Samuel J. LoFaso, Sr., 83, of Economy Borough, passed away on November 20th, 2025, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in New Brighton on September 30th, 1942, in New Brighton, the son of the late Samuel and Lina Bonanno LoFaso. In addition to his parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Janet Primo. He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Linda K. (Nicolo) LoFaso, as well as two daughters, Shelby L. Espenschied, of Kent, Ohio, and Kaylee L. LoFaso, of Baden, one son, Samuel J. Jr. and Joelle LoFaso, of Brunswick, Ohio, five grandchildren, Megan James and her husband Hunter, Samuel J. LoFaso III and his fiance, Audrey Guggenbiller, John J. LoFaso, Michael and Maci Espenschied, a great-grandson, Finley James, one brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Anna LoFaso, of Monaca, three nieces, Natalie Anderson and her husband Kevin, Michelle Cronin and her husband Dan, and Angela Benson, two nephews, T.J. LoFaso and his wife, Carrie, Anthony Primo and his wife, Christine, several great-nieces and great-nephews. Samuel was a retired school teacher with the Wichita Kansas, Monaca, and Quaker Valley School Districts, where he taught Health and Physical Education, as well as coached football at all of these schools. He was the girls softball coach at OLSH and Chatham College. He was a 1960 graduate of Monaca highschool, where he was Class President and a 1964 graduate of Wichita State College, where he played quarterback on a full scholarship. He was also a member of the Divine Grace Parish and Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church in Ellwood City. He was also a charter member of the Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame, where he had been inducted. He was also inducted into the Beaver County Coaching Hall of Fame.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 25th, from 3-7 p.m., at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements. Friends are requested to meet at St. James Roman Catholic Church, 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley, on Wednesday, November 26th for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. The celebrant of the Mass will be Father Rich Johns.

Marian L. McGinnis, 93, of Sewickley, passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2025, at the Masonic Village in Sewickley. She was born on July 22nd, 1932, a daughter of the late Margaret (McGrail) and Joseph Hitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. McGinnis, Sr. and her siblings: Marlene Rooney, James Hitt, Rita Eichner and Carol Hitt.  She is survived by her sister, Catherine Depp and her brother, Joseph Hitt. She is also survived by five children: Carol (Neal) Hurley, William (Donna) McGinnis, Robert Jr. (Claire Hatten) McGinnis, David (Mary Jayne) McGinnis and Patti (Rob Gifford) McGinnis; along with eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored and somehow made each one feel special. Family was the center of Marian’s life. Marian was deeply cherished by her family, and she leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and treasured memories that will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

Marian was graceful, warm, and always beautifully put together, and was the kind of woman who was ready for anything and embraced each day with a joyful spirit. She loved being surrounded by friends and family and had the remarkable ability to find the best in everyone. She was known for her sweetness, warm smile, and easy, infectious laugh, she touched countless lives with her kindness.

Friends and family will be received on Sunday, November 23rd, from 1-4 p.m. at Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Coraopolis, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church in Glenfield at 10:30 a.m. on Monday November 24th. Committal and entombment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Moon Township, 100 Resurrection Road, Coraopolis.

Larry Martin, 85, of Beaver Falls, passed away on November 18th, 2025 at Cambridge Village in Beaver Falls.

He was born in Columbiana County, Ohio on December 4th, 1939, a son of the late Wilbur and Alice (Hays) Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 55 years, Dianne L. Martin, a son, Edward L Martin, his brothers, Gail Martin and Gary Martin and sister, Cloie Cole. He is survived by his son, John J. (Darlene) Martin and daughter, Julie (Phil) Cavett, his grandchildren whom he cherished deeply: Luke E. Martin, Emma M. Martin, Sydney E. Cavett and Andrew J. Cavett and his current wife of 7 years, Penny LaNave and her family.

Larry dedicated his life to his family and friends. He was a hard worker who retired from Greif Bros. Corporation in Darlington and enjoyed working outdoors at a Christmas tree farm near his home in South Beaver until he “officially” retired. He was an attendee of Pathway Church in Beaver Falls and a member of the Highland VFW for many years.

Friends and family will be received on Sunday, November 23rd from 1-4 P.M. with a funeral service at 4 P.M. with Pastor Ross Owens as celebrant in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

A special thank you to the amazing staff of Cambridge Village and Hospice 365 for the wonderful and compassionate care given to Larry.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pathway Church or Alzheimer’s Association, /www.alas.org.

Jane Gregory, 87, formerly of Potter Township, passed away on November 15th, 2025, surrounded by family at Hospice and Community Care at the Ephrata Manor Nursing Home in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. She was born in Rossiter, Pennsylvania on August 16th, 1938, a daughter of the late Clair and Adabelle (Cessna) Seger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ruthford “Ruby” Gregory, one brother, Larry Seger and two sisters, Sandra Randa and Debbie Salamone. She is survived by her two children, Linda Mitchell, the wife of Greg (Palmyra, Pennsylvania) and Donnie Gregory, the husband of Debbie (Aliquippa); her grandchildren: Joshua Mitchell, Sara Czuchnicki (Anthony), Diana Powell (Joshua) and Danielle Hewett (Ben), seven great-grandchildren, her brother, Dennis Seger (Karen), her sister, Donna Connelly and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and family members of her and her late husband.

Jane was a 1956 graduate of Ambridge High School and soon after graduation, married her husband, Ruthford “Ruby” Gregory. Jane and Ruby lived an active life filled with friends and family. They enjoyed bowling, camping, and dancing together. She worked as the bookkeeper for the family business, Center Auto Body and Service, for 53 years and also enjoyed a long career in retail with JCPenney and Woolworths, before ultimately retiring from Sears. After retirement, she enjoyed water aerobics at the YMCA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who took pride in her family and cherished hosting holiday gatherings for her entire extended family. She was a woman of devotion and love who left a lasting impact of family values and cherished memories that will be treasured for generations. Family and friends will be received on Friday, November 21st 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. Interment will take place at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

Nancy L. Owen, 78, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on November 16th, 2025, in Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden. She was born in Rochester on August 3rd, 1947, the daughter of the late Richard A. Young and Margaret Rosensteel Young Lorish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother in law, Phillip Owen, a sister in law, Karen Johnson-Wilcox and her step-father, Alan Lorish. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert D. Owen, two sons and a daughter in law, Richard D. and Jodi Owen of Vanport, Robert M. Owen and Drew Jones of Raleigh, North Carolina, two grandchildren, Brianne M. and Lynzi E. Owen of Vanport, a sister in law and brother in law, Vicki and Richard Porto of Beaver Falls, and several nieces and nephews, her beloved cousins, Rev. Mary Jo Gould, Billie Sue Rosensteel and Cindy Triance, all of Vanport.

Nancy was a retired housekeeper who worked at the Penn State Beaver Campus in Monaca. She was also a member of the Community Faith United Methodist Church of Rochester. She was also an avid bingo player who loved camping and traveling. She was also a member of the Freedom S.O.I.

Friends will be received on Thursday, November 20th from 3-7 p.m. in The William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a service will be held Friday, November 21st at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Mary Jo Gould. The family wishes donations be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001. The family wishes to thank the staff at Villa St. Joseph’s, Baden, and Concordia Hospice for the care and comfort given to Nancy.

Esther Mary Cox, 82, of Beaver Falls, passed away on November 19th, 2025 at Providence Health and Rehabilitation Center in Beaver Falls.

She was born in Beaver Falls on March 12th, 1943, the daughter of the late Merrill Kalish and Margaret (Oliver) Kalish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald A. Cox, her daughter, Leigh Cox, both of whom are sorely missed; along with her brother, Edward Kalish. She is survived by her daughters, Suzanne (Dale) Cable and Robin (Tom) House, her grandchildren: Kassie (Chris) Mielecki, Jourdan (Chris) Koutsavlis, Madison (Ryan Wyatt) Cable, Nicholas Ceriani and Trae House; as well as her great-grandchildren: Ignatius, Emilie, Leah, Logan, and Abigail; along with her three nieces, Debbie, Donna and Mary Jo and her pet, Ryry. She will also be missed by her bingo friends.

Esther worked at Geneva College in Beaver Falls as a financial aide assistant for fifty years. She never met a bingo card that she didn’t like. She enjoyed the gamesmanship of bingo an certainly a scratchy or two.

All services for Esther were private.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, was honored to care for Esther and her family during this difficult time and was the funeral home that was in charge of her arrangements.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and aides at Providence and Suncrest Hospice, especially Toni Smith and Jodi from Providence and Shar and Sarah from Suncrest for taking such great care of Esther. She loved her new friends she acquired at her time at Providence.

Kathleen Ebersberger, 85, of Patterson Township, formerly of Rochester, passed away on November 12th, 2025, at her home. She was born in White Township on May 13th, 1940, the daughter of the late Leo R. and Margaret Walsh Hohnadle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Leo R. Hohnadle. She is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, James C. Ebersberger, as well as four daughters and son-in-laws: Elizabeth E. and her husband, Stephen D. Richard of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Kristan M. and David Mawhinney of Pittsburgh, Margaret M. and Buddy Ferguson of Bridgewater, Erin E. and George Meyers of Beaver and nine grandchildren: Sarah K. and her husband Gavin M. Roselli, Matthew J. Richard, Benjamin J., Sean D., and Michael T. Mawhinney, David Ferguson, Emma K. and her husband, Seth Lintz, Jack H. Ferguson, Riley K. Meyers, and one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol and Warren Scranton.

Kathleen was a 1958 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and Providence School of Nursing in 1961. Kathy was a retired Registered Nurse with Providence Hospital and the former Rochester Hospital, as well as McGuire Memorial Home, where she served with the Beaver County Office on aging as a consultant. She was also a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in Rochester and Our Lady Of The Valley Parish,    Friends and family will be received on Friday, November 21st, from 4-7 p.m., at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday, November 22nd at 10 a.m., at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, 632 Virginia Ave, Rochester. Friends are requested to meet at the church. Celebrating will be Brother John Harvey. Private inurnment will take place at St. Mary’s Columbarium, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls The family wishes memorial contributions be made to McGuire Memorial Home, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton. Our family cannot thank the staff enough for the care, patience and love shown at Pinnacle Hospice Sewickley. You guided us through one of the hardest moments of our lives with such grace. We are forever grateful.

Richard Allen Stone, 58, of Beaver Falls, passed away on November 13th, 2025. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on August 20th, 1967, a son of Clifford Reed Stone and Marie Alemeda Cope. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford Stone Jr., William Stone and Timothy Stone and his sisters: Ruth Bevington, Nancy Bevington, Georgia Hemer and Audrey Jackson. He is survived by his children, Brandon Stone and Nicole (Travis) Burns, his grandson, Caleb Burns, his brothers, Samuel (Debbie) Stone, Joseph (Betsy) Stone and Larry (Ann) Stone, his sister, Jane (Ray) Hood and numerous nieces and nephews. Richard spent many years working at Vocelli’s. In his free time, he enjoyed video games, going on nature walks, mushroom hunting and fishing. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22nd from 2 p.m. until the time of a service starting at 4 p.m., at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Thelma K. Brognano, 84, of Fombell, passed away on November 15th, 2025, at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born in Beaver Falls on July 7th, 1941, the daughter of the late John and Hazel Shaw Mannion. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Brognano, three daughters, Sherri Jones, Linda Pflug and Grace Biega and a grandson, Joshua Winstead. She is survived by her daughter, Roberta (Clay) Winstead, her brother, John Mannion, Jr., eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, three sons-in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Thelma was a long-time member of College Hill Church of the Nazarene in Beaver Falls and spent a good portion of her life working as a nurse’s aide. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 21st from 5 p.m. until the time of a service starting at 7 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements. Pastor Joe Schiren will officiate the service. Thelma’s family would like to extend their gratitude to Haven Convalescent Home for their exceptional care and kindness.