June M. Deane, 89, of Brighton Township, passed away on October 8, 2024 at her home with her daughter and son-in-law at her side.
She was born on June 1, 1935 in Butler, a daughter of the late Anthony and Leonna Gregory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Deane. She is survived by her devoted daughter and son in law, Tracey and Wayne Walters of Brighton Township.

June had been a faithful member of Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 13th at 10:00 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church of Beaver. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver.
Private interment will take place at Beaver Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made if desired to the Angel Fund of SS Peter and Paul Church, East End Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009.

Ethel Jane Hopkin Gyory, 99, of Allison Park, passed away on October 8, 2024. She was born on August 24, 1925, in Sewickley Township, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Bullock Hopkin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward and her brothers, Benjamin, Rowan Dean, James, and Wendel Hopkin. She is survived by her son, John Richard (Lisa) Gyory, of Sudbury, Massachusetts, daughter, Sandie (Paul) Gyory-Seiferth of Allison Park, Pennsylvania, grandchildren: Matthew (Crystal) Seiferth, Dr. Michael (Julie) Seiferth, Dr. Jonathan Seiferth, Samuel Gyory, Nathaniel Gyory, and Danielle Gyory; and her great-grandchildren, Addison Jane Seiferth and Eisley Virginia Seiferth.

Ethel was a former member of the Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Beaver, and worked as a secretary for Westinghouse of East McKeesport, and later worked as a manager for Hornes Department Store, at the Beaver Valley Mall. She also was a member of various church women’s groups, and card clubs with her neighborhood women. No task was beyond Ethel’s capabilities, she additionally was a seamstress, regularly altering clothing and sewing for neighbors and family members.
Friends will be received on Saturday, October 12, in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Memorial Contributions may be shared in Ethel’s name to Bridges Hospice, 4130 Monroeville Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146.

Karen Maderia, 85, of Beaver, passed away on October 5, 2024, after a long battle with dementia.
She was born on September 5, 1939, in Freedom, the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Azzarello.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Michael Jay Hoban, second husband, Fran Maderia and her daughter, Kathy Hoban. She is survived by her son, Michael (Theresa Sullivan) Hoban, her daughter, Patty (Andy) Valero, sisters, Shirley Hacko and Rose DiMuccio, grandchildren: Jordon Popp, Kari Couch, Jamie Popp, Kristen Blume, Maxwell Reed, Madeline Hoban, Nolan Valero, and Keira Valero; her great-grandchildren: Allison Popp, Jillian Popp, Luca Popp, Marco Popp, Joanna Popp, Riley Popp, Ahmeer Person, and Kahlena Reaves; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Karen had worked for and retired from Phoenix Glass.
Friends will be received on Saturday, October 12, from 11 a.m. until the time of Blessing Service at 1 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

MaryAnn Paulauskas, 79, of Ohioville passed away on October 7, 2024 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

She was born on August 28, 1945, in Ambridge, the daughter of the late Chester and Mary (Chelak) Konitsney. In addition to her parents, MaryAnn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Stanley Paulauskas. She is survived by her children, Michael (Susan) Paulauskas and Christine (Chad) Zalenski, brothers, Chester (Judy) Konitsney and David (Patty) Konitsney, grandchildren, Anthony, Colin, Steven, Andrew, and Nicole, and several nieces, nephews, and great friends, who will forever hold their memories of her close to their hearts.

MaryAnn worked for many years at the Beaver Valley Medical Center. She loved to bake, bowl, play cards and spend time with her family and friends. In her later years she enjoyed visits to the farmer’s market, buying kulachis for her grandchildren, and making work for the nurses and aides at Lakeview harder than it should’ve been.

MaryAnn’s wishes for cremation and a private Blessing Service will be held.

The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, is honored to be assisting MaryAnn’s family through this very difficult time.

Andrew Joseph Mihalik, 93 of Raccoon Township, passed away on October 7, 2024 in his home with his family by his side.  He was born in Aliquippa on September 23, 1931, a son of the late Andrew and Teressa Mihalik.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mihalik, son and daughter-in-law: Rick & Joyce Mihalik and a son Andrew (AJ) Mihalik; a brother and sister-in-law: Joseph and Kay Mihalik, and a sister and brother-in-law: Margaret & Rusty Heathcock and his beloved dog Bella.

He is survived by his two daughters: Carol and Jerry Olson, and Mary and Thomas Marshall; 6 grandchildren: Sean Marshall, Jamie (Jeremy Gilman), Nicole Marshall (Brian Lockhart), Brandon (Ann) Mihalik, Jerry (Trish) Olson, and David (Sissy) Olson: 11 great grandchildren: Brian, Anne, Landon, Hunter, Emma, Evelyn, Jerry III, Skylar, David Jr. and Kendall; three sisters-in-law: Agnes (Phill) Davis, Barbara Smith and Deb Smith, and numerous nieces and nephews .

Andy was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War as a mechanic. During his service, he traveled all over the world.  He worked in J&L Steel and then US Steel in their fire departments.  He was a life member of the Raccoon Township Volunteer Fire Department, also a former umpire for Raccoon Twp. Youth Baseball team.   Andy was active in the democratic election committee in Beaver County and was a member of the Beaver County Antique Equipment and Crafts Association. Most of all, Andy was a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and will be deeply missed.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, October 10, from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa. A Firefighters Farwell Service will be conducted by the Raccoon Township Volunteer Fire Department at 7:30pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday October 11, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard Herbster officiating.  The members of the Beaver County Special Unit will conduct Military Honors immediately following the service.

Private interment is in Service Creek Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest along with his wife, Virginia and son Andrew.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Raccoon Township Volunteer Fire Department, 4061 Patterson Road, Aliquippa.

The family would like to thank the VA Hospice Care and his caretaker Tony, also Amedisys Hospice for their dedication and loving care they had with our father.

John L. Pander, 94, of New Sewickley, passed away on October 6, 2024 in Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. He was born in Ellwood City on March 30, 1930, a son of the late Ed and Bertha Pander. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Nell Pander. He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Linda & Andrew Oshop, Diana & Ronald Neal, and John L & Brenda Pander Jr.; 4 grandchildren: Brian (Alison) Oshop, Gretchen (David) Meyers, Ryan (Emily) Neal, and Johnny Pander; and 8 grandchildren: Audrey Oshop, Griffin Potts, Luke Meyers, Peter Oshop, Kyra Oshop, Olivia Meyers, Baylon Neal, and Vivienne Neal.

He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City and the Barber School of Pittsburgh.  He was a retired from Westinghouse and was barber for many years, working at Schlosher’s Barber Shop in Beaver.  He was a veteran, serving with both the Navy and the Army during his 10 years of service.  John enjoyed hunting and fishing, but he especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday October 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Felix Roman Catholic Parish. 450 13^th Street, Freedom.

Private interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery of Freedom.

The family wishes to thank the ICU doctor, nurses and staff from Heritage Valley Sewickley, Good Samaritan Hospice and the Visiting Angels, especially Missy and Nicole, for the wonderful care taken of John.

Bruce Alan Crees, 63, of Chippewa Township, passed away on October 6, 2024 unexpectedly at his home.

He was born on December 1, 1960, in Beaver Falls, the son of the late John O. and Ruth V. (Murphy) Crees. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Crees and Gary Crees. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sherry (Macri) Crees, his daughters, Holly (Quintan) Russell and Megan (Benjamin) Dalrymple, his brothers, Bob (Tina) Crees, Larry (Elena) Crees, and Jim (Patty) Crees, sisters-in-law, Donna Crees and Janice Crees as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Bruce was a Union Electrician for the Local #712. He loved the Lord and his daughters which were the center of his world.  In his free time, Bruce could be found tinkering with anything and everything.

Friends are invited to attend a non-traditional memorial gathering for Bruce at the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, on Wednesday, October 9th from 6:30-7:30 P.M. and on Thursday, October 10th from 11 A.M to noon. The family wishes to share Bruce’s love of Jesus and fond memories of his life during these times.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Samaritan’s Purse for hurricane victims. 

Private interment will be in Clinton Cemetery of Wampum.