Joseph Alexander Catalano Jr., 96, of Rochester Township, passed away on October 7th, 2025 in his home. He was born in Rochester on April 3rd, 1929, a son of the late Joseph A. and Rose Catalano Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth O. Catalano and his sister, Angela Marie (Owen) Whipple. He is survived by his four children: Michael J. & Deborah Catalano of New Sewickley Township, John D. & Bronwyn Catalano of Ambridge and Jodi A. & Bobby Moxley of Beaver and Joseph A. Catalano & Regina Hunter; as well as his grandchildren: Dawn Lamenza, Dana Ratliff, Beth Peterson, Candace A. Glass, Chad Catalano, Brittany Hunter, David Hunter, Jeffrey Sypolt; along with his great grandchildren: Andrew, Alyssa, Kyleigh, Kelly, Ambrose, Leah, Ava, Emma, Ruth, Tyler, Benjamin, Lillian, Joseph, Lincoln, Lennon, Veronica, and Sawyer.

Joseph was a retired supervisor for Bell Telephone and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was also a member of both Our Lady of the Valley Parish and St. Cecelia Church of Rochester.

Friends will be received on Friday, October 10th from 2-4 P.M. & 6 P.M. until the time of a Blessing Service at 7:30 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, 502 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Private interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery of Freedom.

Marilyn Kay Barnhart, 87, of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2025, at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Ellwood City on April 9th, 1938, the daughter of the late Frank Zona and Jennie (Mitchell) Greer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald M. “Jerry” Barnhart, her brother, Frank Zona, Jr. and her sister-in-law, Carol (Jay) Davis-Dickerson. She is survived by her two nephews, Jason (Jamie) Zona and Dr. Justin (Toni) Zona, her great nieces and nephews: Samantha and Danielle Rosenburg, William Zona, Antonio Zona, and Carlena Zona, Rick McComas, a sister-in-law, Karen Zona, along with numerous extended family and many special friends.

Marilyn worked for many years as a manager of People’s Home Savings Bank and later as an attendant for the former Lutton Funeral Homes, as well as continuing to assist the Gabauer family until her retirement in 2020. She met many wonderful people who she genuinely cared for in these positions. She was a devoted member of Chippewa United Methodist Church in Beaver Falls where she sang in the choir. Marilyn was active in her younger years in many organizations, including the Ellwood City Area Civic Corral, Ellwood City Women’s Network, Outlook Club of Beaver Falls, Ellwood City Rotary Club, Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce. She also devoted her time to her class reunion board, having worked every one of her class reunions. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and spending time with her loved ones.

Friends and family will be received on Friday, October 17^th from 4 P.M. until the time of services at 7 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Interment will be private in Locust Grove Cemetery, 1400 Brighton Road, Ellwood City.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 in Marilyn’s honor.

Peggy E. Rodriguez Skidmore, 65, of Baden, passed away on October 6th, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Augsburg, Germany on May 24th, 1960, a daughter of the late Joseph and Edith Kaube Rodriguez. She is survived by her two children, Jeffrey Allen (Romona) Skidmore Jr. and Alisha Key, her sister, Maria Lee, five grandchildren: Malik Strickland, Jalissa Strickland, Justin Burchell-Skidmore, Rebecca Stewart, and Liam Stewart; as well as two nephews, Matthew Robert Lee and Robert Donald Lee and many more family members and friends.

Peggy was a social butterfly who was always at the center of laughter and fun, whether at a party, a bingo game, or during her travels with her girlfriends. Her love for cooking and baking reflected her nurturing nature, providing comfort and happiness through a well-cooked meal or a freshly baked pastry. She had an exceptional talent for painting ceramics, a hobby that showcased her creativity and eye for beauty. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 12th from 1-4 P.M. at the Baden Borough Building, 149 State Street, Baden. Professional services and arrangements were entrusted to CORLESS-MATTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC, 1133 Church Street, Ambridge. You can leave your memories of Peggy and upload photos to her memorial page by clicking here.

Robert L. Poland, 76, of Hopewell, passed away on October 5th, 2025. He was born on January 27th, 1949, a son of the late Raymond and Evelyn Poland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert L. Poland Jr., his brothers, Raymond Jr. and Gary Poland and his life partner, Debbie McAdams. He is survived by his son, Timothy (Trisha) Poland, his granddaughters, Taylor and Torie Poland, his brother, Barry (Wanda) Poland, his sisters, Cindy Spiker and Lynn (Charles) Muir, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Robert was a 1966 graduate of Hopewell High School who went on to earn an associate degree in electronics from a college in Champaign, Illinois. He later retired from Cemex Concrete in Wampum after many years of dedicated service. He was an avid fisherman who loved trips to Lake Erie with his grandchildren, his partner, Debbie, and his loyal dog, Lucy. He had a contagious zest for life and enjoyed playing the lottery and scratch-off tickets. He was a devoted Atlanta Braves fan who cherished every moment spent with his son and grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received for a funeral service on Thursday, October 9th, at 11 A.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements and memorial contributions may be made directly to the funeral home. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, 450 Penn Avenue, Aliquippa.

Randy Waxler, Sr., 63, of Baden, passed away on October 5th, 2025, in his home.

He was born in Aliquippa on June 19th, 1962, a son of the late Louis and Lena Jones Waxler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Novella Waxler. He is survived by his son, Randy (Michelle) Waxler, Jr., his daughter, Melissa Waxler, his stepson, Bobby Jones, his granddaughter, Rylee Waxler, his grandson, Jamarious Rudolph, his step grandson, Bradyn Burr, his sister, Louann Waxler, his brother, Richard (Tamara) Waxler, as well as numerous nieces & nephews.

Randy was a garbage slinger for 38 years and spent 36 of them working with Waste Management, which is where he retired. He was an avid golfer who loved motorcycles, enjoyed shooting pool, playing darts, watching TV, spending time with his family and frequenting local bars.

Friends will be received on Thursday, October 9th from 6-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Randy L. Waxler Sr., please visit the floral store of the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Brian Novak, 63, of Chippewa Township, passed away on October 4th, 2025 after an extended illness.

In accordance with Brian’s request, there were no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Gabauer Fueral Homes.

Memorial donations may be made in Brian’s name to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital- 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, which was a cause close to his heart.