John Daniel Metzler, Jr., 73, of Industry, passed away on January 24th, 2026.

He was born on May 6th, 1952 and was preceded in death by his parents, John and Evelyn Metzler, and his in-laws, Howard and Dorothy Benson. John’s legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the community he served, and the family he loved so deeply. He will be missed beyond words. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 46 years, Cynthia L. Benson Metzler, his children, John D. Metzler III and his wife Emily of Mt. Airy, Maryland, Joshua J. Metzler and his wife Erica of Industry, PA, Cynthia F. Straile and her husband Joshua of Industry, and Joy L. Metzler and Jeffrey Snedden of Industry, and his grandchildren: Ava Metzler, John D. Metzler IV, Joshua A. Straile, Adelynn Dinsmore, and Abigail Dinsmore. He is also survived by his siblings, Richard Metzler and his wife, Joyce, Renee Curry and Darlene Kuban and her husband, Bill, Evelyn Kunkle and her husband, Mark, and Sharon Callahan and her husband, Mike, along with many nieces and nephews and their children who he loved following along with their sports and activities.

John lived a full, meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and community. He was the kind of man who showed up consistently and with his whole heart. As a child, he attended Assumption School in Pittsburgh, where he served as an altar boy, and later graduated from Avalon High School in 1971. Early in life, he followed a calling to become a Franciscan Friar. While that chapter shaped his faith and values, he ultimately chose a different path, one that included marriage to his beloved wife Cindy and later children. John worked hard his entire life. His previous employment includes a local steel mill, a truck driver, and eventually a supervisor at Neville Chemical where he worked until retirement. He dedicated over 20 years to serving on the Western Beaver School Board and spent 5 years as Western Beaver’s representative on the BCCTS board, always advocating for students and the community he loved. Family was at the center of everything he did. As his children grew, so did his involvement, coaching youth sports, serving on boards, lining fields, and making sure his kids had every opportunity to enjoy the things they loved. He coached BTB football and WLBRA baseball, proudly leading his beloved 90s Phillies team. Even when he wasn’t officially coaching, he could be found in the bleachers, on the sidelines or along the fence line, making sure his presence was known. One of his favorite roles in life was becoming a “Pappy”. He loved making his grandkids lunches, taking care of them and making sure they always had access to a sweet treat. He was always happy feeding people whether through Big John’s BBQ, his famous Thanksgiving Doughballs, Christmas Baklava or just simple dinner for his family. Nothing brought him more joy than hearing laughter around his table or his swimming pool. He loved cheering on the Steelers, playing golf, snow plowing the neighborhood during winter storms, and heading to the beach in the summer where you could find him under an umbrella. He took great pride in maintaining his swimming pool, not because he swam himself, but because he loved watching his wife, children, and grandchildren enjoy it. He also enjoyed driving the golf cart around the Western Beaver football field, setting things up for game day, a small task that perfectly captured who he was: dependable, humble, and always willing to help.

Friends will be received Friday, January 30th from 2-4:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Blaise Roman Catholic Church, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland on Saturday, January 31st at 10:30 a.m. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Donna Marie (Dierdorf) Powell, 88, passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2026.

She was born on October 28th, 1937, the daughter of the late Mary Preda Deirdorf and Walter Dierdorf and granddaughter to Helen and Nicholas Preda. Donna was raised and lived in Monaca until she was married in 1959 to Herman “Red” M. Powell, who was one of the relatives that preceded her in death. Donna and Red then moved to Beaver where they raised their family. She had a wonderful work ethic. Her first job was at the majestic Oriental Theater in Rochester and then she transitioned to the Circulation Department at the Beaver County Times. After spending time as a dedicated and full-time parent, she worked at Young’s Jewelry (Rochester), Brighton Electric Steel (Beaver Falls) and from age 70-80 worked in Customer Service at Kohls Department Store (Monaca). She was involved in multiple community organizations throughout her life and was an active parent supporting all activities and sports for her children and grandchildren. Donna loved a competitive card game, a trip to the beach, sitting on the porch, watching sports and the Game Show Network, cooking, baking and hosting events for family and friends. She practiced her Catholic faith with pride and she loved her parish, Our Lady of the Valley (Sts. Peter and Paul Church) in Beaver. She is survived by her children, Greg Powell, Scott Powell, and Mary Lynn Powell, her daughters-in-law, Patti Powell and Michelle Powell, her beloved grandchildren, Meghan Sperdute, Emily (Matt) Condio, Kylie Powell, Michael (Kiana Gonzalez) Powell; as well as her twin brother, Donald Dierforf, her sister-in-law, Roberta Deirdorf and her treasured friend, Beverly Karwoski. She also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, God Children and special friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Donna was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Dierdorf and sister-in-law, Betty Dierdorf. Donna, also known as “Mother Powell”, will be missed by her family and many friends. Thank you mom for being a wonderful mother and grandmother. We love you! We will carry the many life lessons, fun stories and memories with us always. Appreciation goes to the staff and volunteers at the Villa St. Joseph for their care and compassion. The environment they create made Donna’s last few weeks of life enjoyable, peaceful and safe. Thank you! Friends and family will be received on Thursday, January 29th from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the NOLL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 333 THIRD STREET, BEAVER, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 3rd Street, Beaver, on Friday, January 30th at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please honor Donna’s memory by making a donation to Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 200 3rd Street, Beaver, PA 15009 or the Beaver Memorial Library, 100 College Ave, Beaver, PA 15009

William Bill Sanford, 85, the eldest son of the late Ned and Sarah Sanford, passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2026.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sherry Arlene, his brother, John Michael, his wife, Edie and his son, William K Sanford. He is survived by his brother, James, many nephews, and his grandchildren.

William was born in Beaver on April 6th, 1940 and he graduated from Beaver High School in 1959. He attended Community College and Penn State for a short time, but ultimately graduated from the American Broadcast and Electronic School in Pittsburgh,  in 1965.

He worked at Westinghouse Electric in Beaver for thirty-seven years. He also served as the President of the Beaver Area Boosters. He had many hobbies and loved his dog, Carmel.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Jerome F. “Hank” Doyle, 94, of Industry, passed away on January 23rd, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. During his final week, he was surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and many other family members and friends.

He was born in Industry on August 21st, 1931, a son of the late Charles J. and Catherine Grace (Webster) Doyle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Marie, his son, Sean Gerard, his brothers, Charles (Jimmy), John (Jack), and Donald, his sisters, Elizabeth (Betty Ann) and Mary Pat and his son‑in‑law, Kevin Mike Croud. He is survived by his beloved and cherished wife, Dianne E. (Howitt) Doyle, his son, Michael (Lynn) Doyle, his daughters, Colleen Doyle‑Croud and Donna (John) Newell, his grandchildren: Chad (Arnell) Doyle, Nathan Croud, Morgan Newell, Michael Doyle Jr., and Logan Newell; as well as his great‑grandchildren, Paisley and Caleb Doyle.

Jerome was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a tank driver where he drove a tank up the Audubon from Austria to Germany during the Korean War. After returning home, he worked for many years at Crucible Steel Mill until his retirement, later continuing part-time work at St. Christine’s Church, where he managed maintenance and groundskeeping. He was deeply involved in his community. He was a member of the American Legion, an usher and council member at St. Christine’s Parish, a volunteer fireman with the Industry Fire Department, and a current member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Church. He had many passions that brought color and joy to his life. He loved listening to or watching his Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, and Penguins. He was a wonderful cook and he had a legendary love for cookies and milkshakes. He was also a gifted handyman who helped all of his children with remodeling projects through the years, always happy to lend a hand or teach a skill. He was also the most devoted Papa, treasuring every moment spent with his grandchildren and great‑grandchildren. For the past 30 years, he and his wife shared a deep love of travel, exploring countless destinations together and creating cherished memories along the way. His warmth, generosity, steady presence, and sense of humor will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, January 27th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, January 28th at 10:30 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jerome’s name to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 or Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 Third Street, Beaver PA 15009.