John H. Ludwig (1944-2024)

John H. Ludwig, 79, of Beaver Falls, passed away on March 31, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born on May 13, 1944, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late John J. “Jack” and Margaret E. (Gonnelly) Ludwig.

He is survived by his loving children, Jon T. (Julie) Ludwig and Jennifer L. Ludwig.

John was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam. He was an electrician by trade and retired from I.B.E.W.  Local 712 after 36 years of service. John was a former member of the Beaver Falls Owls, Elks and Turners.

As per John’s wishes there will be no viewing.

Private interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

The Ludwig family wishes to extend a special thanks to the doctors and staff of Heritage Valley Health System, Sewickley, Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, and Lakeview Personal Care Home for the compassionate care given to John.

If so desired, contributions may be made in John’s name to the Wounded Warrior Foundation, 600 River Ave. Ste 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to provide care and guidance to John’s family during this time.

George P. Harmotto (1932-2024)

George P. Harmotto, 91, of Baden passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024. Born on July 14, 1932, he was the son of the late John and Ella Harmotto. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brian Storar, and brothers, Robert Harmotto and John Harmotto. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carol (Neuber) Harmotto, children, Charles Storar and Betsy Forrest, five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. George served his country in the United States Army. He retired from the Port Authority of Allegheny County. He helped at Economy Cemetery for several years. George was a dedicated Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed gardening and tending to his yard. Friends will be received on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Economy Cemetery.

Joseph Campana (1948-2024)

Joseph Campana, 75, of Baden, passed away on April 3, 2024. Born on May 20, 1948, he was the son of the late George and Evelyn Campana. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Brenda Campana. He is survived by his son, Clint Campana, siblings, George (Karen) Campana, Helen (Stephen) McElheny, Gloria (William) Woodward, and numerous nieces and nephews. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired after over 40 years from Conrail (Norfolk Southern) Railroad. Joseph was an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed playing pool, golfing, and adventures to Cooks Forest. He especially loved taking trips with his son and friends to Canada to fish. Services are private, and arrangements were entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Anthony David (A.D.) Kamzelski (1949-2024)

Anthony David (A.D.) Kamzelski, 74, of Ambridge, passed away on April 2, 2024. Born on October 3, 1949, he was a son of the late Milly and Richard Kamzelski and brother of Michael Kamzelski. He is survived by a sister Mary Jo Scassa and Richard (Jerry) Kamzelski, He also leaves behind 4 brother in laws, Richard Eric (Kathleen), Drew, Scott, and the late Craig Tusick, who he loved and considered them all as his brothers. He was a loving father to Shannon (Thomas) Sanders and grandfather to Madison Sanders, who were the joys of his life. He was married to Leslie (Tusick) Kamzelski for 51 years. A.D. was an Ambridge Highschool graduate class of 1967. He was a retired Conrail Conductor. He enjoyed fishing and puzzles of all kinds.  He always saw the good in every single person he knew. A memorial service will be held on April 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Jill McGregor at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 399 State Street, Baden, Pennsylvania. Arrangments were entrusted to Alvarez Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

 

Lynn Stinson (1956-2024)

Lynn Elizabeth Stinson, 67, of Lima, Ohio, passed away on April 1, 2024.

Born October 13, 1956, in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Timothy and Ruth (Shee) Yensull.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Gayle Marsh and brother-in-law, Joe Shubuck. Surviving Lynn are her siblings, Lonnie (Jeanne) Yensull, Lenny Yensull, Loren Yensull, LuAnne (Robert) Klemens, and Lee Shubuck, her best friend, Susie Seifert, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She recently retired after over 30 years of working for the Ford Motor Company.  She will be remembered for enjoying traveling, shopping, Renaissance festivals, and photography.  Lynn loved movies and cats, and various things that she collected.

Friends will be welcomed Friday, April 5, from 5pm until the time of the Blessing Service at 7pm, in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton.

Private interment will take place at Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls.

Charles “Chuck” Allison (1947-2024)

Charles Allison, 76, of Hamilton, Ohio and formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away on March 31, 2024.
Chuck was a son of the late Naomi Jean Allison-Elsbury (2023) and William (Bill) Allison (1960). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Frank Elsbury, who was a loving grandfather and great-grandfather to Chuck’s children and grandchildren and a brother-in-law, Terry Pettner. He will be sadly missed by his two sons:  Chuck (Nicole) Allison of West Chester, Ohio and Christopher (Angela) Allison of Fairfield Township, Ohio; seven grandchildren: Taylor (David), Joel, Morgan, Darci, Casey, Aidan, and Chase Allison; two great grandsons: Louis and Clyde; a brother: Ron (Denise) Allison of Enon Valley, and a sister: Tonya Pettner of North Sewickley Township. He was born on October 21,1947 in Beaver Falls, where he lived until the early 1970’s when he moved to Ohio to work for Mobil.  Chuck worked up until 2012 when he retired from AK Steel.
He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. His greatest joy came from spending time with his grandchildren – attending their sporting/school events and watching them grow up.
A visitation will be held Thursday, April 4th from 12 Noon until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Concord Church, A Global Methodist Congregation, 285 Concord Church Road, Beaver Falls, 15010. His burial will be in Concord Church Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Betty Irene Albright (1928-2024)

Betty Irene Albright, 95, passed away on March 29th, 2024 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. She was the wife of Jack Eugene Albright for 76 years. Born in Smithfield, West Virginia, on June 30, 1928, she was the daughter of Dr. Jefferson Leroy Roberts and Madge Marie Roberts of Gaithersburg, Maryland. She is survived by her daughter Joyce Hikita and son in law James Hikita from Hawaii, her sister Sharon Lowrey and brother in law Steve Lowrey from Shepherdstown, West Virginia. She was a graduate from Smithfield High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Aliquippa, and was a member in good standing for 50 years of the Woodlawn Chapter #164 of the Eastern Star in Alliquippa. There will be no formal services.

Howard W. “Howdy” Howe (1934-2024)

Howard W. “Howdy” Howe, age 89, of Rochester, passed away March 31st, at his home. Howdy was born July 7th, 1934 in Rochester. He was the son of the late Howard and Margaret Ganley Howe. He was a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Rochester. Howdy was a retired Assistant Chief with the Rochester Boro Police Department and also was a volunteer firemen with the Rochester Volunteer Fire Department. Howdy was a member of the F&AM Lodge 229 and the Rochester VFW Post 128. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1952 and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in criminal justice from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a peace time Army Veteran and was a former Rochester Boro Councilman. He was also a former football coach with the Rochester Mighty Mite football program from 1969-1981. He was a former realtor with Coldwell Banker and was the owner of the former Howe’s Pizza Shop in Rochester.
Howdy is survived by one son and daughter in law, Michael R and Kim Howe of Poland, Oh, two daughters and sons in laws, Vicki Lynn and Thomas Kaye of Rochester, and Julie Ann and Adam Moore of Seattle, Washington, four grandchildren, Carly Wiley, Chelsea Howe, Willie, and Mikey Gwinn, three great grandchildren, Tylor, and Nadia Wiley, and Tyla Stewart. A beloved friend Emma Jean Dappenbrook of Vanport. One brother and sister in law Charles T. “Huts” and Margie Howe of Rochester and also his former wife, Judith A. Deibel of Bonita Springs, FL. Howdy was preceded in death by a daughter Judy Ann Howe, a brother Jack Howe, and his K-9 companion Lucy.
Friends will be received Friday from 2-7 in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adams St. Rochester where a blessing service will be held Saturday at 11 am. Inurnment will be in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Rochester Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 303, Rochester.
Family wishes to thank Barry Howe, Ruth Dewhirst, Christine Russel, and Vera Cindric for their friendship care and comfort given to Howdy over the years. The Vietnam Veterans of America will provide full military honors at 11:30 am Saturday.

Catherine J. (Bauman) Moore (1932-2024)

Catherine J. (Bauman) Moore, 91, of New Brighton died Saturday March 30, 2024 in St. Barnabas, Beaver Meadows.

Born December 26, 1932 in New Brighton was the daughter of the late Leroy and Mabel ( Beaver) Bauman.   She was a member of the former Trinity Lutheran Church, New Brighton.  Catherine received a degree in Nursing from Sewickley Hospital.  As a Registered Nurse she worked at Sewickley Hospital and the American Red Cross.  After retirement she moved to Lakeland FL for many years.

She is survived by her sons James B. Circle, Jr. (Faye); Jeffery P. Circle ( Rose); and David L Circle ( Valerie).  Step-children Patrick Moore ( Cindy); Kelly Mussey ( Gary); Kathleen Lince ( Spencer); Colleen Taylor ( David) and a daughter-in-law Cindy Viveralli.  Many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and one Great-Great Grandson.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband James B. Circle and her second husband Alfred G. Moore, Jr.; a son Thomas B. Circle; brothers Jack, Junie, and Paul Bauman and an aunt Gertrude Bauman.

A memorial service will be held Friday April 5 at 11:00 AM in the Grace Lutheran Church, 393 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074 with Rev. Gregory Clagg officiating.

Arrangements by Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801-4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Memorial Contributions may be made if desired to the American Red Cross, 133 Friendship Circle, Beaver, PA 15009.

Inurnment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA.

Paul J. Rowe (1959-2024)

Paul J. Rowe, 64, of New Brighton, passed away 4/3/2024.

Born October 29, 1959, in McKees Rocks, he was a son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Skubiak) Rowe. Paul was a member of the New Brighton High School class of 1977. He attended the Gemological Institute of America in California, which prepared him to repair jewelry for several local jewelers, before eventually taking ownership of Lane Jewelers in 1983. He loved designing and fabricating unique jewelry pieces for customers, friends, and family, and provided many Beaver County area couples with engagement rings and wedding bands over the years. He was most recently employed at Eaton Corporation, Beaver, applying his skills soldering and fabricating circuit breaker components. Paul loved music and played the violin and piano. He was a gifted photographer who enjoyed giving away his photos and making custom note cards for friends and family. Paul was well liked and loved by many and will be remembered as someone who loved life, greatly enjoyed spending time with people, and making friends, with an infectious personality. He was greatly loved by family and friends, and he loved them all very much.

Surviving is his sister, Cindy (Jeff) Gaynor, brother, Bert (Barb) Rowe, nephew, Randy (Kaitlyn) Rowe, their children, Finn and Josie, nephew, Alec (Kate) Rowe, niece, Samantha Rowe (Jared Woodward), cousins, Sandra (Dick) Costin and Joyce Fields, as well as close friends, Keith and Patty Frischkorn, Brad and Donna Custer, and Kevin and Bella Schimke. Paul was also very close to many of his co-workers at Eaton Corporation, who he frequently spoke fondly of. He loved his work there and being part of that team.

Friends will be welcomed Sunday, April 7, from 1-4 PM, at J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, with a service immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Paul’s name to the Gemological Institute of America Scholarship Fund, Carlsbad CA