George Charles “Chuck” Neely, Jr. of Aliquippa, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025. He was the son of George C. Neely Sr. and Helen Levy Neely.

George was a 1970 graduate of Hopewell High School, he also attended Findlay College, Ohio University and Robert Morris University.

Goerge spent a majority of his life in California working in the film industry as a very accomplished sound effects editor. During that time, he received many awards. A highlight for him was an Oscar for his work with Steven Spielberg on the film E.T. He also worked on both Back to the Future films. He also has credits on approximately 25 other films and TV shows.

He is survived by his sister, Ruth, his niece, Janice, his nephew, Steve, a great-nephew and niece and several cousins. A very dear friend Carol was a great help to him as his health declined.

In accordance with George’s wishes, no service or viewing will be held.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Mary Emma Horgan, 78, of Beaver Falls, passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 14th, 2025. She was born in Beaver Falls on May 6th, 1947, a daughter of the late Clarence and Hughannie J. (Gehring) Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew J. Horgan, her brothers, Junior, Ronald, Thomas Young and Melvin Parsons; as well as her sisters, Betty Jean Udell, Veda Senior and Susan Hickman, two grandchildren, Burton W. Claypool and Andrew B. Harris and a great granddaughter, Amilya J. Young. She is survived by a son, John (Linda) McKenzie, Sr., her daughters: Lisa DeBaker, Kellie (Russell) Claypool, Dana (Larry) Norman, Krista (Fred) Brandenburg; as well as her brothers: Robert Young, Louis “Butch” Young and Maryann Dreyer, John (Dianna) Young, David (Sandy) Parsons, Jay (Karen) Parsons; her sister, Ardell (Bill) Watson, her grandchildren: John, Britni, Cody, Jesse, Kory McKenzie, Brandon (Erin) Young, Shyanne (Jason) Adams, Eli DeBaker, Robert Harris, Mary Claypool, William(Leeanna) Norman, Ian and Lake Brandenburg; along with her great grandchildren: Remington McKenzie, Ryden and Renson Soppick, Isabelle Young, Finn Adams, Bryson and Brooke Harris, Hope Davis, Robert, Shawna, and Sophie Claypool, Ethan Herschbach, Koda Riffle, Raylan Norman and two more coming in 2026, a host of nieces and nephews, her special nieces, Shenandoah Hoskinson and Penny Clawson and her longtime friends, Gerri Brown and Gloria Parsons.

Mary attended Beaver Falls High School and was known for her warmth, devotion to family, and her quiet joy in life’s simple pleasures. She retired from Armstrong World Industries, which was where she worked as an inspector for more than 30 years. She was a proud member of the New Brighton Croatian Club and Eagles, where she cherished the friendships and camaraderie shared there. She had a love for bingo and the familiar faces it brought together, often finding joy in the games and the stories exchanged. Her true happiness, however, was found at home and around the table. Family dinners were sacred to Mary: especially during the holidays and on Thursday nights, which became a tradition of laughter, conversation, and love.

Friends will be received on Thursday, August 21st from 2 -4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where an additional viewing will be held on Friday, August 22nd from 10 a.m. until the time of her Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. Chaplain Thomas Whipple will officiate.

A luncheon of fellowship at the New Brighton Croatian Club, 820 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, will follow.

Patricia Susa-Cottage, 75, passed away peacefully on August 16th, 2025, in St. Barnabas, Beaver Meadows of Beaver surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New Brighton on April 27th, 1950, the daughter of the late George and Ann Katherine Novosel Susa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Cottage. She is survived by her brother, Thomas (Marilyn) Susa of Beaver Falls, a very special nephew, Matthew (Amanda) Susa of Hubbardston, Massachusetts, and their twin daughters Emersyn and Raelynn, along with numerous cousins and several dear friends from South Lyon, Michigan.

Patricia taught Spanish and French for 7 years upon graduating college. She then entered the business environment upon receiving her master’s degree in wage and salary administration. She worked at the LTV Steel Corp in Aliquippa and Canton, Ohio in human resource development. She held similar positions at Michigan Consolidated Gas and the Governor’s office in the State of Michigan. She enjoyed volunteering at her Parish Church St. Joes in South Lyon, Michigan and the local library. She loved to travel and visited many countries throughout her early retirement years. Her true passion was St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, a passion that both Patricia and her late husband shared.

Friends will be received on Thursday, August 21st from 3-7 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements and where prayers will be offered on Friday, August 22nd at 10 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in St. James Catholic Church, 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley, with Father Brian Noel officiating.

Interment will follow in St. James Catholic Cemetery, 470 Water Works Road, Sewickley.

The family would like to thank the staff at Beaver Meadows, for their loving and compassionate care given to Pat during her stay. A special thank you also goes out to her friends and neighbors in South Lyon, Michigan for all their care and support.  In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested in Patricia’s name to the St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Anthony “Tony” Zaccagnini, 67, of Ambridge, passed away on August 15th, 2025. He was born on June 18th, 1958, a beloved son of the late Frank and Phyllis (Brunone) Zaccagnini. He is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Norma (Russo) Zaccagnini; his children, Anthony Zaccagnini and Angela Zaccagnini (fiancé, Evan Fullerton), his brother, Frank Zaccagnini and his cherished grandchildren: Santino and Stella Zaccagnini, Jack Fullerton, and Shauna Smith.

Anthony was a 1976 graduate of Ambridge Area High School who dedicated most of his life to owning and operating A.Z. Nursery, where he was well known and respected as a landscaper. He had a deep love for Italian music, wine, and spending time with family and his many friends (“the coom’s”). He especially enjoyed Halloween, and those who knew him fondly looked forward to his annual celebrations and elaborate decorations.

He faced early onset dementia at a young age. Through the unwavering love and care of his wife, Norma, along with the support of family, friends, Life Beaver, Dr. Michael Karp and Good Samaritan Hospice, he was able to enjoy many birthdays, holidays, and special moments with his grandchildren from the comfort of home.

Friends were received on Sunday, August 17th from 1–4 p.m. and 5–7 p.m. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where blessing service will be held on Monday, August 18th, at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa.

Lanny “Uncle Lanny” Fennell, 79, of Ambridge, passed away on August 15th, 2025 in the VA Medical Center of Butler, surrounded his loving family and friends.
He was born in Sewickley on July 23rd, 1946, a son of the late Blair and Genevieve Fennell. He is survived by three brothers, Jim (Georgia) Fennell, Larry (Barbara) Fennell of Georgia, Ronnie (Cathy) Fennell of Rochester, two sisters Linda (Florida), and Diana (Don) of Fair Oaks, and many nieces and nephews and good friends.
Lanny was one of 13 children and was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. He proudly served his country as a Sergeant (ES) with the US Marines and fought in the Battle of at Khe Sahn, north of the DMZ. He received the Presidential Unit Citation and many other metals for his services. He was a proud Marine Semper Fi. He loved his family and friends. He spent time at his camp in Tionesta after his (40) retirement as a diesel mechanic.
Friends will be received on Monday, August 18th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements and where the family will share memories of Lanny of Tuesday, August 19th at 10 A.M.
Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester with full military honors.

David M. “Do” Gengarella, 58, passed away suddenly at his home, on August 13th, 2025. He was born in Midland on February 20th, 1967, a son of Mary (Mullin) Woodeshick and the late Guy Ernest Gengarella. He was the youngest of three sons: a fact his older surviving brothers, Guy and John, never let him forget. In addition to his mother and two brothers, he will be missed by his beloved sons, Nicholas Gengarella (Kelsee Kaminsky) of Coraopolis and Ethan Gengarella of Midland. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Guy and Allison Gengarella of Gaithersburg, Maryland and John and Cyndie Gengarella of San Jose, California, his lifelong friend, David Masters and a large circle of friends and extended family, who will miss his humor, kindness and easygoing spirit. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents and his stepfather, Kenneth Woodeshick.

David grew up in Midland and often shared memories of playing basketball on 10th Street courts, Fourth of July celebrations, and swimming at the Midland Pool, (often after it closed for the day). He attended elementary school in Midland, then graduated from Quigley Catholic High School of Baden in 1985, where he was a member of the football and wrestling teams. He then attended Slippery Rock University, graduating in 1989 with a degree in Social Work. He worked for Beaver County Behavioral Health, retiring as a Program Specialist after 20 years. Outside of work, he found his greatest joy in time spent with his sons, Nicholas and Ethan, whether fishing, playing bocce or cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In accordance with David’s wishes and at the family’s request, services for David will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. If desired, memorial contributions in David’s memory can be made to the Carnegie Library of Midland, 61 9th St., Midland, PA 15059.

Roseann (DeFrancis) Monaco, 82, of Midland, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on August 8th, 2025.

She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on March 14th, 1943, a daughter of the late Gino and Therna DeFrancis. She is survived by her son, Vince Monaco, her daughter, Marti Monaco and her significant other, Sam, her sister, Lucy DeFrancis, her grandchildren, Gino (Maria) Monaco, Logan (Mandy) Monaco and Jordan Monaco, her great-grandchildren, Matteo and Kai Monaco, her sister-in-law, Fran Steele, along with her nieces and nephews.

Roseann was a resident of Midland most of her life who worked in retail sales for several local stores, including Fashion Bug, Batchelor Furniture McKinney Furniture and A. K. Nahas. She was involved with both Pop Warner Youth Football and the St. Anthony Women’s Auxiliary. In her spare time, she could be found playing tennis, sailing, horseback riding or sunbathing next to her garden and Koi Pond. She was Catholic by faith.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. A private celebration of Roseann’s life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Lynn M. Parkinson, 69, of Fair Oaks, passed away on August 14th, 2025, in Heritage Valley Health System of Sewickley, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Sewickley on February 24th, 1956, a daughter of the late Robert and Nancy Jarvis Parkinson. She is survived by her two sisters, Cheryl Parkinson and Colleen (James) Fahey, two nephews, Roy (Marin) Ankrom and Sean Sabatini, her niece, Lexi Sabatini, her great niece, Ellie Ankrom, two aunts, Shirley Willison and Betty Jarvis, several cousins and her companion, Tim Chapel.

There will be no public visitation for Lynn and arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

Benjamin P. Thayer, 90, passed away on August 13th, 2025. He was born in Titusville, Pennsylvania on April 4th, 1935, a son of the late Everette N. and Catharine Thayer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred and David and his first wife, Edna (Lang) Thayer. He is survived by his second wife, Susan, a son, Wayne (Kristin) Thayer of Phoenix, Arizona, his stepchildren, Tim (Nancy) Gibson of Monument, Colorado, and Tammy (Chris) Anderson of Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, his grandchildren: Emily and Isabelle Thayer, Jessica (Christian) Stempert, Andrew and Mary Beth Gibson, Elora Walsh and Sebastian Robinson; a sister, Susan Miller of Pleasanton, California and one brother, Rev. Nelson (Linda) Thayer of Franklin, Pennsylvania and one great-grandson.

Benjamin was raised in Crawford County. He graduated from Randolph-East Mead High School and Penn State University with a BS in Civil Engineering.

After completing US Navy Officer Candidate School, he served for 3 years as a “Sea Bee” working on design and construction issues for bases in Okinawa and Florida. Upon his discharge he worked for Brown Engineers in New York for 5 years before moving to Beaver County to join Michael Baker Jr., Inc. as a highway designer. After retiring from Baker in 1998, he continued to work part-time for Widmer Engineering in Beaver Falls for another 12 years. He was a member of the American Society of Highway Engineers and the PA. Society of Professional Engineers and was named the Beaver County Engineer of the year in 1998. He was also a 58-year member of the Little Beaver Lions Club and served on the Board of Directors for the Lighthouse for the Blind in New Brighton for over 20 years. He was also a faithful member of Chippewa Alliance Church of Chippewa. Friends will be received on Monday, August 18th from 3-7 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangments and where a visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 19th from 11 A.M. until the time of services at 12 noon. Rev. Daniel Muir will officiate. A private burial will be held at Mt. Hope United Methodist Cemetery behind the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church at 29034 State Route 27, Guys Mills, Pennsylvania.

Memorial donations in Benjamin’s memory may be made to the Chippewa Alliance Church Building Fund, 3629 37th Street Extension, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 or to Lighthouses for the Blind, 720 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066.