Robert F. Philips, 92, of Darlington, formerly of Fallston, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born May 28, 1931, in Beaver, he is the son of the late Lloyd R. and Bess (McCullough) Philips.  Robert was retired from LTV where he worked in the Account Payable division. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War where he was in the 555th Battalion and was awarded four bronze stars.  Robert was a member to the New Brighton American Legion, Post #19 for 70 years where he was past commander and worked for the Beaver County tipstaff.  He served on the New Brighton School Board, CCBC Board of Directors, BVIU Board of Directors, and was an usher for the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Fl.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances “Toots” (Soriano) Philips and a daughter, Judith Rose.

Robert is survived by his son, Robert L. “Flip” Philips, Fombell, grandchildren, Joshua and Justin; great grandchildren, Ashlee, Rocco, Emilia and Elliotte; great great granddaughter, Gianna Sapienza; sister, Nancy “Nanny” Norton; nieces, nephews, and their families.  He is also survived by his good lifelong friend, Frank Hummel.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 10 a.m. in J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton.

Robert will be laid to rest in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pa.

“A special thank you to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.  You a truly a blessing to many.”

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Martha “Jane” (Berkey) Blackburn Ceratti, 93, of West Mayfield and formerly of Koppel, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the home of her dear friend Diane Kent, whom she considered family.
Jane was born on December 7, 1930, in Windber, PA, (Somerset County) She was the last surviving child of 11 born to the late Milton Ross Berkey and Nellie Pearle (Wilson) Berkey. She is retired from The Medical Center, Beaver as a patient escort. Jane had a deep faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord. She was a long time devoted member of Chippewa Alliance Church where she served as a deaconess for many years. She also was active in Bible studies and loved to eat out    with family and friends, especially with her Church friends on a weekly basis. Jane was well loved by all who knew her. She had a kind and loving heart toward everyone she met.
She was preceded in death by her late husbands, Cecil Ansley Blackburn, 1996 and Michael Lee Ceratti, 1998.
Jane had five children, Rev. David Leroy (Nancy) Blackburn, Aubrey, TX; the late Cecil Dean Blackburn, died 2013; the late Craig Ansley Blackburn, died 1995; Mark Lewis (Tammy) Blackburn, East Liverpool, OH; Timothy Allen (Jeannie) Blackburn, West Mayfield. Jane also had 29 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren and four stepchildren, and many cherished friends…..
Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 6th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hillandkunselman.com , 3801 Fourth Ave., Beaver Falls.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 7th at 11:00 a.m. in the Chippewa Alliance Church, 3629 37th Street Ext., Beaver Falls, PA 15010 with her Pastor, Rev. Dan Muir. She will be buried in Clinton Cemetery in Wampum, PA.
Jane would prefer donations to be made to the church, in lieu of flowers.

Emma Lou Oxley McIsaac, 93, formerly of Beaver, passed away on January 31, 2024.
Born on January 21, 1931, in Donora, PA, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Sarah Weston Oxley. Emma was a 1948 graduate of Donora Senior High, and continued on to attend and graduate in 1952 from Geneva College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She had been employed at numerous places: US Steel, Commercial Resource in Pittsburgh, Drs Marion & Davis, First Presbyterian Church, and Synod of the Trinity. Emma was a faithful and longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Beaver, she joined in 1955 and had been a Deacon and an Elder. She was a member of Naomi Sisters and Century Club, as well as a past member of Gertrude Barrett Service Group, Crimson Line Friendship Ridge Volunteer, and Presbyterian Women.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David Wylie McIsaac (1999); and her sister, Jane Cameron.
Emma will be sadly missed by her daughter, Jill (Patrick) Kelly, Wexford, PA; sons David McIsaac, Bradford Woods, PA, and Timothy (Kim) McIsaac Rapid City, SD; 8 grandchildren: Alison Lizzi, Pittsburgh; Caitlin Kelly, Wexford; Shannon Kelly, Wexford; Michael McIsaac, Pittsburgh; Claire McIsaac, Columbus, OH; Lauren McIsaac, Columbus, OH; Robert McIsaac, Bradford Woods, PA; & Brynne McIsaac, France; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Monday, February 5, 2024 in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009, from 2PM-4PM and 6PM-8PM. A Funeral Service will take place at the Funeral Home on Tuesday February 6, 2024 at 11AM, officiated by Pastor Jeff Arnold. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Private Interment to take place at Beaver Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Emma’s name to First Presbyterian Church.

Michael S. Oakey, 78, of Economy, formerly of Beaver, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024.

Born August 26, 1945 in Las Vegas, NV, he was a son of the late Thomas and Babette Oakey. Mike was a 1963 graduate of Carmel High School, CA, going on to study History and Aerospace Studies at Oregon State where he commissioned as a Second Lieutenant through the ROTC program. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 12 1/2 years, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters. Following his discharge from the military, Mike began a long career as a pilot, first with Eastern Airlines for 16 years, and then for another 15 with the former USAir, now American Airlines. After retirement he had moved to Jacksonville, Florida with Martha where they had lived 16 years before returning home to Beaver County. He was an active member of the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 862, VFW, Air Force Association, Distinguished Flying Cross Society, and the Airline Pilots Association.

Mike will be greatly missed by his wife of 29 years, Martha Wolf Oakey; son, John (Kristi) Oakey, and grandchildren, Blake, Brady (Maddie), Trinity, Alivia, Kaleb, and Kinley Oakey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday February 16, 2024 at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009, at 11:30am followed by inurnment at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd, Bridgeville PA 15017, with Full Military Rites at 2:30pm.

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.

Cecelia Ann (Momich) Helble, 87, formerly of Baden, passed away peacefully January 28, 2024 in Villa St. Joseph. She was born in Aliquippa on October 6, 1936, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Klenovich) Momich.

Cecelia was a loving mother, grandmother, and overall force of nature. Her words always carried a strong opinion. She said how she felt and we loved it. Her card playing abilities were unmatched along with her perspective on life. She is remembered for many of her recipes including pirogi, apple cookies, and apricot kiefels which she made nearly every holiday. Later in life she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and taking care of Charlie. When Charlie passed, she promised to see him soon.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Helble Jr (2018), and siblings, John Momich, Evelyn Hufnagel and Mildred King. She is survived by a sister Diane Quast; her children, David Helble, Lisa DiSanzo, Eve Lemire (Chuck Belczyk), Linda Helble and Thomas Helble (Cathy Cain); her 8 grandchildren, Adelle Helble, Kayla Helble, Jeremiah DiSanzo, Jordyn (James) Randolph, Emily (Tre) Crumpton, Michael (Carolyn) Lemire, Zachary Helble, and Alana Helble; 2 great grandchildren, Blake and Claire; and many nieces and nephews.

As per the family, all services will be private.

Arrangement by the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. of Rochester (502 Adams St.).

Lisa A. Pasco, 58, of Conway, passed away at home on January 30, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Genevieve Pasco. She is survived by her loving Fiancé, Earl Locy, Uncles, Robert Labuda and Joseph Pasco, numerous cousins, her special friends, Margherita Morrone, Rose Ann Holcomb, Amy Lawrence and her furry companion, Shadow.

Lisa was a graduate of Freedom Area Highschool class of 1985 and attended Beaver County Vocational School. She started working at the age of 14 for Napoli Restaurant and Pizzeria in Northern Lights Shopping Center, then went onto to work 18 years for Pappans Restaurant. Her final and most important job was being a care giver for her mother, whom she loved and adored. Lisa was a phenomenal cook, she loved going to the casino, shopping at the Strip District in Pittsburgh, and going to concerts and vacations with her family and friends.

Friends will be received on Monday, February 5, 2024, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 6, 2023, at Good Samaritan Church, Ambridge. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, New Sewickley Twp.

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