Joseph Campana, 75, of Baden, passed away on April 3, 2024. Born on May 20, 1948, he was the son of the late George and Evelyn Campana. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Brenda Campana. He is survived by his son, Clint Campana, siblings, George (Karen) Campana, Helen (Stephen) McElheny, Gloria (William) Woodward, and numerous nieces and nephews. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired after over 40 years from Conrail (Norfolk Southern) Railroad. Joseph was an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed playing pool, golfing, and adventures to Cooks Forest. He especially loved taking trips with his son and friends to Canada to fish. Services are private, and arrangements were entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Anthony David (A.D.) Kamzelski, 74, of Ambridge, passed away on April 2, 2024. Born on October 3, 1949, he was a son of the late Milly and Richard Kamzelski and brother of Michael Kamzelski. He is survived by a sister Mary Jo Scassa and Richard (Jerry) Kamzelski, He also leaves behind 4 brother in laws, Richard Eric (Kathleen), Drew, Scott, and the late Craig Tusick, who he loved and considered them all as his brothers. He was a loving father to Shannon (Thomas) Sanders and grandfather to Madison Sanders, who were the joys of his life. He was married to Leslie (Tusick) Kamzelski for 51 years. A.D. was an Ambridge Highschool graduate class of 1967. He was a retired Conrail Conductor. He enjoyed fishing and puzzles of all kinds.  He always saw the good in every single person he knew. A memorial service will be held on April 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Jill McGregor at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 399 State Street, Baden, Pennsylvania. Arrangments were entrusted to Alvarez Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Lynn Elizabeth Stinson, 67, of Lima, Ohio, passed away on April 1, 2024.

Born October 13, 1956, in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Timothy and Ruth (Shee) Yensull.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Gayle Marsh and brother-in-law, Joe Shubuck. Surviving Lynn are her siblings, Lonnie (Jeanne) Yensull, Lenny Yensull, Loren Yensull, LuAnne (Robert) Klemens, and Lee Shubuck, her best friend, Susie Seifert, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She recently retired after over 30 years of working for the Ford Motor Company.  She will be remembered for enjoying traveling, shopping, Renaissance festivals, and photography.  Lynn loved movies and cats, and various things that she collected.

Friends will be welcomed Friday, April 5, from 5pm until the time of the Blessing Service at 7pm, in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton.

Private interment will take place at Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls.

Charles Allison, 76, of Hamilton, Ohio and formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away on March 31, 2024.
Chuck was a son of the late Naomi Jean Allison-Elsbury (2023) and William (Bill) Allison (1960). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Frank Elsbury, who was a loving grandfather and great-grandfather to Chuck’s children and grandchildren and a brother-in-law, Terry Pettner. He will be sadly missed by his two sons:  Chuck (Nicole) Allison of West Chester, Ohio and Christopher (Angela) Allison of Fairfield Township, Ohio; seven grandchildren: Taylor (David), Joel, Morgan, Darci, Casey, Aidan, and Chase Allison; two great grandsons: Louis and Clyde; a brother: Ron (Denise) Allison of Enon Valley, and a sister: Tonya Pettner of North Sewickley Township. He was born on October 21,1947 in Beaver Falls, where he lived until the early 1970’s when he moved to Ohio to work for Mobil.  Chuck worked up until 2012 when he retired from AK Steel.
He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. His greatest joy came from spending time with his grandchildren – attending their sporting/school events and watching them grow up.
A visitation will be held Thursday, April 4th from 12 Noon until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Concord Church, A Global Methodist Congregation, 285 Concord Church Road, Beaver Falls, 15010. His burial will be in Concord Church Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Betty Irene Albright, 95, passed away on March 29th, 2024 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. She was the wife of Jack Eugene Albright for 76 years. Born in Smithfield, West Virginia, on June 30, 1928, she was the daughter of Dr. Jefferson Leroy Roberts and Madge Marie Roberts of Gaithersburg, Maryland. She is survived by her daughter Joyce Hikita and son in law James Hikita from Hawaii, her sister Sharon Lowrey and brother in law Steve Lowrey from Shepherdstown, West Virginia. She was a graduate from Smithfield High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Aliquippa, and was a member in good standing for 50 years of the Woodlawn Chapter #164 of the Eastern Star in Alliquippa. There will be no formal services.

Catherine J. (Bauman) Moore, 91, of New Brighton died Saturday March 30, 2024 in St. Barnabas, Beaver Meadows.

Born December 26, 1932 in New Brighton was the daughter of the late Leroy and Mabel ( Beaver) Bauman.   She was a member of the former Trinity Lutheran Church, New Brighton.  Catherine received a degree in Nursing from Sewickley Hospital.  As a Registered Nurse she worked at Sewickley Hospital and the American Red Cross.  After retirement she moved to Lakeland FL for many years.

She is survived by her sons James B. Circle, Jr. (Faye); Jeffery P. Circle ( Rose); and David L Circle ( Valerie).  Step-children Patrick Moore ( Cindy); Kelly Mussey ( Gary); Kathleen Lince ( Spencer); Colleen Taylor ( David) and a daughter-in-law Cindy Viveralli.  Many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and one Great-Great Grandson.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband James B. Circle and her second husband Alfred G. Moore, Jr.; a son Thomas B. Circle; brothers Jack, Junie, and Paul Bauman and an aunt Gertrude Bauman.

A memorial service will be held Friday April 5 at 11:00 AM in the Grace Lutheran Church, 393 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074 with Rev. Gregory Clagg officiating.

Arrangements by Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801-4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Memorial Contributions may be made if desired to the American Red Cross, 133 Friendship Circle, Beaver, PA 15009.

Inurnment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA.

Paul J. Rowe, 64, of New Brighton, passed away 4/3/2024.

Born October 29, 1959, in McKees Rocks, he was a son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Skubiak) Rowe. Paul was a member of the New Brighton High School class of 1977. He attended the Gemological Institute of America in California, which prepared him to repair jewelry for several local jewelers, before eventually taking ownership of Lane Jewelers in 1983. He loved designing and fabricating unique jewelry pieces for customers, friends, and family, and provided many Beaver County area couples with engagement rings and wedding bands over the years. He was most recently employed at Eaton Corporation, Beaver, applying his skills soldering and fabricating circuit breaker components. Paul loved music and played the violin and piano. He was a gifted photographer who enjoyed giving away his photos and making custom note cards for friends and family. Paul was well liked and loved by many and will be remembered as someone who loved life, greatly enjoyed spending time with people, and making friends, with an infectious personality. He was greatly loved by family and friends, and he loved them all very much.

Surviving is his sister, Cindy (Jeff) Gaynor, brother, Bert (Barb) Rowe, nephew, Randy (Kaitlyn) Rowe, their children, Finn and Josie, nephew, Alec (Kate) Rowe, niece, Samantha Rowe (Jared Woodward), cousins, Sandra (Dick) Costin and Joyce Fields, as well as close friends, Keith and Patty Frischkorn, Brad and Donna Custer, and Kevin and Bella Schimke. Paul was also very close to many of his co-workers at Eaton Corporation, who he frequently spoke fondly of. He loved his work there and being part of that team.

Friends will be welcomed Sunday, April 7, from 1-4 PM, at J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, with a service immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Paul’s name to the Gemological Institute of America Scholarship Fund, Carlsbad CA

Annette Vassallo Sladick passed away peacefully on Sunday March 31, 2024, while surrounded by her family.

Annette began her career as an Operating Room Aide at the former Rochester General Hospital for a short time before the facility closed. Then, she was employed as a Technician in the Sterile Processing Department for 35 years at Heritage Valley Beaver (former Medical Center of Beaver County). Annette eventually earned her certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). Outside of work, she treasured her vacations at the beach with family and warm summer weekends lounging by the pool. Annette also loved both watching and playing sports (especially softball), camping, bike riding, and shopping for bargains, but the joy of her life was her grandson Jace Michael. Annette had a beautiful smile, warm heart, and she gifted us with so many happy memories.

Annette is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert “Bert” Sladick of Ohioville, PA, sons Michael Sladick, and Benjamin (Brittney) Sladick, grandson Jace, and expected grandson in July 2024; sisters Mary Halfhill, and Jeanne (Douglas) Bryson; brothers-in-law Charles (Sharon) Sladick and John (Michelle) Sladick; sisters-in-law Elizabeth (Fred) Colosimo, and Kathy (Timothy) Taormina; beloved niece Amy Halfhill Brown; cousins Michele Adkins and Mary Jo Goyak-Tidd; along with numerous other aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Annette is preceded in death by her parents Casmir and Mildred “Bebee” Vassallo, and John and Mary Sladick, brother-in-law Kenneth Halfhill, and cousin Tina Newtz.

Friends will be received Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 600 Beaver Ave., Midland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Church, Midland. Interment will take place at Beaver Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

The family would like to thank the nurses at PAM Health at Heritage Valley Beaver and the staff at Advanced Hospice, especially nurse Cami.

In lieu of flowers you may send donations in honor of Annette Sladick to one of her favorite charitable organizations, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

George E. Lopata Sr., 87, of Monaca, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. He was the son of the late Andy and Anna Lopata. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Shirley, children; Tim, George, David, Karen, and Kim; grandchildren; John (Tiffani) Baucom,  Brian (Hannah) Eckhart, Jason (Tiffani) Eckhart; and great grandsons; Preston & Grayson Baucom. George worked for 30 years at Armco Steel, was a crane operator at Leetsdale Ornamental and he was the owner of Lopatas Silk Florals. He served as the CEO of the Forge Invitational Muscle Car Show and muscle car display provider for Bristol Motor Speedway, NHRA and NASCAR. He presented the Lee Lacocca Award for Barrett Jackson and John Force of the NHRA. George was in numerous magazine feature articles and a display coordinator at SEMA. He was a member Knights of Columbus and Beaver County Industrial Museum. George enjoyed gardening and loved to collect and restore antique cars. He will be deeply missed by the muscle car community. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver for their dignity and compassion. Arrangements were entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, Ambridge.