Esther Lamore King, 69, of Jamaica, passed away on March 19th, 2025, in UPMC Passavant.
The Sylvania Hills Baptist Church, 567 S R 1035, Rochester, held her services.
Esther will be buried in Jamaica.
The GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC, 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, is honored to be assisting the King family.
Thomas Renzo, Sr., 58, passed away on March 26th, 2025. He was born on
May 12th, 1966. He was preceded in death by his parents, Beverly and Robert, his son, Nicholas and his siblings, Debbie(George) and Sherri. He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle Renzo, his children: Tommy(Katie), Alyssa, Dominic, Matthew, Brandon, Kristin(Jarod) and Kenny, his siblings, Robert, Dawn(Mike), brother in-law, Mike(Becky), sister in-law, Marilyn, his grandchildren: Alayah, Frankie, Amoir, Keimyn, Kyra, Shay, Ju’elz, Tristian and Alivia; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives.
Thomas was a fighter in every sense of the word. He faced life’s challenges with determination, always putting his loved ones first and never backing down from what was right. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a proud grandfather and a loyal friend. His presence brought warmth, laughter, and wisdom to those around him.
He had a deep passion for riding his Harley Davidson, finding freedom on the open road and embracing the thrill of the ride. His love for motorcycles was a reflection of his spirit, which was bold, fearless, and full of life.
Above all, Thomas was a family man. He inspired them, instilling values of love, perseverance, and integrity. He cherished his role as a grandfather, embracing every moment with his grandchildren and making memories that will be treasured forever. His love for his family knew no bounds, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
Thomas often said he wanted the world to know the name “Thomas Renzo,” not just as a name, but as a symbol of strength, success, and goodness. His family will continue to honor that wish, carrying his name forward with pride and purpose.
Friends will be received on Monday, March 31st from 3 p.m. until the time of a funeral Service at 6:30 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, 502 Adams Street, Rochester, conducted by Pastor Bill Blume. A memorial gathering will be held at The Rochester Turners338 Pennsylvania Ave, Rochester, directly following the service.
Deloris R. Housholder, 96, of Daugherty Township, passed away on March 27th, 2025
at the Rochester Manor. She was born in New Sewickley Township on September 2nd, 1928, a daughter of the late Elmer J. and Flora Lutz Pflug. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Richard C. Householder, one granddaughter, Cheryl Strobel, one son-in-law, C. Frank Doyle, one sister, Alma Pflug, and four brothers, Russell, Clayton, Raymond and Merrill Pflug. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Janet M. Doyle and Elva J. and Wayne Harley and Joy M. and Gale Zahn, seven grandchildren: Douglas and Danielle Harley, Jodi and Bronson Strobel, Jeri and Bryan Yeck, Thomas and Katherine Harley, Gena and Thad Tokar, Mark and Kelley Harley and Aaron Harley; as well as twelve great grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. Deloris worked for the former New Brighton Hospital as a Stenographer. Deloris was a homemaker and housewife during most of her adult life who spent a lot of her time working at the family farm. She was a lifetime member of St. John Burry’s Church of New Sewickley Township, where she was a former Sunday school teacher as well as a member of Faith Circle. She also traveled on many mission trips for them.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, April 1st , from 3-7 p.m. at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, and on Wednesday, April 2nd at St. John Burry’s Church from 10 a.m. until the time of a service at 11 a.m. Reverend Jim Richwine will officiate. Interment will follow in St. John Burry’s Cemetery. The family wishes for memorial contributions in lieu of flowers, be made to St. John Burry’s Church 1835 Route 68 Rochester, PA 15074. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Rochester Manor and Vitas Hospice for the care and comfort provided to our mother.
Carol Ann Mayo, 79, of Economy Borough, passed away on March 24th, 2025 in Beaver Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation of South Beaver Township. She was born in Rochester on October 8th, 1945, a daughter of the late Peter and Cecilia Lagud Kiser. Carol was preceded in death by her husband John F. Mayo, a sister, Cheryl “Bounie” Smith and a brother-in-law, William “Bill” Anderson. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa M. and Eric Novosat, one son, John T. Mayo, four grandchildren, Ashton C. Mayo, Kathryn, Mia and Madilyn Novosat, one sister, Joyce “Cookie” Anderson of Virginia, three brothers-in-law, Frank and Karen Mayo, Ronald Mayo and Michael and Dawn Mayo and a brother-in-law, Douglas Smith of Arizona. Carol was a retired LPN for St. Joseph Convent of Baden. She was a member of the former Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church of Conway. Carol’s wishes were to be cremated with a Celebration of Life Memorial service for her and her late husband John, which will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in St. Cecilia Cemetery Columbarium, 761 Allendale Road, New Brighton. All arrangements have been entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester.
Robert L. Squires, Jr., 76, of Hopewell Township, passed away on March 26th, 2025 in the VA Hospital Pittsburgh. He was born in Rochester on June 1st, 1948, the son of the late Robert L. Squires Sr. and Elizabeth E. Froehly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joann “Jody” Squires. He is survived by his children: his favorite child, Ashley & Bruce Biggins Jr., Roberta & Zach Smith and JJ & Jeanne Hennessy; four grandchildren, Riley, Hayden, Benny and Taylor, his three sisters, Nancy (John) Simpson, Peggy Swogger and his seeing eye sister, Michele (Harold) Thomas. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be deeply missed by his dog, D.O.G.
Robert was a retired truck driver. He was a U.S. Army Veteran Serving during Vietnam. He was an avid sportsman. He loved to hunt and go fishing and was a member of the Southside Sportsman’s Club. He and his wife loved to go on rides on their Harley Davidson, taking numerous trips over the years. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins Fan.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral and Cremation Services.
Memorial contributions may be made to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement (118V-A), 1010 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215.
Stacy Lyn Bailey, 53, of South Beaver Township, passed away on March 26th, 2025 with her mom and sister by her side.
Stacy was born prematurely with cerebral palsy on August 30th, 1971, but she never let that keep her down.
Stacy attended Easter Seal and New Horizon Schools starting at 18 months old and eventually went to Blackhawk High School, where she graduated. She had a love for her family, animals, music, kids, The Sound of Music, and Kenny Chesney. She married the love of her life, Gregg Bailey, in September of 1996. She left this earth the same way that she came in, with her own feisty spirit.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her dad, Dave “Doc” Dougherty, her grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her mother, Eleanor Dougherty of Chippewa Township, her sister, Tina (John) Foster of South Beaver Township, her brother, Anthony (Missy) Dougherty of McKees Rocks, two nephews, David Nicholson of Chippewa Township and Ryder Dougherty of McKees Rocks, a niece, Ella Dougherty of McKees Rocks, a great-nephew, Isaac Nicholson of Chippewa Township, a special cousin, Sherry (Dan) Weber-Williams of Rogers, Ohio, along with numerous other cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Friends will be received on Monday, March 31st from 5 P.M. until the time of services at 7 P.M. in the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.
A special thanks from the family are given to Jessica and Jessica from Gateway Hospice for allowing the family to know Stacy was in good hands.
Some extra special thanks are given to Anna, Tammy, Kate, Pat, and Shirley for treating Stacy like family because that’s what you were to her and her family; your love will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Stacy’s name can made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001.
Frank Milton Smith, 88, of New Brighton, passed away on March 24th, 2025 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.
He was born in Midland on November 8th, 1936, a son of the late Leslie and Ada (Atkins) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline (Boso) Smith, brothers, Fred, Carl, and Augustus (Lillian) Smith and sisters, Elvie (Bill) Davison, Phoebe (Bud), Helena (Frankie) and Elma. He is survived by his children, Kelvin Smith and Gail (Russell) Davis, grandchildren, Russell (Shana) Davis Jr., Justin Davis, Joshua Davis and Ashley (Mike) Gable, great-grandchildren, Gavin, Travis, Ben, Henry and Evi, a brother, Donald Smith, along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Frank had a career as a steel worker at a mill and was a member of Grace Methodist Church in New Brighton. He found enjoyment in life by hunting and fishing.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 28th at 2 P.M. by Rev. Gary Hilton at Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls.
All arrangements were entrusted to the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was honored to care for Frank and his family.
Roberta J. (Grahek) Wilson, 73, of Pulaski Township, passed away at home on March 25th, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She was born in Beaver Falls on April 13th, 1951, a daughter of the late Philip and Helen (Bellan) Grahek, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Wilson. She is survived by her children, Lisa Hutchinson (Nathan) of New Brighton and Michelle Botelho (Mike) of Barrington, Rhode Island, her grandchildren: Keaton Hutchinson (Claudia Suica) and Gavin Hutchinson of New Brighton, Troy, Lucius and Helena Botelho of Barrington, Rhode Island; her sister, Phyllis Heckman (Tom) of Monaca, her brother, Philip Grahek, Jr. (Rose) of New Brighton, her nieces and nephews, Sara J. Heckman of Monaca, Sam, Zachary and Jesse Grahek of New Brighton, along with many extended family members, friends and loved ones.
Roberta was a 1969 Graduate of New Brighton High School. She retired from the Beaver County Assistance Office in 2011, where she worked in the clerical department. She was a member of St. Cecilia Church of Rochester, Our Lady of the Valley Parish, St. Frances Cabrini Church of Aliquippa and Mary, Queen of Saints Parish. Roberta enjoyed practicing Karate and was very creative and artistic. She also enjoyed many, many wonderful vacations with her family.
Friends and family are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Monday, March 31st at 12 Noon in St. Frances Cabrini Church, 115 Trinity Drive, Aliquippa.
Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery of New Brighton, where she will be laid to rest with her husband, John.
The family would like to thank all of those who prayed for Roberta during her illness. A special thanks goes out to the Staff of Good Samaritan Hospice, Carson King, Theresa Engle, and Father Canice McMullen for their love and support during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Our Lady of the Valley Parish, St. Cecilia Church of Rochester, Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, St. Frances Cabrini Church of Aliquippa or the charity of your choice.
Margaret Grace (Marchetti) Aurin, 89, of Sewickley, passed away on March 24th, 2025 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford. She was born in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania on June 7th, 1935, the daughter of the late Luigi & Annie (Straka) Marchetti. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Aurin, her daughter, Patricia Thomas and her son, Kenneth Aurin. She is survived by her son-in-law, David Thomas (Dawn) and her three grandchildren, Cara Blyzwick, Afton Thomas-Thangaraj and Matthew Thomas, her three great-grandchildren, Abby, Eli and Zofia and her brother, Dave Marchetti (Carol).
Margaret graduated from Ambridge Area High School and pursued a career as an Administrative Assistant for the VA. She then retired after a distinguished career at the Charles E. Kelly Army base in Oakdale. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, and baking.
Friends will be received on Friday, March 28th from 6-8 P.M. in the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, where a Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 29th at 11 A.M. Private interment will take place at Sewickley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Good Samaritan hospice: Donate – Concordia Lutheran Ministries https://concordialm.org/donate/