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.

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, 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

Annette Vassallo Sladick passed away peacefully on Sunday March 31, 2024, while surrounded by her family.

Annette began her career as an Operating Room Aide at the former Rochester General Hospital for a short time before the facility closed. Then, she was employed as a Technician in the Sterile Processing Department for 35 years at Heritage Valley Beaver (former Medical Center of Beaver County). Annette eventually earned her certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). Outside of work, she treasured her vacations at the beach with family and warm summer weekends lounging by the pool. Annette also loved both watching and playing sports (especially softball), camping, bike riding, and shopping for bargains, but the joy of her life was her grandson Jace Michael. Annette had a beautiful smile, warm heart, and she gifted us with so many happy memories.

Annette is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert “Bert” Sladick of Ohioville, PA, sons Michael Sladick, and Benjamin (Brittney) Sladick, grandson Jace, and expected grandson in July 2024; sisters Mary Halfhill, and Jeanne (Douglas) Bryson; brothers-in-law Charles (Sharon) Sladick and John (Michelle) Sladick; sisters-in-law Elizabeth (Fred) Colosimo, and Kathy (Timothy) Taormina; beloved niece Amy Halfhill Brown; cousins Michele Adkins and Mary Jo Goyak-Tidd; along with numerous other aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Annette is preceded in death by her parents Casmir and Mildred “Bebee” Vassallo, and John and Mary Sladick, brother-in-law Kenneth Halfhill, and cousin Tina Newtz.

Friends will be received Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 600 Beaver Ave., Midland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Church, Midland. Interment will take place at Beaver Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

The family would like to thank the nurses at PAM Health at Heritage Valley Beaver and the staff at Advanced Hospice, especially nurse Cami.

In lieu of flowers you may send donations in honor of Annette Sladick to one of her favorite charitable organizations, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

George E. Lopata Sr., 87, of Monaca, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. He was the son of the late Andy and Anna Lopata. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Shirley, children; Tim, George, David, Karen, and Kim; grandchildren; John (Tiffani) Baucom,  Brian (Hannah) Eckhart, Jason (Tiffani) Eckhart; and great grandsons; Preston & Grayson Baucom. George worked for 30 years at Armco Steel, was a crane operator at Leetsdale Ornamental and he was the owner of Lopatas Silk Florals. He served as the CEO of the Forge Invitational Muscle Car Show and muscle car display provider for Bristol Motor Speedway, NHRA and NASCAR. He presented the Lee Lacocca Award for Barrett Jackson and John Force of the NHRA. George was in numerous magazine feature articles and a display coordinator at SEMA. He was a member Knights of Columbus and Beaver County Industrial Museum. George enjoyed gardening and loved to collect and restore antique cars. He will be deeply missed by the muscle car community. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver for their dignity and compassion. Arrangements were entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, Ambridge.

Diane (Everett) Kownacki, of Moon Township, passed away on March 31, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice House of Wexford, Pennsylvania. She was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on July 19, 1956, the daughter of the late Charles & Lena (Ferry) Everett. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her son, Jonathan Kownacki.

Diane is survived by her husband, Robert J. “Bob” Kownacki, a son, Robert C. “Bobby” Kownacki & fiancé Madison Schuffert, sisters, Sherry (Bill) Neal & Sandra (Eric) Frank, and many nieces, nephews & friends.

Diane graduated from Moon High School in 1974. She was a movie and sweets connoisseur, enjoying all that life had to offer. She was a devoted wife of 40 years and mother of two children. She loved Lake Erie and Hawaii.  You would never catch Diane in long sleeves or pants, even in the heart of winter, when she had on her summer attire of tank tops and jean shorts.  Her smile, laugh, and positive attitude brought joy to everyone she encountered. Her belief was, “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”.

A celebration of life ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 from 12pm-3pm at Baden Borough Building, 149 State St, Baden, PA 15005.

William David Lytle, Sr., 77, passed away on the evening of March 30th, 2024. Dave was born in Parnell, Missouri in 1946 and moved to Pittsburgh in 1957. He lived in Beaver, Pennsylvania for 42 years and recently lived in Chippewa Township. In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Gail Martin Lytle in 2021.

He is survived by a brother George D. (Tina) Lytle of Odenton, Maryland, three children, Mary C. (Scott) Higby of Ellwood City, Rena’ L. (John) Toomey of Norfolk, Virginia and William D. (Misty) Lytle, Jr. of Beaver and eight grandchildren, Scott Vincent (Jenna) Higby, Joshua D. Higby, Abigail F. Higby, Maryna G. Lytle, Noah D. Lytle, Daniel N. Lytle, Jonathan F. Toomey, and Charlotte F. Toomey. Dave also is survived by many nieces and nephews.

After serving as an Infantry Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, Dave served 26 years as a Pennsylvania State Trooper in Beaver and 15 years as a Senior Security Specialist for Federal Express Corporation in Pittsburgh. While serving with the Pennsylvania State Police, he received a Commissioner’s Letter of Commendation for bravery, Troop Commander’s Letter of Commendation for outstanding investigation and arrest, and US Air Flight 427 Commendation. While serving with Federal Express Corporation, he received numerous outstanding performance awards for investigations.

Dave was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Beaver, where he served as an elder, deacon, and longtime member of Community Bible Study. Dave was also active in the Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout Award as a youth and awarded the Silver Beaver Award as a Unit Commissioner in the Beaver Valley District of Laurel Highlands Council. He also belonged to FOP Lodge 54, Retired State Police Association of Pennsylvania, American Legion Post 261, Vietnam Veterans of America and Gideons International.

Friends will be received Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Beaver. Burial with full military honors will take place Friday, April 5, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies of Bridgeville. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Joseph Carosa, 89, of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Born May 12, 1934 in Midland, he was a son of the late John and Concetta Radeschi Carosa. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his daughter, Toni Jo Carosa, and brother, Patrick Carosa. He will be greatly missed by his sister-in-law, Eva Pantoni, and niece, Christine Glavaris.

Joseph was a proud veteran of the Korean War, going on to a long career as a steelworker. He was a member of the St. Anthony Club, Elks #283 and VFW #66. He was a parishioner of St. Blaise Church in Midland of Saint Augustine Parish.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Genevieve Delores (Wahl) Leonberg, 94, of Rochester, passed away on March 29, 2024.

She was born on October 3, 1929 in New Sewickley Township, PA, to the late Dorothy (Bolland) and Alfred Wahl. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles J. Leonberg, daughters and sons-in-law, Jeannie (Harry) Stewart and JoAnn (David) Minett. She is survived by her sons Charles (Kim) Leonberg and Chris Leonberg, daughters, Jacqueline Rindle and Judy (Doug) Frederick, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and extended family members.
Genevieve was a graduate of New Brighton High School who treasured spending time with family and friends and raised six children with her husband. She worked as a server at the original Kaufman House in Zelienople and was a sales consultant for Avon for more than forty years. Genevieve was a former member of Big Knob Grange and Fire Station Auxiliary and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

A Memorial Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 3, from 6-8pm, in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, and Thursday from 10am until the time of the Memorial Service at 11am, with Pastor Peggy Suhr-Barkley officiating.

Private interment will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.