Esther L. (Dotson) Stout, 82, formerly of Midland, passed away on January 5th, 2025, at East Liverpool Hospital.

She was born on April 18th, 1942, in Morgantown, West Virginia, a daughter of the late C.L. and Stella (Edwards) Dotson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, John “Jack” Stout, her sisters, Ruth Engleman, Lenora Allison and Eva Burnside and a brother, James Dotson. She is survived by her children, John Stout, Darla (Les) May, Tammy (Dave) Dorn and Sandra Miller, former sons-in-law, Joey Conforti and Bart Trautvetter, grandchildren: Christopher Trautvetter and Jennifer, Chadd Trautvetter and Ariel, Charlee Williams and LeRoy, Rhonda Leslie and Troy Coleman, Tiffany Faessel and Corey, Kayla Ward and Eric, Kelly Keefer and Shaun, Darrellyn Stout, Alexis Stout, Allan-Michael Conforti and Savannah, Todd Leslie and Tracey, CJ May and Katie, Amanda Charleton and Josh, and Jessica Alexander; great grandchildren: Taylor, Sal, Antonio, Allie, Rayne, Amorie, Kahlani, Tyree, Trae, Jayce, Kera, Sylas, Everett, Knox, Payton, Lillian, Aubreona, Maddox, Charley, and Case; a great-great granddaughter, Mila, a brother, Harlan (Joy) Dotson, and numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends too many to name.

Esther was the proud co-owner of Stout’s Towing and had worked for the Allegheny National Forest for many years. She was strong in her Christian faith.  She adored her family and loved spending time with them.  When she was able, Esther was fond of canning, baking, and immaculately caring for her lawn and flowers.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, January 8^th from 2-4PM & 6-8PM in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver.

A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, January 9^th at 2 P.M.

Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery.

Esther’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff of The Orchards of East Liverpool as well as the 4^th Floor North East nursing staff at East Liverpool Hospital.

Ronald Triska, 73, of Rochester Township, passed away on January 4th, 2025. He was deeply loved by many. His sense of humor, his ability to make people laugh at inappropriate times, driving his wife crazy with his antics, his heart to serve, his care and concern for others, opening his home during the holidays to many international students with families abroad over the years, how proud he was of his children and grandchildren are all memories that will be cherished of him.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gay, who loved him dearly, his daughters Morgan and Whitney, his two son-in-laws, Solo and Brian and his four grandchildren Gianna, Francesca, Malik and Aliyah. Ronald loved his cats, his family, fishing, his lunch dates with his best friend, Dr. James Logan, buying his grandchildren way too many treats (and claiming it wasn’t his fault when they got a sugar rush), playing his bass and his many mechanical pencils. Ronald asked that in his passing that this be a time of celebration of the life he lived and all the amazing memories that everyone has shared. He asked that all services would be withheld. His family is very grateful for all of the love that has been shown to them during this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

John “Skip” Norman Cline, 73, a lifelong resident of College Hill, Beaver Falls, passed away on January 2nd, 2025, with loved ones at his side.

He was born on March 7th, 1951, a son of the late Sara Corrigan Cline and John Boyd Cline. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Jean Cline, his father-in-law Richard Lucas, his sister-in-law Dawn Sunny and many dear aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Debbie Sunny Cline, his mother-in-law Joni Sunny and many cousins.

John was a 1969 Beaver Falls graduate and attended Berkeley and Marshall Universities. He worked as a crane operator at the B&W and in later years as a cook.

He was known by many as Skip, Skipper, Norman, Stormin and Cliney, no one called him John. He was an avid golfer who loved The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent many days several times a year at Cook Forest and was most happy when sitting around a campfire with friends.

Nothing stopped his daily jaunts to Giles Town n Country to play his daily numbers every single day.

John loved the sunshine, being outdoors, growing vegetables and his favorite song was Green Grass and High Tides by the Outlaws. He loved his Chihuahuas, Winky, Chloe and Sassy.

He loved his very best friend Mike Howe, who was always at his side throughout the last 2 1/2 years of tests, treatments and surgeries, his friend Bob Huston was also very supportive and there for John anytime needed. His golf and lunch buddies, Mike, Ed, Ronny and Jimmy. His dear close camping and Uno buddies, Debbie and Roger. His cousin Beverly, who kept him supplied with homemade lady locks, Penn State Ice Cream, meatloaf and mashed potatoes. A thank you goes out to all that made his last days brighter.

Professional services were entrusted to CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Robert I. Powell, Jr., 81, of Rawlings, Maryland, formerly of Industry and Homosassa, Florida passed away on January 2nd, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family during a brief and unexpected battle with cancer.

He was born in Rochester on April 23rd, 1943, a son of the late Robert Sr., and Dorothy Powell (McCauley). He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Judith E. Powell (McKeever), a daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Christopher Wade, a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Carla DeSimone-Powell, five grandchildren: Daniel (wife Hailey), Nicholas, and Sean Wade, Valentina Powell and Carlina DeSimone-Powell, great-grandchildren, Teagan and Walker Wade, as well as siblings and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

“Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity.”- Mother Teresa. Robert will be loved and remembered for his quick wit and helping hands.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, January 8th from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a service following at 12 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, 502 Adams Street, Rochester.

Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery Freedom.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of UPMC Western Maryland Hospice, and ask, that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to them via the WMHS Foundation – Attn: Hospice, 12500 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21502

Linda Sue (Petrella) Eder, 67, of Chippewa Township, passed away on January 3rd, 2025, at her residence. She was born on June 1st, 1957, the daughter of the late Molly Petrella Eder and her husband. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two nephews, Michael and Nathaniel DeMarco, and her in-laws, Frank and Gloria Eder. She is survived by her husband Frank M. Eder, Jr. and their daughter Molly, the joy of her life. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Patty and James DeMarco, as well as her niece, Bonnie Javens, and her family, all of Monaca. Aunts, cousins, old and new friends, especially Lisa and Pat Currie, surrounded Linda with love and care throughout her sickness. The best medicine was when her daughter Molly came to visit.

She is the wife of Frank M. Eder Jr. and the mother of Molly Petrella Eder of Ithaca, New York. Linda graduated from Monaca High School, with the class of 1975. She was also a graduate of Robert Morris University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Linda then worked for Kmart Corporation as an office manager and travelling trainer for 27 years. For 13 years she worked for Mount Olive Christian Preschool, where her love for children and respect for her fellow teachers Cheryl, Debbie, and Debbie, grew. For her last 5 working years, Linda shared her love, faith, and fun with the elderly. She loved all her clients and their families. Linda’s love for others came from her parents, the late Oresto “Presto” and Mary Jane (Scialdone) Petrella, as well as her sister and brother-in-law, Patty and James DeMarco.

Linda dearly loved her church, St. Augustine Parish, and was deeply devoted to her faith.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, January 7th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls, where prayer will be recited on Wednesday, January 8th at 9:20 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Monica Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls, with Father Kim Schreck and dear friend Father Robert Vular as celebrants. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Chippewa.

It was Linda’s wish that monetary donations be made to St. Monica Catholic Academy, Angel Fund, 609 10th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Charmaine A. Knox, 71, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on January 3rd, 2025 at her home. She was born in Rochester on January 29th, 1953, the daughter of the late George F. and Elizabeth Sergeant Slayton. In addition  to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Knox, two of her brothers, Robert Temple and Gigi Slayton, and a sister, Dorothy Yoho. Charmaine is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Beth A. and Dean Frazzini of Rochester Township, one son and daughter-in-law, Chad E. and Kimberly Knox of Cranberry Township, two step-daughters, Shelly Knox and her companion David Trombetto of Conway, Nanette and Edward Zorich of Kentucky, four grandchildren, D.A. Frazzini and Sammi Rose of Patterson Heights, Devyn Frazzini of Rochester, and Kai and Camdyn Knox of Cranberry, one brother William Temple of Monaca, three sisters and a brother-in-law: Shirley Harriger, Economy Borough, Judy McCaslin, Baden, and Robyn and Charles Specht of Rochester, a special niece Vicki Hogue of New Brighton and one cousin Janice Crees, who Charmaine considered to be her sister, as well as many nieces and nephews. Charmaine was a housewife and homemaker. She was also a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rochester. Charmaine was a devoted grandmother and loved spending time with the grandkids.  Charmaine’s wish was to have no viewing or service. Arrangements have been entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home 349 Adams Street, Rochester. An interment will be held at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Rebecca Barto, 32, of Freedom, passed away at UPMC Presbyterian on January 2nd, 2025. She was born in Beaver on May 16th, 1992, a daughter of the late Boyd and Margaret Hrynewich Barto. She is survived by three brothers, Jon Paul, Patrick, and Jeff (Charlotte) Barto, and a sister, Bridget (Mike) Powell.

Rebecca was a graduate of Ambridge High School.  Her kind nature made her well-liked by all.  Rebecca was always willing to go out of her way to help anyone and was wonderful with children.

At the family’s request, no services are being held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

Robert (Bob) Oran Feits, 64, passed away on January 4th, 2025.

He was born in New Brighton on March 18th, 1960, a son of the late William Frank and Lois Edna (Flinner) Feits. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Ann Feits. Robert is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of 34 years, Kip (Portman) Feits; his two children, Matthew (Sydney) Feits and Marydeth Feits, which were the best part of his life; a brother, William F. (Cindy) Feits; as well as several nieces and nephews, special ones including Rachel (Jason) Prince, Jacob Feits, Eli (Allison) Feits, and Rachael (Darren) Short.

Robert worked as a sales representative for Rubber-Seal Medallion for over 30 years, where many of his customers became lifelong friends. He also worked in maintenance at Allegheny Technologies Inc for over 30 years and could fix just about anything. He was a member of the Craft Committee at Beaver County Career & Technology Center as well as a member at the Pine Run Sportsman’s Club and the Zelienople Sportsman’s Club.

Robert shared a love for the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He went on many hunting trips to Manitoba, Canada where his proudest trophy was a bull moose. He also loved to fish, he enjoyed trout fishing at the Zelienople Sportsman’s Club with his children, and ocean fishing at the beach where he and his family went on a chartered fishing trip every year.

He was the best husband, father, and friend that you could ever ask for. He was a hard worker, had a great sense of humor, loyal to the end, and would do anything for his loved ones. He loved his family dearly and his selfless love will never be forgotten.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, January 8th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8PM in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, where services will be held on Thursday, January 9th, at 11 A.M., officiated by Pastor Win Groseclose. Following services, an entombment at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park will take place.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in the form of potted trees or towards them, which will be planted in his honor. Robert loved trees and planted hundreds of them in his lifetime.

Effie V. Rimer, 94, who was born in Westover, Pennsylvania on May 1st, 1930, a daughter of the late James and Frances Brothers, passed away on January 1st, 2025. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Howard, a baby sister Ruth, a brother Dallas, a sister Leta and a grandson, Sgt. Joshua J. Rimer.

She is survived by her three children, Kathleen Dulaney of Aliquippa, Darlene Rimer of Aliquippa and James (Donna) Rimer of Beaver Falls, four grandchildren: Brian (Dana) Long of Aliquippa, Amy (Ron) Nichols of Bakerstown, Shannon (Steven) Fenton of Beaver Falls, Cory (Giovanni) Dulaney of Philadelphia and great grandchildren: Ryland and Addilyn Nichols, Erin and Eva Long, Christian and Noah Fenton and Kayden and Arimenta Dulaney.

After relocating to Conway, to seek employment, Effie met and married her husband, Howard Rimer of 30 years, before death separated them. They were the parents of three children, Kathleen Dulaney, Darlene Rimer and James (Donna) Rimer.

She was saved at the age of twelve years old and grew in the Lord becoming a faithful worker in the church. Effie taught Sunday School and VBS. She was also in the choir, playing the piano/organ and doing whatever her hands found to do. In 1965, when the Lord called her husband to ministry, she found herself wearing a new hat of “pastor’s wife” where she continued to serve with the same fervency and faithfulness at Millerstown Methodist Church for fourteen years.

After the passing of her husband, she worked at Valley News of Tarentum, Pennsylvania before moving to Chippewa to be closer to her family. In Chippewa, she joined Riverview Methodist Church, serving in the choir, playing the piano when needed, attending Bible Study and Sunday School.  Always and wherever she was, Effie had a carload of people taking them with her to church and different events.  Before moving to Aliquippa, she also worked at Burger King for many years.  After moving to Aliquippa, she began to regularly attend New Life Presbyterian Church.

Friend will be received on Wednesday, January 8th from 5-8pm in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street, where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 9th at 11 a.m. in New Life Presbyterian Church 2795 Patterson Drive, Aliquippa.