Richard H. “Skeeter” Eiler, 72, of Darlington, passed away on the evening of April 6, 2024. He was born on June 21, 1951, and was preceded in death by his parents, William and Henrietta Eiler, and his brother, David Eiler. Rick’s absence will be deeply felt by his beloved wife of 52 years, Sherry; his daughters, Brandy (Paul) Woods and Candice (Bob) Sprecker; his grandchildren, Austin and Maura Woods; his step-grandchildren and great step-grandchildren; his sister, Billie (Bill) Jenkins; and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins. While most knew him as Rick, he held a special fondness for the name “Pappy,” as bestowed upon him by his beloved grandchildren Austin and Maura, whom he cherished dearly. His legacy is one of profound love for his family, a passion for the great outdoors, and unwavering and dedicated service to his country.

Rick’s passion for hunting and nature was evident to all who knew him. His eyes would light up as he shared tales of all his outdoor adventures. He would often reminisce about memorable moments in the woods with his father, children, grandson, and friends. Rick would always refer to the outdoors as his “Happy Place,” where he could sit and find solace.  Rick wasn’t just an exceptional hunter; he also excelled as a teacher of the outdoors. He loved to share his knowledge and expertise with those around him, helping them distinguish various plants, trees, and wildlife.

He was also a member of the North Country Trail Wampum Chapter, where he took great pride in contributing to the trail in any capacity that he could. Over the years, he could often be spotted cleaning, marking, and crafting the trail, as well as repairing broken equipment for the Wampum Chapter.

As a testament to his passion for the outdoors, Rick was an active member of The Zelienople Sportsman’s Club, where he served on the board and held the position of Vice President in past years. His contributions to the club and its members will be remembered fondly.

Beyond his love for nature, Rick was always willing to provide support for those around him, whether he knew you or not. Always ready to lend a helping hand. His dedication to service extended beyond his community as he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army with the 97^th Signal Battalion out of Manheim Germany.

In the quiet rustle of leaves and the echoing call of wildlife, Rick’s spirit will live on, forever remembered for his love of family, nature, and country.

Friends will be received on Thursday, April 11th from 4pm-7pm in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC.- 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066.

Rick will be privately buried in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Memorial Contributions can be made in Rick’s name to the Beaver County Humane Society or Twelve Loaves Soup Kitchen, New Brighton.

Mary Elizabeth Matthews, 62, of Beaver Falls, passed away on April 6, 2024 in Beaver Valley Health and Rehab.

Born June 5, 1961 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie (Tress) Matthews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, David and John Matthews. She is survived by her son, Timothy Matthew Watson; her daughter and her fiancé, Natalie Watson and Don Jurasko; her grandson, Ethan Gedeon; her brother, Joseph Matthews; her sisters, Peg (Mike) Devich, Kathleen Matthews and Joyce Gruber; and several nieces and nephews. Mary graduated from Beaver Falls High School, where she was involved in numerous plays and clubs. She then went on to graduate from Carlow College in 2000, and also attended Robert Morris University.

She worked at Beaver County Career and Technology Center where she specialized in special education and culinary arts. She then went on to serve as a passionate volunteer at the Center for Creative Arts in Beaver Falls, where she shared her talents and creativity with others. A member of the First Baptist Church in Beaver Falls, Mary was deeply committed to her faith and dedicated countless hours to various church activities, where she served with unwavering devotion and enthusiasm.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 10^th from 1pm-3pm and 5pm-7pm in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS, INC- 117 Blackhawk Road, Chippewa Township.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Mary’s name to The ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter- 416 Lincoln Ave, Millvale, PA 15209.

Robert P. Naglreiter Jr., 70, of Chippewa, passed away on April 6, 2024, at Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation of New Castle.
Born February 27, 1954, he was the son the late Robert P. and Margaret (Fash) Naglreiter Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Lois, and daughter Tiffany. He is survived by his wife, Susan Keely-Naglreiter, son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Melissa Naglreiter, granddaughters, Madison and Kaitlyn Naglreiter, and his kitty, “Pink Toes.” He attended Highland Presbyterian Church of New Castle. He was currently driving school bus for McCarter’s, a job he loved, along with the students he drove. He was formerly a Chippewa Fireman. He enjoyed breakfast at Eat-N-Park, the Pirates and Steelers, James Bond, Christian music, and hunting with his father and son. He loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Highland Presbyterian Church, 708 Highland Avenue, New Castle at 11 am. Service will be officiated by Pastor Rich Kinney.
Private burial will be held at Grove Cemetery of New Brighton.
Family requests donations be made in Robert’s name to J&J Spratt Funeral Home, in order to assist with this unexpected loss.

Frank Brendle, Sr., 55, of Baden, passed away on April 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at UPMC Presbyterian following a lengthy illness. He was born on January 29, 1969, in Sewickley, to Sandra (Luzzi) Brendle of Baden and the late Joseph H. Brendle. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 25 years, Dana (Doychak) Brendle, sons, Cody Brendle of Baden, Frank Brendle, Jr. of Beaver County, sister, Gina (Ken) Hunt of Independence Township, brother, Joe (Dawn) Brendle of Ambridge, and special cousin, Sam Mullen. He enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool, and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son Cody. At Frank’s request, there was no public visitation. The family gratefully requests donations be made to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Dr. Ambridge, PA 15003 to defray funeral expenses.

Darryl G. Waters, 68, of Ambridge, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 10, 1956 in Pittsburgh to Mary (Chatham) Waters of Pittsburgh and the late Walter Waters, Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death were his maternal grandparents, Eugene and Genevieve (Daugherty) Chatman, paternal grandparents, Walter and Jeannette (Brown) Waters, Sr. and great nephew, Jordan Martin. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, David Waters of Pittsburgh, Dianne Waters and her children, Tori Bennett, April (Owen) Martin, and Emily Bennett, Debbie Waters and her children, Summer and Bunny Vaught. Darryl was a hard worker having worked as a meat cutter at Giant Eagle. His passions in life were fishing and watching sci-fi and crime shows. He will be greatly missed by everyone who was honored to know him. There was no public visitation. Services and burial were private. Arrangements were entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, Pennsylvania.

Barbara A. Hayward Bussard, 85, of Ohioville, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024.
Born on August 25, 1938, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Smith D. and Jeannette Hayward. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Keith A., son, Gregory Bussard; grandson, Justin Doughty; sisters, Sandra Rybacki, and Bonita Johnson; and a granddaughter-in-law, Becca Doughty.
Barbara will be sadly missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Dawn Bussard, of Ohioville; daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Chuck Mann, of Cochranton, Pennsylvania; sister, Trudy (Chip) Chapala, of Center Township; grandchildren, Shane Doughty, Neil Bussard, Kelli (Jesse) Trimble, Raymond Bussard, Jacob (Nikki) Bussard, and Matthew (Jessica) Mann; nine great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Barbara was a faithful member of New Salem Presbyterian Church. She had worked at Public Drugstore in Brighton Township for nearly 20 years.
As per Barbara’s wishes, all services were private.
Professional Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Barbara was laid to rest, with her husband in Highland Cemetery, Midland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s name to St. Jude Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
Barbara’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Cambridge Point, as well as the hospice nurses from Grane Hospice, for the love and compassionate care given to Barbara during her time spent with them.

John J. Yothers, 59, of New Brighton, passed away on April 5, 2024, at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born June 9, 1964, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Mildred (Mulig) Yothers, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Rodney Cline, Matthew Yothers, Danielle Yothers, and Caroline Yothers, his sisters, Beverly Ward, Mary Jo Cook, and Erica Keblish, and his 4 grandchildren. John was a proud veteran of the Army National Guard and was active with various veteran organizations, even acting as color guard in local parades.  He was an officer at the New Brighton Croatian Club and the Eagles.  He loved all Pittsburgh sports teams and enjoyed Karaoke.  He will be remembered as a hardworking man.

Friends will be welcomed Thursday, April 11, from 4pm until the time of service at 7pm, in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton.

Theresa E. Mickey, 62, of Economy, passed away on April 4, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside. She was born on June 22, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Charles and Mable (Jones) Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Mickey. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert Mickey, a son, Donald Stephens of Conneaut, Ohio, a daughter, Kristy (Matthew) Russin of Ambridge, four grandchildren, Hunter and Levi Stephens, Candise and Carley Russin, and a brother, Rick Oliver of California.She was a sorter and worked in quality control at Phoenix Glass (Anchor Hocking), Monaca. Friends will be received on Tuesday, April 9 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday April 10 at 11 AM with the Rev. Jamie Fowler, pastor of Concord Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow in Beaver Cemetery.

Kurt J. Verrico, 65, of Rochester, passed away at his home on April 4th, 2024. Born on February 28th, 1959 in Rochester, Kurt was the son of the late Donald J. and Marilyn J. Barr Verrico, who preceded him in death. Kurt is survived by one daughter, Cami N. Stockman and her fiancé Robert Emes of North Sewickley Township, one son and daughter-in-law, Brandon D. Verrico and his wife Tara, of Patterson Township, five grandchildren, Ariana, Emma, Matthias, Olivia, and Benji, former wife Diane L. (Verrico) Edmunds, of Beaver, one brother and sister-in-law, Brian D. “Kim” and Gayle Verrico, of Rochester, one sister and brother-in-law, Dawn Marie and Jimbo Moser, Cresent Township and their son, Noah, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his K-9 companion, Stella. He was a retired distribution manager for the Beaver County Times and owner of the KAKARE LAWN SERVICE BUSINESS, Rochester. Kurt was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and attended the Life Family Church of New Brighton. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1977 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Robert Morris University. Kurt was an avid golfer and also a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins.
Kurt’s wish was to be cremated, however, friends will be invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service on April 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Life Family Church of New Brighton.
The family has asked that any monetary donations, sympathy cards or memorial gifts may be sent to, The Verrico’s, 1620 Brighton Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117.

Kathy D. Ash, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 3rd, 2024, in Life Beaver County. Kathy was born October 8th, 1946 in Rochester and was the daughter of the late Robert and Eva Cain Herman. Kathy was preceded in death by a grandson, Nathaniel Ash, a brother, Ralph Herman and former husband, Donald A. Ash, Sr. Kathy is survived by one son and daughter in law, Donald A. Jr. and Tiffany Ash of Rochester, two grandchildren, Amber J. Ash of New Castle, and Deven C. Ash and his fiance Katy Hoenig of Chippewa, two great grandchildren, Milah and Zoey Russell of New Castle, two sisters and one brother in law, Beverly and Robert Messick, Sue Ellen Covalt, all of New Brighton, and numerous nieces and nephews and three beloved friends, Donna, Mae and Judy. Kathy was a graduate of Rochester High School, a former waitress at the former Isaly’s Restaurant, The Hilltop Restaurant and also Dorothy’s Lunch in Rochester. Kathy had also been a caregiver for various families throughout Beaver County. She was an avid baker who also loved to play bingo and watch game shows. Most of all, Kathy loved her family and going to My Hero’s Sub Shop, Rochester.
Kathy’s wishes were to be cremated with a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, May, 5, 2024 at 2PM at the Rochester Free Methodist Church, officiating will be Robert Messick.
Kathy’s family is extremely grateful for the nurses who stood by her side during her time with Life Beaver County, Kyona, Frannie, Icis, Sweetie and Mark for all the comfort and care they provided Kathy.
Arrangements are entrusted to The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, PA.