William H. (Runner) Sellers, 79, of Conway, passed away on May 30th, 2025.

He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 12th, 1945, the son of the late William H. Sellers, Sr. and Eileen Sellers-Webber. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary Runner, his stepfather, Earl Webber, Jr. and his sister, Lee Sellers. He is survived by his children, Tamar Runner and William Runner, III, his stepchildren: Linda (Bill) Teter, Mary Ann Bennett, Sandy (Bob) Friedrich and Kima Vidovich; along with 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, his siblings, Nicky Grapes and Earl (Blue) Webber II, along with five nieces and six nephews.

William was a skilled craftsman and artist, certified as a roofer, welder and painter. He also created beautiful jewelry, leather goods and refinished wood pieces. Throughout his life, he made, sold and generously gifted his artwork to many, leaving a lasting impression through his creativity.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 10th from 3-7 P.M. at the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, where a funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, June 11th.

Donald Paul Ray, 90, of Chippewa Township, passed away on May 29th, 2025. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 17th, 1935, a son of the late Raymond J. Ray and Pauline Knapp Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Richard Ray, a sister-in-law, June Ray and a sister, Joan Rosser. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Christine (Tina) Cruzan Ray, his children, Dr. Annmarie (Chris Belcher) Ray, Michael (Elizabeth) Ray, Julie (Sean) Murphy and his stepsons, J. Scott (Arletta) Cruzan, and Carl (Alison) Cruzan, his grandchildren: Katherine Belcher, Alexander Belcher, Nicole Ray, Jessica Ray, Caroline Murphy, Luke Murphy, Jacob Cruzan, Rachel (Derek) German, and Ava Cruzan, his brother, Paul (Mary Ann) Ray and his brother-in-law, Dr. Gary Rosser.

Donald graduated from The University of Detroit, earning a BS in accounting and an MBA in finance. He spent 40 years in banking, becoming an executive officer in various capacities. He served on numerous boards, both professional and charitable. He loved playing golf, bridge, reading, cruising and going on road trips. He also volunteered at a soup kitchen and delivered Meals-on-Wheels for many years. He was an active member of Chippewa United Methodist Church, serving on the Mission Committee for several years. He also was an Army veteran. His memory was phenomenal, and he always had a story to tell.  A Visitation will be held on Saturday June 7th at 10-11 A.M. at the Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, followed by a memorial service from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald’s name may be made to Blackhawk Area Meals-on-Wheels, P.O. Box 1573, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, or to the Chippewa United Methodist Church breakfast ministry. Professional arrangements and services were entrusted to Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Agnes B. Midon, 93, of Patterson Township, passed away on May 31st, 2025.

She was born on November 18th, 1931, a daughter of the late Steven and Helen Vido.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, William Midon, her brother, Rudolph Vido, two sisters, Angeline Wilson and Mary Vido and a stepsister, Stephanie. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Colonel (R) Gene) Palka, a sister, Margaret Monroe, two grandchildren, Colonel Gene Palka (Melissa) and Holly Pluff (Dan) and seven great-grandchildren: Kylie, Maliyah, Haley, Hunter, Brock, Easton, and Axel.

Agnes was a devoted member of St. Monica Church of Beaver Falls, part of St. Augustine Parish. Her faith guided her throughout her life and she was an active participant in various church groups, who offering her time, talents, and friendship to her parish community. She nurtured her garden, her kitchen and her family with a loving touch. Family was at the heart of Agnes’ life, and she cherished time spent with her loved ones.

Friends will be received on Monday, June 9th, from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, where prayers will be offered on Tuesday June 10th at 9:30 A.M. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church, 116 Thorndale Road, Beaver Falls. A reception will follow in the Saint Monica Church’s Founder’s Hall.

Agnes will be cremated following that Mass and inurnment will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Darlington Road, Beaver Falls.

Nancy (Shiffler) Bush, 90, of Moon Township, passed away on May 29th, 2025 in her home. She was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on July 19th, 1934, the daughter of the late, John & Alice (Kelley) Shiffler. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Glenn Wilson Bush, three children, Glenn W. Bush Jr. (Lynda) of Waynesburg, John W. Bush (Lisa) of Pottstown and Kelley Bush-Rodriguez (Luis) of Costa Rica, four grandchildren: Emily Bryan (Lee), Megan Broache (Phil), Daniel Bush (Casey) & Nicholas Bush; as well as four great grandchildren, Lily, Lincoln & Lainy Bryan, Bailey Bush.

Nancy was a widely known artist and teacher in Moon Township and the Greater Pittsburgh Area, known for her devotion to art and teaching. She was a remarkably talented artist with a generous spirit. In 1967, she was a cofounder of the West Hills Art League with the mission to promote artistic growth of the members and encourage public appreciation of the arts. Now more than 50 years later the Art League is thriving.  Her genre of a whimsical world transitioned to mixed media techniques and an abstract realism style.

Friends will be received on Wednesday June, 4th, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of a memorial service at 11 A.M. in the Sharon Community Presbyterian Church of Moon Township. The service will also be live streamed at sharoncpc.com. Private interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to West Hills Art League, PO Box 633 Moon Township, PA 15108.

Norma Fae DiCicco, 92, of Chippewa Township, passed away on May 29th, 2025, at Lakeview Personal Care Home. She was born in Beaver Falls on November 15th, 1932, the daughter of the late Elmer Ernest and Marie Katherine Schutte Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul DiCicco, her brother, Kenneth (Catherine) Hall and her daughter-in-law, Suzy Benson DiCicco. She is survived by her sons, William DiCicco, and James DiCicco, two daughters, Tamara (Bill) Mayberry, and Twyla (Paul) Zellner, her brother, Richard (Vi) Hall, four grandchildren: Tina (Michael) Keppel, Todd Murray, Tim (Amanda) Murray and Katie DiCicco; as well as seven great-grandchildren: Hailey Keppel, Ben Keppel, Emma Murray, Zoe Murray, Alex Murray, Matthew Murray, and Sean Murray; along with two step-grandchildren, Amber and Gwen. Norma loved her flower garden and the birds, especially hummingbirds. She also enjoyed quilting and arts and crafts and helping with the rummage sale, but her greatest joy in life came from time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with Norma’s wishes, all services were private. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in her memory to a charity of your choice. Professional arrangements and services were entrusted to CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Louis Donald “Butch” Dreyer, 78, of Chippewa Township, passed away on May 30th, 2025, at Heritage Valley Health System, Beaver Campus.  He was born on November 13th, 1946, the son of the late Louis J. and Daisy B. Dreyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Louella Stemple. He is survived by three nieces, Renee Verville, Debbie Meszaros and Dena Stemple and their families, as well as an extended family of cousins and their families. He was very lucky to have his friends, Pam Campbell, Kirk Rekasie, and Tom Decker who were especially helpful.

Louis was a resident of Chippewa Township and he felt lucky to have decades-long friends from the places he lived and worked. Hewas a graduate of Freedom Area High School and West Virginia University. He also attended Temple University, Ambler campus and earned graduate credits at the Northern Virginia campus of the University of Virginia. In addition to his degree, he completed the ROTC program at WVU and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army.  His military service included a tour of duty in Vietnam where he earned the Bronze Star for his service.  Prior to that, he completed US Army Jungle School training in Panama. He was also a years-long volunteer with the Penn State Extension Master Gardener program in Beaver County.  He was also a life member of the West Virginia University Alumni Association the Beaver County Chapter 862 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the 2/1 Armored Cavalry Alumni Association and always, a devoted Mountaineer fan.

He had a diverse working career that included Armco Steel, the U.S. Army, the West Virginia Department of Highways, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the US Department of Agriculture. He retired from the Federal Government in 2002. That career diversity included living in Kentucky, Washington, West Virginia, the Philadelphia area and northern Virginia.  It gave him the opportunity to work with some interesting, dedicated and committed professional people and to see wonderful places and sites.

He was also gladdened by the opportunity to have attended some once in a lifetime events such as being on the White House grounds for an Official State Visit by a foreign head of state, to see the removal and restored replacement of the Statue of Freedom on the United States Capitol Dome, to attend with his Dad the Desert Storm Parade and Flyover, to see the processional for the (briefly) Unknown Soldier from the Vietnam War and to pay respects to that soldier while he lay In State in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, June 4^th, from 11 A.M. until the time of a prayer service at 1 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

Interment with full military honors will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

His family wishes to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to his caregivers: Roberta, Debbie, Kristy, Cathy, Roni, Heidi, Donna and Hayle.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 862, 110 Hamilton Court, Baden, PA 15005.

Charles D. Dean, Sr., 82, of Brighton Township, passed away on May 31st, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Bridgewater on January 5th, 1943, a son of the late David and Anna Gehley Dean. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David “Sonny” Dean. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Mary Ellen Summers Dean, his sons, Charles D. “Chuck” (Betty) Dean Jr. and Chuck Amstone, his daughter, Shelly (J.D.) Dean, his sister, Janice Shaffer, his grandchildren: Erica (Casey) Norris, Emily (Gary) Morgan, Sadie (Mike) Cottrill, Charlie (Samantha) Dean, Jason (Cassidy) Dean, Christian (Morgan) Barton, Robert (Matt) Bratt, John (Paxton) Thompson, Christian Thoma, Rain Lambert, Cooper Lambert, and Serenity Lambert; as well as 10 great-grandchildren and many others who fondly knew him as “Pap” or “Pappy”.

Charles was a proud veteran of the United States Army who had both worked for and retired from Mansell Trucking Company as a truck driver. He was handy with vehicles and could always be found working on them.

Friends will be received in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, on Tuesday June 3rd from 3-7 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday, June 4th at 11 a.m.

Pearl Edith Dunlap, 82, of Economy Borough, passed away at Beaver Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on May 30th, 2025. She was born in Rochester on November 16th, 1942, a daughter of the late Paul and Mildred Richards Shannon. She is survived by her husband, Dale A. Dunlap, three sons and daughter-in-law, Allen D. and Laura Dunlap of Sarver, Pennsylvania, Carl E. and Michelle Dunlap of Zelienople and Roy D. and Jennifer Dunlap of Butler, one granddaughter, Paige E. Dunlap of Zelienople, a sister, Karol Ponevac, one brother and sister-in-law, Paul Timothy and Cathy Shannon, all of Niles, Ohio, along with several nieces and nephews. Pearl was a former waitress with both the former Sundrug Store of Conway and Isles of Ambridge. She was also a member of Concord Presbyterian Church of Economy Borough, where she was a Sunday school teacher, deaconess and member of the church choir. She also enjoyed crocheting in her spare time. Friends will be received on Tuesday, June 3rd, from 2-4 p.m. at William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., Rochester, where a service will follow at 4:30 p.m. Her pastor, Reverend Jamie Fowler, will officiate the service.

Carol J. Platko, 80, of Burtchville, Michigan, formerly of Rochester, passed away on May 27th, 2025 at her home. She was born in New Brighton on October 11th, 1944, the daughter of the late Carl H. and Martha Jean Herzog Householder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Platko and a brother, Robert Householder. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Christopher R. and Brandi L. Platko of Burtchville, Michigan and Carl J. Platko of Hopewell, six granddaughters: Morgan, Mackenzie, Marissa, Kaelyn, Dakohta and Camrin; as well as a sister-in-law, Sandra Householder of Ohioville, and several other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Joseph Platko and his spouse, Keven White of Ashville, Michael and Vicki Platko, Dianna Platko, and Judith and Daniel Dettorre, all of Rochester. She is also survived Carol by numerous nieces and nephews.

Carol was a housewife, a homemaker and a former nurse’s aide with the former New Brighton Hospital. She was a member of St. Edward on the Lake Catholic Church of Lakeport, Michigan and a former member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church of Rochester. Friends will be received on Monday, June 2nd from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adams Street, Rochester where a blessing service will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd at 11 A.M. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester. The family wishes for memorial contributions be sent to the Beaver County Humane Society at 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.