Category: Obituaries

Virginia I. (Emrick) Waite (September 26, 1926 ~ July 3, 2024)

Virginia I. Waite, former resident of Chippewa Township, died on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

Born September 26, 1926 in Rochester, PA, she was the daughter of the late George E. and Jessie J. Bathgate Emrick.  Preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, James L. Waite, Virginia supported the family’s business, Waite’s Ice Cream in Patterson Township, of which James was owner and operator of the beloved Beaver County Landmark for 60 years.  She was a 64-year member of Chippewa United Methodist Church, the Jo Kriz Circle, and United Methodist Women.  Virginia was also a member of the Chippewa Lioness Club and was an active volunteer through the church, as well as the local Meals on Wheels.  Virginia and her husband, James, had wintered in Florida for 24 years and were both active square dancers.

In addition to her parents and husband, Virginia was preceded in death by her brother, George A. Emrick and sister-in-law, Edna E. Emrick.

She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Sheila and Michael Shugats, Allison Park, PA, Colleen Harman, New Castle, PA, six grandchildren and their spouses, Jennifer  (Vekasy) and Kevin Bowser, Ellwood City, PA, James and Melissa Vekasy, Belton, Texas, Bradley and Angela Shugats, Neville Island, PA, David and Jill Harman, New Middleton, Ohio, Parke and Tammi Harman, Enon Valley, PA, Douglas and Danielle Harman, Export, PA, 19 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-granddaughters.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, July 9th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM in the Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801 Fourth Avenue, College Hill, Beaver Falls, where the service will be held on Wednesday, July 10th at 11 AM with Pastor Allan Brooks officiating.

Interment will be in Sylvania Hills Cemetery, Daughtery Township.

A memorial contribution may be made, if desired, to Commonwealth Hospice, www.cwhospice.com, 4955 Steubenville Pike, Suite 125, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.  Virginia’s family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staffs of Promedica Arden Courts Memory Care and Commonwealth Hospice for their wonderful care and kindness.

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Michael Snowden (September 24, 1955 ~ June 29, 2024)

Michael Snowden, 68, of Beaver Falls went to be with the Lord on Saturday June 29, 2024.

He was a member of Christ Temple, Church of God in Christ in Beaver Falls.  He was a Engineer for Conrail earlier in his lifetime.

Surviving are his four sisters and a brother, Victoria, Carla, Jennifer and Anthony Snowden, all of Beaver Falls, Antoinette (Tyrone) Williams of Ypsilanti, MI., four nephews, David (Marcie) Alford, Rochester, Anthony and Joshua of Beaver Falls, Richard (Charnell) Williams of Detroit MI., and a niece, India (Jared) Davis of Ypsilanti, MI., two great-nephews, Mason and Rhoman Alford of Rochester and two great-nieces, Sage and Savannah Williams of Detroit, MI.

He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Richard David Snowden, Lillian (Hobson) Snowden, and a sister, Sandra G. Alford.

A private funeral service was held for family at the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hillandkunselman.com, in Beaver Falls.

Memorial contributions may be made, in his memory to Christ Temple, Church of God in Christ, 2420 9th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

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Nancy C. Gibbs (February 05, 1931 – July 04, 2024)

Nancy C. (Netherland) Gibbs, 93, of Beaver, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Heritage Valley – Beaver.

Born on February 5, 1931, in Beaver, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Boyd) Netherland.

Nancy had been a Pre-School Assistant at First Presbyterian Church in Beaver for many years.  She was a devout Catholic and was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish.  In her free time, Nancy was known to be immersed in a good book, taking her dog for walks around town, and volunteering at the Beaver Library.  She was also a talented artist, sharing her work with those she loved.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy L. Gibbs; and her siblings, George Netherland, William Netherland, and Christy Netherland.

She is survived by her daughters, Christie Denillo, Stacie Gibbs, Pamela (Greg) Richmond, and Carie (Steve Nemec) Booher; 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, July 9th from 6-8PM at the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third St., Beaver.

Prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at Sts. Peter & Paul Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 200 Third Street, Beaver, with Fr. Howard Campbell as celebrant.

Interment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with her beloved husband.

Ronald James Terrazzano (September 27, 1935 – June 30, 2024)

Ronald James Terrazzano, 88, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Brighton Wellness and Rehabilitation.
He was born on September 27, 1935, in New Brighton, PA to the late Vincent Salvador and Catherine M. (Lewarchik) Terrazzano.
Ronald is survived by the mother of his children, Barbra Ann Terrazzano; his children, Thomas V. Terrazzano and Tami (Jack) Sowach; and his grandchildren, Tressa Marie Terrazzano, Khristopher Thomas Terrazzano, and Tyler James Terrazzano.
He was preceded in death by his brother, John Terrazzano, and his sister, Delores Kester.
All services will be private.
The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., was honored to assist Ron’s family.

Tina Marie Kamicker (Died July 2, 2024)

Tina Kamicker, 51, of New Brighton died Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Born February 27, 1973, in Akron, Oh, a daughter of Charlotte (Wagner) Fleming and the late Roger Burchell.  She loved being an aunt, loved her in-laws like siblings, and she had a passion for Rock Music.

She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Gregory Kamicker

Tina is survived by her wife, Faith Kamicker; three daughters, Destiny (Joel) Stoner, Alisha Whelan, Brittany Whelan (James Kamicker); an aunt, Linda Bauer.  Also surviving her is her favorite uncle Mark Wagner (Jun).

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the New Brighton Croatian Club, starting at Noon.

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Nanette D. Ott (August 2, 1951 ~ July 2, 2024)

Nanette D. Ott, 72, of North Sewickley, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, after a courageous 24-year battle with cancer.

Born August 2, 1951, in Sewickley, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Richard and Alice (Perris) Winkler.  She was a 1969 graduate of Ambridge High School. She worked in Retail Service where she was an instore demonstrator.   She loved the going to the beach, especially the Outer Banks.  Her role as a loving spouse, nurturing parent, and devoted grandparent defined her life’s purpose. She created a home filled with laughter, love, and endless support, where every moment was a testament to her boundless love for her family. Her wisdom, guidance, and unconditional love will forever resonate in the hearts of those who were blessed to call her family.

Nanette is survived by her husband of 44 years, Larry Ott and his son, Jason Duckworth, three children Mindy Ott (Steve Kotuba), Ellwood City; Kyle (Kristin) Ott, Bridgeport, Conn; Holly Ott, Beaver; grandchildren, Liam Kotuba, Tyler Eugene Ott, and Tristyn Pablo Ott, Andrew Duckworth; brother, Richard (Donna) Winkler; and a nephew, Chris Winkler.

Friends will be received Saturday, July 6, 2024, in the First Presbyterian Church, 1103 8th Ave, Beaver Falls, Pa. from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.  Pastor David Oyler, officiating.

Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Daugherty Twp.

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Maria Elena Andrews (June 8, 1941 – June 30, 2024)

Maria Elena Papa Andrews, age 83, of Beaver, formerly of Gibsonia, passed away June 30, 2024 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born June 8, 1941 in Rochester, PA. She was the daughter of the late Patsy A. and Mary D. [Pompa] Papa. She was a former bookkeeper with Hesse Services in Wexford. Maria was a former member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in Rochester and former member of St. Ferdinand Roman Catholic Church. Maria attended and graduated from St. Cecilia Catholic School K-8 and then graduated from Rochester High School. She was a former den mother and scout leader and was known for her sense of humor, “lots of laughs” and nothing made her happier than family gatherings and her love of anything Italian. She was preceded in death by her husband William D. Andrews in 2013, and also by a sister and brother-in-law Rosalie and Robert Celio. She is survived by one daughter Michelle “Chelle” Robinson and her companion Ralph R. Pivirotto of Ohio Township and one son Kurt S. Robinson and his companion Christine Charlesworth of Evans City, two grandchildren Vanessa Pierandozzi and her husband Ty of Indian Hills, Colorado and Nickolas Robinson of Evans City, two great grandchildren Ophelia and Ruby. Maria is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law Frank G. and Cindy Papa of Patterson Township, one sister and brother-in-law Patty and Tom Kelly of Double Oak, Texas and several nieces, nephews and cousins, one aunt Antoinette “Aunt Nettie” Papa of Beaver, three stepsons William, Dan and Greg Andrews.

Maria’s wish was to be cremated. However friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM in St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in Rochester. Inurnment will be in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Arrangements are entrusted to the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adams St. Rochester, PA. The family wishes memorial contributions to a charity of choice.

 

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Shirley McKinnis (August 12, 1912 – June 27, 2024)

Shirley J. McKinnis, age 92, of Rochester Township, passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2024 at Villa St. Joseph, Baden. She was born August 12th, 1931 in Washington, PA. Shirley was the daughter of the late Edward and Georgia Lewis Rodgers. She was an employee of the former Kaufmann’s department store in Rochester as well as a Bell telephone operator in Washington, PA. Shirley was a member of Faith Community United Methodist church Rochester where she worked in the kitchen for various dinners. She was as also a member of MAC Sunday school class and previous president of the Rochester athletic mothers.
Shirley is survived by her husband Paul I. McKinnis. Surviving her as well are four children, Thomas E. McKinnis of Rochester Township, Timothy D. and Sandra McKinnis of Meadville, Paula S. and her favorite son-in-law Darel Pfeifer of Center Township, and Brad R. McKinnis of Beaver Falls. Shirley is also survived in life by her four grandchildren, Dirk Mckinnis, Michael Mckinnis and his companion, Nikki Smith, Matthew McKinnis, and Sydney Pfeifer, one great grandson Elyas McKinnis, and a former daughter-in-law, Arlene McKinnis.
Shirley’s wishes were to be cremated with no service. Arrangements are made entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.
The family wishes memorial contributions to be made to the Faith Community United Methodist Church, 341 Jefferson St, Rochester, PA 15074.

 

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Jeffrey Scott Conner Jr. (December 19, 1988 – June 25, 2024)

Jeffrey Scott Conner Jr., 35, beloved son, brother, and father, left us too soon on June 25, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and passion for his family, basketball, mustangs, karate as a child, gaming and…his perfect credit score!
Born on December 19, 1988 in New Jersey, Jeffrey was a beacon of joy to all who knew him. His infectious smile and unwavering kindness endeared him to everyone he met.
His proudest moment was becoming a dad when his daughter, Amelia, was born.
Son of Ginny (Dale) Conner and the late Jeffrey Scott Conner, Sr. In addition to his dad, Jeffrey was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Ronald Keith Dale and Peggy Dale, paternal grandparents: Marshall and Mabel Conner, three uncles: Paul Dale, Ronald Richardson and Peter Dale and an aunt, Kimberly Dale.
Jeffrey is survived by his loving family. His mom, Ginny Conner, his sister, Danielle Conner, his cherished daughter Amelia and her mom Kaylee McGuire. He is also survived by numerous caring aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Jeffrey was also a proud US Army veteran.
The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind.
We’ll miss you, Bud.
Visitation will be Wednesday July 3, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001. Burial will immediately follow the visitation at Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations to assist the family would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Stephen Umberto Crano (March 13, 1925 ~ June 26, 2024)

Stephen Umberto Crano, 99, of Ambridge, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, with his son Mark by his side.  Born March 13, 1925. Steve passed after a valiant battle with cancer. Our Dad put on his suite of armor and fought to the end like a true American solider. Steve was a Roman Catholic Christian by faith. A proud Veteran who served as a medic with the 14th Portable Surgical Hospital, World War II, and the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Army. Steve is survived by three sons and a daughter in-law. Steven Crano, Mark and Joann Crano, and James Sumpter, one daughter Bernadette Grimm, grandson Cameron Crano, two Great Grandchildren Brynn and Tyler Sumpter, and his special longtime lady companion, Shirley Kremer. “Shirley, Dad loved you!”    Also, two sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Hewitt of Sewickley, Pa, and Mrs. Gay DeMando of Massillon, OH.  Numerous nieces, nephews, family, friends in the Ohio and Pennsylvania area, and across the U.S. Last but not least, his two best buds, Skippy and Rocco, his mini-Poms. They went with him everywhere! Steve was proceeded in death by his beloved wife Elizabeth (Betty) Crano, parents, Antonio Crano and Annette (Tonti) Mack, sisters Eleanor Crano, Lenora Mack, Rose DeVenanzio, Marie Crano and brothers Frederick Crano and Anthony Crano. For decades Steve was an active member of the American Legion.  He was past commander of the Ambridge Post 341, Midland Post 481, Beaver County Commander, and District Commander. Steve also served on numerous National Committees with the American Legion. As a member of the American Legion, Steve was instrumental in getting special license plates for disabled veterans in Pennsylvania. He planted a garden each summer, and he loved going out whether to McDonald’s with Joann after a VA visit, or with Bernadette to a yard sale. He loved a good yard sale! If he saw something he thought you’d like, he’d buy it to surprise you. He cooked fresh dog food EVERYDAY for his two buddies. He spoke his mind and was a Patriot who loved talking’ politics. But in recent years, he was understandably frustrated about the treatment of our veterans, or lack thereof. He lived life his way. Steve will be greatly missed by those who truly loved him. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549. Departing prayers will be held at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 AM at Saint Luke the Evangelist Church, 725 Glenwood Ave, Ambridge. Burial with full military honors provided by the Beaver County Honor Guard will follow at Beaver Cemetery. Obituary can be viewed at alvarezhahnfs.com