Shirley (Massoud) Klak, 89, of Ambridge was surrounded by the love of her cherished family when she passed away on August 7, 2024. She was born in Aliquippa on October 25, 1934, the daughter of the late Tofic and Lottie Massoud. She is survived by her faithful husband, Edward Klak, her two daughters, Debra (Stan) Darpino and Kathleen (Troy) Erwin, her grandchildren, Paige (John) Full, Edward Erwin, and Natalie Erwin, and her great-granddaughter, Vivian, and one on the way, her siblings, Anthony (Lee) Massoud, Liz (Nick) Williams, Marie Venanzio, John (MaryAnn) Massoud, her sisters-in-law, Flo Jula and Joanne (Joe) Barna and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Shirley was a member of Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish, Good Samaritan Catholic Church. She held a strong devotion to her Catholic faith throughout her life. She was proud of her Lebanese heritage and was delighted to show it by preparing her many famous Lebanese dishes, including grape leaves and kibbeh, for her family and friends to enjoy. She was truly the consummate hostess, welcoming everyone who walked through her door with unconditional love and of course a plate of food or cup of coffee. She would not take “no” for an answer when it came to food, especially a slice of her cheesecake. She was affectionately known by her grandchildren as “Sitto,” their small but mighty Sitto. Shirley’s dedication as a wife, mother, Sitto, Little Sitto, and homemaker will always remain with her family. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements and obituary information are entrusted to Alvarez Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC of Ambridge.

James Melvin Lortman, 74, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Newberry, South Carolina, passed away at his home on August 5, 2024. He was born on August 28, 1949 to the late Marion Workman Lortman and Nelson Lortman in Newberry, South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert, Thomasina, Carnell, and Kathleen, his grandparents, several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

He is survived by a brother, Nathaniel Lortman, wife, Doris, 3 daughters, 1 son, 3 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren, and devoted family members during his lengthy illness, Alana Mathews and Gina Stratton.

He was a 1967 graduate of Gaulman High School.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He worked for a government printing company for several years, before moving to Pennsylvania, where he would work for Geneva College.

His visitation will be on Wednesday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. until the time of memorial service at 11 a.m. at J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

James S. Ayers, 85, of Monaca, passed away on August 9, 2024, in Providence Care Center.

Born on March 27, 1939, in Conway, he was the son of the late Willis and Edna (Brimner) Ayres. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marian (Strobel) Ayres in 2014; his five brothers, Willis Jr., George, Roger, Frank and Edward Ayres; and his five sisters, Ruth Deller, Ida Johnson, Ethel McCue, Amanda Ayres and Mary Hewlett. He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Mark Friday; his granddaughter, Brittany Lynn (John) Newcomb; his great-granddaughter, Aubree Rose Newcomb; and his step-grandson, Mark Friday, Jr.  He was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, having a special bond with his niece and her husband, Brenda and Ray Thomas; and Marie Musser and Michele Seaman, both of Ohio.

He retired as a nurse’s assistant from the Medical Center of Beaver County in 2001.  Prior to retirement, James worked in the Rochester Hospital and Beaver County Hospital.  He enjoyed spending time with family, movies, TV shows and most of all music.  His faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ, was very important to him.  He served as a eucharistic minister at St. Mary’s in Beaver Falls.

Friends and family are invited to attend his memorial visitation, which will be held on Saturday, August 17^th from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES- 340 Third St., Beaver. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, August 19^th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church, 628 Virginia Avenue, Rochester.

Inurnment will follow in St. Cecelia’s Cemetery.

 

Mitchell J. “Mitch” Yanyanin, 74, of Baden, passed away on August 8, 2024, after a lengthy battle with kidney disease. He was born on September 17, 1949, and was preceded in death by his parents Mitchell “Butch” and Dorothy J. Yanyanin of Freedom, father-in-law and mother-in-law Andrew and Mary Matika, sister-in-law Pamela Budris, nephew Steven Maslek, cousin Robert Karwoski and many aunts and uncles. Mitch was the beloved husband of Nancy Matika Yanyanin; loving father to Nicholas Yanyanin (fiancé Elissa Ebaugh) and, dedicated brother of Cheryl Yanyanin Maslek, Larry Yanyanin (Jayne), and Laureen Yanyanin Youtes. In addition to his wife, son, brother and sisters, he is survived by a brother-in-law William Budris, nephew Anthony (Brandi) Budris, four nieces, Ellen Maslek (Joe) Filar, Kristen Budris, Johnna Haller and Alexa Yanyanin, great nephew Mitchell Maslek, four great nieces, Vie and Sera Filar and Afton and Amzey Budris, cousins George and Marilyn Winovich, Marty Radulovich  and Albin “Sluggo” Alvramovich, Jr., James (Marta) Karwoski, Thomas (Debra) Karwoski and Beverly Karwoski and special friends Karen Holiday and Lorraine Walley.

Mitchell was a graduate of Freedom High School where he was a standout athlete especially in track and field, setting milestones and achieving state records.  He graduated from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with a degree in Community Recreation/Social Studies and Education.

Mitchell spent the majority of his career as a Manager for New Brighton Recreation Board.  He followed this as a Librarian/Athletic Director/Computer Teacher and Network Administrator at Quigley Catholic High School.  He never lost his interest in working with young athletes, serving as the Head Men’s and Women’s Coach for Cross-Country and Track & Field teams at New Brighton High School.

Friends will be received at Huntsman Funeral Home, 502 Adams Street, Rochester on Tuesday, August 13 from 1:00-3:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will occur at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse Chapel, 1020 W. State Street, Baden on Wednesday, August 14 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 2403 Sidney St Ste 205, Pittsburgh, PA 15203; the Sisters of St. Joseph Greatest Need Fund at www.Stjoseph-baden.org; the Humane Society of Beaver County at beavercountyhumanesociety.org.

Ella Mae Gouldsbarry, 94, of Midland, formerly of Chippewa Township, passed away on August 7, 2024, in Villa-St. Joseph.

She was born on May 1, 1930, in Beaver Falls, the daughter of the late Ralph and Josephine (Verdiglione) Camp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Gouldsbarry; two brothers, Nick and Eugene Camp, a son, Richard P. Gouldsbarry and a grandson, Joseph Ward.

She is survived by her children, Robert P. (Jenan) Gouldsbarry, Steven P. (Kim) Gouldsbarry, Sandra T. (Bob) Ward, Edward P. (Lisa) Gouldsbarry, daughter-in-law, Cindy Gouldsbarry; her grandchildren, Elizabeth (Josh) Gossner, Ryan (Abby) Gouldsbarry, Rebekah (Derek) Cummins, Christy Gouldsbarry, Jennifer (Matthew) Knight, Heather (Paul) Warzynski, Danielle (Brian) Zupp, Anthony (fiancée- Amanda Gavalya) Ward, Abigail (David) Peralta, Danelle Gouldsbarry, Jeslyn Gouldsbarry, Hudson Gouldsbarry; her great-grandchildren, Elyana Gossner, Kaylin Gossner, Lillia Gouldsbarry, Nolan Gouldsbarry, Joel Gouldsbarry, Judah Gouldsbarry, Micah Gouldsbarry, Asher Cummins, Laurel Cummins, Zoey Cummins, Brooklyn Byrd, Marlee Gouldsbarry, Cierra Gouldsbarry, Brandin Knight, Lance Funkhouser, Christopher Knight, Paige Warzynski, Samantha Knight, Logan Warzynski, Josephine Peralta, Aubrey Elkins, Alivia Elkins; and a goddaughter, Susan DeBartolo.

Throughout her life, Ella Mae was deeply committed to her faith.  She was an active member of the former Christ the Divine Teacher (now St. Monica church of St. Augustine Parish), where she volunteered her time to various groups, including the Catholic Daughters of America, the Ladies Guild, and the Christian Mothers.

Friends will be received on Monday, August 12th from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS., INC-117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls. Prayers will be offered in the Funeral home on Tuesday, August 13^th at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 AM at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls, with Fr. Kim Schreck as officiant.

Private inurnment will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ella Mae’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital- ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

William D. Bradley, 63, of Baden, passed away on August 8, 2024. He is survived by his cherished father and closest companion, William H. Bradley, and loving friend and sister, Amy Rosenberg.  Bill had a passion for music, enjoyed visits to the casino, and loved watching television. His trips to Rogers, Ohio with his dad were especially meaningful to him. Private arrangements have been made, and services have been entrusted to Alvarez Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC of Ambridge.

Wanda A. Bobroski, 95, of Monaca passed away at her residence on August 6, 2024. She was born in Sewickley, a daughter of the late Robert and Blanche Krawczyk.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Bobroski. She was the last surviving sibling of her brothers John, Chester, Edward, Henry, Richard, and Stanley Krawczyk, and her sister, Jane Kohar. She is survived by her loving children, Linda, Michael (Roxane), Edward, and Thomas Bobroski, and Frances Bane, her grandchildren, Michael (Marcie Torreance), Kevin Bobroski (Aylin Ruiz), Jack, and Jennifer Bane, great-grandchildren, Kaiden and Micheala Bobroski and John and Kora Torreance, and many nieces and nephews.

Wanda was her family’s matriach and she was Catholic by faith.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Wanda’s sons, Thomas and Edward, for their unwavering devotion and for ensuring that her final years were filled with joy and comfort.

As per the family’s request, there will be no visitation. She will be laid to rest privately next to her late husband in St John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washigton Avenue, Monaca.

Jason David Dick, 35, of Beaver, died unexpectedly the morning of August 6, 2024.
He was born on August 1, 1989 in Sewickley. He was preceded in death by his Uncle Don Kemmler. He is survived by his mother and father, Linda and David Dick of Brighton Township; Sister and brother-in-law, Jessica and Brian Shoemaker of Beaver; Nephew, Teddy Shoemaker of Beaver; Girlfriend of eight and a half years, Amanda Knight, and their beloved dog, Daphne, of Beaver, survived by his Aunt Jeanne Kemmler of Pittsburgh and cousins Jeff, Scott, and Dan and their families. Aunt Judy (Mance Frankovitch) Anders, of Beaver; cousins, Rick, Jennifer, Ella, and Wesley Temple, of Beaver; cousins Beth Anders-Terkel and Lee Terkel, of Beaver; Rick Anders, Uncle Don and Aunt Donna Ford; cousins Ryan and Jeffrey, of Alaska. He was a graduate of Beaver High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Kent State University and Full Sail University. For the past eight years, Jason worked as a baker at Beaver Bagel Company in Bridgewater, where he helped in building the small business from the ground up.
Jason was a loving son, brother, and uncle, who was a kind, caring, compassionate, and fun person to be around. He loved spending time with his family and thrived at being an uncle. He put love and care into everything he did. He loved going to music festivals, concerts, skateboarding, working on his art, camping, spending time with his friends and going on long walks with his girlfriend Amanda and his dog Daphne. This world lost a huge light.
A celebration of life honoring Jason will be held on Tuesday, August 13 at 4 p.m. at Brady’s Run Four Season Pavilion with Pastor Jeff Arnold officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Sharon A. Paul, 78, of Economy Borough, passed away on August 4, 2024, in St. Clair Hospital.

She was born on March 10, 1946, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Paul and Betty (Meek) Bertiaux.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, Richard Paul. She is survived by her 3 children, Richard (Marie) Paul, Jr. of North Carolina; Eric Paul (Nicole Mayes) of Economy; Heather (Donald) Harrison of Castle Shannon; 5 grandchildren, Skyler and Kaylie Paul; Brenden and Deven Harrison; and Dalton Moon; 2 great-grandchildren, David & Tucker; brother, Gary (Karen) Bertiaux; and 2 sisters, Susan (Gary) Canello and Lisa (Daniel) Walter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sharon was a Sales Associate at K-Martin Virginia Beach, worked in Customer Service for Automated Health Systems in Ross Township, and was an Administrative Assistant for Economy Borough.

In her spare time, she loved painting beautiful ceramic pieces, bird watching, reading, and having evening coffee with her girlfriends.

Friends will be received on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.  A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 1 P.M. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.  The family kindly asks that everyone meets at the cemetery.