Category: Obituaries

James “Hank” W. Henry (April 28,1948 – May 16, 2024)

We remember James “Hank” William Henry, 76, beloved friend and family member who left us 16th May 2024. One of seven siblings, Hank was raised in western Pennsylvania graduating from New Brighton HS in 1966. Hank served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and married Cindy Stein, they were blessed with two children.

After returning from service, Hank worked as a machinist and aftercare councilor. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking and being of service to others. A proponent of collateral healing, Hank was an inspiration to those around him. Most of all, Hank loved being around his family. Preceding him in death was his parents Lillian Blanche Christner and James Edgar Henry and his son Neal Jason Henry. He is survived by his wife Cindy, daughter Aaron Michelle Henry-Evanko and his grandchildren Alexia, Olivia, Maximon, Margot and Milo.

The memorial will be a private ceremony at a later date after a time of mourning.

Richard G. Glas (May 6, 1934 – May 20, 2024)

Richard G. Glas, age 90, of Economy Borough, passed away on May 20, 2024.  He was born the youngest brother of four on May 6, 1934, in Baden, to the late Estella A. (Barnes) and William H. Glas.  After graduating from Ambridge High School, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, retiring after serving for 38 years at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant.  On June 7, 1958, he married the late Sylvia Stranko from Harmony Township and they moved to Economy Borough, where they resided for over 50 years.  In 1966 he was hired at Allegheny Airlines as a ground school instructor and simulator technician where he taught airline pilots the systems and procedures for DC-9 aircraft. He retired from the airline in 2000 after a 34-year career.  He is fondly remembered as a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, and a caring son to his parents. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Masonic Lodge and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. He loved to be active and was always there for any family member needing help. His love, wisdom, and advice will be missed by all he touched.  He is survived by his brother Donald Glas of Jacksonville, FL; his two sons, Robert Glas of Economy Borough and Richard Glas and his wife Karen of Waxhaw, NC; three grandchildren, Jessica Boben and her husband Ken of Monroe, NC, David Glas of Durham, NC, and Sarah Glas of Chapel Hill, NC, and two great-grandchildren, Kenny and Finn Boben.  Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, from where a funeral service will be conducted Friday at 11 AM.  Interment will follow in the Sewickley Cemetery.

Delores Jean Feltrop Nahar – (December 9, 1942 – May 15, 2024)

Delores Jean Feltrop Nahar, born on December 9, 1942, passed peacefully on Wednesday morning, May 15, 2024.

Delores was preceded in death by her first husband, Melbourn Feltrop in 1986 and is survived by their oldest son, Kenneth Feltrop (Lori), their children: Zachary Feltrop (Ericka) and Chelsea Heranic (Steven); also by their youngest son, Ernest Feltrop and his children: Ashley Statterfield (Joseph), Jessica Feltrop, Jacob Feltrop, and Luke Feltrop.
She was preceded in death also by her husband Albert Nahar in 2021 and is survived by their son Kyle Nahar along with Albert’s sons: Albert Nahar Jr. and Aaron Nahar. Being a mother was her greatest pride. She was very proud of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved truly and deeply.
Delores was a member of Union Ridge Bible Baptist Church in Rogers, Ohio and was recognized in her community as someone who cared endlessly for her family and her neighbors. Her willingness to do for others knew no boundaries. As a single mother, she started and grew Feltrop’s Personal Care Home and later, Veranda Place, taking care of the elderly. She will be remembered by the families of those she cared for as well as those who worked with her.
A renowned cook and baker, friends and family members looked forward to meals served at her house and she was eager to share her recipes and experiences with anyone who took an interest. She was also famous for her holiday decorating and celebrations, had a love and appreciation for antiques, and took pride in her home. A devout Christian, we know she is in Heaven and is most likely sitting around the table with her dear sister, Goldie, laughing and reminiscing on all of their good times, all they have missed with each other, and finding their siblings in Heaven while watching over those of us who remain here on earth.
Friends and family will be received in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver PA 15009 on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 3pm until the time of service at the funeral home at 6pm. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

 

Robert Burau (October 22, 1945 – May 21,2024)

Robert Burau, 78, of Patterson Twp. passed away on Tuesday May 21, 2024, following an extended illness.

Robert was born October 22, 1945, to the late Henry and Olga (Howman) Burau in Beaver Falls PA.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years; Belinda (Sciarro) Burau; a daughter; Bernice (Keith) Benton; three grandchildren, Tyler Fedisin, Natalie Fedisin, and Brooke Benton; a son-in-law, Jay Fedisin; a sister-in-law, Mary Burau; a brother-in-law, Jeff Sciarro; two nephews, Kevin (Karen) Burau and Jason (Becky) Burau; great-nephew, Austin Burau; great-nieces, Hannah and Nicole Burau, and a special friend Paul Vorkapich.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter; Beth Fedisin, and a brother; Frank Burau.

All services were private.

Patricia “Patty” A. Keller (December 3, 1959 – May 14, 2024)

Patricia “Patty” A. Keller, 64, left this world to join her parents and siblings in heaven on May 14, 2024, after a courageous and stubborn year long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Patty was born on December 3, 1959, and lived her entire life in her family home in Ross Township, where she graduated from North Hills High School and CCAC. Patty is proceeded in death by her parents, Delmer, and Dorthy Keller and her two siblings Delene (William) Huch and Ralph (Mary Ann) Keller. Patty is survived by her sister-in-law Mary Ann Keller, nephew Sean (Christine) Keller, niece Sharon (Kevin) Daugherty, and niece Debbie (Steve) Tucker. Patty also has three great-nieces and three great-nephews. Patty’s sister-in-law, nieces, and nephews were the joy of her life. She never missed a family birthday, holiday, or life event celebration. In addition to the family who adored her, Patty had a very special circle of lifelong friends.
Patty worked her entire 37 years for BABB Inc., on the Northside of Pittsburgh, where she was promoted through the years to Chief Information Officer. She loved her job and her work “family”. In addition to spending time with her family, her hobbies included cooking and watching cooking shows, binge watching TV series, attending Chicago concerts, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Some of Patty’s favorite times were spent with her family sitting on the deck eating appetizers and having cocktails or on a road trip from Pittsburgh to Georgia to visit her family in the South.
Family and friends will be received Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 1:30 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

 

Kathleen “Tootsie” S. (Hlopek) Cymbalak (February 21, 1951 ~ May 18, 2024)

Kathleen S. “Tootsie” (Hlopek) Cymbalak, of Fair Oaks, born in Sewickley, Pa. on February 21st 1951, has passed away at home under excellent care from Good Samaritan Hospice on Saturday evening May 18th 2024. She is proceeded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Cymbalak; Her parents Kathryn and George Hlopek; her brother George (Stretch) Hlopek and her sister Judith Hlopek. Tootsie was 73 years young and battled Diabetes, Kidney Disease and Dementia/Alzheimer’s. She attended Devine Redeemer in Ambridge and Fair Oaks Elementary. She graduated in 1969 from Quaker Valley and completed Franco Beauty Academy in Ambridge PA. She was a secretary for WM. A. Cymbalak’s Disposal for 15 years. She was part owner and operator of Cymbalak’s Corner Delight in Leetsdale. From there she went on to work for Eckerd Drug in Leetsdale then ABDI warehouse in the Leetsdale Industrial Park before retiring in 1999. Although, her greatest job was being a mother which always came first. She loved relaxing in her backyard pool, camping at Moraine Family Campgrounds and her many animals throughout her years. Her biggest love besides God, her husband and children were her grandchildren: Joey(Ashlynn), Joshua (Bre), James (Alexis), Jacob, Jackson, Orion and her special granddaughter Alexis Hartley. Her great grandchildren Malcom and Lylah. She is also survived by her son William BJ Cymbalak; her daughter Jodi (James) Havens; sisters in-law Wilma Hooks and Kathy Gay; brothers in-law Jimmy Cymbalak and Mike Cymbalak; her Goddaughter Robin Mason; many nieces and nephews and a handful of special friends (they know who they are). The family would like to say a special thank you to her Good Samaritan nurses Jenn, Jess and Ashley. They were amazing, caring women who will be missed and remembered for the compassionate care they all gave. To honor her wishes there will be no funeral service.

Mom- give Dad a hug and kiss from all of us and when you find Elvis give him a great big kiss for your daughter.

Joseph Carmen Martinelli (August 24, 1927 ~ May 17, 2024)

Joseph Carmen passed away peacefully at Concordia Villa St. Joseph in Baden, PA at the age of 96. Joe was born in Dunbar, PA to Maryann Soldano Martinelli and Carmen J. Martinelli. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Tressa Jane (Simone) Martinelli, his daughter Barbara Martinelli Hax (Roy), his brother Thomas R. Martinelli, and his infant sister Baby Margie. Joe is survived by his children Joseph E. Martinelli (Lou Miller), Linda Kindelberger (Wes), John R. Martinelli, and Nancy Colie (Steve, deceased); his grandchildren, Nikki Kindelberger and Sean Colie; and his siblings Lou Schubert, Nick Martinelli, Sueann DeFurio, Kathy Martinelli-Zaun, Carmine Smith, and Maria Lambert. Also survived by a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Joe spent his childhood in the East Liberty and Morningside neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. He attended St. Raphael School and Central Catholic High School. From a young age, Joe worked many jobs, including selling newspapers on the streetcar before school for lunch money, boxing ice cream at the Heinz plant, and working for the railroad alongside his father and uncles. He joined the US Navy at age 17 and served in World War II. Joe put himself through Robert Morris business school, but he liked to say that he graduated from the School of Hard Knocks. He was a lifelong learner of many topics, especially gardening, health, and politics. Joe spent his early career in sales for Duquesne Slag Company. Later in life, he worked as Facilities Manager for the American Red Cross in Pittsburgh. Joe’s proudest accomplishment was founding the Mt. Lebanon Athletic Association track & field club to enable children of all abilities to participate in sports.
Arrangements entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC. Honoring Joe’s wishes, a Mass followed by burial in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will be private.
The family would like to thank the loving caregivers at Villa St. Joseph and Good Samaritan Hospice.

William Barlamas (June 19, 1936 ~ May 15, 2024)

William Barlamas, 87, of Harmony Township, PA passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.  Born June 19, 1936 on First Street in Ambridge, PA he is the son of the late Alexander and Constance Tsacalis Barlamas. In the year 1958, he dedicated his life to working in the family business, Barlamas’ Luncheonette which later evolved into Barlamas’ Restaurant in the early 1960s.  William honed his cooking skills while serving in the Army Reserves for 1959 to 1966.   In 1967 at a GOYA Convention in Hartford, Connecticut he met his future wife Katherine who was from London, Ontario Canada.  In two short years they were married making a home in Ambridge where they raised three children.  Together 1981, William and his wife Katherine transformed Barlamas’ Restaurant into Alexander’s.  William dedicated his life to proudly serving the community of Ambridge. William was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Ambridge where he was a member of the building committee, the Beaver Valley AHEPA, and the Ambridge GAPA.  He loved to tell stores especially about growing up on First Street.   William also loved to read and had a thirst for knowledge. Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Katherine Mitches Barlamas, children Constance (Dimitri) Tsambis of Oakmont, Alexander (Angel) Barlamas of Robinson Township, and Thomas Barlamasof Harmony Township, grandchildren Georgia, Katerina, Vasili, Katherine, and Marilena step-grandchildren Yianni, Skylar, Dean and Colton, sister-in-law Constance Barlamas and many nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his brother Franzee Barlamas.

Friends and family will be received on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.  Funeral service to immediately follow officiated by Father Anastasios Athanasiou.  Burial will be at Economy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Ambridge.

Arrangements entrusted to the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Nicholas Maruhnich Jr. (December 4, 1939 – May 17, 2024)

Nicholas Maruhnich, Jr. 85 of Hopewell Township passed away on May 17, 2024.
He was born December 4, 1939, in Aliquippa, and is the son of the late Nicholas and Veronica (Olicky) Maruhnich, Sr. In addition to his parents Nick was preceded in death by his first wife Dolores (Zvrowicz) Maruhnich and his siblings: Butch, John, Michael, and Margie.
He was a member of Mary Queen of Saints, Our Lady of Fatima Church, Hopewell
Nick honorably served our country in the US Army. He worked as a printer throughout his life retiring from Datatel in Monaca.
Nick enjoyed spending time outdoors. He relished a good game of golf, casting his line in the water fishing waiting for that big catch or being in the woods hunting for a twelve-point buck. He was also skilled in carpentry and crafted many pieces of furniture for his home.
Nick is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Mark and Crystal Maruhnich. Three granddaughters: Ava, Lilly and Virginia. A brother and sister-in-law: Edward and Isabelle Maruhnich and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4: 00 pm until time of service at 7:00 pm in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001
A private burial will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

 

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Janet Massie Fetkovich (6/18/1970 — 5/15/2024)

Janet Massie Fetkovich, 53 of Center Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in her home.  She was born in Rochester, PA on June 18, 1970 a daughter of Raymond Fetkovich Sr. and the late Virginia Fetkovich.  Janet was a beloved caretaker and daycare provider for many years. She was a member of Mary Queen of Saints Roman Catholic Parish attending, St. Frances Cabrini Church.  She was passionate about her family, loved camping and sitting by the fire.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a son, Bradley Massie in 2015.

She is survived by her husband William Massie, Jr., three children: Bryan Massie, Brittany (Dustin) Massie Weir, and Brandyn Massie; 3 beloved grandchildren: Alexa Massie Fleming, Meadow Weir and Mason Weir; 6 siblings: Judy (Matt) Hermes, Julie Fetkovich, Joanna Fetkovich, Raymond Fetkovich Jr.; David (Kelly) Fetkovich Sr.; and Lee Ann (Scott) Fordyce; she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and leaves behind a dear friend, George Zilk.

Friends will be received on Wednesday from 3pm until 8pm in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester. 502 Adams St.  Where a Blessing Service will be conducted at 6:00 pm.