Dianne Patricia Riggi, 82, of Jackson Township, passed away on October 26, 2024 in Good Samaritan Hospice House.

She was born on March 13, 1942, in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Frank and Freda Weaber Markey.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Gino P. Riggi and 3 sisters, Doris, Ginny, and Linda. She is survived by her daughter Michelle Riggi (Matthew) Smith, 7 grandchildren: Jason (Jessica) Smith, Andrea (Andrew) Anderson, Crystal Miller, Nicole Mason, Gino “Scooby” (Laura-Jean) Riggi, Morgan Nicholas, & Marissa DeCanio; 13 great grandchildren: Madeline, Jaiden, Jorden, Jaylynn, Abram, Allie Rae, Luca, Roman, Angelo, Ivy, Maddie, Mila, and Devlin; 4 sisters, Coletta, Susie, Skipper, and Dolly, daughter-in-law Tracey Czopek and numerous nieces and nephews. Dianne was a member of Good Samaritan Catholic Church of Ambridge, the Order of the Eastern Star, and she loved reading and spending time with her loving family.

Friends will be received on Monday, October 28th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a prayer service will be offered on Tuesday, October 29th at 10 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. at Good Samaritan Catholic Church of Ambridge.

Interment will follow in Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery.

Genevieve Mae Taormina, 95, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024 at her Monaca home surrounded by her loving family.

Genevieve, who went by Gen, was the youngest child of the late Joseph N. and Bertha (Craven) Woods of Beaver Falls. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Phillip L. Taormina, her son, Randy P. Taormina, and her four older brothers. She is survived by her children: Terry (Margaret) Taormina, Rhonda (Jim) Kirkwood, and Tarla (Sam) Strohm, her daughter-in-law, Terri, her husband, Rob Postupac, her nine grandchildren: Marcus (Roxann) Taormina, Randy (Alisha) Taormina, Tara (Justin)Bickerstaff, Christie (Justin) LaPearle, Andrew, Matthew and Laura Kirkwood, and Loghan and Averie Strohm; one step-grandchild, Angela Manigault; and her 12 great-grandchildren: Aiden, Taylam and A’Ella Taormina, Gino and Lorenzo Taormina, Lexie, Connor, Zach, Addy and Emme Bickerstaff, and Alex and Tyler LaPearle. She also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. ​

All who knew her were amazed by her quiet strength, determination, and independent spirit, especially following the deaths of her husband and son in back-to-back years. Just a few years later, she miraculously survived a bout with both pneumonia and meningitis, but after her recovery, Gen continued to live alone, by her choice, at her home until her passing. Much can be attributed to her deep faith. She never missed Mass, even faithfully watching every Sunday on TV after her age made it difficult for her to attend in person.

Genevieve also had a great sense of humor and quick wit. She often attributed her longevity to her husband Phillip. She loved to dance and was quite good. Her childhood dream was to be a Radio City Music Hall Rockette, and she bragged that she had the legs for it. Her favorite pastime was shopping, and she could often be found browsingthe aisles with her children in tow. Even after she could no longer get around much herself, she always knew exactly what she wanted to buy and where to find it. However, her greatest virtue was her unconditional love for her family and friends.She always made it a point to stay in touch with her extended family, friends, and neighbors either in person, by phone or through the mail, and she continued to meet regularly with her Beaver Falls High School girlfriends well into her 90s. But her true passion was her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. As her health rapidly diminished in her final days, she fought to survive long enough to see as many of them as possible, and her primary concern was not for herself, but that everyone would get their birthday and anniversary cards on time, and the younger ones would receive their cards and money for Halloween, a tradition that she carried on for numerous holidays.

She also never said “goodbye” at the end of her phone calls. Instead, she said, “Love you!”

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

The family has suggested memorial contributions be made, if desired, in Genevieve’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

William C. Hughes, 82, formerly of Clinton, Pennsylvania passed away on October 25, 2024, at Cardinal Woods Skilled Nursing of Madison, Ohio.

He was born in Aliquippa on March 3, 1942, the son of the late Thomas and Laura (May) Hughes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Hughes, a daughter, Tammy Hughes and his brothers, Thomas Hughes, Carol (Herman) Thomas, and Dewayne Hughes.

He is survived by his children, Brian (Tammy) Hughes and Janet (Paul) Searight, grandchildren: Tyler Hughes, Tyler (Amy) Puharic, Joshua (Aydan) Stillwagon, Kaylee (Damien) VanKirk, Tanner Hughes, Jonathan Stillwagon, and Justin Stillwagon; great-grandchildren, Enzo, Rosee, Halo, Soul, and baby Puharic on the way, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

William had retired from LTV Steel where he had been a foreman for many years.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Masonic Woodlawn Lodge.

In accordance with his wishes, William will be cremated and a memorial service will be planned in the near future.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls was honored to assist William’s family during this time.

Joel “Craig” Lonkert, 74, of Midland, passed away on October 21, 2024 after an extended illness.
He was born in New Brighton on November 17, 1949, the son of the late Walter and Margaret “Jean” Lonkert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kathy, his sons, Erik Lonkert of Moon Township, William “Mickey” (Melissa) Lonkert of Moon Township, Eric (Brandy) Seevers of Chester, West Virginia and Jason (Rachael) Seevers of Chester, West Virginia, one brother, Jeff Lonkert of Arizona, three sisters, Laurene Lonkert of Georgia, Barbara (Bob) Volinic of North Carolina and Brenda Charbonneau of North Carolina, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Joel enjoyed spending time caring for his property and assembling R.C. Helicopters.
According to Joel’s wishes, no public services are being held at this time.
Professional Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Donald Devich, Jr., 89, of Beaver, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on October 14, 2024.
He was born on September 2, 1935, in East Liverpool, Ohio, a son of the late Donald Sr. and Mildred Devich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Devich. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Doris, five children: Dawn (John) Hirt, of Germantown, Tennessee and their children, John (Tara) Hirt of Arlington, Tennessee and Kristin (David) Hertlein of Brentwood, Missouri, Kimberly Matthews of Pittsburgh, and her daughter, Nicole (Doug) Sutter of Monaca, Kristin (Paul) Brenner of Beaver, and their daughters, Danielle Trombulak of Beaver, and Taylor (Joseph) Karnash of Cranberry Township, Mark (Jeannie) Devich of Aliquippa, and their daughter, Tiffany (Gary) Peter of Pittsburgh, Tamara (Paul) Comodor, of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and their children, Hilary (Jason) Good of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and Ben (Nikki) Comodor of Washington, Pennsylvania, brother, Nick Devich, of Pittsburgh, sister, Dorothy Aukskunas of Tampa, Florida and many great-grandchildren.Donald was an active member of the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Industry. He spent his career in the newspaper industry, retiring as the VP of Landon Associates Pittsburgh in 1998.
Donald was an avid golfer and loved to travel. He enjoyed traveling around Europe with his wife, Doris, to locations including Austria, Germany, France, England, Italy, Switzerland, and Serbia. He loved detailing his travels with loved ones and sharing photos he’d captured. As per Donald’s wishes, no visitation or service will be held. Professional Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc. 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Marjorie Coene D’Amico, 91, of Beaver, passed away on October 18, 2024.
She was born in Rochester on December 6, 1932, the daughter of the late Henry and Mildred Howe Coene. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Ted Coene and step-daughter, Linda Hennessey. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Frank, her daughter, Kimber Lee Baker (Thomas) Brobeck of Titusville, Florida, step-son, Glenn (Dorothy) D’Amico of Ellwood City, sister, Carol Jane Coene Reynolds of Patterson Heights, grandchildren: T.K. (Leslie) Brobeck, Jessika Brobeck (Daniel) Barber, Matthew (Melissa) D’Amico, and Mark (Rachel) D’Amico; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Marjorie was a member of the former Trinity Episcopal Church of Beaver, where she served as an usher and alter guild. She was currently a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church of Beaver. Marjorie had worked and retired from The Beaver County Times as an Advertising Account Executive.

All services were private.
Professional Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
The family would like to thank the staff at Celebration Villa and Gateway Hospice for their love and compassionate care given to Marjorie.

Charles “Chuck” Verner, 83, of Chippewa Township, passed away on October 14, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Charles was born in Beaver Falls on June 10, 1941, the son of the late Dominic and Helen (Young) Verner.

He is survived by his beloved wife of over 59 years, Joan (Vasas) Verner, his daughter, Sharlynn Verner, two sons, Brian (Andrea) Verner and Jeffrey (Charmaine) Verner and his grandson, Benaiah Michael Verner, who was a blessing during his grandfather’s lengthy illness.

Charles was a proud member of the United States Army and retired from Babcock & Wilcox as a lab technician.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Charles’ special friend, Kenny, whose support and kindness are invaluable throughout Charles’ illness.

In accordance with his wishes, funeral services were private. Charles’ interment will take place in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

All arrangements have been entrusted to the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, which had the honor of caring for Charles and his family.

Terry Lawrence Erickson, 69, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2024, as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born on June 30, 1955, in Rochester, the son of the late Albert “Buck” and Eva (Hodge) Erickson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, June Brooks, brother-in-law, Charles Brooks, a nephew, Michael Dunn, and a niece, Nancy Jo Braund and special friends Bob Castelveter and Ralph Dixon. He is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Diane (St. Esprit) Erickson, his children, Becky (Jason) Antitomas and Brian (Amy) Erickson, grandchildren: Cali Antitomas, Wyatt Antitomas, Garrett Erickson, and Taylor Erickson; brothers, John (Michelle) Erickson and Ken (Susan) Erickson, sister, Nancy Dunn, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Terry had retired from Beaver County Emergency Services following 28 years of faithful service.  He had worked as a dispatcher for the New Brighton and Monaca Police Departments, as well as retired from the New Brighton Volunteer Fire Department.  Following his retirement, he kept himself busy as a delivery driver for Rosalind Candy Castle and Baierl Automotive, and worked along side his friend, Tim, at Haggerty Home Improvement. Terry enjoyed camping on the weekends with his wife Diane and friends. His grandchildren were the love of his life.

Friends will be received on Monday, October 28th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Ave., New Brighton.  A fireman’s prayer service will be conducted at 7:30 P.M.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 29th at 11 A.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, 256 College Avenue, Beaver, with Pastor Ron Cepek as officiant.  Friends will be received from 10-10:30AM at the church.

Terry’s wishes for cremation will be honored following services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Terry’s name may be made to the New Brighton Volunteer Fire Department, 610 Third Ave., New Brighton, PA 15066.

Regis William Wagner, Jr., 88, of Chippewa Township, formerly of College Hill, passed away on October 22, 2024, at Quality Life Services of Chicora, Pennsylvania.

He was born on April 13, 1936, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Regis William Sr. and Sophie E. Gall Wagner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Helen Marie Weir Wagner.
He is survived by his children, Thomas (Cindy) Wagner, of Karns City, Pennsylvania, Regis III (Colleen) Wagner, of Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, Judy (Glen) Dugal, of Royal Oak, Michigan, and Michael (Stephanie) Wagner, of Dover, Delaware, eight grandchildren: Steven (Candy) Wagner, Jeffrey (Katie) Wagner, Brittany (Ryan) Dodge, Jenna (Tim) Fitzgerald, Regis Wagner IV, Alyssa Wagner, Laura Wagner, and Lily Wagner; ten great-grandchildren: Carter, Matthew, Julia, Ellie, Haddie, Potter, Ellington, Shiloh, Jedidiah and Shechem; brother, Joseph Wagner, of Monroeville, sister, Mary Wagner D. P., of Allison Park, 3 brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews who he adored.

Regis graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1954 and went on to work for Pittsburgh Bridge and Iron in the 60’s. He worked for B&W in their traffic department, as well as Dravo Corp. as a traffic manager, then security for the Shippingport Power Plant. He was a member of the former St. Philomena Parish, currently St. Monica, where he served on counsel and volunteered for the church’s bingo nights. Regis served on the Beaver Falls School Board from 1984-1988 and was a member of the West Mayfield Vets. Regis was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, neighbor, and friend. His family was his pride and joy. He attended as many family events as possible and loved to travel with them.

Friends will be received on Sunday, October 27th from 4-7 P.M. in CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 28th at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Roman Catholic Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls.
Interment will be private in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Regis’ name to Chippewa Meals on Wheels, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, or Quality Life Services-Chicora, 160 Medical Center Road # 2612, Chicora, PA 16025.

The family would like to thank the staff of Quality Life Services-Chicora for their wonderful care of Regis over the last two years.

Richard “Dick” E. Riggs, 88, of Beaver, passed away on October 21, 2024. He was born on August 18, 1936 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Eugene and Ethel (Stromburg) Riggs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Daneen Riggs, sister, Janice Davis and brother-in-law, Ralph Papandrea. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Sue Amburnsen Riggs, son, Richard Kent (Kim) Riggs, daughter, Kelly Riggs, sister Karen Papandrea, brother-in-law, Walter Davis, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Carolyn & Steve Kozeniewski, step-daughters: Christi (Mark) Ringer, Becki (Tom) Fontaine, Leahrae (Eric) Ringer, Jannasue (Michael) Laris; grandchildren: Jenna Riggs, Caitlin Riggs, Alyssa Ciccone, Christian Hartman; step grandchildren: Cassandra Ringer, Micah Ringer, Haley Schramm, Stephanie Schramm, Wyatt Ringer, Zoe Ringer, Mason Matteo, Luke Laris; great-grandchildren, Kyrie Johnson and Lahni Schramm, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard was a graduate of Beaver Area High School, Geneva College and Westminster College, where he received his Master’s Degree. A faithful member of Park Presbyterian Church, having served as a Deacon. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, a teacher in the Beaver Area School District for 37 years, and was the manager of the Beaver Municipal Pool for 17 seasons before retiring. He had a love for children and history and was able to share his love for history and mentoring children through the years as a Social Studies teacher. During his retirement, he enjoyed reading a book and playing golf with friends often. He always had a love for travel and spending time visiting family. He traveled to Sweden to see and visit where his ancestors originated. He also traveled to Florida, Arizona, California, Washington State, Alaska and Hawaii.

Friends will be received on Sunday, October 27, from 12 noon to 4 P.M. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. A Funeral Service will be conducted on Monday, October 28, at 11 A.M. at Park Presbyterian Church, 275 Commerce Street, Beaver. Please visit the Noll Funeral Home Inc. website at www.nollfuneral.com for a complete obituary.
The Family would like to thank Celebration Villa of Chippewa, Gateway Hospice, Fox Run Rehabilitation and caregivers Mary, Nancy, Carrie and Cindy for their care, support and kindness during his illness. They are all greatly appreciated for all you did to care for Richard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard’s name to the American Diabetes Association of Pennsylvania or Beaver Memorial Library.