Ermando DeVitis, 95, of Conway, passed away on September 26th, 2025, in his home with loving family by his side. He was born in Lettopalena, Italy on July 30th, 1930, a son of the late Felice and Maria (Martinelli) DeVitis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Antonietta (Cavicchia) DeVitis and his siblings, Tony, Marienne and Rosina. He is survived by his three sons, Phil (Cindy) DeVitis, Eugene (Tracy) DeVitis and Timothy DeVitis and a daughter, Maria (Michael) delaChevrotiere, five granddaughters: Justine (John) Holleran, Mya and Marisa delaChevrotiere and Bianca and Morgan DeVitis; as well as two great-grandsons, Jack and Ethan Holleran and two sisters, Linda and Anna.

Ermando served in the Italian Army and came to the United States in 1956. He enjoyed sharing stories from his time in Italy. Ermando loved soccer and even played the sport while living in Italy and here in the US. He was a fan of Italian music, played the accordion and was an avid dancer. Some of Ermando’s favorite pass-times were hunting for rabbits and gardening and he was said to have a “green thumb.” Ermando could even grow watermelon just by spitting seeds off the front porch. He was also great at building things. Ermando even built their home that they lived in for 57 years. He also enjoyed building various things: an outdoor living space for his hunting dogs (whom he adored), a swing and highchair for his great-grandson, paper hats for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He even made delicious homemade wine.  Ermando knew life was short and made sure to tell everyone “Life is beautiful” and  to always “Enjoy your life.”

All are welcome to gather for a visitation for Ermando on Tuesday, September 30th, from 4-7 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements and where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday, October 1st at 10:30 A.M. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Freedom. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Betty Geraldine Sawyer, 86, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on September 25th, 2025. She was born in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania on May 20th, 1939, a daughter of the late William Cox and Grace (Evans) Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Sawyer, her son, David Sawyer, her sisters, Marie Morrison, Thelma Ancell and Ella Mae Cox and her brothers, Gene, Dale, and Richard Cox. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Thomas W. (Francine) Sawyer and their daughter, Lynnell (Paul) Frank, as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Betty worked as a custodian for Blackhawk School. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved reading her Bible and Christian books. She was also an animal lover and enjoyed going for walks with her dogs. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Victor Singzon and staff and the entire Hospice Staff including Autumn, Chris, and Trish. A visitation for Betty will be held at Corless Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements, on Tuesday, September 30th, from 5-7 P.M., where a funeral service will directly follow at 7 P.M. with Jeff Young officiating. Private interment will be held at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

Jack L. Gearhart, 78, of North Fayette, Pennsylvania passed away on September 24th, 2025 in St. Clair Hospital of Pittsburgh. He was born in Pittsburgh on August 6th, 1947, the son of the late Frank & Iva (White) Gearhart. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dorothy “Dottie” (Grzeskiewicz) Gearhart, four children: Jack Gearhart (Lori) of Burgettstown, Kristie Wagner (Bill) of Collier Township, Laurie Ulizzi (Charlie) of Center Township and Jeffrey Czerwinski (Darlene) of Pittsburgh; as well as six grandchildren: Lauren, Mackenzie, Nicole, Emily, Joshua and Hayden; along with one surviving sister, Carol Young.

Jack earned an Associates Degree and worked in the construction field as an Iron Worker, Estimator and Project Manager. He also enjoyed watching financial news and political media.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, September 30th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 1st at 10 A.M. in St. Columbkille Catholic Church, 103 Church Road, Imperial, Pennsylvania. Committal and entombment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 100 Resurrection Road, Coraopolis.

Arthur Lee Reed, 68, of Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on August 25th, 2025, with his beloved wife, Lesa A. Stahl Reed, by his side.

He was born in New Brighton on March 31st, 1957, a son of the late Hal Emmet and Madolyn E. Reed. He is survived by his loving wife, Lesa Reed, his brother, Emmet Hal Reed (Darlene) of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, his niece, Amanda McQuiston (Travis) of Ellwood City, his nephew, Zach Reed of Gibsonia, his sister-in-law, Ronda Cathcart (Joel) of Fremont, California, his nephews, Eian Cathcart of Portland, Oregon, and Kolbe Cathcart of Arcadia, California and many cherished cousins and friends. Arthur attended Penn State University, Beaver Campus in Monaca and went on to build a long and dedicated career as a Director of Purchasing at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he worked for over 34 years. His strong work ethic, generosity, and sharp sense of humor made him not just a respected colleague but a treasured friend to many. Arthur married the love of his life, Lesa, and together they shared 24 beautiful years filled with love, laughter, and countless unforgettable shared adventures. To Arthur, Lesa wasn’t just his partner: she was everything. He was a deeply devoted husband, and Lesa meant the absolute world to him. Arthur was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge in Pompano Beach, Florida, for over 19 years. Arthur lived a life rooted in service, fellowship, and compassion. Whether through charitable efforts, leadership, or simply showing up when someone needed a hand, he embodied the spirit of the Moose in every way. Even after stepping down due to his battle with cancer, his impact within the Lodge continued to resonate. His contributions will be remembered with deep gratitude and enduring respect by all who had the privilege of serving alongside him. Of course, Arthur’s professional accomplishments and community involvement tell only part of his story. To know Arthur was to love him. He had a gift for making people feel seen, heard, and valued. He didn’t just walk into a room: he lit it up. He didn’t just make friends, he made family, wherever he went. He had a heart bigger than most. He would give you the last shirt off his back without a second thought, always putting others before himself and always showing up when it mattered most. To know Arthur was to know laughter, kindness, and compassion in its purest form. Arthur was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan through and through and never missed watching a single game. He could talk football for hours, and his loyalty to the black and gold was legendary among those who knew him.

A memorial service to celebrate Arthur’s life will be held on Saturday, October 25th, at 11 a.m. at Noll Funeral Home, 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements. Afterwards, a celebration of life will commence at Lance’s Port & Pub in Darlington, Pennsylvania. As Arthur often said, and truly lived by:
“We’re not here forever, so do what you enjoy and what makes you happy every day.” Arthur will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.

Loretta Mae Malack, 82, of South Beaver Township and Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, following a valiant battle with cancer.

She was born in California on May 25th, 1943, the daughter of the late Hersel and Carolina (Hertzler) Keister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Joseph Malack and her brother, Carl Keister. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Joyce (Robert Jr.) Strickler, her loving granddaughter, Brienne (Josh) Krut, three cherished great grandchildren: Celeste, Davina, and Killian, her brothers, Robert (Sereta) Keister, Harold (Linda Ierace) Keister and Dale (Bob Salvadori) Keister, a special “birthday-twin” niece, Tara, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Loretta spent her life selflessly, being there in times of need for her family. Her legacy was most importantly known as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Her granddaughter and great-grandchildren were her greatest joy, and she cherished every precious moment she spent with them. Loretta loved traveling with her husband, family and friends. She would never miss an opportunity to enjoy a night out with family and friends at the casino.

Loretta’s wishes for cremation will be honored and a private memorial gathering will be held for family.

Memorial contributions in Loretta’s honor may be directed to the American Cancer Society, donate.cancer.org.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to provide care and guidance to Loretta’s family during this most difficult time and was in charge of her arrangements.

Tillman Richard “Dick” Snedden, passed away on September 21, 2025 at the age of 95. He was born in Ellwood City on December 21st, 1929, a son of the late Tillman R. and Violet May Snedden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years,  Phyllis Sahli Snedden. He is survived by his daughters, Louanne (Robert Senkevich) Snedden of Chippewa and Amy Lynne (James) Brown of Valencia, eight grandchildren: Kindall (Bryan) Davis, Kirk Glover, Evan (Maggie) Brown, Colin (Kayla) Brown, Preston (Danijela) Brown, Aileen (Brian) Isbell, Shanna and Shon Brown; as well as his great grandchildren: Cade, Jett, Caroline, Ilijana, Caleigh, Marko and one on the way; along with several cousins: Phyllis Reynolds, Georgianne Parker, Patty (Bruce) Kepler, Barbara (Chris) Pratt and Nancy Brigham; as well as his niece, Lisa (Rich) Owens, his nephew, Edward (Leslie) Sahli. Tillman was a 1947 graduate of Lincoln High School and graduated in 1951 with a chemical engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University. He was employed by Shell Chemical Corporation in engineering and sales, moving from Houston to Los Angeles to Detroit and New York City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in engineering and production with the Army Chemical Corps at Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Colorado. He moved his family to Beaver Falls in 1963 where he purchased Geneva Motors, which was renamed Dick Snedden Pontiac. The GMC Truck franchise was added in 1972. After selling the business in 1988, he was employed in environmental sales and service with PMET in New Brighton until 1991. He was an active member of Chippewa United Methodist Church of Beaver Falls having served on and chaired various committees over many years. He was a member of several Masonic bodies including Ellwood-Parian Lodge #599, Valley of New Castle Consistory and Syria Shriners. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Medical Center Beaver (Heritage Valley Health System) for 27 years, serving as chairman from 1985 to 1987. He was also a board member of Tri-State Medical Group and chairman of the Chippewa Township Zoning Hearing Board. He enjoyed camping and boating with his family over many years in Pennsylvania state parks. He was also an instrument rated private pilot. He was a long time Pittsburgh Steelers fan who was also interested in the jazz scene and enjoyed discussing the topic with others who followed the genre. His comedy interests included an extensive collection of “Far Side” cartoons and recordings of 1950’s radio comedians “Bob and Ray” shows. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, September 28th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Corless-Kunselman Funeral Home, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements. There will be a service on Monday, September 29th, at 10 a.m. at the Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, Pa 15010. Private interment will take place at the Beaver Falls Cemetery, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, Geneva College, 3200 College Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 or a charity of your choice.

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Beverly A. Broadie, 88, of East Rochester, passed away on September 23rd, 2025 at Villa St. Joseph of Baden. She was born in Midland on February 17th, 1937, a daughter of the late Alfred and Ila M. Woodson Alston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Auburn A. Broadie (1966), as well as two sons, Kevin and Kenneth Anthony Broadie and one brother, Alfred Alston. She is survived by her two sisters, Donna M. Hubbard of East Rochester and Shawna M. Alston and her companion, Johnnie Smith, of Rochester, as well as several nieces and nephews. Beverly was a retired bankteller with the former Beaver Trust Company, Sky Bank, and West Aircomm Federal Credit Union. She was also a member of the Beaver Falls Tabernacle Baptist Church, a graduate of the former Lincoln Highschool of Midland. She also attended the Detroit Institute of Commerce for Business Administration.  Friends will be received on Monday, September 29th, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon, at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a service will begin at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver. Family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 630 3rd Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15074. The family would also like to thank the staff at Villa St. Joseph and Good Samaritan for their compassionate care.