Eugene Ostavitz, 76, passed away on September 6th, 2026at AHN Beaver Hospital. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 18th, 1949, the son of the late Eugene and Helen Ostavitz. He is survived by his son, Jason (Amanda) Ostavitz, his grandchildren, Bryce, Tanner and Sophia, his sister, Deborah (Eddie) Dorbish, several nephews, great nephews and great nieces, special friends, Albert Dulovich and Ron Dorbish and all of his church family. Eugene worked as a carpenter for the majority of his career, which was a labor of love that he pursued with passion and dedication. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps. A memorial service will occur on Saturday, September 26th at 2 p.m. at Valley Christian Fellowship, 935 Wallace Drive, Rochester, with a luncheon to follow. Pastor Patti Elliott will be officiating the service. Professional services were entrusted to the CORLESS-MATTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC., 1133 Church Street, Ambridge.

Barbara “Bobbie” J. (Dray) Jobe, 82, of South Beaver Township, passed away on September 16th, 2026 at her residence.

She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on May 21st, 1944, the daughter of the late Russell and Maybelle (Torrence) Dray. She has been a resident of South Beaver Township since 1974.

Barbara was a Sunday School teacher, church secretary, deacon, and was a member of the Blackhawk Band Boosters. She was a homemaker all of her life and was a member of the East Liverpool High School Class of 1962. She was the consummate nurturer. She devoted herself to her family and was always ready to help anyone in need. She never met a baby she didn’t want to feed, change, hold, or rock all night long. She loved playing cards with her grandchildren, shopping and visiting with friends, Sunday dinners with family, attending church, and her Friday trips to Rogers Sale with Kenny. She had a keen attention to detail and an uncanny ability to pinpoint the exact location of virtually any misplaced object. Though she never much enjoyed cooking, she cooked anyway, because feeding the people she loved was one more way she cared for them. Above all, she found her greatest joy in being with and taking care of the people she loved.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth W. Jobe, whom she married on December 20th, 1974, one daughter, Kendra Evans and her three grandchildren, John, Grace, and Theo Evans of Rochester, New York, a brother, Russell (Butch) Dray of East Liverpool, Ohio and her son-in-law, Eryck Webb of Midland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her youngest daughter, Kristina Webb.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, September 22nd from 12 noon-2 P.M. and 4 P.M. until the time of a funeral service at 6 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Interment will be private in Highland Cemetery, 339 Salem Church Road, Midland.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit the flower store of the Gabauer Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services by clicking here.

Christy L. Sexton, 49, of Ambridge, passed away on September 16th, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian.

She was born in Sewickley on December 16th, 1976, a daughter of Debbie Hoko and the late David Muders.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving husband, Justin Macurak, her son, William Sexton, her sister and brother-in-law, Dina and Jake Johns, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jared and Krystel Smith, her aunt, Robin Holtzman, her cousin and friend, Kyla McManigal and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Willgruber.

Christy had a unique gift for connecting with people, using this talent to touch lives both in person and through her popular Facebook and TikTok platforms, amassing over 16,000 followers. Her generosity extended beyond her professional work as she was always eager to lend a helping hand. Her special talent for art was most visible in her incredible ability to transform faces with her exceptional skills in makeup artistry, especially her special effects for Halloween makeup.

A celebration of life for Christy will be held at a later date.

Professional services and arrangements were entrusted to CORLESS-MATTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC 1133 Church Street, Ambridge. Online condolences may be shared at www.corlessfuneralhomes.com. Those who knew her invite you to share your memories and upload photos of Christy to her memorial page by clicking here, as a tribute to her life.

Dora Jean Young, 94, of South Beaver Township, passed away on September 15th, 2026, at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Industry on September 20th, 1931, the daughter of the late Charles and Genevieve (Klink) Hockenberry. Jean was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Darlington. She was a cafeteria worker for 24 years for the Blackhawk School District and a bookkeeper for the former Midland Milling. She was a 1949 graduate of Midland High School. She loved playing cards, reading, watching Lawrence Welk shows and being with her family. She enjoyed cooking, especially large Sunday dinners with everyone she cared most about. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Richard A. “Dick” Young, her brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Noca Hockenberry, and brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-law: Patty Young, Ralph Young, Martha and Gene Newton, and Dave Minteer. She took great pride in being a mother and grandmother to a son and daughter-in-law, Charles R. and Karen Young and a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Joseph Schmalzried, all of South Beaver Township. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Marcie Young and Jonathan of North Sewickley Township, Michelle Reitter and John, South Beaver Township and Timothy Lutton of Pittsburgh, five great grandchildren: Cassandra, Trevor and Kyle Reitter and Logan and Samantha Young; as well as her brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws: Lawrence “Gene” Young, June Young, Polly Minteer, Jerry and Terrye Young; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Friday, September 18th from 3 P.M. until the time of service at 6 P.M. at CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements. Pastor Glenn Lester will officiate the services. Online condolences may be shared at www.corlessfuneralhomes.com (click here). Private interment will be in Seceder Cemetery in Darlington Township. In lieu of flowers, the family of Jean requests that you plant a tree in her memory.

Ronald Alois Chapla, 89, of Beaver, passed away surrounded by love on September 12th, 2026.

He was born on January 28th, 1937, a son of the late Alois and Mary Palguta Chapla. Ron was born in the small community of Josephine, Pennsylvania and spent time at the Chapla family farm before moving to Swissvale where he later met Sue Ann. They married in 1958 and raised their two daughters throughout the Pittsburgh area. In 1978, he accepted a position as Golf Course Superintendent at the newly-opened Seven Oaks Country Club and the family made Beaver their long-term home. As a young family, they enjoyed summer trips to State College and weekends at Lake Erie. Upon retirement, he traveled with Sue Ann to some of their favorite places, including Virginia and Miami beaches, Canada, Las Vegas, and of course, Mountaineer Casino. After his beloved wife passed away, he carried on their traditions and was known for hosting the annual family Christmas dinner. Of course, it was prime rib, and one would never know how it would turn out. However, the day would still be filled with joy and laughter as he spread his love with crazy gifts, grab bags, and Christmas stockings full of unknown surprises, often traded and tossed across the room … Ron style. He lived a full life and continued to manage his own affairs, surf the internet, and send funny texts and gifs via cell phone at age 89.

In addition to his parents and loving wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard and James Chapla. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Linda (Brian) Harsh and Lorraine (Jeff) Small, his grandchildren: Allison (Andy), Alex, Shannon (Tim), and Sara (Mitchell); as well as his great-grandsons, Luke and Colby, his sisters, Marilyn (Jan) Chapla and Arlene (Joe) Wrobleski, his nephews and their families, Kevin and Jon Wrobleski and extended family and friends.

Family and friends remember Ronald with a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face. They remember him as an avid golfer and expert gardener and landscaper. He loved to tinker with tools, and loved his cars, but he loved his family most.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, September 15th from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Gabauer-Todd Funeral Home, 340 3rd Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Departing prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Wednesday, September 16th at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 3rd Street, Beaver, with entombment to follow at Beaver Cemetery and Mausoleum, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

Ron was a kind and generous man. Some of his favorite charities included St. Jude Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Indian School (for Native American Children), and VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars). In lieu of flowers, a donation would honor his memory and he’d probably think “that’s pretty cool.”

Roberto Mastrofrancesco, 93, of Beaver, formerly of Hopewell Township, passed away on September 14th, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa. He was born in Supino, Italy on February 25th, 1933, a son of the late Fiorello and Tusina Piroli Mastrofrancesco. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Louisa T. Mastrofrancesco. He is survived by his daughters, Liza (Jake) Ankrom of Beaver, Renata (Mark) Shaw of Hookstown and Roberta (Ken) Goddard of Weirton, West Virginia, his sisters, Rita Palombo of Aliquippa, Marisa Graziani of Hopewell Township and Frances Guerrieri of Tucson, Arizona, his cherished grandchildren, Gina (Tom) Risi of Wexford, Michaela (Zack) Meath of Stratham, New Hampshire, Ken and Jake Goddard, Weirton, West Virginia and Ryan Shaw of Hookstown, along with much loved great-grandchildren, Stella, Gabriel, Eleanor and Henry. Roberto came to this country and worked at the railroad, before starting a long career as a crane operator at J & L Steel in Aliquippa. In his spare time, you could find him in his garden or in his garage, coming up with an ingenious way to fix what was broken. He will be mostly remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends will be received on Wednesday, September 16th, from 2 p.m. until the time of a Blessing Service at 4 p.m. in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of his arrangements. Roberto will rest beside his “Lou” at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa. Online condolences may be shared at mastrofrancescofuneralhome.com.

His family would like to thank the staff of Pinnacle Hospice, especially Don, Jena and Jessica for the compassionate care given to Roberto; Alan Johnson for his time and friendship; and Celebration Villa of Chippewa Memory Care Unit for providing a safe, comfortable and loving place for his final days.