Gary Basil Paul Marten, 82, of Coraopolis, passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2025, from complications associated with lung cancer he suffered with for two years. Gary passed away alongside his wife, his sons, and his brother.

He was born February 7, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Milton and Loreen (Cimaglio) Marten. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Barbara McAfee Jackson Marten, Scott Marten (wife Liz) in Geneva, Illinois, Chad Marten in Aurora, Illinois, and stepson Keith Jackson in Toronto, Ohio, eight grandchildren: Marco, Matteo and Luca Marten, sons of Scott (Liz) Marten, Madison Lonzrick and Peyton Marten, daughters of Chad Marten, Calvin Jackson, Gracie Jackson and Amanda White, children of Keith Jackson, five Great Grandchildren: Viv Lonzrick, daughter of Madison Lonzrick, Liam Marten, son of Peyton Marten, Remmington White, Roman White and Racquel White, children of Amanda White and Gary’s brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Karla (Kate) Marten in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Being part of a close-knit family, his early years were spent around his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends for Sunday dinners, birthdays, milestone celebrations and holidays. Even after moving the short distance to Valparaiso, Indiana in 1948, the families still gathered. Valparaiso was home until moving to Bloomington, IN, for the completion of his father Milton’s doctorate degree in education. While attending University High School in Bloomington, Indiana, Gary played and developed his love for football. In 1958, the family returned to Valparaíso, Indiana where Gary continued playing football for Valparaiso High School until his graduation in 1960. This is where he met and married Lana Dygert, the mother of his sons Scott and Chad. Gary enrolled in Valparaiso University where he continued to play football while pursuing his education. He graduated in 1964 with a BA in Marketing.

After college, Gary spent a year with US Steel before beginning his employment with The Burrows Company, where he spent most of his work career. Burrows, a Chicago based medical supply company, outfitting hospitals with all the necessary equipment and supplies for full daily operations. Gary’s 40-year career with The Burrows Company started by his servicing the Chicagoland area before moving to Ohio and Pennsylvania to become Regional Vice President. In 1997 Gary married Barbara McAfee Jackson. They bought their current home on a golf course in Coraopolis. Here they enjoyed their 28 years of marriage with family and friends. They traveled the world and enjoyed escaping the cold of Pennsylvania by visiting Florida.

Second only to his love for football was his love and pursuit of golf. This led to his part time job after retirement with Dick’s Sporting Goods in the golf department. That led to his final career with Golf Galaxy as the expert fitter for custom golf clubs. For almost 20 years Gary organized an annual three-day golf outing for fourteen to sixteen of his high school friends and classmates. Gathering in the Toledo, Ohio region, they played six different golf courses, two courses a day, before retiring to evening dinners to reminisce about the day’s golf and good times together in high school.

Gary loved all sports but religiously followed all Valparaiso University sports teams, as he watched sports in his classic “man cave” at home, he was surrounded by memorabilia of golf courses he had played, football memorabilia of his favorite team,’ Da Bears,’ and photos of sports in which he participated.

Gary had a profound sense of humor and was always the first to tell a joke, all will miss him.

A memorial service in Gary’s honor will take place on February 22^nd at 11:00 Central Standard Time, 12:00 Eastern Standard Time at Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division Street, River Forest, Illinois, 60305 with Pastor David Lyle officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

In leu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made in Gary’s name to the Valparaiso University Athletics Department, by going online and entering “Valpo Victory Fund” naming your gift in the honor of “Gary Basil Paul Marten – Alumni 1964”.

Paul R. Rankin, 67, of Chippewa Township, passed away surrounded by his beloved family on January 24th, 2025.

He was born in McKeesport on April 2nd, 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents William L. Rankin and Doris Payne Rankin Chojnacki (Bernard Chojnacki), his sister, Karen L. Rankin, brother, William “Bill” L. Rankin (Ruth Rankin and son Paul), and his stepbrother, Michael S. Chojnacki. He is survived by his wife Rhonda J. (Lutz) Rankin, and his four children: Rob (Cailin) Rankin, Natalie (Andrew Berwyn) Rankin, Dylan (Katie Lane) Rankin and Megan (Matt Deighton) Rankin, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Paul was a retired employee of the Duquesne Light/First Energy company, where he worked in the Mechanical Maintenance Department for 40 years. He was an exceptionally hard worker and forged strong friendships with a supportive crew.

He enjoyed each day with his family, whether on camping adventures, fishing trips, or simply cooking comfort foods in the warmth of his kitchen or grilling on a sunny day. Paul was happiest surrounded by his wife and children, and overjoyed when he became the best PopPop to his granddaughters Aria M. Berwyn and Georgia J. Rankin.

Known for his dry sense of humor and quick wit, Paul’s booming laugh could be heard all around. He provided well for his family, was never afraid of a hard day’s work, and instilled that devotion and love in his children. He had a kind heart and was an animal lover. He found companionship with his three cats, Auggie, Ollie and Ralphie, and often perused animal rescue websites in order to find a new friend.

Paul built a wonderful life and created an incredible family who will carry on his traditions, recipes, jokes, legacy, and his name.

Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Thursday, January 30th from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 7 p.m. in the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls. Pastor Allan Brooks will officiate.

Paul has asked that in lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Beaver County Humane Society or Animal Friends where he adopted two of his feline best friends.

 

Patrick A. “Buzzy” Tavern, 79, of Koppel, passed away on January 24th, 2025, at Providence Care Center of Beaver Falls.

He was born in Beaver on September 25th, 1945, the son of the late Frank and Marion (Pietrandrea) Tavern, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Virginia “Ginny” L. (Ferrigno) Tavern, two daughters, Tiffany (John) Wayne of North Sewickley and Tonya Tavern of Koppel and three grandsons, Bryce and Colton Wayne and Tyler Knox.

Patrick was retired from Main Steel Polishing, where he worked as a supervisor.  He lived a life full of passion for the things he loved most, including golf, hunting, fishing, playing pool and spending time with his family, especially his three grandsons, who brought him immeasurable joy.

In accordance with Patrick’s wishes, all services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

Samuel Gagliardi, 88, of Baden, passed away at home on January 26th, 2025. He was born on June 20th, 1936. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Gagliardi.

He is survived by his son, John (Diane) Gagliardi of Pittsburgh, daughter, Ann Allison of Pittsburgh, grandchildren, Melissa (Alex) Thomson of Plum and Rocco (Christa) Gagliardi of Washington, Pennsylvania and his great-grandson, Lucas Thomson, who was the light of his life.

A proud graduate of Ambridge High School, Samuel served in the United States Air Force National Guard. He continued his education at Geneva College and West Virginia University. He dedicated his career to education, teaching Social Studies at Freedom High School and serving as the principal at Center Township Middle School, Todd Lane, for over 35 years. He was also honored to serve as the mayor of Baden for many years.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 29th, from 2 P.M. until the time of the blessing service at 5:30 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Sam’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

John William Jamis, 76, of Ambridge, passed away on January 20th, 2025 in his residence.

He was born in Sewickley on October 8th, 1948, a son of the late James (Jim) Jamis and Grace M. Ward. He is survived by his cousin Janet Cafrelli (Richard) Morelli of Center Township.

John was a U.S. Army Veteran who worked at Rhodes Transit Company.  He was a very skilled carpenter who loved electronics. John was a very kind hearted person whom loved his family dearly.

Private services were held in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. Arrangements were entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

Darlene Mae Tuccinard, 76, of White Township, passed away on January 23rd, 2025 at her residence.

She was born in Beaver Falls on January 6th, 1949, a daughter of the late Thomas Pander and Donna Brickner. She is survived by her loving husband, Nicholas J. Tuccinard, two sons, Donald O. (Crystal) Bryant Jr. and Michael A. (Denise) Bryant daughter, Gina Mae Ocasio, four brothers: Ronald Pander, Thom Pander, Donnie Pander and David Pander; five sisters, Sue Peters, Sharon Glover, Mary Wise, Jean Ann White and Linda Morgan; two brothers-in-law, Tim Tuccinard and PJ Tuccinard, two sisters-in-law, Tammy Tuccinard and Terri Tuccinard, five grandchildren: Patrick Dittman, Donald O. Bryant III, Nathan M. Bryant, Thomas Dittman and Dylan Bryant; and five great-grandchildren: Layla McKee, Aviel Ocasio, Donald O. Bryant IV, Leon Bryant and Lydia Dittman.

Darlene lived and breathed for her family, with her husband of 41 years, Nick, at the center of her love. Family came second to nothing, except for her relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus. Darlene touched and changed many lives with her selfless acts of kindness.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, January 29th from 4 P.M. until the time of service at 7 P.M. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Interment will be private at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Dorothy M. (Singo) Deltino, 90, of Chippewa Township, passed away on January 22nd, 2025 at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on October 16th, 1934, a daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (Stiffler) Singo in Gray, Pennsylvania. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Deltino Sr., son, Charles C. Deltino, brothers: Robert Singo, Kenneth Barbour, Calvin Singo, Charles Singo, Merle Singo and Dwight Singo, and sisters: Mildred Singo, Shirley Singo, Ruth Kline, Alma Young, Emma Weyand and Leslie Singo.

She is survived by her sons, John, Jeffrey, and Samuel Deltino, sister, Delores Pack, grandchildren, Joshua Paul Deltino and Jenna (Joshua) Krizan; great-grandchildren, Kyla and Kenna Jo Krizan, beloved dog, Mia and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Dorothy was a member of Life Family Church in New Brighton. She was a faithful Christian, wife, mother, Nonny, and great-grandmother who loved the Lord, her family, and friends.

Through church, Dorothy was able to participate in a Missionary Trip to Africa.  She loved taking care of her son, Jeffrey, cooking, and watching the Food Network and Christian Network. She liked rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins.  In her spare time, Dorothy enjoyed crosswords, sudoku and puzzles.

Friends will be received on Monday January 27^th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. and on Tuesday January 28^th at 10-11 A.M. at the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls. The service will be held by Pastor Sam DeMarco from Life Family Church of New Brighton on Tuesday, January 28^th at 11 A.M. at the funeral home.

Interment will be done privately at the Beaver Falls Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Life Family Church – PO Box 364 New Brighton, PA 15066.

Anthony Richard D’Amico, Sr., 92, a long-time resident of Hopewell Township, passed away on January 23rd, 2025 at the Remington Senior Living of McCandless.

He was born on December 17th, 1932, the son of the late Pietro and Assunta (Pietrantonio) D’Amico, both of whom immigrated to the USA from the Abruzzo region of Italy. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Laura Porco, Romeo D’Amico, Eleanora (Lilly) D’Amico, Mary Villela and Orlando D’Amico. He graduated from the former Leetsdale High School in Sewickley, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering receiving his Bachelor, Master and PhD degrees. He worked his way through his education as a Teaching Graduate Assistant. Both his Master’s Thesis and PhD Dissertation were published and are on the shelves of the Hillman Library at the University of Pittsburgh.

Anthony proudly served in the United States Army, and was drafted into service for our country beginning his enlistment on September 11th, 1956 serving until June 11th, 1958. Additionally after his active duty service from the U.S. Army, he was assigned to the “Atoms to Peace Program” working with the U.S. Navy on their nuclear submarine program. After completing his military assignments, he first joined the Duquesne Light Company working as an electrical engineer. He remained at DQE for more than forty years, and only missed one full day of work in all of his tenure there. He would eventually lead their nuclear and analytical services division for many years until his retirement from the company.

In addition to his educational and professional achievements, he was a long time member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Hopewell and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus and other local service organizations. However, his most committed focus was always that of his family. Whether taking his sons fishing at a local watering hole, watching his sons and grandsons play football, enjoying his daughters and granddaughters at their many dance recitals and volleyball games, babysitting his beloved grandchildren and teaching them to love math, to play and understand sports, to love our wonderful country and respect those who serve it with devotion, he was always present and enthusiastic to be a part of their happiness. To those who knew him well, he was a man with a wonderful and gentle spirit. He enjoyed his many opportunities to visit Europe, especially Italy and his parents’ small villages across the last 40 years. He was a life-long learner and virtual traveler on YouTube, reliving those many wonderful locations from the comfort of his wheelchair in his last years of life.

He is survived by his wife, Anita (Gutierrez) also of Hopewell Township, their five children: Susan D’Amico (late Daniel Castaldi) of Florida, Anthony R. D’Amico, Jr. (Lori) of California, Christine D’Amico (Phyllis Reeves) of California, John D’Amico (Karen) of Wyoming and Cynthia Dorundo (Michael) of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania.

He is also survived by his grandchildren: John Castaldi, Clarissa Castldi, Zachary D’Amico, Sarah D’Amico, Mark D’Amico, Kaitlyn Dorundo, Michael Dorundo II and Samantha Dorundo.

Family visitation will be on Monday, January 27th beginning at 10:30 a.m. until the time of departing prayers at 11:30 a.m. in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 12 noon at Our Lady of Fatima Church of Hopewell Township. Internment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Freida (Mathews) DeGennaro, 85, formerly of Ambridge, passed away on January 20th, 2025, in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born in Sewickley on February 19th, 1939, a daughter of the late Mark Sirris and Mary Flavaris Eleftheriou. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Emanuel Mathews, loving father of her three children Michael DeGennaro, a brother William Poutous, two sisters Kay Kulianos, Lillian Contos, a son John Mathews, two grandsons Thomas Botsko and Richard Quintana, and a daughter-in-law Betty Mathews. 

She is survived by her son, Peter Mathews, daughter, Maria (Timothy) Craddock, nine grandchildren: Michelle (David) Mosher, Eric Mathews, Christy Mathews, Vanessa Mathews, Timothy Quintana, Johnny Quintana, Mike Quintana, Ashley Martinez (Brandon), Whitney Goodman (Nick); thirty great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

Freida was a former member of the Good Samaritan Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her family and cooking Greek food for them. She also had a great love for animals as she took in strays and adopted them. Freida was also previously an office manager in several medical facilities over the years. 

Friends will be received on Monday, January 27th from 10:30 A.M. until the Mass of Christian burial at 11:30 A.M. in Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. Interment will follow in Economy Cemetery. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Homeland Center Retirement Community for the loving and compassionate care given to Freida during her residency there.