Harry Richard Lewis, Jr., 81, of Beaver County, Independence Township, passed away peacefully on his birthday, January 29th, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa.

He was born on January 29, 1945 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Harry Richard Sr., and Carieta (McConnell) Lewis. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Elaine (Kradlock) Lewis, his children: Allan (Shelby) Lewis, Robert (Kris) Lewis, Pam (Randy) Hysong, and Shawn Lewis; as well as ght grandchildren: Ashley, Shannon, Wesley, Rachelle, Benjamin, Tabor, Jake, and Katie; along with eleven great-grandchildren, numerous other family members, and friends.

Harry worked for over fifty years for numerous railroad companies, later retiring from Norfolk Southern as an engineer. He was a hardworking man and a strong presence in his family’s lives.  In his free time, he enjoyed traveling to different states to watch his grandchildren race quads.

In accordance with Harry’s wishes, he will be cremated and no services will be held.

The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, was honored to provide care and guidance to the Lewis family and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.

Roberta “Tootie” A. Barber, 93, of Beaver Falls, passed away on January 31st, 2026 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab.

She was born in Freedom on August 19th, 1932, the daughter of the late Nathaniel Thomas Barnes and Helen (Black) Cerutti. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Ernest Barber, Jr. and her daughter, Shirley Ann Ripple. She is survived by her daughter, Helen (Joe) Kovacs, her grandchildren: Duane (Melissa) Stewart III, Patrick Stewart, Joseph Kovacs, and Gerry Lynn (Terry) Hunt; as well as her great-grandchildren: Duane IV, Hadley, Ethan, Jaycie, and Grace; along with one great-great grandchild, Milo.

Roberta loved bingo, going to yard sales, and spending time with boxer dogs. When at home she enjoyed crafting and building jigsaw puzzles. She also collected salt and pepper shakers.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 3rd from 2 P.M. until the time of services at 5 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Interment will take place at Clinton Cemetery, 1171 Old Route 18, Wampum.

Vincent C. “Vinny” Gratteri, 58, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2026, in the comfort of his home.

He was born in New Brighton on June 18th, 1967, a son of Carol (Palimino) Gratteri and the late Vincenzo Gratteri. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Jeffrey Gratteri, Tracy Zimmerman and Lisa (Brian) Dainton, a sister-in-law, Becky Gratteri, his nieces and nephews: Natalie (Landon) Hall, Alexa (Chris) Kropf, Hanna Gratteri, Vince Gratteri, and Johnny Gratteri; as well as his great niece and nephew, Isla and Cade Kropf, as well as many extended family members and friends. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Marc Gratteri and his brother-in-law, Gerard Zimmerman.

Vincent worked as a chef for the majority of his professional life. He was a member of St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish in Beaver Falls and loved his family dearly.  As a proud supporter of all Pittsburgh Sports, he rarely ever missed a game with Sonny, his K-9 companion at his side.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 3^rd from 3-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Departing prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Wednesday, February 4^th at 9:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls. Fr. John Naugle will serve as celebrant.

Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2927 Clayton Road, Beaver Falls.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mary B. DeFerrari please visit the Sympathy Store of the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Patricia Jesky, 86, of Ambridge, passed away on January 24th, 2026. She was born on November 10th, 1939, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Jesky. She is survived by her brother, John (Gail) Jesky.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Jeffrey Colman Fletcher, 55, of Moon Township, passed away on January 27th, 2026 peacefully in his home following a terminal illness. He was born in Pittsburgh on October 26th, 1970, a son of the late Herbert and Catherine (McDonough) Fletcher. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Anne (Dixon) Fletcher, his children, Sydney and Coleman Fletcher and his siblings: Herb Fletcher Jr, Kathleen (Thomas) Vogus, Cindy Fletcher and Michele (Matthew) Slogan, along with several beloved nieces, nephews and cherished friends.

Jeffrey graduated from Langley High School in 1988 and Indiana University of PA in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics. The majority of his career was spent in public health with the Allegheny County Health Department as a Nutritionist Supervisor for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. He was a sports enthusiast who loved supporting Pittsburgh’s professional teams and volunteered in the communities of Ingram Borough and Moon Township where he coached both his daughter and son’s youth softball and baseball teams. One of his favorite places was the beach, where he cherished time with family in Ocean City, Maryland, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as well as a number of Caribbean destinations.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, February 4th and Thursday, February 5th from 5-8 P.M. at 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 Friday, February 6th at 10 A.M. Committal will follow at Forrest Lawn Gardens Cemetery, 3739 Washington Road, Cannonsburg.

In lieu of flowers, the family would be appreciative of donations made in Jeffrey’s name to the AHN Office of Development with a specific designation to the AHN Cancer Institute of which Jeff was a grant recipient.

John Frederick Thompson, 68, of White Township, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on April 17th, 1957.

All services for John were private. The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010, was honored to care for John and his family during this most difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s name can be made to the American Association for Cancer Research, 615 Chestnut Street 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Dr. Vera Krokonko, 90, of Casselberry, Florida, formerly of Ambridge, Moon Township, and Cranberry Township, passed away on January 22nd, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Ambridge on July 18th, 1935, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Lavrinok Krokonko. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Krokonko in 2015, a grandson, Terry Foley and a great niece, Adah Grace Krokonko. She is survived by four daughters: Tarrie Buchannon of Beaver Falls, Tina (Orin) Kephart of Arizona, Trina (Ted) Hennigan of North Carolina and Carmel Bynum of Arizona; as well as 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a brother, Joseph (Linda) Krokonko of Zainesville, Ohio.

Dr. Vera was a 1953 graduate of Ambridge High School, 1957 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a 1961 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Medical School.  She served her internship in medicine and pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh from 1962-1965. Following her internship, she started her practice in pediatrics in Moon Township retiring in 2000, after 34 years of dedicated service to the community.  Her passion in life was serving God as a lifelong member of the Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ambridge and she was a member of the choir there and later became the choir director in 1982.  She also served as a cantor and lector for many years.  She was a charter member of the Solidity Group for Women and was a charter member of the original parish council. She served on the Liturgical-Spiritual Committee for many years and taught CCD and adult education classes.  In 1965, she became a Secular Franciscan and in 2007 took the vows of the Consecrated Virgin in the Catholic Church. She was very proud to receive her Masters and PHD in Spiritual Formation from Duquesne University in 1997.  She took piano lessons for 9 years and loved playing the piano and painting Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggs).

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 3rd from 11 A.M. until the time of a funeral service at 12 noon in the Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 Sixth Street, Ambridge, with Father Michael Polosky Officiating. Interment will follow in SS Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, 1691 Ridge Road Extension, #1601, Ambridge.
In lieu of flowers the family asks donations to be made to the SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 Sixth Street, Ambridge, PA 15003. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

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