Joseph Tyler Detore, 29, of East Liverpool, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on June 1st, 2025, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in West Virginia. He was born in New Castle on August 10, 1995, the son of Michael Berry and Jennifer Detore. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four daughters: Lettie Detore, Melody Detore, Aurora Detore, Skylar Detore, a brother, Adam Detore, his fiancé, Azsha Everson, his grandparents, Mary Detore and John Haffey and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Detore and Sharon Tucker. Joseph was a talented musician who brought joy to so many with his guitar and a smile that lit up a room. He had a calming spirit and was a loving big brother. He was a father-like man who would let children paint his nails and wear it with pride. Friends will be received on Sunday, June 8th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. and on Monday, June 9th from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon at CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, Online condolences may be shared at www.corlessfuneralhomes.com. Interment will be private.
Category: Obituaries
Agnes Laureane Dillan (1933-2025)
Agnes Laureane Dillan, 91, of Darlington, passed away on June 2nd, 2025 at UPMC Passavant, McCandless. She was born in Nettleton, Mississippi on September 3rd, 1933, a daughter of the late Lyman Rupert and Ruth Cleveland Knowles Craft. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Glenn Dillan, her brother, Lyman Conrad and four sisters, Patsy Johnston, Jo Craft, Carole Lee and Judy Hester. She is survived by her children, Donna Ruth Dillan and William Conrad (Donna) Dillan, one sister, Wanda (Les) Wood, eight grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Agnes was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where she served during the Korean War as a Radio Mechanic, and is where she met her husband. She served many years in the Girl Scout community as a Brownie leader, then on the Girl Scout Council. She was also an active charter member of the CUP Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Chippewa who enjoyed all church activities and loved Game Day. She had been active in the United Presbyterian Women organization and worked in her community at the voting polls for many years. Agnes loved to be outside with her garden and her flowers, and making apple pies. Friends will be received on Friday, June 6th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, where a service will be held on Saturday, June 7th at 11:30 A.M. Full military honors will be performed. Interment will be private at Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls.
Betty Jean Donina (1932-2025)
Betty Jean Donina, 92, of Aliquippa passed away at her home on June 1st, 2025. She was born in West Aliquippa on June 14th, 1932, a daughter of the late George and Mary Donina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Juanita (Steve) Paich, Georgianna (Cesidio) Iacobucci and George (Mary Ann) Donina, Jr. and two nieces, Sharon and Georgia.
She is survived by a large family, including 9 nieces and nephews: Joyce Ann, Mark, Pamela, Jeffrey, Michelle, Roxane, Erica, Ronnie and Stacey; as well as numerous beloved great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.
Betty was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She loved to play bingo and go to the casino. Mainly, her life revolved around her beloved family. She loved to spend time with her nieces and nephews, helping to teach them, helping with homework and taking them to their sporting events. Whatever she could do to spend time with her family, she was happy to be there. She especially loved to watch Roberto and NaTashia.
Friends will be received for a memorial gathering on Friday, June 6th, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, either at the Aliquippa, Rochester or Moon Township location. The branch of Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services was in charge of her arrangements. Inurnment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 2186 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa.
William H. (Runner) Sellers (1945-2025)
William H. (Runner) Sellers, 79, of Conway, passed away on May 30th, 2025.
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 12th, 1945, the son of the late William H. Sellers, Sr. and Eileen Sellers-Webber. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary Runner, his stepfather, Earl Webber, Jr. and his sister, Lee Sellers. He is survived by his children, Tamar Runner and William Runner, III, his stepchildren: Linda (Bill) Teter, Mary Ann Bennett, Sandy (Bob) Friedrich and Kima Vidovich; along with 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, his siblings, Nicky Grapes and Earl (Blue) Webber II, along with five nieces and six nephews.
William was a skilled craftsman and artist, certified as a roofer, welder and painter. He also created beautiful jewelry, leather goods and refinished wood pieces. Throughout his life, he made, sold and generously gifted his artwork to many, leaving a lasting impression through his creativity.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 10th from 3-7 P.M. at the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, where a funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, June 11th.
Donald Paul Ray (1935-2025)
Donald Paul Ray, 90, of Chippewa Township, passed away on May 29th, 2025. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 17th, 1935, a son of the late Raymond J. Ray and Pauline Knapp Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Richard Ray, a sister-in-law, June Ray and a sister, Joan Rosser. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Christine (Tina) Cruzan Ray, his children, Dr. Annmarie (Chris Belcher) Ray, Michael (Elizabeth) Ray, Julie (Sean) Murphy and his stepsons, J. Scott (Arletta) Cruzan, and Carl (Alison) Cruzan, his grandchildren: Katherine Belcher, Alexander Belcher, Nicole Ray, Jessica Ray, Caroline Murphy, Luke Murphy, Jacob Cruzan, Rachel (Derek) German, and Ava Cruzan, his brother, Paul (Mary Ann) Ray and his brother-in-law, Dr. Gary Rosser.
Donald graduated from The University of Detroit, earning a BS in accounting and an MBA in finance. He spent 40 years in banking, becoming an executive officer in various capacities. He served on numerous boards, both professional and charitable. He loved playing golf, bridge, reading, cruising and going on road trips. He also volunteered at a soup kitchen and delivered Meals-on-Wheels for many years. He was an active member of Chippewa United Methodist Church, serving on the Mission Committee for several years. He also was an Army veteran. His memory was phenomenal, and he always had a story to tell. A Visitation will be held on Saturday June 7th at 10-11 A.M. at the Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, followed by a memorial service from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald’s name may be made to Blackhawk Area Meals-on-Wheels, P.O. Box 1573, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, or to the Chippewa United Methodist Church breakfast ministry. Professional arrangements and services were entrusted to Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.
Kathryn “Jean” Brown (1940-2025)
Kathryn “Jean” Brown, 84, of New Brighton and North Sewickley Township, passed away on June 1st, 2025. She was born on August 21st, 1940, a daughter of John and Genevieve Cunningham. On May 29th, 1958, she married the love of her life, Herbert Brown. Kathryn was devoted to her family. Her immediate family includes: Larry (Lisa) Brown, Lynn Brown and David (Tonya) Brown, her grandchildren: Megan (Ben) Harris, Rachel Beatty, Nathan (Gabriella Magnani) Brown, Andy (Stephanie) Brown and Susie Brown; as well as her great grandchildren: Penny Beatty, Tessa Beatty, Amelia Harris and Junia Harris. In addition to Herb, her parents and her immediate family, she is survived by her brother, Jim (Lois) Cunningham, her sister, Peggy Hostetler and her sisters-in-law, Estelle “Toots” Measel, Shirley Brown and Georgie Brown. She was preceded in death by the following family members and their spouses: her stepfather Ed Aten, her brother, John (Barbara) Cunningham, her sisters-in-law: Flora (Thomas) Shaw, Anna (Harold) Zahn, Eva (Edward) Cusick and Naomi (Frank) Elsbury; as well as her brothers-in-law: Bill (Sarah Jane) Brown, Ken (Beulah) Brown, Leroy Measel, Vern Brown, Jack (Barb) Brown, Harold “Pete” Brown, Dale McCartney and Jim Hostetler.
Kathryn graduated from Freedom High School in 1958. Nothing pleased her more than having her family gathered for a meal and conversation. She was a member of Concord Church of Beaver Falls for 67 years where she served as a teacher for both Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, as a cook for midweek youth group and for 22 years as the church’s financial secretary. After the kids were raised, Kathryn worked for Emerick’s Greenhouse and Roach & Ziegler. Enjoyable times were spent traveling and playing dominos with special friends, John & Janice Magargee and Jay & Margaret Gillingham. Friends will be received on Wednesday, June 4th, from 2-4 P.M. and 6-9 P.M. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements. An additional visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5th, from 1 P.M. until the time of service at 2 P.M. at Concord Church, 285 Concord Church Road, Beaver Falls. Interment will follow in the Concord Church Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of the Mountain Laurel Household in the Abundant Life Building at Lutheran Senior Life Passavant Community in Zelienople for their excellent care of our mother during her stay there. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Spenser’s Voice Fund c/o The Pittsburgh Foundation (https://pittsburghfoundation.org/spenser-fund) 912 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or Skybacher Ministries (https://skybacherministries.org/) 772 Route 989, Freedom, PA 15042.
Agnes B. Midon (1931-2025)
Agnes B. Midon, 93, of Patterson Township, passed away on May 31st, 2025.
She was born on November 18th, 1931, a daughter of the late Steven and Helen Vido. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, William Midon, her brother, Rudolph Vido, two sisters, Angeline Wilson and Mary Vido and a stepsister, Stephanie. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Colonel (R) Gene) Palka, a sister, Margaret Monroe, two grandchildren, Colonel Gene Palka (Melissa) and Holly Pluff (Dan) and seven great-grandchildren: Kylie, Maliyah, Haley, Hunter, Brock, Easton, and Axel.
Agnes was a devoted member of St. Monica Church of Beaver Falls, part of St. Augustine Parish. Her faith guided her throughout her life and she was an active participant in various church groups, who offering her time, talents, and friendship to her parish community. She nurtured her garden, her kitchen and her family with a loving touch. Family was at the heart of Agnes’ life, and she cherished time spent with her loved ones.
Friends will be received on Monday, June 9th, from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, where prayers will be offered on Tuesday June 10th at 9:30 A.M. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church, 116 Thorndale Road, Beaver Falls. A reception will follow in the Saint Monica Church’s Founder’s Hall.
Agnes will be cremated following that Mass and inurnment will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Darlington Road, Beaver Falls.
Nancy (Shiffler) Bush (1934-2025)
Nancy (Shiffler) Bush, 90, of Moon Township, passed away on May 29th, 2025 in her home. She was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on July 19th, 1934, the daughter of the late, John & Alice (Kelley) Shiffler. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Glenn Wilson Bush, three children, Glenn W. Bush Jr. (Lynda) of Waynesburg, John W. Bush (Lisa) of Pottstown and Kelley Bush-Rodriguez (Luis) of Costa Rica, four grandchildren: Emily Bryan (Lee), Megan Broache (Phil), Daniel Bush (Casey) & Nicholas Bush; as well as four great grandchildren, Lily, Lincoln & Lainy Bryan, Bailey Bush.
Nancy was a widely known artist and teacher in Moon Township and the Greater Pittsburgh Area, known for her devotion to art and teaching. She was a remarkably talented artist with a generous spirit. In 1967, she was a cofounder of the West Hills Art League with the mission to promote artistic growth of the members and encourage public appreciation of the arts. Now more than 50 years later the Art League is thriving. Her genre of a whimsical world transitioned to mixed media techniques and an abstract realism style.
Friends will be received on Wednesday June, 4th, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of a memorial service at 11 A.M. in the Sharon Community Presbyterian Church of Moon Township. The service will also be live streamed at sharoncpc.com. Private interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to West Hills Art League, PO Box 633 Moon Township, PA 15108.
Norma Fae DiCicco (1932-2025)
Norma Fae DiCicco, 92, of Chippewa Township, passed away on May 29th, 2025, at Lakeview Personal Care Home. She was born in Beaver Falls on November 15th, 1932, the daughter of the late Elmer Ernest and Marie Katherine Schutte Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul DiCicco, her brother, Kenneth (Catherine) Hall and her daughter-in-law, Suzy Benson DiCicco. She is survived by her sons, William DiCicco, and James DiCicco, two daughters, Tamara (Bill) Mayberry, and Twyla (Paul) Zellner, her brother, Richard (Vi) Hall, four grandchildren: Tina (Michael) Keppel, Todd Murray, Tim (Amanda) Murray and Katie DiCicco; as well as seven great-grandchildren: Hailey Keppel, Ben Keppel, Emma Murray, Zoe Murray, Alex Murray, Matthew Murray, and Sean Murray; along with two step-grandchildren, Amber and Gwen. Norma loved her flower garden and the birds, especially hummingbirds. She also enjoyed quilting and arts and crafts and helping with the rummage sale, but her greatest joy in life came from time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with Norma’s wishes, all services were private. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in her memory to a charity of your choice. Professional arrangements and services were entrusted to CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.
Louis Donald “Butch” Dreyer (1946-2025)
Louis Donald “Butch” Dreyer, 78, of Chippewa Township, passed away on May 30th, 2025, at Heritage Valley Health System, Beaver Campus. He was born on November 13th, 1946, the son of the late Louis J. and Daisy B. Dreyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Louella Stemple. He is survived by three nieces, Renee Verville, Debbie Meszaros and Dena Stemple and their families, as well as an extended family of cousins and their families. He was very lucky to have his friends, Pam Campbell, Kirk Rekasie, and Tom Decker who were especially helpful.
Louis was a resident of Chippewa Township and he felt lucky to have decades-long friends from the places he lived and worked. Hewas a graduate of Freedom Area High School and West Virginia University. He also attended Temple University, Ambler campus and earned graduate credits at the Northern Virginia campus of the University of Virginia. In addition to his degree, he completed the ROTC program at WVU and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army. His military service included a tour of duty in Vietnam where he earned the Bronze Star for his service. Prior to that, he completed US Army Jungle School training in Panama. He was also a years-long volunteer with the Penn State Extension Master Gardener program in Beaver County. He was also a life member of the West Virginia University Alumni Association the Beaver County Chapter 862 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the 2/1 Armored Cavalry Alumni Association and always, a devoted Mountaineer fan.
He had a diverse working career that included Armco Steel, the U.S. Army, the West Virginia Department of Highways, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the US Department of Agriculture. He retired from the Federal Government in 2002. That career diversity included living in Kentucky, Washington, West Virginia, the Philadelphia area and northern Virginia. It gave him the opportunity to work with some interesting, dedicated and committed professional people and to see wonderful places and sites.
He was also gladdened by the opportunity to have attended some once in a lifetime events such as being on the White House grounds for an Official State Visit by a foreign head of state, to see the removal and restored replacement of the Statue of Freedom on the United States Capitol Dome, to attend with his Dad the Desert Storm Parade and Flyover, to see the processional for the (briefly) Unknown Soldier from the Vietnam War and to pay respects to that soldier while he lay In State in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, June 4th, from 11 A.M. until the time of a prayer service at 1 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.
Interment with full military honors will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.
His family wishes to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to his caregivers: Roberta, Debbie, Kristy, Cathy, Roni, Heidi, Donna and Hayle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 862, 110 Hamilton Court, Baden, PA 15005.