Bonnie Irene Parish, 85, of Center Twp, formerly of Raccoon Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 in her home surrounded by family.  She was born in Cabin Creek, West Virginia a daughter of the late Willie and Cora Branham.  She was a graduate of Ripley High School in West Virginia. She was a retired medical secretary, working for Dr. Thel Jr. and Dr. Nadler for more than 40 years.  Bonnie was a longtime and active member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa, also the Woodlawn Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star #164, where she was a Past Worthy Matron. She loved traveling on bus trips with her group of friends. West Virginia Proud and a loyal Pittsburgh Pirates fan, she liked playing cards and baking pies. Most of all, she loved her family.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Glenn Parish, a granddaughter; Katie Parish, a great grandson; Grayson Parish; and 4 siblings: Eula Baughman, Claude Branham, Howard Branham, and Neal Branham.

She is survived by her three children: Paul (Debbie) Parish, Evelyn Parish, and Will (Chris) Parish; 2 grandchildren: Melanie Parish and Cody (Karley Barnes) Parish; two great grandchildren: Tyler and Mila; 3 siblings: Dennis (Frances) Branham, Kathleen Kidd and Connie Marshall; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 3pm until 7pm in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa.  Also on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 10am until the time of Funeral Service at 11am in the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa conducted by Rev. James Sands and Rev. David Wilson.

The members of the Woodlawn #164 OES will conduct their service on Friday at 6:30pm in the funeral home.

The family would like to thank Nancy Camp and Jeannie Socci for the care and love extended to Bonnie over the past year.

Private interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa 2816 Brodhead Rd. Aliquippa, PA 15001

James E. “Jed” Carnegie II, age 76, of Rochester Township passed away January 6th, 2024 at his home. Jed was born June 18th, 1947 in Rochester and was the son of the late James E. Sr. and Lillian M. Metz Carnegie. He was a retired employee with the former St. Joe Minerals Corp. Potter Township, where he worked for 30 years, and the former Armco Steel Company, 1980-1985. Jed was a member of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rochester, PA. He was a United States Army Veteran during the Vietnam War and belonged to and was a life member of the 1st Infantry Division. Jed was a 1965 graduate of Rochester High School and attended Robert Morris College for 1 year. Jed was a life member of the Rochester B.P.O.E . Lodge 283 and the Rochester VFW Post 128 and was a member of the Baden American Legend Post 641. Jed was a devoted volunteer from 1991-2003 for the Rochester High School football team and in 1992 was voted Rochester High School fan of the year, which he was very proud. Jed also volunteered to help serve many breakfasts and luncheons at the Rochester Elks.
Jed is survived by two sisters; Katherine C. Goddard of Inverness, Fl., and Jean L. Carnegie of Torrance CA., two nieces, Jaime C. (Goddard) Spivey and her husband Jason, of Charleston, S.C., and Krista M. Carnegie. One nephew Joshua C. Goddard and his wife Tomoko Of Charleston, S.C. , and great nephew and great niece Finn and Mia Goddard, Charleston, S.C. Very Special Friends Al and Linda LaRose, Rochester Township, Susan L. Hill of Rochester, Dennis and Donna Olson of Aliquippa, Theresa and Bill Catley of Hopewell, James and Louise Barner of Hershey, Pa, Debbie and David Hogue of Rochester Township, Joe and Karen Laure of Chippewa, Steve Vinceguerra of Orlando FL, Tom Vinceguerra of Cincinnati, OH, Gary Vinceguerra of Chippewa, Lea and Tony Pisano of Chippewa, PA, Tim and Kim Eckhart of Clarion, PA. Jed was preceded in death by a brother in law, Robert C Goddard and friends Jim and Diane Stussy. The following is a quote given to us by Jed directly to be put in his obituary, ” I Love ALL these relatives and friends, BUT I Love GOD more!!”
Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 in William Murphy Funeral Home Inc. 349 Adams St. Rochester PA. A service will be held Monday at 11A.M. in the Grace Evangelical Lutheran church 393 Adams St. Rochester PA. Officiating will be his Pastor Reverend Gregory S. Clagg and interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Monica Farland, Dr. R.B. Heyward, and Dr. Robert Menser for the care given to Jed over the past several years.

Natalie Rose Goodson, 37, of Ellwood City suddenly passed away on Monday January 8, 2024.

Born October 28, 1986, in Bryan, TX. She is survived by father Johnny ( Janice) Goodson, New Iberia, LA and mother Rebecca (Chris) Rice, Big Beaver Boro.

She was a 2005 graduate of Lincoln High School, Ellwood City and was employed by Auto Zone in Cranberry Township,  as a parts manager. Natalie had a heart of gold, she loved making everyone laugh and be happy around her.  She loved animals, especially horses.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings Johnny L. Goodson, II; Jason Smith; Thomas Goodson; and Michael (Shannon) Goodson, Chance ( Josie) Crochet, Chantel Crochet and her  best friend who was like a sister Brandi Stafford.  Grandmother Jeanette Rice. Many aunts and uncles Theresa ( Gary)  Clinton,  Pam Goodson,  Larry ( Christie) Goodson,  Frank (Ellie) Supinski, Andy Supinski,   Jamey (Heather) Rice, Charlotte Workman Pierce, Larry Workman, Martha ( Al) Workman Koch, Dorothy (Ron) Crow, Shirley Tallman, Don Hillenbrandt, Ronnie Carter,  Cynthia Blanchard; and Gwen Dale Boudreaux. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by grandparents Billie Gene and Tommie Goodson; Joyce and Bob Goodrich,  James and Connie Smith.  Aunts and uncles Twila Jean Carter,  Billie Joe Goodson, Joyce Hillenbrandt, Randy Tallman and Phyllis Collins-Workman.

Family and Friends will be received Friday January 12, 2024, from 5PM until time of service at 7 PM in the Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801-4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 with Pastor Adam Goswick of the Savannah UMC, New Castle officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made if desired to your local Humane Society in Natalie’s memory.

John N. “Jack” Groves, 88, of Beaver died January 9, 2024, at St. Barnabas, Beaver Meadows.

Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 pm and 6-8pm in Gabauer-Todd Funeral Home & Cremation Services (Branch) 340 3^rd street, Beaver. Prayers will be held Friday, January 12^th, in the funeral Home at 10:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 am at Sts. Peter & Paul Church of Our Lady of The Valley Parish.  The complete obituary will appear shortly.

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Deloris Tilbrook, 97, of Patterson Township, died on Sunday, January 7, 2023, at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born on February 14, 1926, in Darlington, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Antoinette (Valle) Marazzi.

Deloris had been a potter for the W.S. George Pottery Company in East Palestine for many years and had also worked as a baker before retiring to Florida.  She was a member of St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish and the former St. Rose Ladies Guild.  She enjoyed golfing, bowling, and was known as the BINGO queen at Providence Care Center.

In addition of her parents, Deloris was preceded in death by her husband, William Tilbrook; her siblings, Robert Marazzi, Angeline DiCarlo, Rose Marie Rossi, and an infant sister, Irene Marazzi.

Deloris is survived by her children, Richard (Dorothy) Tilbrook, Janice (W. Gary) Paumen, and Phillip (Kathy Baker) Tilbrook; grandchildren, Christina (Douglas), Laura (John), Marci, Delores, Gerrad, Casey, Jessica, and Joshua; 16 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, January 20^th at 12 Noon at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Dr., Beaver Falls with Fr. Kim Schreck as celebrant.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., was honored to provide care and guidance to Deloris’ family during this time.

Frances M. “Fran” Kathary, 81, of Center Twp., passed away at home, on Saturday, January 6, 2024, with her husband by her side.
Born on July 14, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Fran was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Huffman. Fran was a member of the Slippery Rock Camp Ground, where she enjoyed spending a majority of her summers for the past 40 years. She will be remembered as loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Along with her parents, Fran is preceded in death by her brother, Raymond Huffman; and sister, Carol Huffman.
Fran will be greatly missed by her beloved husband of nearly 59 years, Donald C. Kathary; daughters Crystal (Gregory) Conjeski, Beaver, and Tina (James) Lowman, Plum; grandchildren, Michael ( Whitney) Conjeski, Eric (Maggie) Conjeski, and Colton Lowman; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Conjeski, Alexia Conjeski, and Zackary Conjeski; and her faithful four-legged companion, Susie-Q.
Friends will be received in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009, on Thursday January 11, 2024 from 2pm until the time of service at 5:30pm. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Inurnment to take place at a later date at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Mark Alan Smilek, 50, of Brighton Township, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley – Beaver.

Born on March 23, 1973, in New Brighton, he was the son of Robert Smilek and Arlene (Frederick) Ciccone.

Mark was a survivor of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, where he was a member of the Pentagon Protection Defense Force.  He was a valued member of the Beaver Valley community as he served as a Police Officer for Sewickley Borough Police Department, Baden Academy SRO, as well as Chief of the Ohioville Police Department.  He was a proud member of the Beaver Valley Chiefs of Police Association, Pennsylvania Association of School Resource Officers, the NRA, and the Steel Valley Lodge.  Mark was an outdoorsman, having been an avid hunter and fisherman.

In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Dr. Hilary (Miller) Jones; stepdaughters, Gwendolyn and Meredith Jones; his sisters, Tammy (Duane) Popham and Adrienne (Walter) Miller; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends throughout the Beaver Valley.

Mark was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Floyd and Stella Smilek; and maternal grandparents, Robert and Freda Frederick.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 12th from 2PM to 7PM at the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

A Blessing Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, January 13^th at 11AM with Fr. Kim Schreck as celebrant.

Interment will follow in Beaver Cemetery.

Mark’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to Dr. Rafic Farah of Hillman Cancer Center, along with nurses Linda, Anna, Jules, and Sandy; his nurses at UPMC Shadyside, Stephanie, Tina, and Andrea; as well as his Nurse Practitioner, Densie Winfield.

In lieu of flowers, Mark’s family kindly requests memorial contributions be made in his name to www.reelrecovery.org

Phyllis Rosalie Alice Eaton (Holland) age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 6, 2024. Phyllis was born on October 24, 1932, to the late George and Winifred Holland, in Holmbury St. Mary, Surrey, England. She attended school in Dorking Surrey and Art College in Kingston, Surrey. She was a very talented artist, that talent has been carried on in her children and grandchildren. She was the beloved wife of the late David Malcom Eaton who passed away in 2019.

The family emigrated to the U.S. in 1971 where Phyllis continued to be an amazing wife and mother as they raised their family. She leaves to grieve her 4 children, Sara Young (Anthony) Nassau New York, Matthew Eaton (Kathleen) Beaver Falls, PA, Jeremy Eaton Seattle, WA and Sophie Eaton San Rafael, CA. 6 Grandchildren, Aimee Suchocki (Billy), Jessica Eaton, Zachary Gorrell, Brittany Elwonger (Austin), Katie Eaton, JayJay Eaton and 4 great-grandchildren, Sacred and Brelon Allen, Ella and Ali Suchocki, and her wonderful companion over the years, her cat Ladybird.

The family would like to thank our dear family friend and caretaker Sherry, for the years of companionship and care she gave to Phyllis. Barb our dear aid who gave Phyllis undivided attention and kept her engaged during her final stage of Alzheimer’s.  Kay and Liz for filling in as needed.  Advanced Hospice, for going above and beyond until our last hours together.  You were all God sent and we could not have survived this without you or your prayers.

We will think of Phyllis in heaven with David, her husband, watching over all their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, in their lifetime achievements. Also, cheering on their beloved Pittsburgh sports teams. Love and miss you, Mum.

Services will be held privately at Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

John W. Turner, of Moon Twp. Died on January 4, 2024 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford.  He was born in Oakmont, on February 25, 1946 the son of the late John & Bette Turner.

John earned his BA from Westminster College in English. John was an avid Ham radio operator. He had an advanced Extra General License. He communicated with multitude of Hams around the world. He received many awards.

John is survived by his wife of 49 yrs. Sandra L. (Sroka) Turner.  Brother-in-law, Larry Sroka, Pittsburgh.  Sister-in-law, Deborah Ehland (Leo), Robinson Twp. Nephews, Patrick Ehland & Sean Ehland. His dog, Toby, will miss him as well.

In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Barbara Sroka.

Friends will be received on Tuesday January 9th from 3-7PM in the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Twp. (1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd.) Where a blessing service will be held on Wednesday at 11AM. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Moon Twp.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:  Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh. (www.humaneanimalrescue.org)