Category: Obituaries

Elinor “Ellie” Garcia (1929-2026)

Elinor “Ellie” Garcia, passed away on July 26th, 2026, at the age of 97.

Elinor was a faithful Christian woman who loved the Lord with all her heart. Her faith guided every aspect of her life, and she found great joy in prayer, reading God’s Word, worship, and serving others. She was a shining example of God’s love, always offering kindness, encouragement, compassion, and a listening ear to those around her.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her greatest treasures were her faith and her family. She loved unconditionally, prayed faithfully, and lived with humility and grace. Her gentle spirit, warm smile, and steadfast trust in God left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

She is survived by two sons, John (Linda) Garcia and Robert (Sherry) Garcia, six grandchildren: Reeannon (Joe), Kira, Mary, Matthew (Jess), Matt, & Katelin; as well as her great grandchildren, Dakota, Violet, Ford, and Kassidy, a sister, Eileen, and numerous nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alex Garcia Jr., her grandsons John & Corey, her sister, Naomi, and four brothers: William Jr., Raymond, John, & James.

Friends will be received on Friday, July 31st from 3-7 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Private Funeral Service and Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, 450 Penn Avenue, Aliquippa, with Rev. Thomas Bonomo presiding over the service.

Janice Michelle Dally Moore (1943-2026)

Janice Michelle Dally Moore, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Conway, on July 25th, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest A. and Lillian C. Dally, her brother, Ernest Dally Jr. and her beloved husband of 50 years, Eugene C. Moore.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, and is survived by her daughter, Dawn (William) Zassick, her son, Shawn Moore, her grandson, Dylan Smith, her sister, Audrey Truax, her sister-in-law, Birdie Dally, her “adopted” daughter, Patricia (Jimmy) Cook, and her beloved nieces and nephew.

Janice dedicated 40 years of her career to Westinghouse in Beaver, where she worked as a punch press operator. Never one to slow down, she came out of retirement to work as a lunch helper at Conway Elementary School, where she enjoyed being around children, especially her grandson, and staying active in her community. She was a devout Lutheran and was an active member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Economy, where she sang in the choir and served on the church council. She had a deep love for New England and the Maritimes, and made it a family tradition to visit the lighthouses in Maine or Nova Scotia every year. Her strength was never loud: it was the quiet, steady kind that showed up every day, that kept giving even when giving was hard. She was, without question, one of the most generous people her family and friends ever knew, offering her love freely and without condition to everyone lucky enough to know her.

She will be remembered for her strong work ethic, her devotion to her family and her church, and the fifty years of love she shared with her husband, Eugene. Her legacy of quiet strength and boundless generosity will live on in all who loved her. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 1st, at 12 noon at New Hope Lutheran Church, 200 2nd Avenue, Freedom.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Alvarez Hahn Funeral and Cremation Services, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Interment will be Monday, August 3rd at 2 p.m. at The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.

Ernest (Ernie) Frank Dostalik (1936-2026)

Ernest (Ernie) Frank Dostalik, 90, of Ohioville, passed away on July 26th, 2026, at Beaver Meadows in Brighton Township.

He was born in Beaver Falls on February 28th, 1936, the son of the late Ernest and Agnes Dostalik.

After graduating from Beaver Falls High School, he attended Duquesne University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. While there, he met the love of his life, Evelyn Hornick. They were united in marriage on December 26th, 1959.

He and Evelyn started their life together in Aspinwall. A short time later, they moved to Midland, when he purchased George’s Pharmacy (later renamed Ernie’s Pharmacy). His brother-in-law, Mike Hornick, joined the business in the early 70s and a second location was added in 1980: Porter’s Pharmacy in Moon Township. He loved helping customers and was well-known for his warm greetings, sense of humor and smile. After 47 years serving the Midland and Moon Township communities, he retired when both locations were sold.

In 1968, he and Evelyn built a home on the edge of Evelyn’s parent’s farm and orchard in Ohioville. There, many wonderful memories were made with their children, Ernie Jr, Theresa and Martin.

“PapPar” as his grand/great grandkids fondly called him, was a big kid at heart who could usually be found playing on the floor or out in the backyard. From board games, bedtime stories and time in the pool, to Bocce ball, tractor rides, and early morning trips to Oram’s Donut Shop, Ernie loved spending time with them.

He treasured times traveling with family and friends. Favorites included several trips to Aruba with Evelyn; a Hawaiian family vacation; four trips to Slovakia; an Alaskan cruise; and a trip to the Grand Canyon with friends. He also enjoyed frequent trips to Illinois and Iowa to attend his grand/great-grandchildren’s concerts, recitals, birthday parties and graduations.

He and Evelyn enjoyed cheering for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pirates and Steelers, as well as the Duquesne Dukes. Ernie was also active in the local Rotary Club and Knights of Columbus, and he served as a 4-H leader for several years.

He is survived by his sisters, Betty Giovanazzi (Homer Glen, Illinois,) and Aggie Mitchell (Roswell, Georgia), his children Theresa Dostalik (Monaca) and Marty (Kari) Dostalik (Urbandale, Iowa), his daughter-in-law, Becky Dostalik (Walnut, Illinois), his grandchildren: Ruth (Isaac) Vohland (Walnut, Illinois), Ben Dostalik (Walnut, Illinois), Adam Dostalik (Indianapolis, Indiana) and Haley Dostalik (Houston, Texas), his great grandchildren, Livia, Audra and Jacob Vohland (Walnut, Illinois) and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Agnes Dostalik, his wife, Evelyn Dostalik, and son, Ernie Dostalik Jr.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 29th from 3-7 p.m. at Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, who was in charge of her arrangements.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 30th at Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, St. Frances Cabrini Church, 115 Trinity Drive, Aliquippa.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed toward the Marfan Foundation (https://marfan.org/donate/) and Alzheimer’s Association (Alzheimer’s Association ).

The family would like to thank the staff at Hemsley House of McCandless and Beaver Meadows for their loving care and support.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit the flower store of the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Ann Frances Fennych (1928-2026)

Ann Frances Fennych, 98, of Conway, passed away on July 24th, 2026.

She was born on April 3rd, 1928, the daughter of the late Alois and Barbra Kotek Havranek.

Ann was a retired operator with Bell Telephone. She was Catholic by faith and was a member of the former Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church of Conway, where she was a Christian mother.

She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara and Alfred Kosinski and Jeanne Garuccio, of Conway, three grandchildren, Paul and Kristy Kosinski, of Georgetown, Pennsylvania, Julie Kosinski Wyant, of Lamar, Pennsylvania and Vince and Lisa Garuccio, of Industry and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Christopher Garuccio, and two brothers, John “Whitey” and Rudy Havranek.

Ann’s wish was to be cremated with no service. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery. All arrangements have been entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester.

Dorothy Morris Robinson (1928-2026)

​Dorothy Morris Robinson, 97, of Beaver Falls, passed away on July 16th, 2026, at AHN Beaver – Heritage Valley.

She was born in Conway on July 26th, 1928, a daughter of the late John and Ethel Morris.

Dorothy was a woman of exceptional wisdom, warmth, and depth. Known for her direct yet deeply loving guidance, she offered advice grounded in honesty, compassion, and a true desire to lift up everyone around her. She was also hilarious, fun-loving, and quick-witted, bringing joy and laughter to every room she entered. She was a woman of deep faith throughout her life and was baptized at the age of seventeen at Second Baptist Church in Rochester, living with steadfast devotion to Allah, and inspired many as a member of the An-Nur Islamic Center in Wilkinsburg, PA.

​She spent her life in service to others. Early in her career, she shared her culinary talents as a cook at the United Nations Coronation Club in New Brighton and spent five years cooking at Scrimshaw, where her wonderful meals brought joy to many. She went on to dedicate 35 years as a home health aide with Homemaker-Home Health Aide Service of Beaver County. Her extraordinary empathy and commitment to caregiving were formally recognized with multiple honors, including a 30-Year Outstanding Performance Award.

​Throughout her life, she embraced continuous learning and creativity—from earning her high school diploma to completing a certificate in furniture upholstery. Outside of work, she enjoyed bowling with friends, taking exercise classes for many years alongside her husband, Samuel, and gathering with family to watch classic Western movies. She also held a deep love for animals and nature; she was rarely without a devoted dog by her side and took immense pride in farm life, tending to her cows, chickens, and garden.

​In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Samuel “Sam” Robinson, as well as her six brothers—James, Frank, Landis, Robert Lee, Manuel, and William Morris—and her three sisters—Mabel, Elizabeth, and Nellie. As the last surviving member of her immediate family, she leaves behind an enduring legacy of faith, resilience, and compassion.

​She is survived by her devoted nieces and nephews, her dear friends: Pat Miller, Theresa Yhelka, Debbie Hubby, Katie Shablesky, Sharon Garuccio, Liz and Alfonso Tucker-Saahir, and Mike and Nancy Osman; as well as her former colleagues and the many lives she touched.

​A Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 1st from 10 A.M. until the time of a service at 11 A.M. in the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Moises Santiago-Rodriguez, Jr. (1974-2026)

Moises Santiago-Rodriguez, Jr. 52, of Ambridge, passed away on July 16th, 2026. He was born in Puerto Rico on May 13th, 1974 and was the beloved son of Margarita Rodriguez and the late Moises Santiago-Rodriguez, Sr.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his devoted wife, Jennifer Colon-Sierra; his children, Aixa N. Torres-Colon, Carolyn Torres-Colon, and Ediel E. Torres-Colon; his brothers, Leris (Juan) Santiago-Gordon, Guillermo Santiago-Rodriguez, and Theophille Thomas; his nieces, Lemaris and Carlos; as well as many cherished friends and extended family members who will miss him dearly.

Moises was known as a hardworking man who dedicated himself to a variety of occupations throughout his life. Gifted with a creative spirit, he had a passion for art and found joy in expressing himself through his talents. His faith in God was a guiding force in his life, and he remained steadfast in his beliefs through every challenge. A proud cancer survivor, Moises faced life’s obstacles with strength, courage, and determination.

In his free time, he enjoyed going to the movies, spending time with his beloved dog, Scooby, and lifting weights with his friend, Austin Warhola. Above all, he treasured the time he spent with those he loved.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a funeral service will be held on Friday, July 31th at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment at Good Samaritan Cemetery in Fair Oaks.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made in Moises’ memory, in care of the funeral home, Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Joseph Stephen Plevel, Jr. (1948-2026)

Joseph Stephen Plevel Jr., 78, of Beaver, passed away peacefully at home on July 22nd, 2026, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with metastatic neuroendocrine cancer.

He was born at Sewickley Valley Hospital on January 10th, 1948, a son of the late Anna Mae Plevel and Joseph Stephen Plevel Sr. of Hopewell.

Joseph graduated from Hopewell High School in 1966. He was a lifelong auto mechanic who spent more than 50 years serving generations of Beaver County families. In 1970, he opened Joe’s Service Station, a well-known Beaver garage and gas station that proudly flew the Gulf, Mobil, and Texaco brands. At one time, Joe’s Service Station was the largest U-Haul dealer in the Tri-State Area and was a popular gathering place for area motorheads and drag racing enthusiasts. After closing Joe’s Service Station in 2000, he continued doing what he loved, spending another 25 years as a service technician at Beaver Tire, where he remained a trusted mechanic and a familiar face to generations of customers.

He shared 55 years of marriage with his wife, Beverly, who was by his side until the very end. After marrying in 1970, they began their life together and, in 1975, made their home in Brighton Township, where they raised their family and spent more than 50 years together.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three sons, Matthew (Carrie) Plevel of Beaver, Mark Plevel of South Beaver and Tom (Tracy) Plevel of Beaver. He was a proud grandfather to Sgt. 1st Class Phillip (Brittnay) Plevel of West Warwick, Rhode Island, Gianna (Cameron) Sinclair, Tatum Plevel, and Mia Plevel, all of Beaver. He also leaves behind four great-grandchildren: Pennsley Plevel, Rosalie Sinclair, and Briggs and Bowen Plevel. He is also survived by his sister, Ruth Ann Kuba of Hopewell, his brother, Michael (Renee) Plevel of Aliquippa and his nieces, Amy Joe Kuba of Manassas, Virginia, and Jodi Kuba of Hopewell Township.

He was a humble man who always put his family before himself, Joe had a lifelong love of automobiles. Among his favorites were his 427 Tri-Power Corvette and his 1966 Mercury Cyclone, affectionately known as “The Ivory Coach.” In later years, he was rarely without a Ford Ranger, and no matter which one he was driving, he always kept his truck looking immaculate. He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Pirates, listening to Elvis Presley, a good comedy, and spending time outdoors, where he took great pride in keeping his yard looking its best. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, steady work ethic, and unwavering devotion to his family.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, July 29th from 5 P.M. until the time of prayers at 7:30 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 www.nollfuneral.com.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit the flower store of the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Marlene A. Parker (Passed on July 25th, 2026)

Marlene A. Parker, 93, passed away on July 25th, 2026.

She was raised in the close knit community of Monaca and later relocated to Conway, where she raised her family.

Marlene was a daughter of the late Frank and Julia Regney. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William O. Parker, Sr., and by her sons, Donald D. Parker and William “B” O. Parker, Jr. Her family circle of remembrance also includes her sister, Francina Grab, and her brothers, John, Robert, and Donald Regney, all of whom preceded her in death.

Marlene was a homemaker who devoted herself to the care of her home and the well-being of her loved ones.

Her greatest joy was found in her family, and she took deep pride in each generation that followed. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela J. Brojer, and her sons, Drew Parker and Shawn Parker. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren: Bethany Parker, Dean Parker, Matthew Parker, Shawn Parker Jr., Brandon Parker, Sierra Parker, Brian Brojer, and Evin Brojer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, July 29th from 5-7 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements. Private interment will take place on Thursday, July 30th at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

Family has requested NO FLOWERS.

To share an online condolence or get directions, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Robert “Bobby” T. Ricci (1951-2026)

Robert “Bobby” T. Ricci, 75, of Robinson Township, passed away on July 23rd, 2026 at his home with his loving wife by his side.
He was born in New Brighton on March 1st, 1951, a son of the late Louis and Garnette (Keener) Ricci.
Robert was a lifelong source of strength, laughter, and unwavering kindness to all who knew him.
He was raised in Chippewa Township and graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1969, where he earned admiration as a talented basketball guard before continuing his athletic career at Thiel College.
While his accomplishments on the court were impressive, those closest to him knew his greatest gifts were found in the way he loved others.
He was the devoted husband, best friend, and soulmate of his beloved wife, Debbie, a cherished uncle deeply loved by his nieces and nephews, and a devoted father figure to Kelly and Samantha, whose lives were forever shaped by his
love, guidance, and steadfast support.
He had a remarkable ability to make people laugh, filling every room with warmth, joy, and a comforting sense of safety. He never met a stranger, welcoming everyone with genuine kindness and an open heart.
He was an adventurer by nature, he embraced life’s wonders through unforgettable journeys to the Galápagos Islands, Machu Picchu, Italy, and many other treasured destinations.
He immensely enjoyed the many winters spent at their home in Avon, North Carolina.
He faced illness with extraordinary courage, resilience, and grace, never allowing it to diminish his spirit or his love for life. He will be remembered not only for what he accomplished, but for the countless lives he touched through his generosity, compassion, humor, and the enduring light he brought wherever he went. His legacy lives on in the love he shared, the memories he created, and the immeasurable impact he had on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
In addition to his wife of nearly 45 years, Debra (Abbott) Ricci, he is survived by his mother-in-law, Norma Abbott, his sisters-in-law, Cheryl Abbott and Leona Ricci, his brother-in-law, Carl Robertson, along with many cherished nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Louis M. Ricci and Jeanne Robertson.
All services for Robert were private.
The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc. 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, was honored to care for Robert and his family during this most difficult time and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.

Ronald “Lee” Schneider (1948-2026)

Ronald “Lee” Schneider, 77, of Harmony Township, passed away on July 24th, 2026.

He was born on October 19th, 1948 and is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Linda Schneider, his three children, Ronald, Louise, and Stephanie and his grandson, Jacob.

Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and throughout his career, he worked as a railroad mechanic before joining the Pennsylvania Unemployment Office, where he remained until his retirement in 2005.

He found the greatest joy in the simple things in life, especially spending time at home with his wife, whom he loved dearly.

In accordance with his wishes, all services will be held privately.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 Street, Ambridge.