Minnie Johnson, 82, of Aliquippa, passed away on March 1st, 2025.
She was born in Montgomery, Alabama on May 4th, 1942, the daughter of the late Nina Lue Odom and James Tucker Johnson. She is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, and daughter, Jamel ( Elaine) Johnson and Nina Johnson, along with her cherished grandchildren, Ashlee, James and Maliya.
Minnie was a homemaker dedicated to her family. Minnie consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic. She was a receptionist at Blue Cross/Blue Shield and after leaving Pittsburgh, she worked as a telemarketer, did housekeeping work and assisted with school pictures at Shiftlet Picture Studio. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofransesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.

Robert “Bob” Harold Huston, 73, of Beaver Falls, passed away on March 13th, 2025 at his residence.

He was born in New Brighton on August 18th, 1951, the son of the late Paul R. and Lelah May (Hoschar) Huston.

Robert was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School. He went on to serve our country as a Marine. Robert also enjoyed golfing in his free time.

Interment with Military Honors will be on Monday, March 17th at 12 Noon at Grandview Cemetery of Beaver Falls.

The Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to care for Robert and his family during this time.

Robert Springer, 85, of Ohioville, formally of Monaca, passed away unexpectedly on March 13th, 2025. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor (Kenny) Springer. In April, they would have celebrated their 65 th wedding anniversary. He was the father of five children: Bob (Mary) Springer of Chippewa, the late Lori Lewis, Linda (Joe) Smith of Monaca, Carol (Dan) Onuska of Ohioville and Cathy (Greg) Altenbaugh of Ohioville.

He was an amazing and very special Pap to fifteen grandchildren: Jake, Josh (Amy) and Shane (Kim) Springer, Bethany and Kelly Lewis, Amanda (Nolan) Lambert, Tom (Marika) Smith, Katherine (Saleem) Salimi, Jim (Casey) Schrecengost, Danny Schrecengost, Angie (Der rick) Thomas, Donna Schrecengost, Tabitha Springer, Cody and Zach Altenbaugh. He is also survived by 16 great grandchildren and the seventeenth due any day: Makenzie, Sydney, Aiden, Josie, James, Michael, Elizabeth, Caleb, Brooklyn, Summer, Emerson, Elliott, Maxson, Karter, Henry and Ricky. He is also survived by two sisters, Bert Tinklepaugh and Pat (Don) Welsh.

Robert worked at J&L / LTV Steel for 42 years. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Rochester and a lifetime member of the Midland Sportsman’s Club.

He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors with his children and grandchildren, teaching and making many memories.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family may make a donation in Bob’s name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 16th from 12 noon– 6 p.m. at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where services will be held on Monday, March 17th at 10:30 a.m.

Mary Ellen “Mim” Martin, 92, of Chippewa Township, passed away on March 11th, 2025.

She was born in New Castle on September 25th, 1932, a daughter of the late William and Evelyn (Gould) Kilch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, LaVonne Doyle. She is survived by her loving husband of over 70 years, Fred Martin of Chippewa, a son and daughter-in-law, Tim Martin and his wife Laurie, her beloved nephews and niece: William Doyle, of Franklin, Pennsylvania, Dave Doyle of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, Ed Doyle, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Richard Doyle, of Orlando, Florida, a niece, Chris Okrucky, of Warren, Ohio; as well as many great nieces and nephews.

Mary Ellen was known as a sharp dresser and savvy businesswoman with an engaging personality.

Mary Ellen was the founder and owner of “The Keeping Room” in Chippewa, an American Folk Art, Antique, and Country Craft business. She built the business from the ground up.  She worked tirelessly expanding her business which was a labor of love.  She loved reading and writing and was known to read a book in a day.

Her Christian faith was evident to anyone who knew her.

The family wishes to extend a special “Thank You” to the staff of Celebration Villa of Chippewa, as well as Graine Hospice for the loving care they provided Mary Ellen.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society in Mary Ellen’s name.

In accordance with Mary Ellen’s wishes, she will be cremated and no services are being planned.

Inurnment will be in Beaver Cemetery.

The Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to provide care and guidance to the Martin family during this time.

Virginia P. Bozek, 94, of Center Township passed away on March 11th, 2025 in Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Rochester on March 16th, 1930, a daughter of the late Leonard and Josephine McDade Bloom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandsons, Joseph T. Bozek and Jodi Bozek and eight sisters: Linda, Patricia, Nancy, Dana, Karen, Sonja, Roberta and Rosemary; as well as three brothers, Leonard Jr., Philip and John. She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Joseph W. Bozek, Sr., one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Joseph W. Bozek, Jr. and Cindy Bozek of Rochester Township, four daughters and three sons-in-law: Susan D. and Jeff Nelsen of Morgantown, West Virginia, Diane J. Chevalier of Jacksonville, Florida, Cheryl A. and Robert Huttenhower of North Hills, and Melinda L. “Mindy” and Mark Hiber of Hopewell; as well as ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Virginia was a retired volunteer with Meals on Wheels where she had helped for 35 years. She was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Church of Center Township, part of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish. She had been an office administrator in the former Rochester General Hospital, but mostly she was a housewife and homemaker.  Friends will be received on Sunday, March 16th from 2-5 P.M. in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams St., Rochester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 16th at 1:00 PM in St. Francis Cabrini Church, 115 Trinity Drive, Aliquippa. Interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer Associates, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Kathleen Regina Lambert, 72, of Vanport, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on March 10th, 2025.

She was born in Rochester, the daughter of the late Russell and Frances Johnston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Terry, Thomas and Richard Johnston. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert, her daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Erik, her treasured granddaughter, Dr. Erika Watts, along with several nieces and nephews.

Kathleen graduated from Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1971. After graduation, she and her beloved husband, Robert Allen Lambert, settled in Vanport in 1972, where they built a life filled with love and shared experiences since their marriage on June 24th, 1972.

Kathleen’s professional life was marked by her compassionate service as a pharmacy technician at Rite Aid, where she retired after years of dedicated work.

Outside of work, Kathleen’s hands found joy and fulfillment in the art of crafting.

Family was the cornerstone of Kathleen’s life. She was a mother to her daughter, Dawn (Erik) Watts, and took immense pride in her granddaughter, Dr. Erika Watts, whose accomplishments filled her with joy. Kathleen’s love for her family extended to her furry companion, a Corgi mix named Ivy, who was a constant source of comfort and companionship.

Friends will be received on Saturday, March 15th from 2- 6 p.m. at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

To share online condolences, view Kathleen’s video tribute, or add photos and get directions, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

John Joseph Musico, 52, of Beaver Falls, passed away unexpectedly on March 11th, 2025 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

He was born in Pittsburgh on April 15th, 1972, the son of Darlene Kay Misko Musico and the late Joseph Carmen Musico. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, John J. Musico Jr., his brother, Jason McCray and his niece, KaMya Young.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Santina Musico and John and Margaret Misko.

John’s warm and compassionate nature was not just reserved for humans. He had a profound love for animals, especially cats, which he cherished as a part of his family. In his free time, he enjoyed the tranquility of fishing and the challenge of golf in his younger years.

Friends will be received Tuesday, March 18th from 4 P.M. until the time of service at 6 P.M. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, where the Beaver County Special Unit will perform full military honors at 5 P.M.

Interment will be private at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in John’s name to the Beaver County Humane Society, 1900 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

William Comby, 97, of Baden, formerly of North Sewickley, passed away on March 7th, 2025 in Concordia at Villa St. Joseph.

He was born in Beaver Falls on December 15th, 1927, a son of the late Steve and Mary (Schlac) Cumbay Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances M. Comby, his son, Charles E. Cook, his brother, Steven Cumbay, his sister, Wilma DiGiovine and his daughter-in-law, Judy Cook. William is survived by his two sons, William A. (Janet) Comby and Robert Cook; three grandchildren, Tammy, Ronald, and Bobby; and one great-grandchild, Hannah.

William was a service man at Columbia Gas and was Catholic by faith.

A private internment took place at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

All arrangements were entrusted to the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who were honored to care for William and his family.

Irene Gianiodis Gartley, 93, of Hopewell Township, passed away on March 11th, 2025 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

She was born in Aliquippa on July 1st, 1931, the youngest of three daughters (Mary Stakias, Alice Valiga) and a daughter of the late James and Afrodite Gianiodis, who immigrated to the United States at the turn of the 20th century from Chios Island, Greece. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Carl T. Gartley. She is survived by three children, Carl (Lynn) Gartley, Karen Gartley and William (Amy) Gartley, all of Hopewell, six grandchildren: Amanda (Chris) Coble, Kasey (Nick) Hoth, Carolyn (Zack) Iorio, Jake, Grace and Faith Gartley, nine great grandchildren: Easton and Tanner Coble, Parker, Camden, Breyson, Penelope and Calliope Hoth, Collins and Jay Iorio; as well as her special nephew, Richard (Michelle) Valiga and nephew, Jim Valiga.

As a young child, Irene attended Greek school on Baker Street in Aliquippa. She spoke fluent Greek which she used to converse with her parents, sisters and acquaintances. As children, those who knew her always knew when she started speaking Greek with her mom or especially her sisters, it was about something that they didn’t need to know about. It was an upbringing that they’ll cherish forever.

Irene graduated from Aliquippa High School with the class of 1949. She worked the counter at the Cozy Corner in Aliquippa and National Electric in Ambridge. Most of all, she was a loving housewife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was also a great cook. She was also a member of the Ohio United Presbyterian Church of Hopewell.

A special thank you goes out to her daughter, Karen, granddaughters, Kasey and Carolyn, as well as the rest of the family for their love and support.

Many thanks to all the staff at Concordia Villa St. Joseph and Vitas for their compassionate care and hard work.

All services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Interment took place at Woodlawn Cemetery of Aliquippa.