Category: Obituaries

Marshall A. “Woody” Woods (1938-2026)

Marshall A. “Woody” Woods, 87, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Rochester on December 20th, 1938, the son of the late Paul and Lavania (Dunlap) Woods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Edgcomb. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosalie “Rose” (Lachapelle) Woods, his daughter, Michelle Frizzell and her partner, Justin Samol, his granddaughter, Kaza Ayersman and her husband, Casey Pastore, his nephew, Marshall Edgcomb and his wife, Ellen and his niece, Lynn Watson.

Marshall was an avid golfer and spent a lifetime mastering Rolling Acres Golf Course.  He proudly served in the Army, a true patriot, and spent 44 years working in the steel mill. He loved to feed the animals, especially his deer, never missed a day. Finally, he loved his wife, never missed a chance to dance in the kitchen or to tell her how much he loved her.

In accordance with Marshall’s wishes, no services are planned.

Inurnment will take place in Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

Arrangements were entrusted to GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS, INC- 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

Glenna (West) Tomasula (1920-2026)

Glenna (West) Tomasula, 105, passed away on February 5th, 2026. She was born in Cary, Kentucky on April 9th, 1920, a daughter of the late John and Nellie West. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John (Hank) Tomasula and her siblings: Dallas West, Bill West, Bob West, and Marie Ohlinger.

Glenna is survived by her sons, Ronald Tomasula and Michael Tomasula, and her daughter, Mary (Art) Krepps. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Mathew Tomasula, Jason (April) Krepps, Joshua Krepps. Lauren (Rich) Palya, and John Tomasula, along with her great grandchildren: Taylor Krepps, Sydney Krepps, Jack Palya, Henry Palya, and Anthony Palya; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Glenna’s family of seven moved to the Beaver County area in the 1940’s as the steel mills were booming and work was plenty. She met the love of her life, John (Hank as most called him) Tomasula. They married and raised three children in the town of Beaver. She loved making her house a warm and inviting home where all were welcome. Neighborhood children would frequently gather around the kitchen table for her famous chocolate chip cookies. Her hobby of sewing grew as the years passed, and she lovingly hand stitched several beautiful quilts for her family. After Hank passed in 1984, she was invited, by her friend, Joan, to join a bowling league. There she spent most Tuesday evenings with her “bowling buddies” as she enjoyed the competition and the friendship… and her friends enjoyed her homemade fudge! Glenna wore many hats in her 105 years… but her favorite was being a loving and caring wife and mother. The family is eternally grateful to Glenna’s dear friend Ursula…. for the many wonderful and truly” special” times they shared together. Heartfelt thanks also go to Helen for her friendship and care. The family wishes to thank Nurse Jessica and Good Samaritan Hospice for the kindness, compassion, and the many services that were readily available. Often asked what her secret to her longevity was, Glenna always replied, “the love of God and family.” One of Glenna’s favorite hymns was “When the Roll is called up Yonder” and now she is happily and peacefully there.

In accordance with Glenna’s wishes, there will be no public visitation.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver.

Online condolences my be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Glenna B. Tomasula, please visit the flower store of the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Raymond Why (1929-2026)

Raymond Why, 96, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Health System – Beaver Campus. He was born in Beaver Falls on August 16th, 1929, a son of the late George and Mary (Wong) Why. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Gallagher) Why, a daughter, Jennifer McCracken, his siblings: Billy Why, Jessie Why, Rose Why, Frank Why, and Donald Why. He is survived by his loving children, Faith (David) Zupsic and R. Andrew Why, his grandchildren: Noah, Cameron, Christian, Tyler, Grace, Cassidy, and Gabriel; his sisters, Margaret Wong and Shirley (Sam) Moy; along with his beloved friends, Shawn (Robyn) McCracken and Jack Kincade, as well as his extended family, church family, and many friends.

Raymond was a self-employed engineer for his professional life and was working until just two weeks prior to his passing. He was a dedicated member of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, where he served in many capacities. He served as the former moderator of Synod of the Trinity for Presbyterian Church USA, as well as the former moderator of Synod for Beaver Valley Presbytery. He was also a member of the former Beaver Falls Kiwanis Club and the Beaver Falls Masonic Lodge.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 10th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 11th at 11 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, 1103 8th Avenue, Beaver Falls, where friends will be received at the church at 10 A.M. on Wednesday, February 11th.

Rev. David Oyler will officiate. Interment with full military honors will follow in Beaver Falls Cemetery, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls.

Chris A. Niedergall (1964-2026)

Chris A. Niedergall, 61, of Beaver, passed away on February 4th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Rochester on August 20th, 1964, a son of the late Ralph E. and Dorothy Kindelberger Niedergall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers: Robert, Donald, Gerald, and Marvin Niedergall, and Edward Knight. He is survived by his wife of twenty-one years, Laura E. (Hogue) Niedergall, as well as one son, Sean E. Niedergall of Beaver, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sandra and David Vaughn of Economy Borough and Kimberly Pratte of Rochester, two sisters-in-law, Eileen Niedergall of Alabama and Irene Knight of Freedom, numerous nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, to whom he was known as “Pappy Chris.”

Chris was an employee of Pittsburgh Tubular Shafting in Rochester Township, where he served as Vice President and Operation Manager. He was Methodist by faith and an Army Veteran. He was a 1982 graduate of Rochester High School, and continued to Penn State University and graduated from Boston College in Chemical Engineering. He loved his family, which was most important to him, who saw him as a “jack of all trades”. He loved biking in the warm climates, reading, music, and was a history enthusiast.  Friends will be received on Sunday, February 8th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a service will be held on Monday, February 9th, at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Reverend Collene Carney, of Monacrest Free Methodist Church in Monaca. Interment will be at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester, and the Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 862 will provide full military honors for their fallen comrade at the cemetery at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, February 9th.

David R. Boyers, Sr. (1941-2026)

David R. Boyers Sr., 84, of Rochester Township, passed away on February 4th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Rochester on June 28th, 1941, a son of the late David B. and Roberta R. Wallace Boyers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Richard C. Boyers, and an aunt and uncle, Wesley and Carol Winkle. He is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, Janet M. Shebish Boyers, two daughters and one son, several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, several cousins, including: Raymond and Susan Winkle and James and Karla Winkle and Robert and Carol Winkle; as well as his loving friends, Sue and Bob Hage and his two feline companions, Lucy and Harper.

David was a retired owner and administrator of Boyers Personal Care Homes in Beaver Falls, from 1974 until 2008. He formerly worked with insurance and financial investments where he was in business for forty-eight years. He was an agent with The National Life Insurance Company from 1963 until 1984, and also with General American Life Insurance Company, where he had many times received the Top Hat Club Award and President’s Council Honor. He was a graduate of Rochester High school with its Class of 1959, and he had continued to meet and attend breakfast with classmates Gary, John, and Anthony. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rochester, and was a member of the Rochester V.F.W. Post #128, where he was part of the former maintenance crew. He was a member of the former Rochester Fireman’s Club, he loved boating, and playing tennis and traveling with his wife Janet every year for twenty-five years, to the Caribbean Islands, Virginia Beach, and Western United States. He was also a strong supporter of MAGA. In accordance with David’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Inurnment will be at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester. All arrangements are entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 393 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074. The family also wishes to thank our neighbors, especially Ray, Mike, Suzanne, Rob, and Ted Feitt for their help and attention to Dave over the last few years.

Darryl G. “Greg” Eimer (1957-2026)

Darryl G. “Greg” Eimer, 68, of Patterson Township, passed away on February 5th, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on July 6th, 1957, a son of the late Robert and Anastasia (Dziak) Eimer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Robert “Robin” Eimer. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Lori (Spaniel) Eimer, his mother-in-law, Shirley Spaniel, his sister-in-law, Lisa (Christian) Scherer, two nieces and two nephews.

Darryl was an Estimator at SignPro and was a long-suffering fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He enjoyed family vacations in Ocean City, Maryland and a good nap.

In accordance with Darryl’s wishes, there will be no services.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to care for Greg and his family during this most difficult time and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.

Joanne M. Borkovic (1934-2026)

Joanne M. Borkovic, 91, of Freedom, passed away on February 3rd, 2026. She was born in Aliquippa on July 5th, 1934, a daughter of the late Joseph and Hilda Berny. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Victor Borkovic and two sisters, Margaret Edwards and Mary Ann Snowden. She is survived by her loving and devoted son, Ken Borkovic, who gave such loving and wonderful care to her at the end of her life, her daughter, Kathleen Borkovic Vertullo and her daughter’s husband, Dr. David Vertullo.

Joanne was very active in her beloved Catholic parish of St. Felix Catholic Church in Freedom by serving as a Eucharistic minister, lector, and holding and facilitating prayer groups with her beloved husband, Victor, with whom she was inseparable in life.

Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, February 10th, from 4-6 p.m. and on Wednesday, February 11th from 9:30 a.m. until the time of prayers at 10 a.m. at the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Felix Catholic Church, 450 13th Street, Freedom on Wednesday, February 11th at 10:30 A.M. An internment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, 9th Street Extension at Pine Run Road and Lovi Road, Freedom (New Sewickley Township.)

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Joanne M. Borkovic, please visit the flower store of the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Ramon E. Solero (1936-2026)

Ramon E. Solero, who was born on August 28th, 1936, in Conway, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2026, at the Greenery Center Nursing Home in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. He was the loving son of the late Helen and Elliot Solero and was also preceded in death by his sisters, Sylvia, Anelia, Rita and Linda. He is survived by his beloved nephews, Darren and Jason Basich, who will remember him for his dedication, loyalty, and quiet strength.

Ramon was a proud graduate of Freedom Area High School and went on to serve his country honorably with four years of service in the United States Army. Following his military service, he pursued higher education at Edinboro University in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in education. He dedicated his professional life to teaching, serving as a history teacher in the Ambridge Area School District. He had a deep appreciation for history and education and took great pride in teaching and mentoring his students.In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, faithfully cheering on his team. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, February 6th from 10 A.M. until the time of blessing service at 12 noon in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ramon E. Solero, please visit the floral store of the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Spiro L. Nellas (1932-2026)

Spiro L. Nellas, 93, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully at his home on February 4th, 2026.  He was born in Beaver Falls on August 27th, 1932, a son of the late Louis K. and Harriet (Karachristos) Nellas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Constantine Nellas, his nephews, Lee Nellas, John Papas and Van Papas and his cousins and best friends: Louis D. Pappan, Nick Matsukas, Frank Matsukas, and Stathe Pournaras. He is survived by his wife of over 68 years, Victoria Nellas, his children, Louis Nellas and Christa (Scott) Ewine of Frederick, Maryland, his brothers, Dr. Jim and (Elaine) Nellas of Pittsburgh and Dr. Alex Nellas of San Francisco, California, his sister-in-law, Joanne Nellas of Pittsburgh, his grandchildren: Spiro Nellas, Griffin and (Jules) Ewine, Isabella Ewine, and Cameron Ewine; as well as his nephews and nieces: Louis J. and (Laurie) Nellas, Zack and (Kristine) Nellas, Mark and ( Kristen) Nellas, Elizabeth Nellas, Hillary and Wayne Miller; along with his great nephew and nieces: Zachary Nellas, Grace Nellas, Anna Nellas, Sophia Nellas, Leeah Miller and Elena Miller; as well as his Godson’s, Demetrios Pappan and George Pournaras, along with his special cousins: Panagiota Pappan, Dr. Spiro and Carol Papas and Leon and Anna Karachristos.

Spiro graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1950, Allegheny College in 1954, and The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in 1957. He married his wife, Victoria Paparodis of Salem, Ohio on September 29th, 1957. He opened Hoffman’s Center Pharmacy in Center Square Shopping Center in 1963 and ran the business for over 25 years. Before the rise of the retail chain, Hoffman’s was the place where “if you need it, you could find it.” The drug store offered everything from daily necessities, a jewelry counter where Peg Conrad would greet you, and hot roasted peanuts, to prescriptions where Spiro filled them while listening to 1230 WBVP and Jim “Teddy Bear” Reynolds. Hoffman’s was known by the community for its lunch counter and soda fountain featuring the homemade chili recipe of Mary Bickerton and Muggsy Brown. He gave all he could to his family and will be fondly remembered for his quick wit and dry sense of humor. His favorite time was being with his grandchildren.  Prior to losing his vision, he enjoyed toying in the yard and  garden, could be seen bicycling throughout Chippewa, and swimming laps at the neighbor’s pool.

Viewings will be held on Friday, February 13th from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. at Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Funeral Service will also be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 14th.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church: 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge, PA 15003.

John A. Yeck (1940-2026)

John A. Yeck, 85, of Moon Township, passed away on February 1st, 2026 in WeCare at Rolling Meadows of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. He was born in Sewickley on November 24th, 1940, a son of the late Arthur & Helen (Hutchinson) Yeck. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Dawn (Loerch) Yeck and a brother, Robert (Bob) Yeck. He is survived by his two sons, Richard A. Yeck of Moon Township and David A. Yeck (Kimberly) of Jefferson, Pennsylvania and three grandchildren, Hayden, Logan & Collin Yeck.

John was a lifelong resident and fire fighter of Moon Township, who was active in a local Presbyterian church choir. He retired as a Lieutenant with the Allegheny County Bureau of Fire at the Pittsburgh International Airport. During his retirement, he helped his son Richard in his towing business and drove a school bus.

Friends will be received on Sunday, February 8th from 1-5 P.M. in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Coraopolis, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a funeral service will be held on Monday, February 9th at 11 A.M. Private entombment will take place in Coraopolis Cemetery, 1121 Main Street, Coraopolis, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to support his son David in his mission work through: www.continue to give.com/yeck or to the Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company, 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, PA 15108.