In loving memory of Roberta White-Prentice (1952-2024), a cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt. She peacefully passed away in her sleep on Feb. 8th, 2024, surrounded by her family’s love.

She is survived by, her husband & soulmate, Gary Prentice, children: Marcus (Joy) Spade, Lesley (Spade) Farkas (Matt), Michael (Julie) Prentice, Brian (Sarah) Prentice, Tracy Prentice (fiancee’ Dave), Steven (Cara) Prentice. Grandchildren: Farren Fawley Bryce, Brenna, Sierra, and Logan Spade, Joe (Emma), Gina, Daniel, Tommy & Jake, Grace & Claire Prentice. Siblings: William (Fran) White, Tom (Connie) White, Jim (Carole) White, Carol Jansto, Pat (Rhonda) White, sister-in-law, Kim White.  She was a caring Aunt to numerous special nieces and nephews, which includes God child, Arianna Jansto.  Roberta was a loyal sister of God to of her Holy Family Parish friends.

She is preceded in death by: Son Keith “Sam” Spade, Daughter Jenifer Spade, parents Joseph & Alberta White, brother Joseph White Jr, and brother Michael White.

Loved by all, Roberta could warm your heart with just a smile, her happiness and joy contagiously filled any room, no matter the size. Roberta was naturally a leader and deeply rooted in community involvement throughout all stages of her life. Among numerous accolades, Roberta’s educational journey included degrees from CCBC, Geneva College and a master’s in Rehab Counseling from Pitt University. Recently retired from her position as Assistant District Administrator at OVR, New Castle. She made significant contributions to the world of adaptive rowing, and she was involved with the Three Rivers Rowing Association and Founder of the Beaver Valley Rowing Association.

She found solace and purpose in her active involvement with Holy Family (Our Lady of the Valley), where she shared her melodious voice in the choir and imparted her wisdom as a CCD teacher. She devoted her entire life helping others. Her selflessness and compassion continue to inspire us all. May her soul find eternal peace and heaven renew her body as her legacy of love and kindness live on.

Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. in J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton.  Prayers will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Holy Family,

Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Family requests no live flowers due to allergies. Artificial flowers will be accepted.

John (Jack) R. Tucker, Jr. of Economy Borough, age 87, graduated into eternal life on February 5th peacefully at home.  He was the son of the late Maxine and John Tucker of Morgantown, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by Don Tucker (brother), Jane and Richard Chambers, (sister-in-law & brother-in-law); and his in-laws Beryl and Frank Smith Corbin.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Bettie Eileen Corbin Tucker, a son, Eric Tucker (Justine); a daughter, Lori Tucker Mastroianni (Silvio); two loving grandchildren, Pasquale Mastroianni and Talia Mastroianni; and 3 nieces and 2 nephews.

John graduated from Morgantown High School and then enlisted in the Navy for four years. He received extensive training in the service and was ultimately assigned to the USS Lowry, a destroyer, as an electrician’s mate. After his tour in the Navy, he attended West Virginia University and Point Park University where he received a bachelor’s degree in engineering, graduating cum laude.

Beginning as a draftsman for the American Bridge Division in Ambridge, PA, John was later transferred to Pittsburgh where he worked as an Engineer for USX Corporation, he was instrumental in the design of the Houston Astrodome & the New Orleans Super Dome before retiring after 34 years of service.

Being a devoted Christian, and a lifetime member of the Methodist church, he taught Sunday School, and was involved in the Christian Business Men’s Committee teaching Bible studies.

Private burial will take place at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Morgantown, WV.

Professional Services were handled by the CORLESS-MATTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC 1133 Church Street, Ambridge, PA 15003. Online condolences may be shared at www.corlessmatterfuneralhome.com.

Loren “Olie” Carlson, 93, of Center Township, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on February 5, 2024. He was born and raised in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Otto and Elsie Carlson. He left home to work on the railroad then served in the Airforce as 1st Class Airman during the Korean War. He became an aircraft mechanic and after 34 years, he retired from USAir at PIT. Olie remained mentally and physically active all his life. He enjoyed being outside, hunting, fishing, spending time with and traveling with his family, learning, reading, attending church, cooking, fixing anything he could and tending to his vegetable and flower gardens.

Olie is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Ruth, son Michael (Polly) Carlson, stepdaughter Kathy Vickodil, her children Karley, Jesse and great-grandson, Deacon. He is also survived by his dear sister, Ruth (Harve) Holter and her family.  He was preceded into Heaven by his parents and many friends.

His life will be remembered and celebrated by family and friends at a memorial service on Friday, February 9th, 2024 at 11am at The Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, PA (2345 Mill Street). The Beaver County Special Unit will conduct Military Honors at the conclusion of the funeral service.

At a later date, he will be buried next to his parents at Morning Side Cemetery in Dubois, PA during a private family ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to Heifer International (heifer.org) as Olie was a strong supporter being self-sufficient and farmers everywhere.

The family also wishes to thank the medical staff at St. Clair Hospital and the Gallagher Hospice Team for their kindness and compassion.

Cynthia Young, age 74, a longtime resident of ARC Human Services, Brighton Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Heritage Valley, Beaver Campus. She was born on June 10, 1949, in Sewickley, to the late Clifford and Shirley (Bruce) Young. She loved and cherished her baby doll family, Baby Pam, Baby Vernice, and Baby Lori. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents was a brother, Allan Young. She is survived by three sisters, Venice (Tom) Connell, of Robinson Twp., Lori (Stephen) Sherman of Spotsylvania, VA, Pamela Young of Beaver Falls, a brother, Craig Young of Economy, three nephews, Stephen, Matthew, and William (Robin) Connell, two great nephews, Brady and Caden Connell and her extended family who loved and cared for her at ARC Human Services. Friends will be received on Monday from 10 AM until time of funeral services at 11 AM in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc, 833 Kennedy Dr. Ambridge. The Rev. Jamie Fowler, pastor of Concord Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will follow in Sewickley Cemetery.

We announce with great sadness the passing of Irene H. (Zubik) Grazulis, of De Pere, WI, formerly of Ambridge, PA.  Irene passed away peacefully at Unity Hospice Meng House surrounded by family on February 4th, 2024. Irene was born in Ambridge, PA on April 5th, 1931 to the late Carl Zubik and Helen (Navalance) Zubik. Irene attended St. Stanislaus grade school and Ambridge High School.  She worked in Davidson’s Department Store and retired later from Ambridge School District as a lunch monitor, most of the years at State Street School, she was called Ms. Irene.  She loved helping children and they loved her.  In her earlier years, she was a member of Catholic Daughters of America in Pennsylvania and Las Vegas, NV.  She was also an active member of St. Stanislaus Church and Christian Mothers.  She later transferred to Good Samaritan Parish, a chair memberand Christian Mothers Guild, when in 2014, she and her sister Ceil, were crowned May Queen of the year.  She was also a member of the Harmony Township Civic Club, Baden Circle of Friends, Ladies of Charity Good Samaritan and the Pierogi Project.  Also a volunteer at Sewickley Hospital patient registration. In 1964, Irene, her husband Bill and daughter Karen relocated to Monterey Park, CA where Bill received a management position with JC Penney.  In 1970 transferred to San Diego, CA, then in 1976 to Las Vegas, NV where she was also very active in the church they attended.  In 1986, Irene moved back to PA where she resided in Baden for 34 years, then to De Pere, WI with her daughter Karen to spend time with her granddaughter Tami, John, Holt and Taft. She enjoyed cross stitching, most of all baking cookies for the holidays and special occasions.  She LOVED playing bingo and sending cards to everyone she loved. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill, daughter Karen Keele (Grazulis), sister Frances Zubik, brother Stanley and Susan Zubik, Sister Ceil and Rudy Tabinowski, sister Gertrude and Ernest (Reds) Orler and godchild Gretchen(Orler) Hein. She is survived by her granddaughter Tami (Keele) and John Wojciechowski of WI, Drew and Jerie Keele of Baden, two great grandsons Holt and Taft and many nieces and nephews.The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and CNA’s at Bellin Hospital and Unity Hospice. Thank you to Olivia, McKenna, Jenn, Haley, Johnna, Soka, Rikki and Stacy. In lieu of flowers please donate to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Friends and family will be received on Friday, February 09, 2024, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024,  at 11:00 AM at Saint Luke the Evangelist Church, Ambridge, with her nephew, Bishop David Zubik, as celebrant.

Joan Marsha Hennig, 76, of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024, at The Grove at Harmony.

Born on March 7, 1947, in Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Paul F. and Phoebe G. Hopper.

Joan was the wife of the late Richard A. Hennig on October 1, 2021, they were married for 51 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Marissa Helble and Kristina Smith; sons-in-law, Jeffrey Helble and Wesley Smith; a sister, Linda (Ed) Jaxel; sister-in-law, Roberta (Bryon) Roshong; nieces, Vanessa (Donald) Moore, Kathryn (Joshua) Texidor; great nieces, Madison Moore and Amelisse Texidor; and many friends.

Friends will be received on Monday, February 12^th from 4PM until the time of prayer at 6PM in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Ave., New Brighton.

In accordance with Joan’s wishes, she will be cremated following services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joan’s name may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lynn Essek on February 5, 2024 Born July 6, 1928, in Logstown, Pennsylvania to Milovan (Michael) and Sava (Sophie) Opsanic, Lynn was raised in a proud Serbian household as the youngest of five daughters. Lynn’s early years were marked by a feisty spirit. She took advantage of her statuesque height and her older sister’s misprinted birth certificate to gain employment at age fifteen as a crane operator for J & L Steel in Aliquippa. Soon after, she met the love of her life, Frank Essek, while dancing at Jack’s Bar in Ambridge. The couple embarked on a lifelong adventure, marrying in June of 1946, sharing a beautiful partnership for 45 years until Frank’s passing in 1991.  Lynn Essek was a force of nature, a woman of strong opinions, and unwavering convictions.  Her insatiable curiosity led her to become an avid reader, spending countless hours at the Aliquippa library during her childhood. During the 70s and 80s, Lynn was one of the most published contributors to the Beaver County Times letters to the editor. She fearlessly engaged in debates and defended her views with a determination that was as admirable as it was formidable. Her mental and physical strength was unparalleled, conquering challenges with sheer willpower and, at times, the help of her trusty skateboard. She exuded endless energy fueled by gallons of coffee and found solace in sleeping outside on her covered patio, especially during thunderstorms. Lynn cherished the home Frank built for her and lived there independently until her final days. Following Frank’s passing, Lynn’s resilient spirit manifested in a successful entrepreneurial career. Renowned as the “Simply Strudel” lady, she sold her beloved apple strudel at craft shows and local shops, tirelessly producing the delicious treat for over two decades. Though she made efforts to pass on her secret recipe to her family, no one has successfully duplicated the original.  A woman of faith, Lynn was a devoted member of both SS.Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ambridge and St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church in Aliquippa. Her enduring affection for her family resonated deeply, and she embraced life wholeheartedly and without reservation. Motherhood and being a Baba brought her unparalleled joy and fulfillment. The legacy of her boundless love and unwavering support endures in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Lynn is survived by her children, Frank (Sue) Essek, Cranberry Township, Marilyn Fausti, Waynesville, North Carolina, Jim(Laura) Essek, Harmony Township, Lynda (Ed) Zimmerman, Hopewell, Karen (Devin) Reffitt, Scottsdale, Arizona, Paul (Lisa) Essek, Dunedin, Florida, Sarah (Michael) Grafton, Franklin Park and son in-law, Paul (Kim) Kamzleski, Harmony Township.   She was the most loving Baba to her grandchildren and great grandchildren: Jennifer (Brian, Lauren, Grace, Kevin) Callahan, Ronnie (Jennifer, Christian, Chloe) Kamzelski, Kristen (Robert, Kylie, Olivia, Emmy) Zambianchi, Brian Essek, Adam (Justine) Zimmerman, Aaron (Frida) Zimmerman, Samantha (Ben, Tristin, Benjamin, Juniper) Essek, Eric (Krista, Damon, Ella, Finn) Hyer, Amber Hyer, Madelyn Hyer, Kara Reffitt,Christiana (Zak) Kennedy, Dylan (Pawan) Reffitt, Jake Essek, Zack Essek, Benjamin Grafton, Cole Essek, and Sophie Grafton. In addition to her husband, Lynn was preceded in death by her daughter Joan Kamzelski and grandson Devin Reffitt. Lynn ‘s memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donating to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org/donate or Good Samaritan Hospice https://concordialm.org/donate/  . The family would also like to thank the nurses, doctors and staff at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver for their compassion and care for our mother in her final days.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549, followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:00 PM, at Saint Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church, 2200 Irwin Street, Aliquippa , PA. Burial will follow at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Economy.

Edward Dorin Brutout, 97, of Bell Acres, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Concordia of Cranberry. He was born on June 3, 1926 in Beaverdale, (Cambria County) PA to the late Emil and Agnes (Jones) Brutout. He was a retired steelworker in the tin mill department of the former Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation, Aliquippa Works and LTV Steel Corporation. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing at his mountain camp. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II as part of “America’s Greatest Generation.” Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his wife, Dorothy (Besong) Brutout, two sisters, Betty Korb and Gerry Hall, a brother, Emil Brutout, Jr. and son-in- law, Bob Bellisario. He is survived by two children, Dan (Susan) Brutout of Bell Acres, Linda Bellisario of Bridgeville, grandchildren, Samantha Brutout and husband, Jamie Vollm of Economy, Kathie Bellisario and her companion Tom Wilson of Eighty-Four, PA, Tara Bellisario and her husband Mark Nath of Peter’s Twp., Matthew (Christina) Bellisario of Jackson, MS, great grandchildren, Zoe, Alex, and Bodhi Nath, and Bryce Wilson, siblings, Arthur Brutout, Joan Pander and Dave Brutout, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 3-7 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge where the family will have a Celebration of Life Service on Thursday at 10:00 AM. Interment with full military honors provided by the Beaver County Special Unit will follow at 11:15 AM at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Rebecca Jean Alford, 74, of Harrisburg, PA formerly of Beaver, PA passed away February 3, 2024.

Born on September 13, 1949, in New Brighton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard Needham and Frances Jean Patterson Alford. Rebecca was a 1967 graduate of Beaver Area High School, and went on to attend and graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor’s Degree, and then continued her education at Duquesne Law School in Pittsburgh, PA, where she obtained her Juris Doctor (JD) Law Degree. She worked for 20 years for the state of Pennsylvania Securities Commission, in the department of corporate finance.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant sister, Beverly.
Rebecca will be sadly missed by her siblings, Richard Alford, Harrisburg, PA, Yvonne Alford, Harrisburg, PA, David Alford, Blue Bell, PA, Barbara (John) Revay, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, and John Alford, Greer, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

As per Rebecca’s wishes, all services were private. Interment took place at the Beaver Cemetery.

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.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be shared in Rebecca’s name to Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute Development Department Forbes Tower, Suite 8084 3600 Forbes Avenue at Meyran Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213.