Margaret Stella Woolslayer, 91, of West Creek in Stafford Township, New Jersey, formerly of Rochester, where she resided most of her life, passed away on September 9th, 2025, in Terrace of Seacrest Village in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. She was born in Aliquippa on September 10th, 1933, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Hildebrand Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Woolslayer Sr., as well as eleven siblings and one grand-daughter, Sophie Hannah Woolslayer. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet L. and Gerard McHugh, of West Creek, New Jersey, and Lori Ann and Philip Bock, of Hebron, Maryland, two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald E. Jr. and Heather Woolslayer, of Linwood, New Jersey, and Robert A. and Amanda Woolslayer, of Northampton, Pennsylvania, ten grandchildren, a sister, Dorothy Wilhelm of Cranberry Township, a sister-in-law, Evelyn Williams of San Diego, California, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was a retired cook who worked at Quigley Catholic High School of Baden. Margaret was a devout Catholic and faithfully attended mass for many years at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in Rochester, part of Our Lady Of The Valley Parish, where she was a Christian Mother. Once she moved to New Jersey, she became a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Barnegat. Throughout her years, Faith was central to Margaret’s life. Margaret cherished time with her grandchildren above all else. She loved to play games, build puzzles, and attend many of their extracurricular activities. She regularly attended BINGO at the local churches and loved to travel to Atlantic City and Las Vegas with her sisters which she did annually for many years. Margie was a talented cross stitcher who created numerous treasures for her family. She lovingly stitched detailed works of art such as “The Last Supper” for each of her children which are displayed in their dining rooms. Margaret’s love poured out in her kitchen as well. She was an avid baker who was locally famous for her Christmas cookies which she shared with family and friends across the country. Her Danish pastry apple pie and whoopie pies were a staple and enjoyed by many. She was a true Pittsburgher being a lifelong Penguins and Steelers fan proudly wearing the black and gold. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 20th, at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 632 Virginia Avenue, Rochester from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester. All arrangements are entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home Inc. 349 Adams Street, Rochester.

Joseph Thomas Ondrusek, 47, of Center Township, formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away on September 10th, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital of Pittsburgh after a brief battle with lung cancer.

He was born in Beaver on August 16th, 1978, a son of Doris Elaine Ondrusek and the late Thomas Lee Ondrusek. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 20 years, Emily Lynne Ondrusek, his sons, Tyler Michael Ondrusek and Ethan Thomas Ondrusek, his brother, Jeffrey Michael (Carrie) Ondrusek and his sister, Christin Pauline (Efrain) Barron.

Joseph worked as a Project Manager with Aethon for over 20 years. His greatest passion was his family and the love he had for his wife and boys was apparent. He loved watching Tyler and Ethan play sports filling him with endless pride. He volunteered countless hours coaching youth sports and loved every second. He was an avid sports fan of the Michigan Wolverines and a phenomenal cook. To know Joseph was to love him.

In accordance with Joseph’s wishes, all services were private. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Emilio John “Willie” Frank, 96, of Rochester Township, passed away in Rochester Manor on September 12th, 2025. He was born in Rochester on January 27th, 1929, a son of the late James V. and Rose C. Floccari Frank. He is survived by his sister, Rose Cecilia Frank of Rochester Township, with whom Willie resided with for many years, as well as one sister-in-law, Janice Frank McConaughy of Oakdale, Pennsylvania, a beloved cousin, Joseph Emmanuel of Export, Pennsylvania and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers: Andrew, Robert S. “Spot”, Sylvester, Vincent and Alfred Frank; as well as four sisters: Olga M. Frank, Eileen P. Miller, Dolores J. “DeeDee” Frank and Virginia M. DeBarge Fox; along with five brothers-in-law: Walter Miller, John DeBarge, James Fox, Frank Mavero and Robert McConaughy; as well as four sisters-in-law: Marilyn Frank, Juanita Frank Mavero, Agnes Frank Kathleen Frank: along with three nephews, David G. Frank, Joey Miller, David A. Frank and one great-niece, Falisha Frank.

Emilio was a retired employee of the former Westinghouse Corporation, which is currently known as Eaton Corporation. He was also a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church of Rochester, part of Our Lady Of The Valley Parish, where he had been an usher for many years. He was a 1946 graduate of Rochester Area High School who went on to receive his B.S degree in Business Administration in 1957 from Geneva College on Beaver Falls. He was also a former member of the Rochester Turners who loved his garden. He also loved baseball and he pitched for many years. He was also very well known for the wine that he made. Friends will be received on Wednesday, September 17th, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc. 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, September 18th at 10 a.m., in St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 632 Virginia Avenue, Rochester. Father Christopher Mannerino will be the celebrant of the Mass. Interment will follow in St. Cecilia Cemetery, 761 Allendale Road, New Brighton. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 628 Virginia Avenue, Rochester, PA, 15074, or a charity of your choice.

Emanuel “Strut” Stratos, 87, passed away on September 11th, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 1st, 1938, the son of the late Emmanuel and Anna Stratos. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eileen Laris Stratos and his sisters, Lucy Manos and Catherine Burt. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle (J.T.) Pennington, his son, Michael (Melissa) Stratos, his grandchildren: Colton (Payton) Gossett, Morgan (Boone) Lyons, Morgan (Kris) Cooper, Logan Pennington, Hannah (Cory) Beam, Zoe Stratos, Maddie Stratos and Keiren Bashor; along with his great-grandchildren, Calder, Bridge and Rowan.

Emanuel worked as a machine operator for various metal companies. He did so for 40 years up until his retirement. Emanuel was a big sports fan. He was a great basketball player and enjoyed watching and rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Emanuel ventured to Vegas to play the slot machines. He loved dancing and adored being the center of attention. He was a dedicated husband, father and Papou who loved his family with a passion. Emanuel was known by many, loved by all, and will be missed always.

All are welcome to gather for a visitation on Monday, September 15th, from 4-8 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements and where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 16th, at 10 A.M. Interment will follow in Economy Cemetery, 1691 Ridge Road Extension #1601, Ambridge.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Emanuel’s name are suggested to the National MS Society.

Douglas John Allison, 52, of Beaver, formerly of Center Township, passed away on September 9th, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital of Pittsburgh after a brief illness.

He was born in Aliquippa on October 3rd, 1972, a son of the late John and Carol Allison. He is survived by his brother, Steve (Julie) Allison, his beloved nephews, Jeffrey and Bradley Allison, his lifelong friends, Mike and Sharon Nalli, Amy and Brian Workman and their families. Douglas is also survived by his aunts, his cousins and many friends and coworkers. He was fortunate to be loved by his blood relatives and his friends who were a second family. Douglas was a 1991 graduate of Center Area High School who graduated from Robert Morris University. He then went on to complete his pilot training at the Community College of Beaver County. He most recently worked as a pilot for the past 25 years with Southwest Airlines.

Friends will be received on Monday, September 15th, from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. and on Tuesday, September 16th, from 12 noon to 1 P.M. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 16th following a visitation in Beaver Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributes may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Steve Hapach, 93, formerly of Industry, passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2025, during rehabilitation in Irwin, Pennsylvania with his family by his side. Steve was residing at Tapestry Senior Living in Moon Township. He was born in Midland on January 26th, 1932, a son of the late Louis and Kathryn (Huelic) Hapach. In addition to his parents and his beloved wife of 68 years, Lorraine, he was preceded in death by two sons, David Craig Hapach and Gary Stephen Hapach, who perished in the USAir Flight 427 tragedy, along with his brothers, Matt and Nicholas Hapach and his sisters, Elizabeth Tepovich and Mildred Wain. He is survived by his son, Brian Douglas (Nadine) Hapach of Jeannette, Pennsylvania, two daughters-in-law, Barbara Bosworth and Carol Hapach, his grandchildren: Lauren, Stephen, Emily, Amy, Michael, and Adam Hapach; as well as his brother, Iven Hapach, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Steve had a long career as a steelworker at Crucible Steel in Midland, followed by his work as a security guard at various locations. Steve was an avid hunter who loved taking yearly family trips to Myrtle Beach in his trailer and enjoyed singing in the choir at St. Blaise Parish in Midland. Once his children were grown and on their own, he and his wife Lorraine, took numerous trips, including traveling to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Europe and North Africa.

Friends will be received on Monday, September 15th from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 16th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Blaise Parish, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland, followed by a private interment at Beaver Cemetery on Buffalo Street in Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Steve’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Diane Hathaway, 73, of Ambridge, passed away on September 13th, 2025. She was born on April 25th, 1952, the daughter of the late Henry G. and Elizabeth Ford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Terry Ford, Ronald Ford Sr. and Ronald Ford Jr. She is survived by her children, George Frederick (fiancé Kim Besong) and Tracy Bowser, her sisters, Susan Hillman and Linda McDermott, his brothers, Henry (Clara) Ford Jr. and Garry (Darlene) Ford Sr., his grandchildren, Ashley Vargon and Daniel Bowser, one great-grandchild and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Diane dedicated many years working as a housekeeper in Sewickley. She enjoyed traveling, especially camping trips to Erie and will be remembered for the love and joy she shared with those around her.

In accordance with Diane’s wishes, services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

John Edward Prosko, 57, of Center Township, passed away at home in his sleep on September 11th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jean Prosko and his daughter, Dawn Marie. John is survived by his two sons, Johnathan (Taylor) Prosko of Aliquippa and Josh (Rebecca) Prosko of Las Cruces, Texas. He is also survived by two sisters, Lisa (Brian) Carter of Center Township and Susan Yonlisky of Beaver Falls and four grandchildren: Jayden, Olivia, Noah and Lacey; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. John was raised in Raccoon Township and was often referred to as “Junkman”. He enjoyed the hobby of junking. He also enjoyed the hobbies of fishing and hunting.

In accordance with John’s wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Anthony R. Blobner, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at home on September 10th, 2025.

He was a son of the late Anthony R. Blobner Sr. and Irene Leek Schuster. His father died when he was 3 months old, and he was raised by his mother and stepfather, the late Oscar Schuster as well as his paternal grandparents, Louis and Caroline Blobner. In addition to his parents and stepfather, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Caroline Blobner; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ann and Bud Rea. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Norma Feller Blobner, his daughter, Caroline (Daren) Sallis of Ellwood City, his son, Anthony T.J. Blobner of State College, his special nephews and nieces: Mike, Dan, Joyce, Sue and their families; along with many cousins and friends. The family lived in Conway for 12 years before moving to Monaca. Anthony was a proud 1960 graduate of Monaca High School, where he played football and golf and made many lifelong friends. After school, Anthony served four years in the U.S. Air Force from 1960-1964. He then worked as a supervisor at Westinghouse Electric in Beaver and retired from the Physical Plant at Penn State Beaver. He was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Church of Beaver, Our Lady of the Valley Parish, and the Knights of Columbus. He was a wonderful husband, father, uncle, and friend to all who knew him.

Friends will be received on Monday, September 15th, from 2-6 P.M., with a service to follow at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Bart Trautvetter, 65, of South Beaver Township, passed away unexpectedly on September 9th, 2025.

He was born in Darlington on October 27th, 1959. He is survived by his children: Christopher Trautvetter, Chadd (Ariel) Trautvetter, Charlee (Leroy) Williams and Virginia (Josh) Gibbs. He deeply loved his grandchildren: Preston, Jayce, and Kera, Lyriq, and Leroy Jr.; as well as his grand-raccoon, Rigby: who brought him immense joy and with whom he shared many lessons, from target practice to words of wisdom. He is also survived by his mother, Peggy (Trautvetter) Taylor and was preceded in death by his father, Mervyn Trautvetter, his stepfather, David Taylor, his brothers, Mark and Curt Trautvetter, and his in-laws, Jack and Esther Stout. He is also survived by his stepchildren and his wife, Marcie, as well as his niece, Melissa (Brian) Koah. He also leaves behind his lifelong friend and former wife, Darla (Les), who remained an important part of his life as the mother of his children.

Bart was raised on his family’s dairy farm, where he developed a lifelong passion for farming and hard work. He continued that legacy by running the family dairy farm and tending crops throughout South Beaver Township. Above all, Bart was proud to be a father and grandfather.

Bart will be remembered for his strong work ethic, love of the land, and the pride he took in passing down knowledge and traditions to the next generation.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, September 19th from  2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements and where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 20^th at 11 A.M.

Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Gabauer Family Funeral Homes, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.