Elizabeth Louise (Crespo) Wilks, 85, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on January 23rd, 2026 at Cambridge Village in Beaver Falls.
All services for Elizabeth were private. The GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, was honored to care for Elizabeth and her family during this most difficult time and was the funeral home that was in charge of her arrangements.
Marjorie Rose Morrison, 90, affectionately known as Marjorie to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2026, in her home in Zephyrhills, Florida.
She was born in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Clarence Elmer and Marjorie Ellen (Bostwick) Stephens.
Marjorie was one of seven children and her early years were filled with the camaraderie that only a large family can provide. Marjorie married Roger Warren Morrison on August 14th, 1952, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Together they raised four children, Roger Warren (Jr.), Keith Eugene, Blaine Jayce and Molly Elizabeth Shaw. All were raised with discipline and faith in Christ. Though she experienced the profound loss of her son, Roger Warren Morrison, Jr., in June of 1993, Marjorie resilience brought her through this tragedy. She was also preceded in death by four of her siblings, Gordon Stephens, Barbara Starcher, Glenna Watkins, and Bonita Foltz, whose memories she held close to her heart.
Marjorie’s resilience and strength shone as a testament to her character. After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in her early eighties she endured chemotherapy and survived until she was ninety.
As we bid farewell to Marjorie Rose Morrison, we celebrate a life lived with purpose, love, and an enduring faith.
Friends will be received on Saturday, January 24th from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements.
Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, 450 Penn Avenue, Aliquippa.
Esther Nell Patterson, 85, of Clinton, passed away on January 17th, 2026 in her home. She was born on June 4th, 1940, a daughter of the late Frank and Irene Cooke. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray and her six brothers and sisters and a grandson, Lance Patterson. She is survived by her beloved children: Doug Patterson, Brenda & Karl Orndoff, Frank & Terri Patterson and Betty & Ron McElhaney; as well as nine grandchildren: Alex Patterson, Danny Orndoff, Kody Orndoff, Ashley Stein, Kasi Patterson, Megan Patterson, Miranda Patterson, Jessie McElhaney, and Nikki McElhaney; along with ten great grandchildren: Jayden, Aspen, Braelyn, Keagan, Phoenix, Seylah, Kenny, Kyra, Meilani, and Zephyr.
Esther was a beloved mother who did everything she could to help her family. She loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a great cook, she especially enjoyed preparing food for her family get togethers, holidays, and other special occasions. Her cooking will be missed by all. She and her husband Ray would spend their winters in Florida, which was always a fun time for them. She also enjoyed watching game shows and playing bingo.
Friends will be received on Monday, January 26th from 3-7 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of her arrangements and where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 27th at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 2186 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa.
Jeanne Marie Lentz, 87, of New Sewickley Township, passed away on January 20th, 2026. She was born in Conway on August 6th, 1938, the daughter of the late Louis J. Petcovic and Marie (Budervic) Petcovic. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Merrill S. Lentz, Jr., her sons, Timothy Lentz, Sr. and Lawrence Lentz, her grandson, Cody Lentz and her brothers, Donald Petcovic and Raymond Petcovic. She is survived by her children: Michael “Mickey” Lentz and his wife, Karen, Joy Bonzo and her husband, Todd and James Lentz and Barb Maines; as well as her grandchildren: Tonya, Timothy Jr.(Kari), Tayla, Lawren (Matthew), Nickolas (Krista), Hannah (David), Cole (Charmayne), Brandon (Fitry), Hunter Madison (Andrew), Collin (Georgie), and Rachel; along with great-grandchildren: Aleia, Yzzy, Austin, Cameron, Gabriel, Jacob, Isaac, Noah, Cohen, Lane, Jensen, Callie, Jase, Oaklynn, Presley, and Harper; as well as her daughters-in-law: Lisa Wichman, Brenda Jordan and Judy Lentz, her brother, Eugene Petcovic, her sisters-in-law, Joanne Petcovic and Mary Ann Petcovic and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jeanne and her beloved husband, Merrill S. Lentz, Jr., were blessed with 59 years of marriage until his passing in January of 2017. She was a proud graduate of Mount Gallitzin High School in Baden and Bradford Business School in Pittsburgh. She wore many hats throughout her life: working at Economy supermarket, Duquesne Light, and JcPenney, selling concessions at Saint Felix’s bingo and coffee and donuts to the workers building the new Freedom High School in the early 1970’s; as well as serving the students in the Freedom cafeteria alongside her mom, Marie. She is also fondly remembered as a talented organist and singer at the Saint Felix Roman Catholic Church in Freedom. She also invested her time where her heart was-with children and in her faith. Over the years, she served as a Freedom Football mother, Girl Scout leader and a member of Christian Mothers, card club and Red Hat Society. Above all else, she will be cherished as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, neighbor, and friend. She was a sweetheart with wonderful ability to make everyone welcome and cared for. In just a few minutes, she would have you laughing and feeling like part of her big, loud family.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, January 26 from 3-7 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 be held on Tuesday, January 27th at 10 a.m. at Saint Felix Roman Catholic Church, 450 13th Street, Freedom. She will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Freedom.
Donations in Jeanne’s memory may be designated to the NICU at UPMC’s Children’s Hospital Foundation (https://www.givetochildrens.org/ways-to-give/) or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (https://www/breakthrough1d.org/ways-to-give/).
Ronald Mahnick, 73, of Beaver, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on January 17th, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born in Rochester on January 3rd, 1953 and remained a lifelong resident of Beaver County. He was the beloved son of the late Stephen and Helen (Michaels) Mahnick, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Debra (Kennedy) Mahnick, his son, Ronald Stephen Mahnick and wife, Mandy (Castillo), his daughters, Paula Mahnick, Angel (Mahnick) Maher and her husband, Robert Maher Jr., and Bonnie Sue Mahnick, his sister, Carolyn Mahnick (Bob Albrecht), and his pup, Rylie. Ronald found tremendous joy with his grandchildren. He was a proud grandfather to: Ronnie Franklin, Theo Castillo-Gavia, Jasper Maher and Triton Maher. Ronald was known for his big heart and generous spirit. He freely gave his time helping others fix their homes, never expecting anything in return. He was lovingly accompanied by his dogs: Fury, Lucky, Cimple, and Daisy; who brought him great comfort and joy.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ronald’s memory to support his wife, Debra Mahnick, to assist with medical and funeral expenses. A GoFundMe has been established for this purpose and the website can be found below:
https://gofundme.com/f/support-for-debbie-after-rons-passing
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver.
Aaron Ilnicki, 47, of Baden, passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 16th, 1979, a cherished son of Darlene and Steve Ilnicki Sr. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alex and Anna Marie Ligashesky, his paternal grandparents, Victor and Ann Ilnicki and his aunt and uncle, Vanessa and Rudolph Cehelsky. He is survived by his wife, Hope Ilnicki, his beloved son, Caden Ilnicki, who was the pride and joy of his life, his brothers, Steve (Patti) Ilnicki Jr., Michael (Deb) Ilnicki and Nathan (Megan) Ilnicki, his parents-in-law, Michael and Janet Glumac, his sister-in-law, Holly Glumac, his aunts and uncles: Larry and Rose Marie Akin, Victor and Gerry Ilnicki, and Richard and Mary Ilnicki; as well as his treasured nieces and nephews: Nora, Sage, Sara, Everett, and Violet Ilnicki; along with many cousins and dear friends.
Aaron was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, whose kind heart and lighthearted sense of humor left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Known for his striking blue eyes and easy smile, he had a deep love for the outdoors. He possessed a remarkable talent for working with his hands, whether tending to his yard, building projects in the garage, or showcasing his skills as a gifted carpenter. He was exceptionally intelligent, especially with numbers, and in his younger years proudly served as a lifeguard, excelling as a strong and confident swimmer. He also enjoyed sharing his talents at home, from making the perfect grilled cheese to baking pumpkin rolls that put Betty Crocker to shame. Above all, he treasured time spent with his son, creating unforgettable memories through backyard campouts, bonfires, birthday celebrations, and even a handmade mini-golf course. Aaron was always ready to lend a helping hand to a neighbor or friend, taking great pride in caring for his home and finding ways to make his family laugh. His passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who loved him. Though deeply missed, his legacy of generosity continues through the gift of organ donation. His family finds comfort in knowing that throughout life’s challenges, Aaron held a strong faith and love for Jesus. He will be remembered for his love, faith, and the joy he brought to all who were blessed to know him.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 31st at 1 p.m. at New Hope Community Church, 592 Beaver Road, Ambridge. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.
Donald G. Buffington, 83, of Beaver, passed away at Heritage Valley Beaver, after a short illness, on January 15th, 2026.
He was born in Beaver on April 27th, 1942, a son of the late Rush Buffington and Vernice Buffington-Mallory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis B. Thompson, his nephew, James Thompson as well as his aunts, uncles, and grandparents. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Sandra K. Buffington, his son, Glenn A. Buffington, his daughter, Cynthia (Greg) Buffington-Galmish, his brother, Gary D. (Carole) Buffington, his sister-in-law, Thelma Yale and a dear family friend, Marilyn Baumann.
Donald graduated from Beaver Area High School and went on to earn an associate degree in accounting at Point Park College, Pittsburgh. He worked as a banker and became the Vice President of People Home Savings, where he served in his role for 25 years. He had a long, loving marriage to his wife, Sandra K. Buffington, they spent 62 joyful years together. Donald and Sandra raised their children together as long time residents of Beaver. He was a part of several organizations and enjoyed many activities. He enjoyed scouting and served as a Cub Scout Leader and led many Canoe Trails trips. He found happiness in volunteer work and volunteered at the Beaver Train Station, The Train Museum, where his father was a conductor, as well as volunteering at the Beaver County Humane Society. He was also a Master Gardener at Penn State, where he provided his knowledge and skills. He also found joy at craft shows throughout his retirement.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver.
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Yvonne Ann Ory, 69, of Freedom, passed away on January 19th, 2026, in Heritage Valley, Beaver. She was born in Rochester on July 26th, 1956, the daughter of the late Blanche E. Hickman. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Keith Curry and Gary Franks. She is survived by her husband, George J. Ory III, one son, Lucas J. Cashdollar, of Butler, a sister and brother in law, Kathryn and Frank Jewell, of West Virginia, one step daughter, Catherine Wilson and her husband D.J., two step sons, Daniel and Austin Wilson, all of New Brighton, a granddaughter, Kayley Ory and Yvonne’s canine companion, Eli.
Yvonne was a former employee with Pine Run Market in New Sewickley Township and had also worked with the Hamilton Awning in Beaver and the East Rochester Shop ‘N’ Save. She loved sewing and also cooking for the family holiday dinners, craft work, playing bingo and was nature enthusiast. Yvonne’s wishes were to be cremated with a memorial service being held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester.