Emanuel “Strut” Stratos, 87, passed away on September 11th, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 1st, 1938, the son of the late Emmanuel and Anna Stratos. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eileen Laris Stratos and his sisters, Lucy Manos and Catherine Burt. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle (J.T.) Pennington, his son, Michael (Melissa) Stratos, his grandchildren: Colton (Payton) Gossett, Morgan (Boone) Lyons, Morgan (Kris) Cooper, Logan Pennington, Hannah (Cory) Beam, Zoe Stratos, Maddie Stratos and Keiren Bashor; along with his great-grandchildren, Calder, Bridge and Rowan.

Emanuel worked as a machine operator for various metal companies. He did so for 40 years up until his retirement. Emanuel was a big sports fan. He was a great basketball player and enjoyed watching and rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Emanuel ventured to Vegas to play the slot machines. He loved dancing and adored being the center of attention. He was a dedicated husband, father and Papou who loved his family with a passion. Emanuel was known by many, loved by all, and will be missed always.

All are welcome to gather for a visitation on Monday, September 15th, from 4-8 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements and where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 16th, at 10 A.M. Interment will follow in Economy Cemetery, 1691 Ridge Road Extension #1601, Ambridge.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Emanuel’s name are suggested to the National MS Society.

Douglas John Allison, 52, of Beaver, formerly of Center Township, passed away on September 9th, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital of Pittsburgh after a brief illness.

He was born in Aliquippa on October 3rd, 1972, a son of the late John and Carol Allison. He is survived by his brother, Steve (Julie) Allison, his beloved nephews, Jeffrey and Bradley Allison, his lifelong friends, Mike and Sharon Nalli, Amy and Brian Workman and their families. Douglas is also survived by his aunts, his cousins and many friends and coworkers. He was fortunate to be loved by his blood relatives and his friends who were a second family. Douglas was a 1991 graduate of Center Area High School who graduated from Robert Morris University. He then went on to complete his pilot training at the Community College of Beaver County. He most recently worked as a pilot for the past 25 years with Southwest Airlines.

Friends will be received on Monday, September 15th, from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. and on Tuesday, September 16th, from 12 noon to 1 P.M. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 16th following a visitation in Beaver Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributes may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Steve Hapach, 93, formerly of Industry, passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2025, during rehabilitation in Irwin, Pennsylvania with his family by his side. Steve was residing at Tapestry Senior Living in Moon Township. He was born in Midland on January 26th, 1932, a son of the late Louis and Kathryn (Huelic) Hapach. In addition to his parents and his beloved wife of 68 years, Lorraine, he was preceded in death by two sons, David Craig Hapach and Gary Stephen Hapach, who perished in the USAir Flight 427 tragedy, along with his brothers, Matt and Nicholas Hapach and his sisters, Elizabeth Tepovich and Mildred Wain. He is survived by his son, Brian Douglas (Nadine) Hapach of Jeannette, Pennsylvania, two daughters-in-law, Barbara Bosworth and Carol Hapach, his grandchildren: Lauren, Stephen, Emily, Amy, Michael, and Adam Hapach; as well as his brother, Iven Hapach, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Steve had a long career as a steelworker at Crucible Steel in Midland, followed by his work as a security guard at various locations. Steve was an avid hunter who loved taking yearly family trips to Myrtle Beach in his trailer and enjoyed singing in the choir at St. Blaise Parish in Midland. Once his children were grown and on their own, he and his wife Lorraine, took numerous trips, including traveling to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Europe and North Africa.

Friends will be received on Monday, September 15th from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 16th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Blaise Parish, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland, followed by a private interment at Beaver Cemetery on Buffalo Street in Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Steve’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Diane Hathaway, 73, of Ambridge, passed away on September 13th, 2025. She was born on April 25th, 1952, the daughter of the late Henry G. and Elizabeth Ford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Terry Ford, Ronald Ford Sr. and Ronald Ford Jr. She is survived by her children, George Frederick (fiancé Kim Besong) and Tracy Bowser, her sisters, Susan Hillman and Linda McDermott, his brothers, Henry (Clara) Ford Jr. and Garry (Darlene) Ford Sr., his grandchildren, Ashley Vargon and Daniel Bowser, one great-grandchild and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Diane dedicated many years working as a housekeeper in Sewickley. She enjoyed traveling, especially camping trips to Erie and will be remembered for the love and joy she shared with those around her.

In accordance with Diane’s wishes, services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

John Edward Prosko, 57, of Center Township, passed away at home in his sleep on September 11th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jean Prosko and his daughter, Dawn Marie. John is survived by his two sons, Johnathan (Taylor) Prosko of Aliquippa and Josh (Rebecca) Prosko of Las Cruces, Texas. He is also survived by two sisters, Lisa (Brian) Carter of Center Township and Susan Yonlisky of Beaver Falls and four grandchildren: Jayden, Olivia, Noah and Lacey; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. John was raised in Raccoon Township and was often referred to as “Junkman”. He enjoyed the hobby of junking. He also enjoyed the hobbies of fishing and hunting.

In accordance with John’s wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Anthony R. Blobner, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at home on September 10th, 2025.

He was a son of the late Anthony R. Blobner Sr. and Irene Leek Schuster. His father died when he was 3 months old, and he was raised by his mother and stepfather, the late Oscar Schuster as well as his paternal grandparents, Louis and Caroline Blobner. In addition to his parents and stepfather, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Caroline Blobner; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ann and Bud Rea. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Norma Feller Blobner, his daughter, Caroline (Daren) Sallis of Ellwood City, his son, Anthony T.J. Blobner of State College, his special nephews and nieces: Mike, Dan, Joyce, Sue and their families; along with many cousins and friends. The family lived in Conway for 12 years before moving to Monaca. Anthony was a proud 1960 graduate of Monaca High School, where he played football and golf and made many lifelong friends. After school, Anthony served four years in the U.S. Air Force from 1960-1964. He then worked as a supervisor at Westinghouse Electric in Beaver and retired from the Physical Plant at Penn State Beaver. He was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Church of Beaver, Our Lady of the Valley Parish, and the Knights of Columbus. He was a wonderful husband, father, uncle, and friend to all who knew him.

Friends will be received on Monday, September 15th, from 2-6 P.M., with a service to follow at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Bart Trautvetter, 65, of South Beaver Township, passed away unexpectedly on September 9th, 2025.

He was born in Darlington on October 27th, 1959. He is survived by his children: Christopher Trautvetter, Chadd (Ariel) Trautvetter, Charlee (Leroy) Williams and Virginia (Josh) Gibbs. He deeply loved his grandchildren: Preston, Jayce, and Kera, Lyriq, and Leroy Jr.; as well as his grand-raccoon, Rigby: who brought him immense joy and with whom he shared many lessons, from target practice to words of wisdom. He is also survived by his mother, Peggy (Trautvetter) Taylor and was preceded in death by his father, Mervyn Trautvetter, his stepfather, David Taylor, his brothers, Mark and Curt Trautvetter, and his in-laws, Jack and Esther Stout. He is also survived by his stepchildren and his wife, Marcie, as well as his niece, Melissa (Brian) Koah. He also leaves behind his lifelong friend and former wife, Darla (Les), who remained an important part of his life as the mother of his children.

Bart was raised on his family’s dairy farm, where he developed a lifelong passion for farming and hard work. He continued that legacy by running the family dairy farm and tending crops throughout South Beaver Township. Above all, Bart was proud to be a father and grandfather.

Bart will be remembered for his strong work ethic, love of the land, and the pride he took in passing down knowledge and traditions to the next generation.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, September 19th from  2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements and where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 20^th at 11 A.M.

Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Gabauer Family Funeral Homes, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Irene C. Rowan, 89, of Brighton Township, formerly of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on September 5th, 2025, at Cambridge Village of Beaver Falls. She was born in Rochester on July 31st, 1936, the daughter of the late Karl E. Sr. and Dorothea Holsinger Kelbaugh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Hartley, her second husband, Harold L. Rowan Jr., a son, Karl Hartley and a grandson, Matthew Hartley. She is survived by two sons, Jon Hartley, of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Jason Hartley, of Huntsville, Alabama, as well as five grandsons: Jeremy and Austin Hartley, Tim Bowes and Shane Hartley and Marshall Hartley; as well as three great-granddaughters, Alora, Raven and Addyson, one sister and brother-in-law, Denise K. and John Wilson of Brighton Township and one brother and sister-in-law, Karl E. Jr. and Caroline Kelbaugh of West Hurley, New York. Irene was a retired Travel Agent in North Carolina as well as being a part of Cruise Planners Company who loved traveling. She was a graduate of Rochester Area High School’s class of 1954 who was a band majorette and drum major. She was Lutheran by faith and was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rochester. She was an immense lover of animals, especially dogs. Irene’s wish was to be cremated with no viewing or service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester. Inurnment will be in Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Avenue, Fort Myer, Virginia. Family wishes memorial contributions to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

William “Bill” Pifer, 72, of Bell Acres, passed away on September 9th, 2025. He was born on December 13th, 1952, a son of the late Robert and Catherine Pifer.

He is survived by his devoted partner, Lorene McKissic, his son, Jason McKissic, his siblings, Robert (Linda) Pifer, Karen (Dennis) Rogers, and Susan (Tom) Cunningham; along with two grandchildren, Kaytlyn and Colin McKissic, as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

William was a graduate of Quaker Valley High School who enjoyed playing cards with friends, traveling with Lorene to Jamaica, and cheering on Pittsburgh sports teams.

Services are private and services and arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Sylvia Solero Basich, 87, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of her community, passed away surrounded by her family on September 10th, 2025. She was born in Conway, Pennsylvania on March 18th, 1938. Her parents were Elliott and Helen Solero. Sylvia grew up in a loving family alongside her three sisters: Anelia, Linda, and Rita and her brother, Ramon.

Sylvia was a proud graduate of Freedom Area High School who carried her education and strong work ethic into a life of service. She was a longtime member of the Beaver County Legal Aid Association, where she dedicated countless hours to ensuring that individuals and families had access to the support and resources they needed. Her commitment to fairness, compassion, and justice touched the lives of many in her community. She was also a tireless leader in the Beaver County Housing Authority Tenants’ Council, where she served as president for many years. She was especially passionate about creating opportunities for children. Through the programs, she organized, she made it possible for countless children to enjoy summer trips, experiences, and moments of joy they might not have otherwise had. Sylvia was more than a leader to the families of the Tenants’ Council: she was a friend, a mentor, and a steady source of love and encouragement. Her faith was central to her life, and she was a faithful member of Good Samaritan Catholic Church of Ambridge, where she found strength, comfort, and community. Above all, Sylvia’s greatest joy was her family. She was a loving mother to Darren (Diane) Basich and Jason Basich, a proud grandmother to Darren (Erica), Kelsey Basich Hilton (Zachery), and Jacob Basich and his significant other, Navada Harris, and a doting great-grandmother to Nyelle and Naomi Basich. Her family will remember her not only for her tireless devotion and strength, but for her kindness, humor, and the countless ways she showed her love each day. Sylvia’s life was a beautiful example of faith in action: always giving, always serving, always caring for others before herself. Her legacy will live on in the lives she touched, in her community, and in the family who loved her deeply. She will be forever missed, but her spirit of love and service will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Visitation will take place on Monday, September 15th from 10 A.M. until the time of a blessing service at Noon at the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery of Freedom, Pennsylvania.