Dorothy Grace Umstead, 82, of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on March 30, 1941, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Contestible) Pulcini.

Dorothy had worked for the Beaver County Assessment Office for many years and was a faithful member of the Beaver Assembly of God, now Ridge Pointe Family Church.  She was an outstanding organist with a strong faith.  Her family meant the world to her.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Michael Umstead, Judith Umstead, and Sandra Umstead; grandchildren, Elsa, Faith, Steve, Ben, and Natalie; great-grandchildren, Aliey, Arnez, Noelle, and Malacai; a brother, Eli Pulcini; a sister, Diane Weir; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Thoren; five brothers, and two sisters.

A Chapel Service will be held on Thursday, January 18^th at 1PM at the Williamsburg Chapel of Beaver Falls Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Timothy Michaux as officiant.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIOJN SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., was honored to provide care and guidance during this time.

Kristin L. Hall, 54 of Beaver Falls, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 in Heritage Valley Hospital, Beaver, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Kristin was born June 13, 1969 in Rochester. She was the daughter of the late J. Bruce and Mary Ellen Noonen Hall.

Kristin was a graduate of Freedom area high school. She obtained an associate’s degree in nursing from CCBC in May of 1990, then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree of human science in May of 2016 from Geneva College. She was a former registered nurse where she had worked for 20 years with Heritage Valley Beaver and worked at Rochester Manor and Concordia Home Health. Kristin also worked as an RN with Alliance RX with Walgreens Inc., Pittsburgh.

Kristin was a very kind, loving and caring person with a big heart and a bright smile for all. She is survived by her former husband and friend, Michael J. Majetic, Sr. of Beaver Falls. She is also survived by one son, Michael J. Majetic, Jr., of Beaver Falls, one daughter, Ashley M. Majetic and her companion Ed Ott, Jr, of Shenango Twp., one grandson, Owen E. Majetic, and a granddaughter, Charlie Ott, of Shenango Twp. A sister, Karin B. (Hall) Schrecengost and husband, Jim, New Sewickley Twp., a nephew Derrick Goodrich, two nieces, Lauren Barrett and Jenna Engel. Her canine companion, Stella, a loving uncle, Larry Ward, Rochester, and several other aunts and uncles. Her wishes were to be cremated with no services.

Arrangements are being handled by William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc

John F. Mayo, of Freedom, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born April 26, 1946, in Rochester, John was the son of the late Frank R. Mayo and Kathryn Paradinovich Mayo. John was a retired employee of Heritage Valley Hospital, Environmental Services Division. John was a 1964 graduate of Rochester High School and a member of the former Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church.

John is survived by his wife, Carol A. Keser Mayo, one daughter, Lisa M. and Eric Novosat, one son, John T. Mayo, four grandchildren, Ashton E. Mayo, Kathryn, Mia and Madilyn Novosat. John is also survived by three brothers, Frank A. and Karen Mayo, Ronald Mayo and Michael P. and Dawn Mayo. These four brothers shared a bond that no matter the separation, shall never be broken.

Johns wishes were to be cremated with a memorial mass to be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.

 

Kathleen L. Galloway, 58, of East Liverpool, OH, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2024.
Born on August 7, 1965, in New Kensington, PA, she was the daughter of Annenia Dunlap of Center Twp., and the late James Dunlap. Kathleen had worked at the Counseling Center of Columbiana in Lisbon, OH, as a record keeper for the last 25 years, and was a member of St. Blaise Roman Catholic Church, St. Augustine Parish. She also loved taking pictures, and to travel, always seeking an adrenaline rush.
Along with her father, Kathleen is preceded in death by her sister, Linda Shannon; nephew Daniel Tiberio; and a special aunt, Darlene Donatella.
Besides her mother, Kathleen will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 42 years, Timothy E. Galloway; son, Timothy E. (Jennifer) Galloway III, of Midland; daughters, April Galloway, and Cassandra “K.C.” Galloway, all of East Liverpool, OH; sister, Margie Tiberio, of Center Twp.; brother, William (Fran) Dunlap, of Midland; grandchildren, Adrionna, Olivia, and Dominic Galloway, Cameron Corradi, and Armani Wise; mother-in-law, Margaret Galloway, of Industry; brother-in-law, Joseph Donatella; her faithful four legged companion, Sammy; nephews, Anthony Tiberio, Michael (Cynthia Zipfel) Tiberio, James ( Jena Smith) Dunlap; niece, Billie Jo Dunlap; as well as numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Tuesday January 16, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 600 Beaver Avenue, Midland PA 15059. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Wednesday January 17, 2024 at 10:30am at St. Blaise Roman Catholic Church, St. Augustine Parish, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland PA 15059. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Interment to follow at Beaver Cemetery

George J. Musi, 75, of Ambridge was received into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 19, 1948, in Sewickley, to the late Vincent and Margaret (Alexander) Musi. George was a graphic design artist retiring in 2013 from The Community College of Beaver County after 20 years of service. A 1966 graduate of Ambridge High School, he furthered his education at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh where he received a degree in graphic design. He received numerous awards for his nature paintings many of which included barns, lakes, trees, and rivers. George had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son Sammy over the years. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, June (Brendle) Musi, four children, Danielle (Greg) Murgenovich, Melissa Antonini, Jessica Miller, Samuel (Nicole) Musi, grandchildren, Kylie and Logan Murgenovich, Mia, Annabella and Anthony Antonini, Trinity, Aiden and Veida Miller, Zoey and Zander Musi, two great grandchildren, Violet and Arlo, brother and sister-in-law, Vincent ” Slugger” and Callie Musi, and nephew, Hunter Musi. George had a special place in his heart for the love he shared with his faithful and beloved four legged companions, Sadie, Daisey and Smokie. In honoring George’s wishes, a private family visitation and service took place on Friday, January 12, 2024 in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge officiated by Pastor Jill McGregor.  Private interment followed in Economy Cemetery. June and her family would like to thank the caring staff of Three Oaks Hospice of Beaver and AHN Hospice for the compassionate care extended to George during his final days.

Joan Stratton, 93 , of Chippewa Twp. passed away Friday January 12, 2024 in Providence Health Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Joan was born on July 28, 1930 in Robinson Twp. to the late Harry and Laura (Bell) Cleland. She graduated from Midway High School and Duffs Business School. She was a secretary for Callery Chemical and Mine Safety Appliances in Evans City and retired in 1993.

Joan was a longtime member of Harmony-Zelienople United Methodist Church and a current member of Chippewa United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading books, listening to audio books and a good game of Scrabble.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Stratton in 1983; a son, Keith Stratton in 2021 and her siblings, Bob (Nancy) Cleland, Agnes (Frank) Yarian, Melrose (Freeland) Karch and Dean (Doris) Cleland.

She will be sadly missed by her family: a daughter, Arlene (Jim) Andamasaris, Bradenton, FL; a son, Al (Rose) Stratton, Chippewa Twp.; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Stratton, Grove City; 8 grandchildren, Jodie (Albert) Horvath, Jamie (Mark) Miller, Clinton Logan, Mark (Colleen) Stratton, Matthew (Kelly) Stratton, Adam ( Amber) Stratton, Caroline (Matt) Fisher, Rebecca (Todd) Purvis and her 22 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and long time friends, Ralph and Audrey Verdu.

Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hillandkunselman.com , 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls. Her funeral service will be held  Saturday  at 11:00 a.m. at Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, with her pastor, Rev. Allan Brooks officiating.

Private burial will be in Zelienople Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, https://secure.nationalmssociety.org

Stella G. (Bialek) Wasco, age 106, died peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in McKees Rocks, she was the fourth of seven children born to Polish immigrant parents Stanley and Mary (Gill) Bialek. She attended Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic School and was a 1934 graduate of Miles Bryan High School in McKees Rocks. She was a former member of Good Samaritan Parish in Amdridge. Stella married her beloved husband, Charles  Wasco in 1944 and enjoyed 44 years of a beautiful marriage until his passing in 1988. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents and her husband were her cherished son, Charles Stanley Wasco in 1961, brothers, Walter S. Bialek and Frank M. Bialek, both of McKees Rocks, and sisters and brother-in-laws, Josephine  and Boleslaus Balawajder, Port Author, TX, Helen and Harry Lubinski, Sr. McKees Rocks, Evelyn and Frank Mastalerz, Charleston, WV, and a niece, Loretta B. Handley (the late William), Portland, OR. While raising her children, Stella was involved in community activities and scouting and supporting her husband’s involvement with the Leetsdale Fire Department. She was a woman of faith and family and fostering her Polish heritage. Stella retired from the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Leetsdale where she served as secretary from its inception. In 1979, she was the first woman in Pennsylvania to receive the PMAA Sahli Award given in recognition of longtime service. Retirement years were spent traveling with her family, enjoying cruises, Walt Disney World, and summers in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Stella is survived by her devoted daughter, Mary Jane Wasco of Sewickley and her cherished sister, Lucille Bialek Bradley (late brother-in-law, Kenneth) of Denver, CO along with devoted nieces, nephews, their spouses, and their children from both the Bialek and Wasco families. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, January 17 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge where prayers will be offered on Thursday, January 18 at 10 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at Divine Redeemer Parish, St. James Catholic Church, 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley. Her former pastor, Father Thomas J. Burke will concelebrate the Mass along with her pastor, Father Brian W. Noel. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Moon Twp. In lieu of flowers, it was Stella’s request that memorial contributions be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Divine Redeemer Parish, 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley, PA, 15143 or to the Leetsdale Garden Club, 373 Beaver Street, Leetsdale, PA 15056.

Eleanor M. Burhenn, 95, of Chippewa Township, died on Tuesday, January

9, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley – Beaver.

Born on May 31, 1928, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late

August and Angela (Lucini) Panucci.

Eleanor had been employed in the accounting department at Duquesne

Light. She was a member of St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish.

She was a member St. Monica’s VSP. She enjoyed playing cards,

traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband,

George David Burhenn.

She is survived by her children; Nanette (M. Brian) Boggs and David (Kristi)

Burhenn; grandchildren, Maura (Dan) Hoffman, Christian Boggs, Cameron

Boggs, Brooke Burhenn, and Ben Burhenn; two great-grandchildren, Mila

and George Hoffman.

In honoring Eleanors wishes, family and friends are invited to attend a

Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM on Saturday, January 13th at St. Monica

Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Dr., Beaver Falls with Fr.

John Naugle as celebrant.

Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to Celebration Villa of Chippewa and Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley – Beaver.

“And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.” Romans 8:11b. Precious son and brother, Joshua Paul Coen, went to be with Jesus on January 10, 2024, at the age of 43, following a life of multiple disabilities and illnesses.

Joshua was born on January 31, 1980, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Spending most of his life in the loving care of McGuire Memorial home in New Brighton, PA, Joshua loved to spend time with his caregivers, family, and fellow friends. McGuire, along with his family, treasured Joshua’s life as a precious gift from the Lord. His smile and joy brought happiness to each person who knew him. Joshua especially enjoyed listening to music, being talked to, and had a sweet tooth for strawberry milk! Joshua is survived by his parents, Larry and Laura Coen of Jefferson City, MO, sister Rebekah Harnett (spouse Greg, and children Hailey and Jackson) of Plainfield, IL., sister Rachael Cox (spouse Christopher) of Holts Summit, MO., along with aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Friends will be received, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. until 10:45 at McGuire Memorial, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton, Pa 15066.  A Homegoing service will follow at 11 a.m., with Deacon Tom Turney, officiating.

A celebration of Joshua’s homegoing will be announced once arrangements are made for him in Missouri.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider giving to McGuire Memorial Home in honor of Joshua’s beautiful life. Gifts can be made online at https://mcguirememorial.org or addressed to: McGuire Memorial, 2119 Mercer Rd., New Brighton, PA 15066.