Loretta Marie “Ree” Yoho, 80, of South Beaver Township, passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2026, at Heritage Valley Health System, Beaver Campus, following a valiant battle with cancer.

She was born in Beaver Falls on September 14th, 1945, a daughter of the late Phillip and Alice (Henderson) Corsetti. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Yoho, a son-in-law, Jim Farley, a brother, Phillip Corsetti, a brother-in-law, Andy Popik and a grandson, Mitchell Werthman.

She is survived by her children, Lisa Farley and Christopher (Jessica) Albright, her grandchildren: Alec (Tabitha) Ake, Bradley Ake, Kaedance Boso, Elaina Boso, and Evalynn Albright; as well as her great-grandchildren, Dominic, Alec Jr., and Mark, her siblings, Patricia (Joe) Pritchard, John (Debbie) Corsetti, and Donita Popik, a sister-in-law, Carol Corsetti, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Loretta worked for several years for the Wal Mart photo lab until her retirement. She was beloved by many for her feisty but loving personality. She found joy in feeding everyone, and her door and arms were always open to anyone who needed it. She loved her family fiercely, particularly her grandkids, who had her whole heart. She was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan and loved watching the games with family and spending time with her dogs, Little Girl and Lacey. She will be missed immensely by all who knew her, but her spirit will live on through the generosity she instilled in her children—her two proudest achievements in life.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, May 6th 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 her arrangements.

Louis “John” Bender, 95, of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on May 3rd 2026, at Passavant Community in Zelienople. He was born in Beaver Falls on April 4, 1931, a son of the late Louis P. and Naomi Goettman Bender. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Bender. He is survived by his children: John Robert (Patti) Bender of Wisconsin, Ronald (Beth) Bender of Beaver Falls, Kathy (Randy) Miller of North Carolina and Karen (Dan) Thumm of Beaver Falls; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren, his brothers, Dave (Joanne) Bender and Walt Bender and his sister, Mary Bender. Louis was a member of the IBEW Local 712 and a proud U.S. Army Veteran. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7th from 6-8 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a service will be held on Friday, May 8th at 10 a.m. Burial will be private.

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Rev. Dr. Ann Paton, 97, passed away on May 2nd, 2026. She was born in New Castle on December 12th, 1928, a daughter of the late Margaret and John Paton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her older sister, Jean, her brother- in-law, Walter Baughman, her nephew, Andrew Paton, her nephew-in-law, James Rogers, and her friend and mentor, Margaret (Peg) Cowmeadow. She is survived by her brother, John G. (and Joan Thompson) Paton, her nephew, Walter D. Baughman, her niece, Margaret Ann Rogers, her great-niece, Carrie Ann (Trevor) Krontz and her great-grandnephew, Roland Krontz and her dear friends and former students, Romaine Jesky-Smith, Shirley Kilpatrick, Joan McBurney, Rev. Suzanne Perkins, and Lynda Szabo. Rev. Dr. Ann graduated from Shenango High School and Geneva College, where she was Valedictorian, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Colorado, where she earned her Ph.D. Further study in literature and theology followed. Her teaching career began at Mt. Jackson (now Mohawk) High School. She then began her tenure at Geneva College (1958-1994). There, she distinguished herself in a variety of roles, earning numerous awards, including the Excellence in Teaching Award, the Distinguished Service Award, and the Life G. She co-created the Humanities Program, a legacy that continues to the present day. Baylor University, the University of the Nations, and Trinity School for Ministry also benefitted from her teaching prowess. In 2024, she was inducted into the Beaver County Education Trust’s Hall of Fame. In 1991, She was ordained to the Episcopal priesthood, in time becoming a founding mother of The Anglican Church in North America. She served the Church in a variety of capacities, most especially as a Liturgical Assistant at the Church of the Ascension, Oakland. More privately, she served many in the role of Spiritual Director. She wanted always to be an encourager known for her love of Christ and God’s Word. Over the course of her life, she enjoyed travel at home and abroad, visiting every continent except Antarctica. But the place most dear to her was St. Davids, Wales which became a special spiritual home, revisited many times over twenty-five years. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6th,  from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 16th at 10:30 A.M. at the Church of the Ascension, 4729 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh.

Richard Larrick, 90, of Economy, passed away on May 2nd, 2026. He was born on March 4th, 1936, a beloved son of the late John and Cecelia Larrick. He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Carol Larrick, his children, Debbie (Tom) Gross and Richard (Lori) Larrick, his siblings, Carol Kokoski and Ronald Larrick, his cherished grandchildren, Kristin Gross, Lauren Gross, and Emilee Larrick and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Richard was a graduate of Ambridge High School and retired from working at US Airways. He was a lifetime member of the Ambridge Sportsman’s Club, Trout Unlimited, and the Polish Falcons. He was an avid trout fisherman and hunter. He also proudly served six years in the National Guard. He enjoyed traveling to Maine, as well as spending time planting and caring for his yard. He was rarely seen without his beloved wife, Carol, and had a special love for all of his pets.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7th, from 3-7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 8th, at 10:30 A.M. at Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa.

Janice L. White-Faingnaert, 67, formerly of Sewickley and Ambridge, passed away on April 29th, 2026. She was born on July 18th, 1958, a daughter of the late Lee and Ruby White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James “JC” Faingnaert and her brother, Jimmy White. She is survived by her loving children, Josh (Nicole) Faingnaert and Jamie Faingnaert, her sisters, Barbara Swayer and Marjorie Gibson and her cherished grandchildren: Alexander Buzard, Jayce Rumbaugh, Dakota Chipman, and Aaron Aken. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Kathleen McClain and Marilyn Young, many adopted grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.