Darlene R. Brunton, 92, formerly of Independence Township, passed away on April 28th, 2025 at Concordia of Cabot, Pennsylvania. She was born in Beaver Falls on April 10th, 1933, a daughter of the late Magwood Francis and Helen Goblet. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wm Dwight Brunton. She is survived by her two daughters, Peggy Brunton of Colorado and Mary Ann Brunton-Hasek and husband David Hasek of Valencia, Pennsylvania, three grandchildren, Brad (Alex) Hasek, Brian “Chip” (Hannah) Hasek and Elaine (Brad) Robinson and four great grandchildren: Christopher & Daniel Robinson, and Harrison & Karston Hasek. Darlene worked as nurse’s aide at the Beaver Valley Geriatric Center for 17 years. She was a longtime member of Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church of Aliquippa where years ago, she taught Sunday School.  Darlene loved her family deeply.  She enjoyed spending her time quilting, reading, traveling, and gardening.

A private memorial service will be held.  Private interment will take place in Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church, 4128 PA-151 Aliquippa, PA 15001.

John Gallagher, Jr., 76, of Fair Oaks, passed away on April 29th, 2025. He was born on July 21st, 1948. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Dawn Gallagher, his son, Sean Gallagher, his sisters, Fran (Jim) Drake and Ann (Paul) Kim, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

John was a proud graduate of North Catholic High School. He continued his education at Saint Francis University of Pennsylvania and Geneva College, where he earned a master’s degree in business. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired after 30 years of dedicated military service.

John was a proud member of the Ohio Valley Lines Train Club and was a lifelong enthusiast of model trains. He was also a devoted member of Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish as well as Good Samaritan Church in Ambridge, where he faithfully served in numerous roles over the years.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, from 2–4 P.M and 5-7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Good Samaritan Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Burial will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

George Mlechick, Jr., 76, of Conway, passed away at home on April 28th, 2025. He was born on June 11th, 1948, the son of the late Nesda and George J. Mlechick, Sr. He is survived by his loving sister, Nancy Mlechick and his best friend and caretaker, Dan.

In accordance with George’s wishes, services are private and the services and arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Daniel Lawrence Corboy, 68, passed away on April 20th, 2025 at Sewickley Hospital. He passed in comfort with his only daughter, Carolyn, holding his hand. His family and friends sent loving thoughts and prayers and will dearly miss him. He was born on May 15th, 1956 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. He grew up on “Pine Hill” with his parents, Trevor Corboy and Vera Osborne Thibedeau Corboy, who preceded him in death. He also lived there with his three brothers, the late Vern Thibedeau, the late Gene Corboy, and Jim Corboy.

Family and friends were the most important thing to Dan, and he loved them fiercely. The relatives who survive him are dear to him, and in addition to his parents and two of his brothers, he was preceded in death by his beloved Aunt Ruth.

Daniel graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario with a BA in both History and English Literature. At Queen’s, he met Mary Whalen, who became his beloved wife of 45 years. He was unfailing in his love and support of Mary, proud of her nursing endeavors, and loved Mary’s family dearly. His loss is truly heartbreaking for Mary. Dan and Mary have one daughter (Carolyn Ruth), a son-in-law (Christopher), and a granddaughter (Bailie).

Daniel had a special relationship with Carolyn (Daddy and Daughter) and at his retirement at age 62, he chose to settle in Pennsylvania to be near Carolyn, Bailie, and Christopher. Over the years, everyone helped each other along with enjoying the time together. He also adopted a cat, Endora, who was his daily companion throughout the last years of his life and now will be living with Carolyn’s family.

He loved being a good Dad and this continued throughout his life in ways too numerous to detail. He really is Carolyn’s hero forever.

Bailie (beloved granddaughter) and Daniel became “best friends.” They could talk to each other about anything. Bailie describes him as someone who always put others first, had courage, strength, wisdom, and a heart of gold.

Christopher (CJ) was more than a son-in-law to Daniel because he was loved as a son. He accepted and loved CJ unconditionally and CJ felt that Daniel was a safe place.

Carolyn, Bailie, and CJ are so grateful for the wonderful time they had with Daniel and nothing will ever be able to fill his place.

At age fifteen, Daniel started as a produce clerk and worked his way up to the grocery industry’s corporate level. He told stories of throwing watermelons over the wall for processing. He respected hard work in all creatures and found value in everyone, even spiders and ants.

Within his corporate career, which included chemical distribution, Dan earned many promotions and was immensely proud of his long years of service and becoming a subject matter expert. He was known as “the man who could solve the problem.”

Throughout his life and career, he lived in Canada, New Mexico, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Texas. He has a rich life full of adventures, and he made close connections in all of those places.

Dan was an avid Doris Day fan and took great pride and joy in his unique and extensive collection. He made many friends who also loved Doris. A highlight of his life was that he met Doris and shared letters and conversations with her over several years. In one conversation, Doris even talked him into getting kittens for Carolyn. When you hear Doris, think of Dan.

The family will be putting together a memorial presentation at a date to be determined to celebrate Daniel’s life. If you’d like to include any photos / stories of Dan, please send to Carolyn @ PittsburghCRC@gmail.com.

His daughter Carolyn will be in touch when the memorial presentation is ready. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: The Doris Day Animal Foundation at www.dorisdayanimalfoundation.org.

John Leo Wickett, 65, of Moon Township, passed away on April 26th, 2025 in his home. He was born in St. Marys, Pennsylvania on January 3rd, 1960, a son of the late Clarence & Mary Jane (Breindel) Wickett. John was a 1977 graduate of Elk County Christian School.  He was currently employed as a technical analyst by PNC Bank.

John’s life was about service to others. He was incredibly hard-working and dedicated to meticulous order. He canned vegetables to give away, shared meals, and jumped in to assist with any task someone needed. Even as he battled cancer, John was quick to lend a helping hand to family, friends, and neighbors with any home or outdoor project including, but certainly not limited to, shoveling, tiling, gardening, building, and electrical work. John enjoyed camping, gardening, and cooking. A jack of all trades, John was a skilled craftsman. To know John was to enjoy his company and sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and his Vaughn family.

John is survived by his fiancée, Elaine Vaughn, and siblings, Jane Wickett, Joan Fabiano (Donald), James Wickett (Lucy). He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved dog, Moose.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 A.M. on Thursday May 8th at St Marys Church in St. Marys, Pennsylvania with Fr. Tom Curry as celebrant. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to your favorite charity or Elk County Christian School, 620 Maurus St, St. Marys, PA 15857.

Michael D. McPhee, 57, of Beaver County, passed away peacefully with his brother by his side on April 27th, 2025, after a long battle with cancer at the Brighton Health and Wellness Center.

He was born in Hoboken, New Jersey on April 20th, 1968, a son of the late Patricia Ann Rainey (Von Mueller). In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shannon Von Mueller. He is survived by his children, his step-father, Eric Von Mueller and his wife Judith of Venice, Florida, his brother, Eric McPhee of North Carolina, and four sisters and their husbands: Michelle and Shawn McComiskey of Colchester, Connecticut, Andrea and Clay Rosser of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Alicia and Michael Byrne of Pensacola, Florida, and Marjorie and Laird McLeish of Virginia Beach, Virginia; as well as countless nieces and nephews.

Michael grew up in Charleston, South Carolina and Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he worked as a carpenter. He moved to Beaver in the late 2000’s, continuing his career in carpentry. Michael had a unique enthusiasm  for life that was completely endearing. Even when faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis, he stayed positive. He was incredibly charming, and had a gift for making everyone feel special. He enjoyed the simple things in life: playing slots at the laundromat in Rochester, shopping at Goodwill and sitting by the river in Rochester watching the water. He spent his last months enjoying the time he had left to the fullest, and was particularly happy that his brother, Eric, had relocated to Pennsylvania to spend that time with him.

Michael’s brother and sister, Eric and Michelle, would like to thank the staff in Grove 1 at the Brighton Health and Wellness center for the care and compassion that they showed Michael, particularly Holly, Paula and Alicia. They would also like to thank several people for the incredible support they showed Michael over the last several years: Pastor Bill Blume and his wife Wanda, Charlie and Little Bailey, Rhonda Shelsky, Beth Huber, Mike Bailey, and Jennifer George.

Michael’s wishes for cremation will be honored and no services are being planned at this time.

The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 340 3rd Street, Beaver, has been honored to provide care and guidance to Michael’s family during this time.

Myrna D. Frederick, 85, of White Township, passed away on April 29th, 2025 in the comfort of her and her daughter’s home.

She was born in Beaver Falls on May 4th, 1939, the daughter of the late Stephen and Elsie (Walton) Koleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Samuel W. Frederick, her brother, Stephen J Koleman Jr, her brother-in-law, Ronald Frederick and his wife, Phyllis. She is survived by her only  loving daughter, Samantha (Mike) Watson, her grandchildren: Noah Frederick Haney, Tanner James Haney( Britney), Julia Nichole (Tim) Sully and David Kindred Cain(Nature); along with her nieces, Kelli Long of Koppel and Kerri (Tom) Leiper of Ormond Beach, Florida, her great nieces, Ashlee Hilberry (Torian) and Chelsie (Dan) Flara, her great nephew, Joshua Hilberry, a great great niece, Payton Schwartz and a great great nephew, Dominic. Additionally, she is survived by her very best friend of her lifetime, who has stood by her side to lovingly care for not only Myrna, but her daughter the last several years, Jeanne Park.

Myrna was a Board Certified Optician, who along with her husband, Samuel, was the proud owner of Frederick Optical for over 30 years.

Friends will be received on Friday, May 2nd, from 11 A.M. until the time of services at 1 P.M. in the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls. Reverend Thomas Whipple will officiate.

Entombment will follow at the Williamsburg Chapel Mausoleum of Beaver Falls Cemetery & Memorial Park where she will enter her eternal rest beside the love of her life, Samuel Frederick.

The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for taking care of her in her time of need.

John DeFelice, Sr., 86, of Monaca, (just 3 days shy of his 87th birthday), passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 26th, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Monaca on April 29th, 1938, the son of the late Joseph DeFelice and Mary Angeline Colonna.

John was married to the late Shirley Ann (Miller) DeFelice until she passed away on July 24th, 2020. Together, they had six loving children: the late Joseph (Tracy) DeFelice of Monaca, Lynne (the late Sharon) DeFelice of Fallston, John DeFelice, Jr. of Monaca, Anthony DeFelice of Monaca, Michael (Lori) DeFelice of Aliquippa, and Christan DeFelice of Monaca. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Joey, Brandyn, Daryn, Joccelyn, Mandy, Cory (whom he loved like a son), John, Robert, Nicholas, Michael, Kristyn, Zachary; along with numerous great grandchildren.

In his youth, John loved to fish and swim in the Ohio River. He enjoyed playing baseball, tag football and shooting marbles on Pacific Avenue with his friends. After attending Monaca High School, John joined the United States Navy. Upon returning home, he was a truck driver with Colona Thread Protectors in Monaca and shortly after met his future wife, Shirley and they settled down in Monaca to start a family.

John was an avid poker player and legend has it that he almost always walked away from the table with more that he sat down with. It could be heard almost every weekend… “dad won again!” His second love was playing horseshoes with his family. In his later years John also enjoyed playing Scrabble with his mom and sisters and was a very challenging player. He also loved to cook and do the daily crossword puzzle.

John was also a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan who never missed a game.

He was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph DeFelice, his sister, Bertha Moakley; his daughter in law, Sharon Malovich and his great-granddaughter, Amora DeFelice.

He is also survived by his loving sisters, Janet (the late Frank) Parker and Anita (Donald) Regney, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In accordance with John’s wishes, there will be a private service only. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.