helen will be laid to rest with her husband at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, following Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mary Helen to the Beaver County Human Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mary Helen (Brooks) Grable please visit the Sympathy Store of the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Steven Scott Harpold (1963-2026)

Steven Scott Harpold, 62, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully at Heritage Valley Beaver on May 28th, 2026, after a lengthy battle with an illness. He was born in Beaver Falls on November 27th, 1963, the son of the late Mona (Clendenning) and John Harpold. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Lynn (Harpold) St. Esprit. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Cheryl Harpold, his son, Scott (Jessica Falen) Harpold; grandchildren, Michael and Anthony “AJ” LaValle, his mother-in-law, Beatrice Maley and lastly, his close friend, Mark Cunning.

Steven found joy in the simple beauty of life and the outdoors. He loved spending time fishing, riding his motorcycles, camping, and being surrounded by nature. He enjoyed taking pictures while on his adventures. Whether on the open road, by the water, or under the trees, he felt most at peace outdoors and treasured the freedom and tranquility those moments brought him. He also had a deep, lifelong passion for animals, and he was rarely seen without an animal companion by his side.

In accordance with Steven’s wishes, no services will be held.

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

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Harry Jeffrey Duncan (1962-2026)

Harry Jeffrey Duncan, 64, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 10th, 2026.

He was born in Beaver Falls on February 5th, 1962, a son of the late Charles O. Duncan and V. Ruth (Partington) Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Deborah Duncan. He is survived by his beloved children, Joshua (Elyse) Janectic and Christina (Brock) Morris, his cherished grandchildren, Lillya and Caleb, his brothers: Ronald, Richard, Howard, and Jack Duncan, his sisters, Ruth Ann Malone and Kandy Mueller, a special friend, Lisa Booker, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly.

Harry served 4 years in the US Marines and was a hardworking laborer who dedicated many years working for several companies throughout Beaver County. In his free time, he enjoyed playing pool and watching old movies, passions that brought him much joy throughout his life.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, June 6th at 1 P.M. at The Galilean Presbyterian Church, 201 Madison Street, New Galilee.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Gabauer Funeral Homes.

Emma Mae Gibson (1938-2026)

Emma Mae Gibson, 87, of Ambridge, passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2026.

She was born on July 9th, 1938, a daughter of the late John and Lela Young.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. James H. Gibson; and her siblings, Rev. John Young II, Dora Hobson, Dorothy Davis, Edna Hauser, Laura Phelps, Marva Clinkscales, Maxine Young, and Marion Young.

She is survived by her children: James H. Gibson Jr., Eric T. (Sonya) Gibson, Ayme Gibson, Julius (Maggie) Boler, and Rev. Robert Young; as well as her grandchildren: Jared Gibson, Jamison (Rachel) Gibson, Charese Anderson, Eric Gibson Jr., and Xzavier Gibson; as well as a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends who will deeply miss her loving presence.

Emma lived a life centered on faith, family, and service to others. She was a proud graduate of Beaver Falls High School and later attended Seton Hill University in Greensburg, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She dedicated many years of compassionate care as a nurse at Sewickley Valley Hospital before beginning a second career working alongside her son as an on-call nurse at Holy Family Institute. Never one to slow down, she later spent eight years working at FedEx. To many, she was lovingly known simply as “Granny.” She was a devoted woman of faith and was a longtime member of Behold the Lamb of God Revival Center in Steubenville, Ohio, where she faithfully served beside her husband, Rev. James H. Gibson, for 35 years as a praise and worship leader. She also taught Sunday school and touched countless lives through her ministry, kindness, and encouragement. She enjoyed staying active with her friends in the Silver Sneakers exercise group and sharing her love of music as a member of the Singleton Singers in her early years, performing at churches throughout the area. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, including sitting on her porch swing, planting flowers, visiting the Ambridge Farmers Market, and attending the activities and events of her children and grandchildren. She also loved singing Gospel hymns, coloring, completing word searches, and crocheting.

Known for her caring spirit, Emma was a source of comfort and strength to her family and community. She dedicated her life to helping others and will be remembered as a healer, caregiver, and friend to all who knew her.

A special thank you goes out to a spectacular, loving, compassionate caretaker, Maureka Russell and her daughter, Ahouner.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Monday, June 1st, from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 12 noon at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements. Burial will be held privately.

Noble Jay Stone (1941-2026)

Noble Jay Stone, 84, of Aliquippa, passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2026 with his son and daughter-in-law by his side.

He was born on October 7th, 1941, a son of the late Donald and Maude (Fisher) Stone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia K. (Warzynski) Stone, a sister and two brothers-in-law, Betty (Joe) Cady and Eddie Edwards, and a sister-in-law, Betsy L. Stone. He is survived by his devoted son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey (Jessica) Stone, his grandchildren: Melissa Manzella, Laurel Stone, Bryson Helon (Liz Thomas-Wright), and Bailee Helon; as well as a great granddaughter, Violet Helon, a sister, Esther Edwards, and his brother, Donald N. Stone and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Noble was a faithful member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish and St John the Baptist Church in Monaca. He honorably served our country in the US Army and was proud to be a veteran. He retired from the former US Airways as a plant mechanic. He enjoyed numerous fishing trips with his son Jeff, spending peaceful days on the water waiting for the next big catch. Noble shared a special bond with his brother Don. They spent many outings together including walking at the mall. He also treasured time with his family during vacations to the beaches of Florida. Noble was an avid football and hockey fan, particularly the Steelers and Penguins. He cherished the pets that were in his home, three dogs, Coco, Ellie and Pixie, two cats, Leo and Tilly. He loved all animals.

A visitation will be on Friday, May 29th from 3-7 p.m. in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of his arrangements. Family and friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, May 30th at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church in Monaca. Everyone is asked to meet at the church. Private burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

The Beaver County Special Unit will provide military honors to Noble at the church.

Donations can be made in memory of Noble to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road Aliquippa PA 15001 and to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who helped with Noble’s care and for the love that was extended to him and his family.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Noble Jay Stone please visit the Sympathy Store of the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Doris E. Swiontek (1932-2026)

Doris E. Swiontek, 93, of Aliquippa, (Independence Township) passed away on May 26th, 2026 at UPMC Mercy Hospital. She was born in Aliquippa on June 3rd, 1932, a daughter of the late James A & Florence (Cain) Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by by her husband Thomas Swiontek, Sr., her brothers: E. Reid, J. Lee, Keith and Dean Miller; as well as her son, Bob Swiontek and her grandson, Brad Swiontek. She is survived by her sons, Thomas Jr. (Marcia) Swiontek and Scott (Jan) Swiontek and their wives, her sisters, Anna Mae Shane and Janice Coon, her brother and sister-in-law Richard (Kay) Miller, her grandchildren: Brad Swiontek (deceased), Jamie (Dave) Davis II, Jim (Stephanie) Swiontek, Jena (Brad) Cunningham and Jackie (Jared) Kramer; along with her 15 great grandchildren and her special niece, Betty (Brunton) Downing.

Doris was a lifelong member of Mt. Olivet Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Aliquippa.

Family and friends will be received on Friday May 29th from 11 a.m., until the time of a service at 1 p.m. in the Mt. Olivet Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 4128 PA-151, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Her Pastor, the Rev. Kevin Neal, will officiate. She will be laid to rest in the Mt. Olivet Evangelical Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Aliquippa.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Memorial Fund at Mt. Olivet Evangelical Presbyterian Church 4128 PA-151, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Walter E. Chludzinski (1942-2026)

Walter E. Chludzinski, 84, of Brighton Township, passed away peacefully in the home he and his family have cherished for 55 years. He always said he spent his life making that house a home, applying skills of electrical wiring, plumbing, framing, roofing, plastering and more. He could build or fix anything, and he did it well. When asked if he and his wife would move to a smaller home as empty nesters, he always said, “They can take me out of here feet first,” He passed away on May 26th, 2026. He was born on February 14th, 1942, a son of the late Walter and Laura Chludzinski of Brighton Township. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings: Wanda, Dorothy, Bill, Joe and Martha. He is survived by a sister, Donna, his wife, Karen Montgomery Chludzinski, who he married on July 31st, 1965, along with their children, Tammie (Dean) Chevalier, Wallie (Kathy) Chludzinski III and Julie (Dave) Kirik and his grandchildren: Elissa, Evan Jacob, Simon, Ethan, Donnie, Michael, and Elizabeth.

With the exception of his family and his home, Walter was most proud of his service in the U.S. Navy, most of which was spent traveling the world onboard the USS Harry E. Yarnell in the early 60s. He was proud to serve as a Machinist Mate, graduating at the top of his class. He remained a true patriot throughout his life, saying he would serve his country again in a heartbeat. The skills and knowledge he gained in the Navy formed a firm foundation for his career as a Millwright Rigger Welder with St. Joe, B&W and Hussey Copper. During the 80s when mills folded and downsized, he adapted quickly and provided for his family as a roofer, handyman, carpenter, painter and contractor. As a child, he knew what it meant to go without, and he made sure his family had everything they needed to thrive. He was a tireless worker, who expected the same dedication and effort from those around him. He was honest, generous and kind, with a quick sense of humor. Whether you knew him as a parent, coworker, gardener, avid fisherman, friend, farm hand or prolific producer of sauerkraut, you know he put his best into everything he did. He lived a life of service to his family, friends and Jesus Christ. His family thanks God for the privilege of having known him.

A thank you goes out to the Pinnacle Hospice Team for their support.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 30th from 3 P.M. until the time of a service at 6 P.M. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

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