Blanche Gilberg, 98, of Economy, passed away on August 18, 2024.  She was born on April 27, 1926, in Harts, West Virginia, to the late Charles and Georgia (Farley) Spry.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold; sisters, Clara Robinson, Bammie Alexa, Rachel Wingo, Marie Figley, and Dorothy Kertesz; and brothers, Joseph, John, and Charles Spry.

She is survived by her son Donald (Nicole) Gilberg of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania; daughter Judy (Jay) Obreza of Mercer, Pennsylvania; and grandchildren Emily (Sam) Kramen, Matthew, Paige, Bailey, and Mallory Gilberg, and Joy and Jared Obreza.

Blanche came to Beaver County during World War II to work as a welder at American Bridge, then J&L Steel and Russell Burdsall & Ward Bolt and Nut in Coraopolis.  She later worked at Nicholas Grill in Ambridge where she met her late husband, Harold “Gil” Gilberg.  The two married on August 19, 1950.  Blanche eventually became involved with remodeling old houses and had been a landlady for over 40 years. Additionally, Blanche was an avid reader, a gardener with an amazing green thumb, and a yard sale lover.  Most of all, she enjoyed visiting with her seven grandchildren – especially at Christmas.  She was a member of the Economy Senior Citizens and the Baden Methodist Church.  Blanche was a true believer in God, and her faith carried her through all of life’s difficult times.  Her favorite words were, “God has been good to me.”

As per Blanche’s request, all services are private.  She will be laid to rest with her husband in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum. Contributions in her memory may be made to: Habitat for Humanity in Beaver Falls, or the Salvation Army in Rochester. Arrangements have been entrusted to John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

Edward James Schneider passed away on August 16, 2024. He was born on August 1, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents and several other relatives. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lynn, 2 sons, Tim and Ed, daughter in law, Rachell, grandchildren, Eddie, Paige, Cassidy, Ava, Alliha, Ellie, and his dog, Zoey. Edward was a Navy veteran, a steel mill worker, auto mechanic and truck driver, and a true fan of Pittsburgh sports especially the Steelers of the 70s. He was also a great turkey carver who really loved golf and Elvis Presley.
The viewing and the funeral are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC of Ambridge.

Glenn M. Mussey, 97, of Beaver Falls, formerly of East Palestine, Ohio, passed away on August 18, 2024 at Franciscan Manor.

He was born on August 28, 1926, the son of the late Milton and Rose Ramella Mussey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ethelberta Smith Mussey; second wife, Beatrice Mussey; uncle, Frank Ramella; two sons, Robert Glenn Mussey, and Gale Joseph Mussey; daughter, Glenna Jean Dripps; two sisters, Jean Curtis, and Ruth Cook; son-in-law, Michael Wickline; and daughter-in-law, Jocelyn Mussey.

Glenn was a veteran of the US Navy and served during WWII. He later retired as a Union Plumber from Local Union 115 and 47.

He is survived by seven children, Guy James (Barbara) Mussey, Gary John (Kelly) Mussey, Gregory Jay (Lynda) Mussi, Garth Jeffrey (Joanne) Mussey, Gretchen June Wickline, Ginger Joan Geizura, and Gerard Jason Mussey; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received Saturday August 24 from 3 P.M. until the time of service at 7 P.M. in the Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Interment will be private at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Suellen Koerner, 79, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2024 at her home.

She was born on May 19, 1945, in Pontiac, Michigan, a daughter of the late Donald R. and Marjorie (Miller) Textor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Baugher. She is survived by her siblings, Kathy Lynn Krieger, Antoinette Lipe, Timothy Pappas, and Kerry Baugher, many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

After high school and college, she started a career as a teacher in the Buffalo, New York.  Later she became an executive housekeeper for various hotels.  She more recently enjoyed spending time at the Senior Center at the Beaver Valley Mall.  She loved her neighborhood and her neighbors.  She also loved her dogs, sewing, and needle work.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

John R. Lash, 89, of Brighton Township, passed away on August 15, 2024 at Lakeview Personal Care Center.

He was born on November 26, 1934, in Beaver Falls, the son of the late Jack Lloyd and Beatrice Robinson Lash.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gary and Jack Lash.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Norma Jean Lash; son, David Bruce Lash; daughter, Bonnie Sue DeMaria; grandchildren, Krysta, Jennifer, John, and Jessica; and great-grandchildren, Hazel, Layla, and Sawyer.

John was a beloved figure known for his unwavering devotion to family, his love for nature, and his dedication to his community and faith. A man of many talents, John’s life was marked by a keen sense of adventure, an insatiable curiosity, and a profound love for the outdoors. He was a draftsman, and production controller, spending the majority of his career in the steel industry with B&W.
Upon retirement, John worked at a local Christmas tree farm, and pursued his lifelong pastimes of bird watching, hunting, fishing, and canoeing at Lake Arthur. His most cherished moments were trips with Norma Jean, family gatherings, and the tranquil solitude of his bicycle rides.

John’s life was deeply intertwined with his community, with his services extending from his professional life to his spiritual journey. He was a committed member and former deacon of the 1st Reformed Presbyterian Church, and an active participant in the Audubon Society. John’s life was a testament to his values and the things he held dear: faith, family, and nature.

Visitation will take place on Friday, August 23 from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, where a service will be held on Saturday August 24 at 10:00 a.m.

Interment will be private at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Joseph L. McCauley, 56, of Midland, passed away of natural causes at his home on August 14, 2024.

He was born on December 16, 1967 in Rochester, a son of the late Viola and Leronzo McCauley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David L. McCauley. He is survived by his daughter, Shante D. McCauley, Bolivar, Ohio; brother, Michael McCauley; girlfriend, Melvena “Dink” Lee; and sister, Diana (Jeffrey) Burton.

A graduate of Beaver Area High School, Joseph began his truck driving career in Columbus, Ohio, returning back home a few years ago. He was a member of the Church of the Living God.

Friends will be received Saturday, August 24, from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland. Following the service, a repass will take place at Greater Faith Family Worship, 2033 Beaver-Midland Road, Industry. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Karol Ann Bevington, 73, of Beaver, passed away on August 7, 2024 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born on April 16, 1951, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Lauri and Margaret (Reiter) Koski.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Thomas Bevington; and three brothers, Dick, Bob, and Larry.

Karol is survived by her children, Melissa (Bill) Plumm, Michael “Mikey” (Daniella) DeRicco, Sarah (Gaku) Hinobayashi, Kimberly Stone, Kathy (Jim) Uebelacker, and Kristy (Bill) Edmunds; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Joannie Warsing, Sandra Koski, Mary Suchy, Ruth Morgan, Rose (Jim) Boyce, Nita Bevington, and Mollie (Ohma) Blackwell; a former sister-in-law, Joan (Rick) Drageland; a former brother-in-law, Joe (Joyce) DeRicco; a former daughter-in-law, Debbee DeRicco; special cousins, Joannie (Johnny) Pitzer and Jean Anderson; a special friend, Bob Montgomery; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Karol was a 1969 graduate of New Castle High School and a retired cashier for Shop ‘n Save. She had previously attended the Mudlick Hollow Church of God.  She enjoyed shopping, decorating for Halloween, the autumn season, reading a good Amish or Christian novel, watching Lifetime movies, and diamond painting.

In accordance with Karol’s wishes, all services were held privately for her family.

Interment was in Beaver Cemetery.

The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, was honored to provide care and guidance to Karol’s family.

Frank Zaccagnini Sr., 96, of Economy Borough, passed away on August 17, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice House after a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 21, 1927, in Ambridge, a son of the late Anthony and Degdeamenta Cminnie-Tarquinio Zaccagnini. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, sister Dorothy Steines, and a brother William Zaccagnini.
He is survived by his 2 sons, Frank Zaccagnini Jr., and Anthony (Norma) Zaccagnini, grandchildren, Anthony and Angela Zaccagnini, and 2 sisters, Norma ValBrunone and Gloria Cardinale.
He was the owner and operator of A.Z. Nursery for over 70 years, where he worked alongside his 2 sons. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War, a member of the Sons of Italy, and member of the Good Samaritan Catholic Church of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 21 from 5-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, from where a prayer will be offered Thursday, August 22 at 10 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in the Good Samaritan Catholic Church-St Luke the Evangelist Parish.
Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice and Brenda Mason of Homemaker Home Health for the loving and compassionate care given to Frank the past 3 years.

Shirley Ann (Mooney) Campbell, 85, of Pulaski Township, passed away on August 16th, 2024.
She was born on November 5th, 1938, in New Brighton. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dora (Hollenbaugh) Michaels, stepfather, Regis Fritz, father, Clay Mooney, sisters, Rita Camp, Bertha Bable, and Patricia Rae, and brothers, Donnie “George” Mooney and Byron Mooney.
She is survived by her children, Debi (David) Anderson, Rhonda Shingleton, Mick (Stacey) Campbell, 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, her stepmother, Mary Mooney, brother, Leroy “Fats” Mooney, along with sisters, Nancy Schettig, Mary Ann (Tim) O’Shea and Donna (Brad) Custer.
Shirley was a 1956 graduate of New Brighton High School and Duff’s School of business in Pittsburgh. Shirley’s extensive career included clerical jobs at the U.S. Army- Surgeon General’s Office in Washington D.C., Michael Baker in Photogrammetric Dept., and then retired from Patient Registration at Heritage Valley Hospital. Shirley was a devoted Christian and member of the Edgewood Church. She enjoyed hosting bible studies and tea parties.
Family and friends will be received Wednesday, August 21st, from 4 to 7p.m., at J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton and Thursday, August 22 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., at Edgewood Church, 430 Edgewood Road, Beaver Falls, with Pastor Michael Coleman officiating.
The Campbell family would like to thank Liberty Dialysis ensuring her passing was peaceful.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675-8517.

Cora Mae “Coke” Kalamasz, 86, of Center Township, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on August 15, 2024. She was born on July 11, 1938, to the late Thomas Louis Pander Sr. and Bessie Mae Hargett.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward J. Kalamasz, an infant daughter, Shelia, a son, Jeffrey Kalamasz, a great granddaughter, Charlotte, a great grandson, Timothy, a son-in-law, Thomas Davidson, siblings, Kenneth “Shorty” Richard Pander, Betty Jean Holsinger, Mary Catalanto and Thomas Louis Pander, Jr., and her sister-in-law, Eugenia Kalamas. She is survived by her children, Patricia and Arafat Shadid, Gregory Joseph and Cindy Kalamasz, Coleen Marie Davidson, Ann and Bernard Krall, and Gordon and Roberta Kalamasz. She is also survived by several loving grandchildren and great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Cora was a faithful member of St. Frances Cabrini Church of Mary Queen of Saints Parish. She was the consummate homemaker and hostess. She was known for her incredible baking and cooking skills, always filling her home with warmth and delicious aromas. Her unwavering love for her family was the cornerstone of their life. Cora’s legacy of love, faith, and culinary delight will forever remain with her family.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2- 4 p.m. and 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. Departing prayers will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 noon in St. Frances Cabrini Church. Burial will immediately follow.