Nancy Ruth Garrett, 83, of Chippewa, passed away on May 19th, 2025 at Orion Personal Care Home of Allison Park. She was born in New Brighton on January 29th, 1942, the daughter of the late Raymond and Annette Bimber McFarland. She is survived by her son, Chad (Apryl) Garrett, two daughters, Kelly (Frank) Deramo and Megan Garrett, three grandchildren, Morgan (Ben) Foxall, Brandon Garrett-Lewis and Devon Garrett and two great-grandchildren, Lena Foxall and Ella Foxall.

Nancy’s greatest joy in life was her family, and she poured her heart into every moment spent with them. In accordance with Nancy’s wishes, all services were private. Professional services and arrangements were entrusted to CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls. Online condolences may be shared at www.corlesfuneralhomes.com.

Jane A. Stubbel, 76, of Bessemer, passed away on May 19th, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Beaver Falls on September 3rd, 1948, a daughter of the late Vernon and Eileen Hemphill Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Stubbel and her brother, David Wood. She is survived by her two daughters, Tammy (Charles) McKee and Jamie (Patrick) Pease, her sister, Sandy Hagy, her brother, Jimmy Wood, her four grandchildren, Mandy (Matt) Daughtry, Shelby McKee, Kaleb (Mikayla) Pease and Gillian Pease; along with three great-grandchildren, Ashton Shaffer, Gabby Faye Daughtry and Liam Daughtry.

Jane was an avid Steelers fan who loved cake with buttercream icing and spending time with her beloved dog, Bear. Yet, what mattered most to Jane were her family and her grandchildren. They were the heart of her existence, the source of her greatest joy.  Friends will be received on Wednesday, May 21st from 12-2 P.M. and 4 P.M. until the time of service at 6 P.M. at CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls. Online condolences may be shared at www.corlessfuneralhomes.com. Interment will be private at Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls. The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to Life Lawrence for their compassionate care of Jane over the past two years.

Evelyn Mary (Swick) LeFebvre, 89, a lifelong resident of North Sewickley Township, passed away on May 15th, 2025, with her daughter by her side.
She was born in North Sewickley Township on December 11th, 1935, a daughter of the late Orrin A.  and Mary J. (Mantch) Swick Thompson. In addition to her parents, Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. LeFebvre, a brother, John Swick and a sister, Nancy Lee Swick.
She is survived by her grandson, Brian Emerick and his dog, Sam, her two children, Deborah (Don) Emerick and Orrin (Holly) LeFebvre, her grandchildren, Nicole LeFebvre and Natalie (Nate) August, her brother, Pastor Sam Swick, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
During her long life, Evelyn was a devoted member of Concord Church of Beaver Falls  She always said she was carried in as an infant and wanted to be carried out. She was a faithful servant to the church who sang in the choir, was the Dean of Bible School who arranged and helped with weekly Youth Group, as well as serving as the President of the United Methodist Women, always willing to help when needed. She also loved helping with the Jumonville Church Camp.
Evelyn served as Justice of the Peace in North Sewickley for many years. She loved being a Girl Scout Leader and assisted with the Boy Scouts.  She spent many years working on the Return and Recount Board for the Beaver County Board of Elections.  One of her fondest memories was driving the school bus for Riverside School District where the kids affectionately called her Evy.  She had a great relationship with the students.
She also worked as a local Registrar for the Bureau of Vital Statistics where she typed death certificates.  She was meticulous about her job and was appreciated by the local funeral homes.  In her free time, Evelyn enjoyed working in the garden with her husband, canning her vittles and entering them into the fair.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, May 21st, from 10 A.M. until the time of services at 2 P.M. at the Concord Church, 285 Concord Church Road, Beaver Falls.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Evelyn’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to friends: Kenneth Kemp, Bob and Sandy Sprinker, Vicki Homner, Emily and Gary Bischoff, Donna Diehl, Bridget Berry Kotuba, Mary Ann Swick, and Roxanne Young. A special thanks goes out to Pam George for her strength and guidance with her mother’s care, Teresa Stowe and Laurie Schlosser for their support and helpfulness, nurses: Jen, Jessica, Ashley, and Marla; along with Thomas Whipple for guiding her and Debbie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Evelyn’s name to Good Samaritan Hospice, 116 Browns Hill Road #100, Valencia, PA 16059.
The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, has been honored to provide care and guidance to Evelyn’s family during this time. That funeral home was also entrusted to Evelyn’s arrangements.

Kimberly B. Yope, 68, of Midland, passed away unexpectedly on May 15th, 2025 at Heritage Valley Health System, the Beaver Campus.

She was born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania on July 29th, 1956, the daughter of the late David and Edith (Nopwasky) Burton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Burton. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Joseph Yope, Jr., a sister-in-law, Sandy Burton, her niece, Lise, her son, Shane, her nephew, Michael (Brenda) and their children, Danica and Everett, her special friends: Sally Karakmarkovich, Becky Croyle, Danny Zuppe and Beth Demoratz; among with her Canine Companion, Charlie.

Kimberly was a graduate of Penn State University who had worked in the steel mill industry and later the Electrical Union. She was a talented quilter who loved to cook and entertain her friends and family.

Friends will be received on Thursday, May 22^nd from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 340 Third Street, Beaver. A funeral service will also be held on Friday, May 23^rd at 11 A.M. in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Kimberly’s name to the American Heart Association.

Dennis Lee Shaffer, 77, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 14th, 2025. Known by many as “Hutz”, “Duke”, “Denny” or simply “Shaff”, Dennis was born in Rochester on January 3rd, 1948, just blocks from his childhood home and where he continued to reside for all 77 years of his life. He is the son of the late Clair and Mabel (Householder) and a beloved son-in-law of the late John and Phyllis List. In addition to those relatives, he was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister-in-law, Donald (Sella) Shaffer, Robert Shaffer and Clair “Hutz” Shaffer, a sister and brother-in-law, Hilda (Merrill) Pflug, a nephew, Michael Pflug and his dear friend, Leonard Bailey. He is survived by the love of his life, Joann (List) Shaffer, his wife of 53 years, a son and daughter-in-law, Matt “Ootsie” and Michele Shaffer of Brighton Township, a daughter and son-in-law, Gabrielle and Kyle Bush of Moon Township, five grandchildren: Helaina Rose and Kyden Matthew Shaffer and Roman Thomas, John Henry and Madilyn Joann Bush, a grand-dog, Gunnar, a cherished sister, Nancy (Paul) Alexander, three sisters-in-law, Julia Shaffer, Cathy Shaffer and Sharon (George) Karamarkovich, two brothers-in-law, John List and Stuart (Elaine) List, as well as many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Dennis followed in his brother’s footsteps joining B&W where he worked for 23 years until the mill’s closure, which lead him to U.S. Airways/American Airlines from where he retired after 29 years of service. He was a lifelong member of St. John’s Burry’s Church of Rochester, but faithfully attended Riverdale Presbyterian Church of Moon Township to worship with his family. He was a social member of the Rochester V.F.W. Post 128, a former member of the Big Knob Grange, a member of the “Fireman’s” Golf League and Chairman and a past President of the Myrtle Beach Golf Invitational.
Dennis’ family invites you to celebrate his life with them on Wednesday, May 21st, from 5-8 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 22nd at the William Murphy Funeral Home, 349 Adams Street, Rochester. Officiating Dennis’s memorial service will be his pastor, the Reverend John Dykstra from Riverdale Presbyterian Church of Rochester.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rochester Public Library, 252 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074.

Diane Marguerite (Zube) LaForte, 79, passed away peacefully on May 12th, 2025, a few months before her 80th birthday.

She was the eldest child of Clara and the late Charles Zube and was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 6th, 1945. She didn’t remain an only child for long as eight siblings followed: Rita, Linda, Barbara, Loretta, Chuck, Sue, John and Janet. Diane set a high standard for her family, excelling at school and always helping her younger brothers and sisters.

Diane attended Saints Peter and Paul School and Maria High School before transferring to Fenger High School, where she met her high school sweetheart and husband, Joseph “Butch” LaForte. After graduation, she worked in downtown Chicago while taking night classes and then married Joe in 1966. Their first son, Joey (spouse Tina), arrived just days before Diane’s beloved father passed away. In the years that followed, Diane devoted herself to raising her growing family, her sons Chuck (Ivy) and Bryan (Christie) and her daughters Rene (Ben), Donna (Frank) and Christine (Tim).

She was from the South Side of Chicago and the family moved to Evergreen, Colorado, and then to Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Diane balanced motherhood with her professional career. She joined AT&T in 1993 and later worked for the IRS. Her stories of crazy taxpayers amused everyone. She retired in 2020.

After Joseph’s passing, she married James Bennett in 2017, welcoming him into her close‑knit family. Jim coaxed her into hunting a handful of times, but Diane’s true joys were reading, evenings out, and cooking: especially the bounty he brought home. Her family couldn’t get enough of her spaghetti, corned beef, casseroles, and chocolate chip pancakes. Thanksgiving won’t be the same without her signature stuffing, which she tweaked to match whatever ingredients she had, and “Pizza Fridays” with her grandchildren remained a cherished tradition.

With a keen intellect and mischievous sense of humor, Diane could turn any situation into fun. Her laughter lit up the room, and everyone around her would laugh until tears flowed. She loved tackling NYT games, playing Wordle with her sisters and sister‑in‑law Laurie, and shouting out the answers while watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! Her boisterous energy and lively exclamations of “Aye yai yai!” will always stay with us. Her competitive spirit shone through in cards, Scrabble, and Qwirkle, whether she was playing with her siblings, her children, or her twelve cherished grandchildren—Marguerite, Francesca, Maxwell, Sam, Anna, Josephine, Carissa, Josselyn, Gianna, Gus, AJ, and Liliana.

Long before “sustainable” was a buzzword, Diane was into thrifting, sewing clothes for her children, and drinking boxed wine like a true environmentalist. She was supportive, kind, and affectionate and she delighted in connecting with loved ones and colleagues over red wine, though whether she loved her vino or her Dyson vacuum more will forever remain a mystery.

In accordance with Diane’s wishes, a funeral service will not take place. She embraced life fully and made the most of every moment with her loved ones. Donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation in her memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

 

Ronald B. Mauch, 91, of Canonsburg, passed away at home with his family at his side on May 15th, 2025.

He was born in Patterson, New Jersey on November 28th, 1933, a son of the late Benedict C. and Nellie R. Hamelink Mauch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Helen Wylie Mauch. He is survived by his son, Ben (Mary Sue) Mauch, his daughter, Kristen (John) Zanker, his grandchildren: Jessica (Dave) Brooks, Thomas (Anna) Toplak, Greg (Caroline) Toplak, Lauren (Nate) Berger, Bekah (Connor) Scisciani and Emma Zanker; along with his great-grandchildren: Hannah and Lilly Shaffer, Natalie, Leanna, and Melody Berger, Camilla and Luna Toplak, Lewis and Lainey Scisciani, and Josephine Toplak.

Ronald was a proud veteran of the U.S Air Force who achieved the rank of Sergeant during the Korean Conflict. He currently attended The Bible Chapel of South Hills, having formerly belonged to Main Street United Methodist Church in Kernersville, North Carolina and Beaver United Methodist Church of Beaver.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, May 21st from 10 a.m. until the time of a Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m., conducted by Pastor Tom Rojahn, in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Memorial contributions in Ronald’s name may be made to the Concordia Hospice of Washington County, 10 Leet Street, Washington, PA 15301.