William Frederick “Fred” Roper, 81, of Conway, passed away on July 7th, 2025 at Heritage Valley, Sewickley.

He was born in Pittsburgh and raised in Avalon, a son of the late William and Eleanor Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia “Jenny” Barkin. Above all, his heart belonged to his family. He is survived by his loving daughter, Sharon (Steve) Brooks, his son, William F. Roper II and his grandchildren, Lindsay and Luke Brooks and Cody Roper.

William was a dedicated employee of H. H. Robertson in Ambridge for two decades. When the mill closed, he embraced change and relocated to the place he would come to love, Disney World in Florida. He spent another 20 years working there before retiring in 2009.

William was known by his friends as a true Nascar aficionado and had a love of boating. His musical talents included playing the guitar and enjoyed listening to “old time” country music.

Services are private and arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Kathleen Jo McCollim, 71 of Rochester, passed away on July 8th, 2025 in her home.  She was born in Rochester on March 11th, 1954, a daughter of the late Louis & Jane Buckenheinmer. She is survived by her husband, Robert McCollim, Jr., two daughters, Sara & Jeremiah Reynolds of New Brighton, Katie McCollim of Rochester; four grandchildren: Lillian, Olivia, Madeline and Grant; as well as three sisters, Lou Ann Buckenheinmer, Susan & Mark Jones, and Jan Mohrbacher and two nephews and a niece, Stephen Buckenheinmer, Timothy McCollim, and Jamiee Cole.

Kathleen retired from working at Miracle Ear and had previously worked in the office at St. Cecilia Church in Rochester.  She was very intuitive and creative. She loved to read and she especially loved reading Stephen King novels. She was also a very active member of Life Beaver County where she enjoyed spending her time. Most of all, Kathy loved being a grandmother and hanging out with all of her grandchildren.

Friends will be received on Saturday, July 12th from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, 502 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Walter I. “Pap” Edenfield Sr., 92, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on July 6th, 2025 in his granddaughter’s home.  He was born in Hopwood, Pennsylvania on January 25, 1933, a son of the late Edward and Minnie Show Edenfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Edenfield, two sons, Walter I. “Skip” Edenfield Jr. and Mark Edenfield, a grandson, Jeffrey Holt and ten siblings. He is survived by two children, Sharon & Stephen Holt and William & Karen Edenfield, a daughter-in-law, Sue Deluca, eight grandchildren: Patrick Edenfield, Joseph Holt, Stephanie Holt, Amber Edenfield, Autumn Edenfield, Candice (Tim) Zappitelli, Kayla Deluca, and Justin Deluca; as well as three great grandchildren, Zayden, Braxton and Logan.

Walter retired from J&L Steel where he worked in the welded tube department. He was a longtime member of Christ Alliance Church of Aliquippa. He loved his family, watching sports and talking to anyone he could talk to. He just enjoyed life.

Friends will be received on Monday, July 14th from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, who was in charge of his arrangements and where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 15th at 11 a.m.

Alice Delores (Howe) Zdinak, 96, passed away peacefully in Midland, Pennsylvania on July 8th, 2025. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on January 15th, 1929. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Zdinak, her grandsons, John and Joshua Zdinak, her granddaughters, Daniella Zdinak and Brianna Warren and her siblings, Paul Howe, Gladys McClain, and Viola Tresoline. Alice was a cherished figure in her community and a beacon of love for her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love and nurturing and is survived by her sons, Father John E. Zdinak (Cindy) of North Olmsted, Ohio, Stephen E. Zdinak (Therese) of Stratton, Ohio, and Jeffrey A. Zdinak of Midland, who was also Alice’s caregiver. Her life was further blessed with her grandchildren: Nikol Gamalo (Tony), Sasha Zdinak, Stephanie Dever (Grant), Kimberly Warren, (Brian), Natalie Kenny, (Geoffrey), and Bethany Shaw, (Derrick “DJ”); as well as her great-grandchildren: Antonia “Nia” & Sammy Gamalo, Liam and Steven Dever, Alaina “Lainey”, Ethan, & Isaac Warren, Zaydin, Lydia, and Evelyn Kenny and Ellie & Bailey Shaw. Alice dedicated her life to her family as a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her commitment to her faith was evident through her active involvement with the Catholic Women’s Club of St. Blaise Catholic Church in Midland, where she worshipped.
Alice was a graduate of Wellsville High School. Her hobbies included gardening, sewing, hooking and crafting afghans that became cherished family heirlooms. Her contributions to her home and community were immeasurable and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Friends will be received at the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, on Thursday, July 10th, from 5-7 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 11th at St. Blaise Catholic Church, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland, at 10:30 A.M. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Alice will be laid to rest next to her husband at Toronto Union Cemetery, 228 High Haven Drive, Toronto, Ohio
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alice’s memory can be made to St. Blaise Catholic Church, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland, PA, 15059, honoring her commitment to her faith and community.

Valerie Kaye McClure, 62, of Monaca, passed away on the evening of July 7th, 2025 at PAM Health Specialty Hospital at Heritage Valley Beaver after an extended illness.

She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia and raised in Baden, a daughter of Rosemary Tetrick who survives her and the late Ronald Kaye Tetrick.

It was in the lunchroom of the Ambridge High School that she met John R. McClure in the 9th grade which grew to a lifelong bond. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandma who loved her family. The McClure family tree included her pride and joy: her daughter, Jessica McClure-Hall and her husband Brian, her son, Jacob McClure, and her grandchildren: Gavin, Brayden, Brenden, Lexi ‘Lou’, Ava, and Gianna. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rita Kaye Tetrick. In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her siblings: Jeffrey Tetrick, Kathy DePace, and Darlene Jasek and several nieces and nephews.

Valerie was a graduate of Ambridge High School. As a homemaker, Valerie always looked forward to the holidays and turned her house into a home and her kitchen into the heart of every gathering. She had a knack for transforming the mundane into the magnificent, and her secret ingredient was always a generous helping of love.

Valerie was an excellent cook who approached every recipe with a magician’s flair. She loved to shop and she decorated with the eye of a seasoned artist. Her philosophy was simple: every shopping trip began with lunch.

Valerie was also a certified foodie, with a palate as adventurous as her spirit. She could often be found on Tik Tok. Her love of music was as eclectic as her taste in food, spanning from toe-tapping beats to soulful ballads that she’d belt out with uninhibited joy.

Above all, Valerie was spirited. She approached life with a humor that was as infectious as it was insightful. Her special friend, Oliver the cat, provided her with countless hours of entertainment and cuddles.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, July 10th from 2- 4 P.M. and 6–8 P.M. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements where services will be held on Friday, July 11th at 10 A.M. with family friend and neighbor, Pastor Jack Robison, officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, 1346 Chapel Road, Monaca.

Charlene A. (Akins) Doolittle, 94, of Chippewa Township, passed away on July 7th, 2025 at her residence.

She was born in Beaver Falls on April 4th, 1931, the daughter of the late Albert Akins and Helen (Robinette) Akins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard Doolittle, Jr. and a grandson, Christopher Graeser. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Doolittle (care giver), Joan VanKirk and Jane (William) McGraw, her grandchildren: Philip (Amy) Graeser, Joshua (Shanthi) Graeser, Ryan (Gabby Baldasare) Brown, Eric (Marina) Brown, Joe and Erin (VanKirk) Daugherty, Steven VanKirk, and Jack VanKirk; as well as eight great-grandchildren: Phil, Christina, Jayna, Madisyn, Evyenia, Yianni, Markella, and Thespina.

Charlene was a member of St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish. She was a sales manager at Gimbels, Kaufman’s, and Lazarus department stores, as well as working at the Christmas Shop as the manager located inside the Beaver Valley Mall for over 20 years. After working at Allan Jewelers, she finally retired.

Friends will be received on Thursday, July 10^th from 4-8 p.m. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls. Departing prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Friday, July 11^th at 9:50 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls. Father Bill Schwartz will officiate.

Entombment will follow in Beaver Cemetery & Mausoleum, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Charlene’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org/donate.

Georgann Bell, 87, of Brighton Township, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away on June 25th, 2025.

She was born in Punxsutawney on March 12th, 1938, a daughter of the late George and Josephine Turnbull. She is survived by her husband, James W. Bell, her sons, James (Becky) Bell and Thomas Bell, along with her grandchildren, Jimmy (Kari) Bell and Ashlen, Brittany, Justin and Erin Bell.

Georgann was a resident of Brighton Township for most of her life. She retired following a long career as a lunch monitor with the Beaver Area School District. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother and proud grandmother.

In accordance with Georgann’s wishes, all services were private. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Amy L. Marinelli, 46, of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away on July 3rd, 2025, at West Penn Hospital of Pittsburgh following a valiant battle with cancer.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, July 8th at 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements and where prayers will be offered on Wednesday, July 9^th at 9:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Road, Beaver Falls.

Robert “Bevi” George Bevivino, 71, of New Galilee, passed away unexpectedly on July 6th, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Ellwood City on June 11th, 1954, a son of the late Joseph and Anne (Ceriani) Bevivino. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Florence and Edward Denes, his aunt, Mimi, his brothers-in-law, James Beck and Terry Denes, his sisters-in-law, Donna Denes and Sally Barnhouse, a nephew, Andrew Karcheski and a niece, Michelle Kramer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Carol (Denes) Bevivino, a brother, Larry (Debbie) Bevivino, a sister, Joanne (John) Karcheski, brothers-in-law: James Denes, Edward Barnhouse, David (Tawnia) Denes, and Joshua (Shawna) Denes; as well as his sisters-in-law, Susan Beck, Nancy (Peter) Hoover and Linda (Herald) Leech, his nieces and nephews: Jaime, Carla, Billy, Tracy, Brock, Shanelle, Jeffery, Shawn, Dana, Kaitlyn, Logan, Zachary, Austin, Nathan, Zane, Arianna, Lexie, and Ava; along with numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Robert was a devoted member of the L.M.B.A Club in New Galilee, which he loved to attend. He found enjoyment in life bowling, golfing, playing darts and bocce, where he was given the nickname “Mr. Bocce” since he was so good at it. He was known as the life of the party and he loved his Grey Goose and the casino machines.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, July 9th from 1-5 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.