Wanda Jean Caltury, 82, of Monaca, passed away on November 22nd, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fallston, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Carl and Viola (Gossard) Beckert, and her early years were shaped by the loving guidance of them. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene “Buddy” Caltury, her stepson, Tony Caltury, and her siblings: Art, John, and Chuck Beckert, and Katy Valentine. She is survived by a sister, Louise Hawrylak and four devoted daughters: Roberta Cooper, Diane (David) Westover, Marcy (Joe) Rudolph, and Leigh (Clint) Keenan; as well as her grandchildren: Sarah, Dave, Tyler, Marisa, Trevor, Brittany, Olivia, Jesse, Christian and Andy; who will forever hold dear her memory, and her great-grandchildren: Oliver, Vera, Samuel, Elizabeth, and Sebastian; who held a very special place in her heart. Wanda also found companionship and joy with her loving partner, Bob Brooks, in her later years.

Wanda’s life was a testament to her unwavering love of family, dedication to her profession, and deep passion for enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Her professional life was marked by a long career as a dental hygienist and office manager for Dr. Philip Plottel of Sewickley. She truly enjoyed her work and developed life-long friendships with her co-workers. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She found great joy in playing cards and games, traveling into the city, and dining out with loved ones. Her home was the heart of many cherished traditions, including the hosting of Christmas Eve and BOOM! parties that are fondly remembered by all who attended. Her front porch was a haven for conversation and relaxation, and her love for long drives in the countryside searching for deer and wildlife spoke to her appreciation for nature’s beauty. She was all heart, possessing a strong will and remarkable resilience that inspired those around her.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 25th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a service will also be held on Wednesday, November 26th at 10 a.m. with family friend Reverend Jill McGregor officiating. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, 1270 Chapel Road, Monaca.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Wanda, please visit the floral store of Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services by clicking here.

Doris Purcell Hess, 92, of Brighton Township, passed away on November 22nd, 2025. She was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania on June 11th, 1933, a daughter of the late Edward and Emily Griffiths Purcell. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Wallace Lee Hess, her sister, Emily (Bill) Thatcher, her brother, James Purcell, her nephew, David Thatcher. She is survived by her son, Dr. Gary R. (Janet) Hess, her daughter, Lynda Beth Hess (Robert) Tate, her grandchildren: Jourdan (Geoff) Kestler, Jonathan (Krista) Tate, Tanner and Aubrey Hess and Elizabeth Logan; along with her great-grandchildren: Cole, Tate, Sutton Madelyn and Emery Kestler; as well as her nephew, Donald Thatcher.

Doris graduated from Olney High School in Philadelphia and attended Penn State University. In 1957, she married Dr. Wallace L. Hess. She was a loving mother and grandmother who was also active in her community as a member of the Beaver Juniors Woman’s Club and Rochester Lioness Club. Doris earned a Ruby Life Master for the ACBL and served as a board member for the New Brighton Children’s Home. She was a faithful 60-year member of Park Presbyterian Church in Beaver.

In accordance with Doris’ wishes, all services are private. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Donations in Doris’ name may be sent to Park Presbyterian Church, 275 Commerce Street, Beaver, PA 15009.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Doris Purcell Hess, please visit the flower store of the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Phyllis L. (John) Roe, 86, of Patterson Township, passed away peacefully on November 22nd, 2025, at Poland Village Assisted Living in Poland, Ohio.

She was born in Adrian, Pennsylvania on July 21st, 1939, a daughter of the late Sherman and Wilda (Helms) John. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willam Roe, her son-in-law, Richard Brooks and her siblings: Chambers, Hubert, Sherman Jr., Richard, Edna, Maxine, Sally, Mary, Olive, and Gladene. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Brooks, her grandchildren: Robert, Heather, Jake, and Lizzie; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Phyllis earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing and had retired from the Beaver Medical Center after many years of faithful service. In her free time, she enjoyed precious moments she spent with her family, sewing, and quilting.

Services for Phyllis will be held privately for family and inurnment will be in Beaver Falls Cemetery, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to be caring for Phyllis and her family during this time and was the funeral home that was in charge of her arrangements.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Eugene Paul Jordan, Jr. please visit the Sympathy Store of the Anthoy Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Robert R. “Bob” Toothman, 84, of Moon Township, passed away on November 21st, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Aliquippa on October 11th, 1941, the son of the late James & Opal (Davis) Toothman. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen M. (Gilbert) Toothman, two children, Christopher Toothman (Teresa) of Columbus, Ohio, Aimee Gelston of Collier Township, Pennsylvania, six grandchildren: Alexandria Toothman, Alyssa Gelston, Emma Gelston, Tyler Fitzgerald (Brittany), Jordan Gallagher (Thomas) and Brendan Fitzgerald; as well as a great granddaughter, Ellie Fitzgerald.

Robert was noted for his offbeat sense of humor, one liners and jokes. His humor was generally self-depricating, topical and spur of the moment. He was a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, with a BA degree in Journalism and the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned an MBA in Marketing. He spent his career working in advertising, public relations, employee communications and financial relations for two major advertising/public relations agencies and a major corporation in Pittsburgh. In 1986, he started his own communications agency, which he headed for 26 years before retiring in 2012. During those years, he served clients in several cities and states including: Pittsburgh, Washington (DC), New York, Cleveland, St. Louis, Detroit, Chicago, Charleston, Florida, Alabama, California and Indiana. He was drawn to the communications business because he loved ideas and explaining complex concepts in a way that made it easy for others to understand. Teaching and coaching were two of his passions. He served as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne’s Graduate School of Communications and Robert Morris University, teaching a variety of marketing and communications courses for more than 20 years. He coached boys’ basketball, baseball and football, and girls’ basketball and softball teams, in a variety of different grade levels and programs, primarily in the Moon area. He served in the Pennsylvania National Guard for six years. After active duty, he served at one of the local Nike sites, which were built to defend the northern U.S. border from air attacks during the Cold War. Volunteering for charitable and fund-raising activities was also part of his life. He helped raise money for the United Way and American Kidney Foundation, and served on the boards of the Greater Pittsburgh Boy Scouts of America and the Moon Township Public Library. Since 1968, he was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Moon Township where, at various times, he served on the church council, taught Sunday school and chaired the Mutual Ministry Committee. He always felt that, “If you can leave the world in a little bit of a better place than when you got here, you’ll have done your part.” He felt that through the kindness and the accomplishments achieved by his children and grandchildren he has reached his goal.

Friends will be received on Tuesday November 25^th from 3-7 P.M. in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, November 26th at 10:30 A.M. in St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 987 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township. Everyone is asked to please meet at the church. Private interment will take place at a later date at Resurrection Cemetery of Moon Township, 100 Resurrection Road, Coraopolis.

Memorial donations can be made in Bob’s honor to the American Cancer Society’s Melanoma Foundation. www.cancer.org

Larry “Bull” Croston, 77, of Beaver Falls, passed away on November 20th, 2025 at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Beaver Falls on October 1st, 1948, a son of the late Troy and Norine (Dalton) Croston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws, Stanley “Stas” and Suzie Lapinski. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Patricia “Patti” (Lapinski) Croston (married at Holy Trinity Church), his son, Neal (Danielle) Croston, his daughter, Lesley Croston, his grandchildren, Ryan, Sean and Adam Croston, his brothers, Gary (Sharon) Croston and Tim (Kris) Croston, a brother-in-law, Bob Lapinski, his best friend/best man, Bob (Cathie) Wagoner, along with numerous cousins, nieces & nephews.

Larry was known as a sports enthusiast and for over 50 years, he was a Beaver Valley referee/umpire for football, basketball and softball. He didn’t travel anywhere in Beaver County without knowing someone. He worked at B&W Steel Mill, but when the mills shut down, he became a maintenance mechanic at VEKA until retirement. He played football, baseball, and basketball at Beaver Falls. His lifelong childhood friends  were known as the 5^th Avenue Boys. He was a member of the West Mayfield VFW and the New Brighton Eagles Club. He played on numerous softball adult rec teams and as a pitcher had an arc that touched the sky. During the holidays, he played Santa for children’s events. He coached both of his daughter’s and son’s rec ball teams. His biggest love was watching Pymatuning Valley sports for his son’s coaching and his grandson’s football, baseball, and basketball games. His chair was always on the sideline watching win or lose. He would sing along pregame to the national anthem with his booming bass voice. He enjoyed golfing and bowling leagues and was an avid fan of the Steelers and Pirates. He loved traveling with his wife, Patti, on various beach trips & cruises with friends and family, sending postcards of their travels. He loved genealogy and was very proud of his family’s Appalachian roots and tracing family back to the Revolutionary War. He visited many historic sites and loved to learn and share stories. He never left a historical marker unread. He respected his ancestors by cleaning and maintaining their graves. He carried a pocket bible everywhere he went. His final act of kindness was being a skin graft donor.

In accordance with Larry’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to care for Larry and his family during this most difficult time and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.

Sheila (Kolder) Smith, 54, of Baden, passed away on November 19th, 2025. She was born on June 29th, 1971, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Constance Kolder. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Raymond Smith, her children: Kaylee Smith, Zachary Smith, Chelsey Smith and Courtney Smith (fiancé, Nicholas Benton); as well as her sister, Darla (Bob) Bershok and her five beloved rescue cats.

Sheila was a graduate of Ambridge High School and was employed with UPS. She had a deep love for animals and cherished every moment spent with her husband and children.

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