Barbara (Waite) Shaw, 84, of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 5, 2026. Barbara was born on August 3, 1942, in Beaver Falls to the late J. Wilfred and Geraldine Waite. Her grandparents owned and operated Waite’s Ice Cream in Patterson Township, and Barbara spent her youth and early adulthood working at the store and later managing it. Barbara was a 1960 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and enrolled in beauty school in Pittsburgh shortly after. In 1982, she moved to Mesa, AZ. While in Arizona, Barbara managed a jewelry store. She returned to Beaver Falls in 1994. Upon her return, Barbara worked at Kmart in Chippewa for several years, where she worked at the jewelry counter. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, Lowell and Minnie Waite, and her brother, Robert Waite. She is survived by her loving children, David Shaw of Smethport, PA, and Lora Shaw Edmonds of Beaver Falls. She was the proud grandmother of Kathryn (Zach) Watt of Beaver Falls, and Grace (Zane) Lutz, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, and a devoted oma to her great-grandchildren, Olivia and Isaac Watt. She is also survived by former son-in-law Jeff Edmonds, sisters Evelyn Wilson and Marjorie Terracio, brother Jack Waite, and numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara had been a resident of the Beaver Falls Plaza for the last 9 years and will be missed by her friends and neighbors. Barbara played an important role in her granddaughters’ lives while they were growing up. She was always there to help in any way she could. Her passing leaves a large hole in her family’s life. Her family takes comfort in knowing she is in Heaven, at peace, and made whole. Breathe easy, Oma. Arrangements are private and entrusted to Corless Funeral Home, College Hill. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to tell someone you love them, enjoy an ice cream cone, and feed a stray cat.

Karuna Agrawala, 78, passed away on August 2nd, 2026 in Beaver County.

She was born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, on September 7th, 1947.

She was the beloved wife of Vishnu, the mother of Rajiv, and the daughter of Bharat Bushan Gupta and Chandramani Devi Gupta.

Karuna studied Sanskrit Literature, Fine Arts, and Indian Philosophy at Banaras Hindu University who attained a Master’s Degree in Indian Philosophy in 1968. After her marriage to Vishnu, she moved permanently to the United States, spending the remainder of her life in the Greater Pittsburgh area, raising her son and caring for her husband.

Karuna passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of August 2nd, 2026, after an illness. In the weeks before her passing, Vishnu and Rajiv spent many hours at her bedside to provide comfort.

She also received care and treatment from the staff of AHN Beaver, Cambridge Village in Beaver Falls, and Gateway Hospice of Pittsburgh, for which her family is grateful.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Lorraine J. Ley, 80, of Ambridge, passed away peacefully on August 5th, 2026.

She was born on September 9th, 1945, a daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Knuckles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Judith Erdner and her grandchildren, Tiffany Ley, Michael Degutis, and Anthony Vansel.

She is survived by her children: Debora (Ray) Rall, Teresa Ley, Kimberly (Jim) Bash, and Tammy Ley; as well as her sister, Audrey Kline, her grandchildren: along with Christopher, Corey, Raymond, Pamela, and Amanda; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lorraine worked in various hospitality positions, including at Luigi’s Pizzeria and Restaurant in Bellevue. She later worked at the Red, White, and Blue Thrift Shop in Avalon. She was a hard worker who enjoyed reading and socializing. She had a special love for animals, especially her beloved pets, Cammie and Kitty.

In accordance with Lorraine’s wishes, services are private.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral and Cremation Services, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Helena (Vukelic) Yeager, 90, of Baden, passed away peacefully on August 4th, 2026, following a lengthy illness, with her loving son and sister at her bedside.

She was born in Steubenville, Ohio on August 21st, 1935, the firstborn child of Mele and Dorothy (Ribar) Vukelic.

Helena later came to live in Ambridge at the age of eight with her parents and little brother. She attended Ambridge schools and was a graduate of the Sewickley Valley Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1957. She began her nursing career at Sewickley Valley Hospital in the maternity department, then moved on to industrial nursing at U.S. Steel/American Bridge, and later retired from D.T. Watson Rehabilitation Hospital in Sewickley. She was a born nurturer who loved taking care of her family and was very proud of her Serbian heritage. She was known for her friendly demeanor and generosity. Her favorite activities included shopping, cooking, and baking, especially Serbian dishes. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and knitting.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, William “Junior” Yeager, her brother, George Vukelic and her sister, Dianne Magditch. She is survived by her loving and devoted son, Mitchell Yeager and her sister, Millicent Vukelic, as well as several nieces and nephews and their offspring.

All services for Helena are private. She will be interred at Economy Cemetery, 1691 Ridge Road Extenstion, #1601, Ambridge. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.