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.

David G. Muders, 71, of Sewickley, passed away on September 21st, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh. He was born on March 25th, 1954, a son of the late Harry “Buzz” and Helen “Gail” (Perris) Muders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Willgruber, Jr. and two sisters, Donna Cymbalack and Linda Coombs. David is survived by his wife, Kelly (Dalesandro) Muders, his daughters, Christy (Justin Macurak) Sexton and Dina (Harry) Johns, three granddaughters, Haylee, Layni and Peytyn Johns, two grandsons, Jakob Jones and William Sexton, two brothers, Harry (the late Garnett) Muders and Robert (Donna) Muders.

David was a life-long resident of the Sewickley area and a graduate of Quaker Valley High School.  He worked as a salesman for Baden Steel, Bar and Bolt during the weekdays, and delivered caskets for Batesville on the weekends. He was also a very dedicated firefighter for station 258 the Cochran Hose Company in Sewickley and proudly served his community for 50 years. He loved driving the 1927 truck “triple” in parades and he loved going to the parades. He also liked going to car cruises. David would help anyone if he could. He enjoyed life and above all, he truly loved his grandchildren and would do absolutely anything for them.

All are welcome to gather for a visitation on Monday, September 29th, from 4-8 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge,who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 30th at 10 A.M.  Interment will take place privately in St. James Catholic Cemetery, 417 Water Works Road, Sewickley.

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Robert Louis Grimes, 68, of Beaver Falls, passed away on September 18th, 2025 at his residence.

He was born in New Brighton on August 19th, 1957, a son of the late Howard Louis and Evelyn J. (Porter) Grimes. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his siblings, Paul Wayne Grimes and Connie Grimes and his brothers-in-law, Ernie Owens and Michael McBride.

Robert is survived by his sisters, Sandra McBride and Pam (Jerome) Simpson; niece and nephew, Carrie (Billy) Owen and Mark (Felcia) Owen; along with his good friend, Terry Beatty.

Robert worked in construction for most of his life. He loved to walk up town Beaver Falls to get his coffee from McDonald’s almost every day. He also enjoyed playing his lottery numbers.

All services for Robert were private. All arrangements were entrusted to the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc. 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was honored to care for Robert and his family during this most difficult time.

Shelva Jean Hood, 87, of Beaver, affectionately known as Jeannie, passed away unexpectedly on September 22nd, 2025.

She was born in North Sewickley on November 17th, 1937 in North Sewickley, a daughter of the late Harry and Frances (Partington) Wallis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Brooks, her granddaughter, Jennifer Hood and her son-in-law, George Ketterer. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, John (Jack) Hood, her son, John (Susan) Hood of Monaca, her daughters, Barbara Hood of Ellwood City, Judy Ketterer of Baden and Patti (Greg) Powell of Beaver, her grand-children: John Jr. (Ashley) Hood, Jimmy Hood, Meghan Sperdute, Emily (Matt) Condio, Brittany (Austin) Leasha, Daniel (Baylea) Ketterer; as well as her great-grandchildren, Jordyn Freshkorn, Braxton Leasha and Logan Ketterer. Shelva loved baking, cooking for her family especially on holidays and doing cross stitch. Before her retirement, she worked in the cafeteria for the Beaver Area School District for 20 years.

Friends will be received Thursday, September 25th, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc, 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 26th at 11 a.m.

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

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Shelva’s name to the Beaver County Cancer Association, 3582 Brodhead Rd., Suite 201, Monaca PA 15061.

Shirley Jean Strobel, 90, of New Sewickley Township, formerly of Economy Borough, passed away on September 21st, 2025, in New Sewickley Township at her daughter’s home. She was born in Duff City, Pennsylvania on April 2nd, 1935, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Eliza M. Ford Wolff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert N. Strobel, one grand daughter, Michelle Kelly, a great grand daughter, Cheryl Strobel, two brothers, Eugene R. and Harold G. Wolff, three sisters, Gladys Lias, Louis Beck and Eliza Janosik and a sister in law, Shirley Rose. She is survived by a daughter and son in law, Linda and Charles Kelly of New Sewickley Township, two sons and one daughter in law, Barney N. Strobel of Conway, Alan S. and Karen Strobel of Rockmart, Georgia, three grandsons and their spouses: Bronson and Jodi Strobel of New Sewickley Township, Shawn Kelly of New Sewickley Township, Nicholas and Lauren Strobel of Buchanan, Georgia; along with one grand daughter and her spouse, Alyssa and A.J. Streetman of Rock Mart, Georgia, five great grandsons: Travis Strobel of New Sewickley Township, Adam Strobel and his spouse, Brook of New Brighton, Gabe Kelly of New Sewickley Township, Wyatt Strobel and Gatlin Strobel, both of Rock Mart, Georgia; as well as her great grand daughters, Bristol, Piper, Finley and Wrenley Strobel and a great great grand daughter Ellie Strobel, New Sewickley Township, one brother, Robert Wolff of Economy Borough, three sisters, Willa Varner of Oregon, Joyce Phillips of Buckhanon, West Virginia, Beverly Grant and her spouse, Larry of Economy Borough and numerous nieces and nephews. Shirley was a retired production assistant with Mailing Services of Pittsburgh. She was also a member of the former St. Matthews Lutheran Church of Economy Borough. Friends will be received on Thursday, September 25th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a service will be held on Friday, September 26th at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Rehoboth Lutheran Cemetery, Conway Walrose Road, Economy. Family wishes memorial contributions be made to Advance Hospice Care, 100 Ryan Court, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15206.

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