Peter Joseph Ricciardi, Jr., 79, of Beaver, passed away on October 4, 2024.
He was born on May 6, 1945 in Ambridge, a son of the late Peter J. Ricciardi Sr. and Helen Fritsch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Charles Fritsch. He is survived by his sons, Ryan (Erin) Ricciardi, and Sean (Annie) Ricciardi, both of Beaver; brother, Richard “Rico” (Tracy) Ricciardi, grandchildren, Michael and Teddy Ricciardi, Cole Ricciardi, his former wife of 25 years, Charlotte Ricciardi of Beaver, and was anxiously awaiting the birth of a granddaughter Cora in November. Peter was a 1963 graduate of Ambridge. He graduated from IUP in 1967 with a degree in Art Education and worked for Riverside School District for nearly 40 years. He was an avid car collector who loved drawing, body building and landscaping.

Friends will be received on Monday, October 7th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. A Blessing Service will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday October 8, at 10:30 A.M., followed by committal prayers at Beaver Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Nicole Lynn Rogalla, 38, of Beaver Falls, passed away on October 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was born on January 1, 1986, in Beaver, the daughter of Stanley and Linda (Throm) Rogalla. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Frank and Marjorie Rogalla, and maternal grandparents, James and Margaret Throm. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Aaliyah Rogalla, brothers, Dustin (Rachel) Rogalla and Jeffrey (Kerry) Sullivan, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Nicole was a devoted mother to her daughter, Aaliyah.  She loved family gatherings, holidays, camping, and spending time with her friends and family.

Friends will be received on Saturday, October 12^th from 2-4 P.M. and 6 P.M. until the time of services at 8 P.M. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in Nicole’s memory to the Beaver County Humane Society.

We also wish to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to everyone for the outpouring of love, caring and support offered to our family at this most difficult time.  Nicole will forever be in our hearts.

Austin Stephen English, 36, passed away on October 1, 2024, at his residence in Patterson Township.

He was born on June 23, 1988, in Fredericksburg, Virginia to Robert David, Jr. and Charlene Kay (Rakich) English. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Conner English; a brother, Robert David III (KerriAnne) English; a sister, Kay Marie English, and six nieces and nephews, Kelly, Kaydence, Mackenzie, Rylen, Ronan, and Maverick.

Austin enjoyed spending his time playing video games and hanging out in the woods with his family and his son.  He was a 2007 graduate of Blackhawk High School and like his late grandfather “PopPop” participated in the sport of wrestling. He was also a graduate of Beaver County VoTech in Carpentry.

In accordance with Austin’s wishes, no funeral services will be held. The family requests that you remember him through cherished memories and kind thoughts.

Any condolences can be sent to his parents, Rob and Char, at their home at 300 18th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Diabetes Association on Austin’s behalf.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls was honored to provide care and guidance to Austin’s family during this time.

Anne L. Hetzler, 72, passed away on October 1, 2024.

She was born on October 4, 1951, the daughter of the late Charles E. Hetzler and Mary Gilchrist Hetzler. She is survived by her brother, Charles ‘Ed’ Hetzler, four cousins, Thomas Gilchrist, Jane Gilchrist, Douglas Gilchrist, Pamela Cagle, and her best friend Debbie Reed.

She was raised in Patterson Heights and was a graduate of Big Beaver Falls Area Senior High School, class of 1969. She was at Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center since 2017. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Beaver Falls.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, October 9 from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. in the Corless-Kunselman Funeral Home, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls with Rev. Dr. David Oyler officiating. Private interment will take place at Beaver Falls Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Carnegie Free Library, 1300 Seventh Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Linda Jane (DeCanio) Dambach, 77, of New Brighton, passed away on October 2, 2024 at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls. 

She was born on November 22, 1946, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Frank and Jane (Broccolo) DeCanio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frank DeCanio. 

She is survived by her children, Don (Kara) Yates, Renee (Brad) Fabyanic, and Jill Dambach, grandchildren: Brittney (Sean) O’Neill, Zach Yates, Noah Yates, Nick (Brittany) Fabyanic, Kyle (Kristin) Fabyanic, Michael Gutierrez, Diego Gutierrez, and Marco Gutierrez; great-grandson, Theodore Fabyanic, her nieces, Genelle and Marissa DeCanio and her nephews, Frank and Christopher DeCanio. 

Friends and family will be welcomed on Monday, October 7, from 5 p.m. until the time of the Memorial service at 7 p.m., in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, with Pastor Matt Reitz officiating. 

The family would also like to thank Providence Care Center and Gentiva Hospice for taking wonderful care of their mother. 

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Linda’s name to Walk to End Alzheimer’s, www.alz.org/walk. 

Joseph S. Holoweiko, 59, of Wampum, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on April 17, 1965, in Beaver Falls, the son of the late Joseph and Nina Stanyard Holoweiko. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Davidson. He is survived by his wife, Kelly L. Thomas Holoweiko, son, Ryan (Chelsie) Holoweiko, daughter, Kristy (Brandon) Jones, four grandchildren, Jaxon and Alida Holoweiko, and Brayden and Braxton Jones, sister, Cynthia Cunningham, and his dog, Ruckus.

In his professional life, Joseph was a dedicated and hardworking individual, spending many years at Nova Chemicals, which is now, Styropeck.

Joseph loved fishing, but not as much as his love for his grandchildren. He enjoyed every second he got to spend with them. His pride for them was as evident as the smile that lit up his face every time he spoke of them, a testament to the love he held deep within his heart.

Joseph had an affinity not just for his family and fishing, but for wildlife. From deer to squirrels, his appreciation for Mother Nature’s creatures was profound. His cherished memories weren’t limited to nature alone. Adventures at Cedar Point, Six Flags, and Myrtle Beach were favorite pastimes.

Friends will be received on Saturday, October 5 from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls. A service will also be held on Sunday, October 6th at 3 P.M. in the First Presbyterian Church, 252 College Avenue, Beaver. Pastor Jeff Arnold will officiate.

Interment will be private at Grandview Cemetery.

Victor A. Miller, 85, of Brighton Township, passed away on September 27, 2024 in his home.  He was born in Rochester on January 17, 1939, a son of the late Victor J. and Dorothy Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathy Miller.

He is survived by his children, Michelle Doblinger, Stephen & Tia Miller, Karen & Eric Martin, and Victor Miller, 7 grandchildren: Boilin Miller, Anah Gilmore, Aubree Miller, Brody Miller, Madison Martin, Abigale Martin, and Nia Gallinal; and his sister Donna Gamble.

Victor was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Korea. He was a retired pipe fitter and boiler maker from Nova Chemicals. While working, he was very active in the OCAW Union, holding the President office a few times. He loved to work with his hands, especially on cars and woodworking.

In accordance with Victor’s wishes, all services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Memorial contributions may be made to any Multiple Sclerosis Charity.

Roberto Alfonso Rocca, 42, of Midland, passed away on September 30, 2024.

He was born February 3, 1982 in Brighton Township, a son of Roberto and Marcella Rocca. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Gia Rocca, Renee (Mark) Grommas, Claudine (Dave) Lambert, aunts & uncles, Ambrose and Terry Rocca, Ike and Barbra Rocca, Victor and Stacy Rocca, Orlando and Liz Pineda, Alfonso and Susan Pineda, Albert and Terry Pineda, David and Jane Pineda, Josette and Frank Terrones, as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Roberto was a graduate of Midland High School. He had many friends and loved to have fun attending sporting events with them. He was a sports enthusiast and especially loved the Steelers. He was a member of Midland Sportsmen Club and the American Legion Post 481. He was also the former owner of Rocca’s Hot Dog Shop. He also enjoyed a variety of foods and loved cooking.

Friends will be received on Thursday, October 3, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland. A private blessing service will be held at a later date followed by interment at Beaver Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Blaise Catholic Church, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland, PA 15059.

Georgia K. Wickline, 88, passed away on October 1, 2024. She was born on August 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Laura Vogler Merriman and Dale Merriman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clyde and Effie Merriman, and Sarah and Charles Vogler. She is survived by her wonderful and supportive siblings, Ruth (Chuck) Cote, Carol (Joe) Pisano, Sandra Blake, and Robert (Julie) Merriman, children: Debra (Michael) Pless, Wendy (Pete) Giannetti, Sharon (William) Bibby, Laurie (Scott) Hiltz, Stepson Robert (Mary) Wickline; and grandchildren: Jordan (Heidi) Giannetti, Veronica (Thomas) Mollick, Jonathan (Alayna) Hiltz, Brandon (Jaime) Ankney, Patrick (Danielle) Giannetti, Jessica (Chad) Hupp, Cameron (Amanda) Hiltz, Caitlin (Bret) Nemeth, Chelsea (Jameson) Staley; step grandchildren: Michael (Kaylee) & Daniel (Erica) Wickline, William (Jenna) Bibby, Cami (Matthew) Dineen, David Bibby, and twenty-six great grandchildren.

Georgia was a graduate of New Brighton High School and worked most of her life well into her seventies. She worked for the Area Agency on Aging, International Titanium, Mom’s Pies, Passavant Memorial Homes in Rochester, and the Senior Employment program of Lawrence County.

She was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Alliance Women, 5th Avenue Methodist Church, Methodist Women, and New Brighton Christian Women.

Georgia was a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, in conjunction with Professional Outfitters, to provide free children’s clothing to the community and volunteering for the New Brighton Soup Kitchen and other services as needed. She was the leader of a Cottage Bible Study in various homes with wonderful Christian friends whom she loved. Her hobbies were reading, solving crossword puzzles, quilting, and playing cards.

Although the Lord was her first love, her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her reason for living.

She will be missed by her dear friends at Dawes Manor.
Thank you to the Good Samaritan Hospice and this amazing team: Jamie, Jenn, Jess, and Ashley.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held on Tuesday, October 8, from 4-8 P.M. at J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton.  Private family funeral services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Good Samaritan Hospice 116 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059, (Georgia Wickline’s Team) or Donate – Concordia Lutheran Ministries, (concordialm.org) then choose Good Samaritan Hospice from the drop down in memory of Georgia Wickline.

Marilyn Frances McGee, 81, of Chippewa Township, passed away on October 1, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

She was born on August 21, 1943, in West Seneca, New York, the daughter of the late Woodrow and Irene (Prusak) Babcock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph McGee. She is survived by her children, Walter (Virginia) Samosky, Stephen Samosky, Marilyn (Mike) Mariaskin, Lynn (Joe) Reilly, and Ann (Dave) Kreul, and grandchildren, Joshua, Samantha, John, and Peter.

Marilyn graduated from D’Youville College and pursued a career as a teacher before welcoming five children with the late Walter Samosky. She was a devoted mother and cherished every moment spent with her loved ones. She attended St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 4^th at 10:00 A.M. at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Gabauer Funeral Homes.