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Martin C. “Marty” Stein, Jr., 67, of Beaver Falls, died on Friday, February 2, 2024, at AHN – Wexford.

Born on March 1, 1956, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Martin Sr. and Mary Lou (MacDonald) Stein.

Marty was a member of the Beaver Falls Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses where he served as an elder.  He enjoyed sharing his faith with those he would meet. Marty often expressed his hope that if he died, he would be resurrected. That hope brought him much comfort during his illness. He owned and operated Stein & Sons Auto and was an avid car collector.

Marty is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 47 years, Sylvia Stein. He is also survived by his sons, Brent (Katie) Stein and Nicholas Stein; grandchildren, Ainsley (Darren), Wesley, Everett, and Malcolm; a sister, Kristine Homick; nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 9^th from 2PM-4PM & 6PM-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 10^th at 5:00 PM at the Kingdon Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3122 37^th Street Ext., Beaver Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to donate.jw.org toward the Worldwide Work.

James E. “Duke” Coleman, 87, of Beaver, died on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley – Beaver.

Born on May 13, 1936, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Richard and Mabel (Atkinson) Hamilton.

Duke was a proud veteran of the United States Army and had retired from United Airlines as an Aircraft Mechanic.  He was an outstanding man and will be remembered fondly.  Following retirement, Duke was often found in the garage talking with neighbors, working on clocks, going to car cruises, and weekly trips to Mountaineer with his brother-in-law, Tom.  Duke and his companion, Barbara, often enjoyed traveling, attending Garrison Days, and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Coleman; a brother, Robert (Miriam) Coleman; and a sister, Linda Belczyk.

He is survived by his loving companion of 25 years, Barbara Shaffer and her daughter, Carolyn (Ron) Wolfe; granddaughters, Kimberly and Courtney Wolfe; a brother, Rick Hamilton; nieces and nephews, Sharon (John) Gulish, Terry (Paul) Burlingame, Diana Parsons, Thomas (Linda) Belczyk, and Eric Hamilton; numerous great nieces, nephews; great-great nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 6^th from 6PM – 8PM in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, with Fr. Howard Campbell as Celebrant.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 7^th at 10AM at Saints Peter and Paul Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 200 Third Street, Beaver.

Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park where the Beaver County Special Unit will accord military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Duke’s honor to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, Concordia Lutheran Ministries, www.concordialm.org/charitable-giving, or Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley – Beaver, 1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, PA 15009.

Duke’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Good Samaritan Hospice for their care.

John Paul Pinchot, 88, of Economy, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born on July 13, 1935 in Ambridge, to the late John and Anna (Bowan) Pinchot. John was a retired tax assessor for the Beaver County Assessment Office after a more than 40-year career. He was a graduate of Ambridge High School and long time member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Ambridge. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army during peacetime. John enjoyed camping and fishing, watching local sports, (especially the Pittsburgh Pirates), and was an  avid poker player, playing with family and friends until the early morning hours. John loved playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and was a passionate dog lover, having raised numerous poodles over the years. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Dorothy Pinchot, his sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Bob Damon, in-laws, Joseph and Margaret Ostrowski, and brother-in-law, Robert Ostrowski. He is survived by his wife, Joanne (Ostrowski) Pinchot, daughter and son-in-law, Darlene Pinchot and Gene Testa of Economy, son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Jacqueline Pinchot of Center Twp., grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Ryan and Lily Hudacsek of Economy, granddaughter, Kelsey Hudacsek of Portersville, grandson, Evan Pinchot of Robinson Twp., granddaughter, Allyson Pinchot of Augusta, GA, great grandchildren, Brenna Mann and Leo and Iris Hudacsek, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Helen Ostrowski of Ocean Pines, MD, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Monday from 3-7 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a Panachyda Service will be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Divine Liturgy for the repose of his soul at 10 AM in St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church. Interment with full military honors will follow at 11:15 AM in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. A Parastas service will held Monday evening at 6 PM in the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff of Celebration Villa and Gateway Hospice for their compassionate care extended to John

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Dawn Elaine Lash, 77, of Center Township, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 3, 2024. She was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 15, 1947, to Jabez Wayne and Thelma May Beeson. Dawn attended Champion High School before studying photography at Ohio University. She worked in retail most of her life and retired from Macy’s.

In addition to her parents, Dawn was preceded in death by her husband, Orlando C. Lash. She is survived by her children, Anthony Lash, Adam (Tracy) Lash, and Suzanne (Frank) McKenzie, her grandchildren, Kat, Samantha, Angeline, and Stefan Lash, and her brother, Clayton Beeson.

Friends will be received on February 7, 2024, from 3-6 PM in the  Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549. A  funeral service will be held at 6 PM to conclude the visitation. Burial will be private.

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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.