Anthony A. Sabella, 83, of New Brighton, passed away on September 26, 2024 at home. 

He was born on July 13, 1941, in New Brighton, the son of the late Pietro O. and Theresa M. (Solita) Sabella. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Peter D. Sabella, Sr., and an infant grandson, Derek. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margaret “Peggy” (Dick) Sabella, two daughters, Gina (Randy) Priselac, Carla Sabella, a granddaughter, Gianna, a brother, Joseph E. Sabella (Nancy Nash), several nieces, nephews and their families. 

Anthony was a retired inspector from B&W steel.  He was a former President of the S.O.I and worked in Real Estate in Beaver County with Pete Wilson Realty.  Anthony dedicated his life to the things he loved most: his family, his garden, animals, and golfing. A devoted family man, Anthony created countless memories during family holidays, where his laughter and warmth brought everyone together. He relished these moments, sharing stories and creating traditions that will forever be treasured by his loved ones. 

Friends will be received on Tuesday, October 1, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.  Prayers will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church of New Brighton with Brother John Harvey officiating. 

Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery of New Brighton. 

Carol Jean (Dusold) Doyle, 72, of Conway, passed away on September 26, 2024. She was born on July 19, 1952, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary Jane Dusold. She is survived by her daughter, Jodi Lynn Roy, and her father, Rick Doyle, her five siblings: Mary Ann (Mickey) Altier, Ruth (Donald) Baker, Janet Guy, Kenneth (Linda) Dusold, and Lorraine (Earl) Hughes, her cherished granddaughter, Riley Roy, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Carol was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend. She had a passion for puzzles and cars, and she loved going for scenic drives. Her daughter, Jodi, reflects, “Mom gave me her strength and stubbornness, which I hope will take me to places I never thought possible. I will carry her strength to places she never had the courage to go, and I know she would want that.” 

Arrangements and services were entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Carol’s name to Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church. 

Frances Rossi, 80, of Aliquippa peacefully passed away on September 6, 2024. 
She was born on December 28, 1943, the daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (D’Orazio) Rossi. She is survived by several cousins. 
Frances was retired from the Fine Wine & Good Spirits Stores where she worked as a cashier. 
She looked forward to going to the casino and trying her luck. 
At her request, all services were private. Arrangements were entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. 
She was laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 

Darlene A. Beeler, 66, passed away on September 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Theresa Russell and her two siblings, John and Rhonda. She is survived by husband Charles (Chicky) Beeler, her four children, Amber (Lee), Ken (Kelli), Melissa (Kris) and Samantha (Bobby), her seven loving grandchildren: Rhiannon, Kayla (David), Kris, Corbin, Sophia, Miles, Oak; greatgranddaughter Isla, her three siblings, Theresa, Brian, and Randy and many nieces and nephews.

Darlene loved working as a CNA and taking great care of her patients. She was also an animal lover and would care for countless pets and animals she rescued along the way. She loved to travel and spend as much time with her family as she could.

In lieu of flowers, Darlene has requested that donations to St. Jude Children’s hospital be made in her name. Arrangements for a celebration of life will be made at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services.

Richard E. Watt Sr., of Center Township, passed away on September 25, 2024 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on April 4, 1934 in Beaver Falls, a son of the late Harry E. Watt and Catherine E. Watt Hartman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Shirley A. Watt, a sister-in-law, Laverne & Jim McLaughlin, a brother-in-law, Richard Mayfield, a nephew, James McLaughlin, two nieces, Carol Wargo and Kelly Strum, and a grandson, Louis Young III.

He is survived by his three sons, Richard & Kimberly Watt Jr., William & Tammy Watt, and Kevin & Regina Watt, 9 grandchildren: Chelsea (Daniel) Plakosh, Lindsey Watt, Chelsy Brogdon, Justin (Frank) Aguilar, Brianna (Travis) Allshouse, Joshua (Kelly) Watt, Zachary (Andrea) Watt, Michael (Paige) Watt, and Kelsey Watt, 14 great grandchildren, two sisters, Kathy Mayfield and Karen Papinchak, a brother-in-law, Clifford (Glenda) Christy, a sister-in-law, Linda (Ron) Penrod and numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard was a US Army Veteran. He retired from the Data Processing Department from J&L LTV Steel. After his retirement, he started painting local homes to keep busy. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, camping, and being in the mountains. He liked to tinker outside his house as well. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, especially to Alaska. He was also a member of the Union Lodge F&AM 259 and a long-time member of Raccoon United Presbyterian Church.

Friends will be received on Friday, September 27 from 4 p.m. until the time of funeral services at 7:30 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa. Members of the Union F&AM Lodge will conduct a Masonic Service at 7:30pm immediately following with his minister, Rev. Keith Black presiding.

Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

 

Richard Burton “Dick” Haddox, 95, of New Brighton, passed away on September 24, 2024 in Cambridge Village.

He was born on September 12, 1929 in New Brighton, a son of the late Eugene and Vera (Holzworth) Haddox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Mel, and Ed Haddox; as well as a sister, Lillian Bandurak. He is survived by his beloved wife Glenna (Lawrence) Haddox; a son, Randall Haddox; his daughters, Shelly Haddox and Susan Haddox; grandchildren, Tera Murphy, Jessica (Mike) Lewis, Tyler Haddox, and Travis Zugay; and great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Chloe, Hunter, Heath, Lana, and Mina; and several nieces and nephews.

Richard was an Alumni of New Brighton High School where he graduated in 1947, having 3 years involved in the New Brighton High School Football Program. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from 1951-1953, during the Korean Conflict. After leaving the service, he went on to attend Kent State University and completed his education at Geneva College where he graduated in 1957. He was a teacher at New Brighton Area School District for thirty-three years. While teaching he was also an assistant baseball coach and was a part of the New Brighton Recreation Authority from 1965-2015 where he focused on the prosperity of the New Brighton community. He was a fireman for 32 years at the New Brighton Fire Department Co. #3. He was the Mayor of New Brighton from 1986-1990 and an elected official of the Borough of New Brighton, the 5^th Ward for forty-two years, until he retired from that office in 2022. He was a member of the American Legion Post 19, and was the recipient of the Presidents Award from the PA State Association of Borough. He was also a member of the Free Mason’s Union Lodge 259.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation to be held on Wednesday, October 2nd from 1 p.m. until the time of services at 3 p.m. in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton. Beaver County Special Unit will provide full military honors prior to the funeral service.

Inurnment will take place in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies of Bridgeville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Dick’s name to Circle of Friends- 1851 Third Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066 or the New Brighton Fire Department- 610 Third Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066.

A special thank you from the family to the staff of Cambridge Village and the staff of Heartland Hospice for the exceptional care they provided to Dick and his loved ones.

Wendy Lee Spratley, 73, of Wampum, passed away on September 22, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 8, 1950, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Gladys Stowe. In addition to her parents, Wendy was preceded in death by her step-brother, Butch Stowe.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years, William Spratley, Sr., sons, Michael Spratley, Sr. and William Spratley, Jr., both of Wampum, and Robert Spratley of New Castle, and grandchildren, DeAnna, Michael, Jr., Gaje and Sebastian Spratley.

Wendy enjoyed traveling to Erie to spend time with her family, especially her cherished grandchildren, and watching the sun set over the lake. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, caring mother, and proud grandmother.

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

Danny Sainovich passed away on September 23rd, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones just shy of his 90th birthday in the home he built.

Danny graduated from Midland High School in 1952 and was a life-long resident of Ohioville, who considered himself the richest man in Ohioville. With great pride, he often shared, “I have a first-class wife of 64 years, Sandra, four good kids, nine grandkids, eight great-grandkids and two great-great-grandkids. I lived a full life, did everything I wanted to do.” Danny served in the US Army, worked at Crucible Steel for 30 years, and enjoyed years of flying five different airplanes out of the Sainovich farm. He also loved visiting with the community when they came for fresh apples, cider, peaches and pumpkins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m. at the Fairview Grange. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

The family thanks everyone who has shown support throughout the years. Danny truly appreciated attending the Ostomy support group of Beaver County. Anyone who would like to donate in his name can do so at the Ostomy Support Group of Beaver County, https://beaverostomy.wixsite.com/beavercountyostomy.

Susan K. Cox, 74, passed away on September 11, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1949, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Ethel (Howe) Maybray Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Connie Sue Maybray. Victor Maybray, Jr., William Maybray, Sr., Jeffrey Maybray,  and beloved nephew, William Maybray, Jr. Susan is survived by her childhood sweetheart and loving husband of 55 years, Terry L. Cox, five sisters-in-laws: Lori (Owen) Corcoran, Sally Maybray, Juanita Maybray, Ruthann Shane, Sandy Brown, brother-in-law, Jeff Cox, a dear sweet aunt, Bridgette Eaton and her family of Bay City, Texas, as well as several nieces, nephews, and their families.

Susan was born into a musical family started by her late father, Victor who, as a multi-talented musician, led the Talk of the Town band.  She was a powerful vocalist with the Prevue’s, Ivory Coach and upon giving her life over to the Lord, she became a member of the gospel group, Shekinah along with her brother, Jeff and husband, Terry. Her passion was singing for the Lord as she touched many lives with her “one-of-a-kind” voice.

In accordance with Susan’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Arrangements were entrusted to J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton. However, she did want to share one of her favorite scriptures, Psalm 37:25; “I was young and now I am old, yet I’ve never seen the righteous one forsaken.”

The family would like to thank the medical staffs at Allegheny General Hospital, Concordia Nursing, Patriot Home Care, Good Samaritan Hospice, Dawes Manor Staff and residents, Pastor Chris White and staff from the Northway Church and Prayer groups, Rochester.

Family asks that donations be made in Susan’s name to J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.