Thomas E. Olshanski, 66, of Greensboro, North Carolina, formerly of Monaca, passed away on July 22nd, 2026.

Thomas graduated from Monaca High School with the Class of 1977 and later completed Technician Training School in 1979, building a foundation for the years ahead. He was employed at Metals USA, where he was known for his reliability, dedication, and quiet commitment to doing his work well. He was a faith-filled man whose Christian faith guided the way he lived each day. He was a member of Awake Church in Winston Salem, North Carolina, and he especially loved going to church and listening to worship music. His faith was something he practiced and helping others was his passion. Those who knew him will remember the kindness, encouragement, and generosity he shared so freely. He loved landscaping, especially tending to roses. He enjoyed making sawdust through furniture and woodworking projects, often while listening to oldies. These interests reflected the patient, thoughtful, and creative nature that so many admired in him. Whether he was working outdoors, building something with care, or enjoying music,  approached life with appreciation and purpose.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Josephine Olshanski. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Kay (Yuran) Olshanski, who shared with him a lifetime of love, companionship, and devotion. He is also survived by his children, Dominick Olshanski and Stephanie Olshanski and her husband, Michael McConnell, who were a source of great pride and joy in his life, his siblings: Stanley (Mary Ann) Olshanski, Karen Phillips, Mary (Bobby) Springer, Jim Olshanski (Regina Lavalle), two sister in laws, Rebecca (Mark) Stretton, and Karen (Joe) Tsai, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members, including his special family, Wes, Evie and Liam Atkinson.

He will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father, caring brother, and faithful friend. His creativity and huge smile will live on in his daughter and his integrity and love for the ocean will live on in his son.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, August 15th from 12 noon until a celebration of life at 2 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Jeremy Caskey will officiate the service.

The family as suggested memorial contributions be made, if desired, in Tom’s memory to CurePSP-www.psp.org.

To share online condolences, view Tom’s video tribute, or get directions, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Karen Susan Charlton, 64, of Ambridge, passed away peacefully at home on July 31st, 2026.

She was born on February 3rd, 1962, a daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret Gaertner.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Donna Gaertner.

She was the devoted wife of Lawrence Charlton and a loving mom to Parker Charlton (Natasha Charlton), Abbie Charlton (Buddy Cowles), and Preston Charlton (Jordan Charlton). She adored her grandchildren: Malayna, Maddox, Reagan, Dawson, and Vada; she treasured the time she retired early to spend with them. She also loved her step-children: Larry Charlton and his son, Blake, Aaron Charlton (Jennifer) and their son, Lochlan, Natasha Jungling (Eric), Savannah Bledsoe (Demar) and their children, Pietro, Talon, and Tymber; the late Nicholas Gavulich; and Clayton Gavulich (Brittany) and their children, Baeleigh and Cameron. She also had a special place in her heart for numerous nieces and nephews and for many of her children’s friends who became her beloved “bonus children.” Her home was always open, and she made everyone feel welcome, loved, and part of the family. She is also survived by her sisters, Peggy Watson (Rich) and Linda McAfee (Bob) and her in-laws, Scott Charlton (Susan), Kevin Charlton, and Heather Charlton, along with many nieces and nephews.

Karen was a member of One in Christ Church in Ambridge and lived her life rooted in faith and family. She worked for more than 30 years at Comcast before retiring to spend more time with those she loved. She loved cruises, playing cards, visiting the casino, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Her laughter, warmth, and open-door hospitality will be lovingly remembered by family and friends.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, August 6th from 2-4 P.M. & 6 P.M. until the time of a prayer service at 7:30 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Celebration of Life will also be held on Sunday, August 9th at 4 P.M. at One in Christ Church, 798 Park Road, Ambridge.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Peregrine Cancer Shrine at cancershrine.org (click here).

Anthony “Tony” C. Frangione, 99, of Baden, passed away on July 30th, 2026, in Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden.

He was born in Sewickley on July 25th, 1927, a son of the late Carmine and Mary Palmer Frangione.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dolores Frangione and three brothers, Victor, Rocco and Raymond.

He is survived by two sons, Lawrence (Kathy) Frangione and Anthony Frangione Jr., and his partner, Beth Hammond, his three grandchildren, Alysia (Bobby) Bires, Nicole (Pietro) Pucci and Jocelyn (Jason) LeFebvre, his great grandchildren: Elisabetta (Silas) Armitage, Pietro Pucci, Zachary & Nicolas Bucka, Samuel & Salvatore Bires, Dominic & Katarina LeFebvre; as well as his brother, Ronald (Diane) Frangione, his sister, Anne Balog, his sister-in-law, Marie (Raymond) Pawloski, his brother-in-law, Albert (Maggie) Quiroz and numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins.

Anthony was a member of the 82nd Airborne serving during World War II. He was a member of the Good Samaritan Catholic Church in Ambridge and the Baden Legion. He also served on the Anthony Wayne Terrace Board of Directors for many years, which was where he served as president. He never met a person he didn’t like. He was always telling jokes, talking with people and whistling. He thrived when he was communicating with people. It energized him. He especially liked talking to young people.

A special thank you goes out to his cousin Patty and her family who were very special to him.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 5th from 3-7 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where prayers will be offered on Thursday, August 6th at 10 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in the Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge.

The Beaver County Special Unit will meet at 11:45 A.M. in the Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery Chapel to provide full military honors.

Interment will take place immediately following in Economy Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers the family asks memorial contributions to be made to the “Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003

J Kim December, 73, a lifelong resident of New Brighton, passed away on July 27th, 2026. He was born in New Brighton on February 13th, 1953.

J. Kim was a Cement Mason with the OPCMIA Local 526 for fifty years, as well as a member of the NRA. He was a former member of the OakHill Vets and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was an avid boater, exotic car enthusiast, hunter, and sportsman. He would spend all summer on the boat soaking up the rays. He had a love of shooting and shared his passion with others. He would spend hours reading and watching documentaries, shows, educational, and sporting networks on TV.

He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Mary Ann (Lagdan) December, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kip and Debbie Andreas of Wexford and Kerry and Debra Stewart of Virginia, as well as two brothers-in-law, James Abrams of West Virginia and John Lagdan of Philadelphia, a dearest family member, Sherry Shaffer, multiple extended family members: Julie Shaffer (Robert), Ed and Amy Smartnick, Kerry and Bobbi Jo Stogsdill and his beloved pets, Teddy and Brody.

The family of J. Kim wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to his doctors, medical team and the passionate and skilled nurses of the CCU of AHN / Heritage Valley Beaver, who cared for him, and they say are indeed special with a talent only few possess.

J. Kim’s wishes were to be cremated with no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester.

The family wishes in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the NRA, Tunnels to Towers, or the Wounded Warriors Foundation.

Donna F. Mihalko, 78, of Beaver Falls passed away on July 26th, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in the coal mining community of Coalport, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield County.

Donna was the daughter of the late John and Marcella Opina. She grew up in a household where cleanliness and hard work were emphasized, values that remained with her throughout her life. Her family maintained a garden and preserved much of what they grew through canning, a way of life that taught her the importance of self-reliance, care, and making the most of what one had.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Mihalko, who passed away in 2018. Her family was always at the center of her world, and she took great pride in the people she loved and the life she helped build with them.

She is survived by her two sons, Michael Mihalko and Robert Mihalko, three grandchildren, Zane, Forristt, and Taylor, as well as four great-grandchildren, Charlotte, twins Sam and Liam, and Graham, her brother, Thomas Opina, and her niece, Eva.

For more than 30 years, Donna worked as a waitress, first at the Beaver Falls Eat ’n Park Restaurant and later at the Center Township Eat ’n Park. Over the course of her long career, she served countless customers and formed many lasting connections.

She enjoyed simple pleasures that brought her happiness, especially playing cards and going to the casinos. These pastimes gave her opportunities to relax, enjoy good company, and share in the excitement of the moment.

The family had a private family gathering for Donna.

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

Those wishing to make a memorial in Donna’s memory are asked to please consider the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa PA 15001.