Jack L. Fenchel, 95, of Big Beaver Boro passed away on January 3, 2024.
While working as an operating engineer for the former J.H. Brooks & Sons, during the 1950’s, Jack invented three patents; constructed, designed and was a founding member of the Big Beaver Volunteer Fire Dept. In the 1960’s he was active on the Big Beaver School Board and was a founding member of the Big Beaver Little League and Pony League Baseball. After retiring in 1990 he opened the Golden Eagle Archery Shop for a few years. Throughout his lifetime he enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid amateur photographer.
Jack was a member of First Baptist Church in Beaver Falls.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Nancy L (Javens) Fenchel, 2018; his parents, Arthur and Martha (Boyer) Fenchel; a brother, Dale Fenchel and two sisters, Jean Stinson and Eleanor Kraynie.
Surviving are his four sons, Kenneth (Donna) Fenchel, Lexington, SC, Jerry Fenchel, TX, Bill Fenchel, Darlington, David Fenchel, Big Beaver Boro; five grandchildren, Kenneth (Sheila) Fenchel Jr., Diana (Ryan) Herring, Shaun (Lindsay) Fenchel, Erin (Shawn) Gerald, Heather Fenchel; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandsons.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. in the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, hillandkunselman.com , 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls. Private interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Big Beaver Boro.
Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the First Baptist Church, 616 17th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Donna L. Tunstall, 80, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at West Penn Hospital. She was born on August 19, 1943, in Pittsburgh, to the late Peter and Dorothy Maglicic. She retired as a server from Diamond Run Golf Club. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband, George Tunstall, Sr, and her siblings, James Maglicic, Thomas Griffiths, and John Griffiths. She is survived by her children, George II (Lori) Tunstall of Bonita Springs, FL, Kimberly (Rob) Ganster of Ambridge, David Tunstall of Pittsburgh, Shawn (Melissa) Tunstall of Pittsburgh, 13 grandchildren, Cortney (Derek) Peyton, Josh, Luke, Gray and Cole Tunstall, Morgan  (Ali) Akboga, John ( Samantha) Buggey, Zachary Buggey, Ryan (Alexis) Buggey, Donna Tunstall, Shawn (Lynzi) Tunstall II, Nicholas (Madison) Tunstall, Nathan Tunstall, great grandchildren, Oswald, Wallacewinnie, Cadwallon, Zalal, Kelsi, John III, Levi, Isabella, Shawn III, and Sophia, siblings, Connie (Jim) Nicotaro, Robert (Christine) Maglicic, Ruth Ann  Lachimia. Numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. She also leaves behind her many friends at Sheptytsky Arms Highrise in Brighton Heights. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, from 3 PM until time of memorial service at 6 PM at St. Michael and All Angel’s Lutheran Church, 1308 Spring Garden Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

Franklin L. Namath, Sr., CLU, 85, of Chippewa Township, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024.

Born on January 5, 1938, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late John A. and Rosal E. Namath.

He was a proud graduate of Beaver Falls High School in 1955 and was devoted to the orange and black.  He went on to attend the University of Kentucky on both baseball and football scholarships. Mr. Namath had been an insurance agent for more than 60 years, having owned and operated his own agency.  He was a member of the LMBA Club and was an active parishioner of St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish.  In his free time, he enjoyed golf, gardening, and fishing.  Most of all, he enjoyed precious moments spent with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Edith (Mendicino) Namath; children, Michael P. (Lisa) Namath, Lisa Ann Namath, and Frankin L. (Allison) Namath, Jr.; grandchildren, Michael Andrew Namath, Matthew (Nashel) Namath, Jacob David Namath, and Sophia Rose Namath; a brother, Joseph W. Namath; a sister, Rita J. Sims; a sister-in-law, Sharon Namath; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; and his three fur babies, Scarlet, Scout and Winnie.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 5^th from 2-7PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls-www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Saturday, January 6^th at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Namath’s name to the St. Monica Angel Fund- 609 10^th St., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.