Betty M. Francis, 93, of Baden, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024. She was the daughter of the late John and Bessie Yesnick.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Francis, her son, Gary Francis, brothers, Nick, Joe, John, Michael, Charles Yesnick, sisters, Katy Parada, Stella Stashick, Olga Bukulic, and grandson, Jeffery Francis.

She is survived by her children, Lorraine (John) Carey, Karen (David) Lindauere, James Francis, Bonnie Francis, sister, Anne Zielinski, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Betty was a devout member at Saint John the Baptist Church in Baden where she helped pinch pierogi. She enjoyed watching horse races, Bingo and playing the lottery. She was dearly loved, and will be missed by all that knew her.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, from 4-7 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Saint Luke the Evangelist Church, Ambridge. Burial will follow at Economy Cemetery.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Betty M. Francis, please visit our floral store.

Richard K. Wanner, 95, Brighton Twp., passed away on February 12, 2024.

Born on October 20, 1928, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the late Charles and Mary Wanner, Dick was a member of Park Presbyterian Church. He was the former owner of the Sunoco Station, Beaver, where he had worked for over 50 years. Dick also was a member of F & AM 457 St. James Lodge, Shriners, and the Ft. McIntosh Club. He also enjoyed playing cards.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Patty Wanner, (2000); and brothers, Horace and Albert Wanner.

Dick will be sadly missed by his son and his wife, Charles and Michele Wanner, Escondido, CA; and his significant other for over 20 years, Gloria Botte, Chippewa.

Friends will be received in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009, Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 12pm until the time of service in the funeral home at 2pm. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Private Interment to take place a Beaver Cemetery with his wife.

Darcell Ann Mohrbacher, 71, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully at her niece’s home in Rochester on Saturday, February 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born May 24, 1952, she was the daughter of the late James Emmit and Mary Margaret (Pickens) Atkinson. She graduated 7th in her class at New Brighton High School, class of 1970. Darcell was a longtime member of the New Brighton Church of the Nazarene and loved her pastor, Donald MacNeil. She worked for Michael Baker as a secretary and retired after 23 years to become a stay-at-home mom. She loved cooking amazing food, being with her dogs, decorating her house with different themes, especially bunnies and butterflies. She loved being outside and took pride in gardening and maintaining her backyard, a trait she got from her father. She also loved dressing up and going out dancing with her husband, twin sister and friends. When her youngest son became a police officer, she would always listen to the scanner while he was on duty and call to check on him each time she heard something was going on in his area. More than anything, Darcell loved spending time with her family and having a gathering for every birthday and holiday.

Darcell is survived by her loving husband, Howard Mohrbacher; children, Shawn Hall, Megan (Jamie) Shanor, and Travis (Chelsea) Mohrbacher; grandchildren, Corinne, Aaron, Aubrey, Hunter, Taylor and Logan; great-grandchildren, Jacen and Zoey; sisters, Diane (Bruce) Fox, twin sister, Darnice Albright, and Ruth Kingsley; a niece, Jamie Majzlik, who was like a daughter to her; a special cousin, Sally Patton and two very special friends, Darcell Fosnaught and Ruth Ann Cvetichan.

Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Ike Albright; nieces, Marcie Fox and Heather Schneider-Proya; and her favorite aunt, Kathryn Nelsen.

A memorial celebration of life will be held on February 17, 2024, at The YMCA Commons (previously The Life Center), 2232 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066 at 1pm.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Darcell Ann (Atkinson) Mohrbacher, please visit our floral store.

Raymond Earl Lohry, 90, of Beaver Falls, died Friday February 9, 2024, in Heritage Valley Beaver, ER.

Born July 4, 1933 in Brighton Township, was the son of the late Hartley and Vera (Hoak) Lohry.

He retired as a welder for several local steel mills over his working career. He was a member of the Beaver Falls Turners where he enjoyed bowling. Raymond enjoyed watching old westerns, especially those starring John Wayne.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Vera Lynn Ainsley; two sisters Alice McCombs and (Infant) Racheal Lohry; and three brothers Clair, Fred, and Delano Lohry.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, whom he married November 11, 1955,  Betty Jane (Yohe) Lohry, his children John ( Sarah) Lohry, Patterson Township; Joan Pease, Aliquippa; Collen Carson, Memphis, TN; Debra ( Rick) Caperton, Virginia Beach, VA; Brenda Wyman, Pensacola, FL; and Candy (Scott) Krause, Irmo, SC.  14 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great-great grandchildren.  Brother Eugene Lohry, Atlanta, GA; a sister Marilyn (Norman) Ferrebee, Clarksburg, WV; Naomi Yohe, Beaver Falls, PA and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received Saturday March 2nd from 2:00PM until time of service at 3:00PM in the Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801-4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.  Elder Urban Turner will officiate.

R. Kevin Carugati MD, 72 of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Born February 14,1951 in Beaver Falls, he was a son of the late Richard I. & Rosanelle Carugati. Kevin had been a resident of Beaver for 34 years and was a 1969 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and a 1973 graduate from the University of Pittsburgh before continuing on to the Medical College of NY; he served a Pathology Residency with Shadyside Hospital and Internal Medicine Residency at Ohio Valley Medical Center. After over 20 years he retired in 2007 from the Primary Care Practice in Beaver Falls. Following retirement Kevin served as a professor for 15 years at CCBC in their Allied Health School.

Kevin was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Valley, Saints Peter and Paul Church, where he taught 7th grade CCD. He attended Community Bible Study every Tuesday evening and also was an avid golfer.

Along with his parents Kevin was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Charlotte M. Rodwell.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 42-years, Jane Rodwell Carugati, Beaver; daughters, Kati (Matthew) Pinto, Brighton Township and Christine (Scott) Burton, Sugarland, TX; granddaughters, Kira May Pinto, Fiona and Eliza Burton.

Friends will be received on Monday, February 12, 2024, from 2 PM – 4 PM and 6 PM – 8 PM in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Valley, Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 Third St., Beaver on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 10 AM. Private interment will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Kevin’s name to the Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Avenue, Beaver.

Denise Lynn (Staats) Summers, 64, of Brighton Township, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on February 7, 2024.

Born September 22, 1959 in Mogadore, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Robert M. and Elizabeth D. (Moffet) Staats. Denise was a beloved wife and mother. She was involved with the Fairview Grange as the volunteer manager of the auction and a pre-Covid volunteer at Friendship Ridge.

Denise will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 45 years Edward N. Summers; daughter, Leanne M. Summers, Chippewa; brother David (Teresa) Staats, Galena, Ohio; beloved dog, Abby; beloved grand-pets, Izzy, Luna, Kiwi, Poop-Scoop, and Cupcake; brother- and sister-in-laws; Chotsie Summers, Paul & Karen Summers, John & Rosemary Summers, Bea & Bruce Schultz, Tom & the late Polly Gunn; numerous nieces & nephews; and close friends.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Because of her love for animals, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County Ohio or the Beaver County Humane Society.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Gertrude Paunovic, 97 of Aliquippa, went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was born June 5, 1926, in Germany and is the daughter of Wilhelm and Franziska Schlosser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stevan Paunovic, her sisters Anni Kozler, Hilda Schmidt, and Maria Ley, and her brothers Irvin and Herbert Schlosser.

While some called her “Gertie”, she was most well known as “Oma”, German for grandma and an appropriate title for her devoted heart. She was a passionate woman. Whether it was her Catholic faith, her German heritage, her beloved family, or her cooking, she devoted herself whole-heartedly to all things in her life. She raised her family in the St. Titus parish in Aliquippa, but also lived with family in Hookstown, Fort Lauderdale, and most recently Beaver Falls. No matter where she called home, she was always welcoming neighbors to share a cup of coffee, good food, and a good laugh. In the kitchen, her family favorite recipes included her chicken soup, potato pancakes, German potato salad, and delicious desserts like her cherry cake and potato chip cookies. Many of her dishes were from Germany, which she was extremely proud of. She enjoyed visiting her brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews still living in her home country, and even renewed vows with her husband there for their 50th anniversary in 2000. Above all, she loved her family. Nothing made her more proud than the achievements of her loved ones.

She is survived by her devoted family: Fran and Bill Napolitano, Steve and René Paunovic, Mike and Charlotte Paunovic. Grandchildren: Dino and Paula Guerierri, Renae and Jim Pursley, Katie and Brad Vukich. Gertrude was also blessed with 5 great grandchildren: Tyler, Troy, and Trent Guerierri, Ryan Gailey, and Magdelena Vukich. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends in Germany and the US.
All services were private. Gertrude was laid to rest at Mount Olivet cemetery..

JoAnne M. Fencil, 74, of Harmony Township, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 8, 2024, in her home. She was born on May 29, 1949, in Sewickley, to the late Michael and Mary (Manjak) Sradomski. She graduated as valedictorian from Ambridge High School in 1967 and was a 1971 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where she received her BA in education. She then furthered her education receiving her master’s degree from Pitt in 1973. JoAnne began her teaching career teaching fifth grade in the Blackhawk School District and ended her teaching career at Northeast Elementary in Erie County, PA. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.

JoAnne had a passion for reading and traveling. She was a faithful long-time member of SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ambridge where she was a member of the Marian Guild and served on various boards and committees. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were an infant son, Gregory Fencil and granddaughter, Ramona Wargula.

She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, David J. Fencil, four children, Erin Wargula of Hopewell Township, Megan Fencil of Charlotte, NC, Marc (Lindsey) Fencil of Richwood, OH, Eric (Diane) Fencil of Cranberry, 10 grandchildren, Larry, John, Benjamin, James and Samuel Wargula, Sophie, Lucy, Ryan, Cole, and Reagan Fencil, a sister, Ginny (Bill) Hauck of Glenshaw, PA, a brother, Dr. Michael Sradomski of Cranberry Twp., nieces and nephews, Bill Hauck, Kelly Clark, and Jenn Hanselman.

Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge where a Panachyda service will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Divine Liturgy at 10 AM in SS Peter and Paul Ukranian Catholic Church. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. Members of the Marian Guild will pray the Rosary on Tuesday at 3 PM and a Parastas service will be held at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 6th Street, Ambridge, PA,15003.

Heather Lynn George Jamison, 51, of New Brighton, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away in her home, Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

Born November 15, 1972, in New Brighton, she was a daughter of Linda (Greer) George and the late Jack George Jr.  Heather was a graduate of New Brighton High School and DCI Career Institute, where she became a registered medical assistant.  She currently worked as a procedure scheduler at Valley Gastroenterology Associates, Chippewa.  She will be remembered as a hard worker, who loved animals, and loved taking care of everyone.

Heather is survived by her children, Justin (Alyssa) Jamison, Kasea Zeiber, grandchildren, Alexandra and Matthew Zeiber, mother, Linda George, sisters, Stephanie (Wayne Jr.) Mros, Sherri Kosto, nieces and nephews, Sean Gordon, Wayne (Hannah) Mros III, Samantha (Jake) Mros, Jordyn Miller, Isabella (Donavin) Kosto, Dominic (Jen) Kosto, Elijah and Luca Bouts, aunt, LaVerne Greer, special friend, Chris Clear, and numerous friends.

Along with her father she was predeceased by her uncle, James Greer.

Friends will be welcomed Wednesday, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm, in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, where a service will be held Thursday at 10am, with Pastor Donald MacNeil officiating.

Interment will follow at Grove Cemetery, New Brighton.

The name Heather means “Born To Be Resilient.”  You were brought up to be honest, but stubbornly independent, with a heart bigger than the sun.  People with this name hide their struggles behind a beautiful smile and never stop fighting for their family’s happiness.  You are the kind of woman who would cross through stormy skies to protect your loved ones, even when you have everything to lose.  Your only weakness: you care too much for others!

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Heather’s name to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001.