Martha “Jane” (Berkey) Blackburn Ceratti, 93, of West Mayfield and formerly of Koppel, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the home of her dear friend Diane Kent, whom she considered family.
Jane was born on December 7, 1930, in Windber, PA, (Somerset County) She was the last surviving child of 11 born to the late Milton Ross Berkey and Nellie Pearle (Wilson) Berkey. She is retired from The Medical Center, Beaver as a patient escort. Jane had a deep faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord. She was a long time devoted member of Chippewa Alliance Church where she served as a deaconess for many years. She also was active in Bible studies and loved to eat out    with family and friends, especially with her Church friends on a weekly basis. Jane was well loved by all who knew her. She had a kind and loving heart toward everyone she met.
She was preceded in death by her late husbands, Cecil Ansley Blackburn, 1996 and Michael Lee Ceratti, 1998.
Jane had five children, Rev. David Leroy (Nancy) Blackburn, Aubrey, TX; the late Cecil Dean Blackburn, died 2013; the late Craig Ansley Blackburn, died 1995; Mark Lewis (Tammy) Blackburn, East Liverpool, OH; Timothy Allen (Jeannie) Blackburn, West Mayfield. Jane also had 29 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren and four stepchildren, and many cherished friends…..
Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 6th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hillandkunselman.com , 3801 Fourth Ave., Beaver Falls.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 7th at 11:00 a.m. in the Chippewa Alliance Church, 3629 37th Street Ext., Beaver Falls, PA 15010 with her Pastor, Rev. Dan Muir. She will be buried in Clinton Cemetery in Wampum, PA.
Jane would prefer donations to be made to the church, in lieu of flowers.

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Paul J. Schraf, 94, formerly of Columbiana, OH and Beaver Falls, passed away on January 31, 2024 at The Inn at Glenellen in North Lima, OH where he and his wife resided.
One of four children, Paul was born on November 5, 1929 in Altoona, PA to the late Robert and Margaret (Hoelzle) Schraf. Paul was a member of St. Jude Catholic Parish in Columbiana, OH.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, M. LaVerne (Criste) Schraf; together they raised eight children, Karen (Bob) Botte, Lawrenceville, GA, Anita Miller, Gulfport, FL, Dave (Karin) Schraf, Webster, NY, Linda (Greg) Hildebrand, Fredericksburg, VA, Betsy (Jim) Pence, Harrisburg, NC, Paula (Jim) Brown, Canfield, OH, Mike (Susan) Schraf, Harrisburg, PA, Rick (Jody) Schraf, State College, PA; 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Paul served his country in the United States Army for two years during the Korean War. He and his young bride moved to Beaver Falls in 1953 where he worked for over 40 years as a flooring installer. Paul and LaVerne retired to Calabash, NC in 1994 where they lived for over 12 years. During these years in North Carolina, all 8 children, their spouses, and children would travel to Ocean Isle Beach for a week. So many wonderful memories were made during those beach trips, and Paul was happy to tell anyone that walked by that they were all his!
Although he would never tell you, Paul was an extremely talented man, who was also generous to a fault. He was known throughout Beaver County as a master carpet installer whose work was always of exceptional quality. He was also a skilled carpenter as illustrated by numerous home improvement projects he completed at the family home in Beaver Falls, and the countless projects he worked on improving his children’s homes over the years. Upon retirement, he learned a new woodworking skill called Intarsia (the creation of intricate inlays and designs from different pieces of wood). Over the course of 30 years, he made roughly 120 beautiful pieces, which are proudly displayed in the homes of his children, grandchildren, and various friends.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday, February 4th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls. www.hillandkunselman.com/obituaries
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 5th at 10:00 am in St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Road, Beaver Falls. Interment to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2927 Clayton Road, Beaver Falls.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Patriot Cares, Inc., 986 Tibbetts Wick Road, Girard, OH 44420 https://www.patriotathome.org/patriot-cares

Samuel John Yurick Jr., 80, of Industry, passed away unexpectedly in his home on February 2, 2023.
Born on December 4, 1943, in Midland, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel Sr. and Frances Batcha Yurick. Sam spent his early years working in the vending machine industry for ARA Services, and later as a security officer for Securitas. He was Catholic by faith, and a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Sam was a car and sports enthusiast, and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and
attending all his children’s and grandchildren’s events.
Along with his parents, Sam is preceded in death by his wife, Judith Patterson Yurick; and sister, Margaret Cindrich.
Sam will be sadly missed by his daughter, Janet (Daniel) Cunningham, Midland; his son, Steven (Suzanne) Yurick, South Park; his grandchildren, Sarah Yurick, Andrew Yurick, Erika Fussenegger, and Amber Cunningham.
Friends will be received on Thursday February 8, 2024, from noon until the time of Blessing Service at 2 p.m. in 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 made in Sam’s name to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Emma Lou Oxley McIsaac, 93, formerly of Beaver, passed away on January 31, 2024.
Born on January 21, 1931, in Donora, PA, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Sarah Weston Oxley. Emma was a 1948 graduate of Donora Senior High, and continued on to attend and graduate in 1952 from Geneva College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She had been employed at numerous places: US Steel, Commercial Resource in Pittsburgh, Drs Marion & Davis, First Presbyterian Church, and Synod of the Trinity. Emma was a faithful and longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Beaver, she joined in 1955 and had been a Deacon and an Elder. She was a member of Naomi Sisters and Century Club, as well as a past member of Gertrude Barrett Service Group, Crimson Line Friendship Ridge Volunteer, and Presbyterian Women.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David Wylie McIsaac (1999); and her sister, Jane Cameron.
Emma will be sadly missed by her daughter, Jill (Patrick) Kelly, Wexford, PA; sons David McIsaac, Bradford Woods, PA, and Timothy (Kim) McIsaac Rapid City, SD; 8 grandchildren: Alison Lizzi, Pittsburgh; Caitlin Kelly, Wexford; Shannon Kelly, Wexford; Michael McIsaac, Pittsburgh; Claire McIsaac, Columbus, OH; Lauren McIsaac, Columbus, OH; Robert McIsaac, Bradford Woods, PA; & Brynne McIsaac, France; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Monday, February 5, 2024 in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009, from 2PM-4PM and 6PM-8PM. A Funeral Service will take place at the Funeral Home on Tuesday February 6, 2024 at 11AM, officiated by Pastor Jeff Arnold. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Private Interment to take place at Beaver Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Emma’s name to First Presbyterian Church.

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Catherine A. Rowe, 78, of Rochester Twp., passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Beaver Meadows. Catherine was born August 21, 1945, in Rochester. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Norma (White) Clinton.
Cathie was a retired high school teacher with business education studies in the Blackhawk School District. She was a member of Faith Community United Methodist Church of Rochester. Cathie received her B.S. Degree in education from Geneva College and also a masters in education from the University of Pittsburgh. She attended Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, working on her doctorate. Cathie belonged to the Blackhawk Teachers Book Club and was an avid golfer, loved going to the beaches, traveling in the U.S. and Europe. She enjoyed her lunches with her high school girlfriends and hostessing Christmas Eve parties with family and friends.
Cathie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Timothy L. Rowe, two sons and daughters in law, Douglass C. and Natalie Rowe, Center Twp., Michael C. and Kristen Rowe, Brighton Twp., five grandchildren, Maryn, Madelyn, Samuel, Blake and Colt, a brother and sister in law, Michael and Marjorie Clinton, Evergreen, Colorado, a brother in law, Craig Cropsey, Albuquerque, New Mexico, beloved friends, Kathryn and Jerry Bliton, Chippewa, and Howard and Darlene Graff.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Charles Douglass Rowe, a sister, Cindie Cropsey, and mother and father in law Mazie and Charles Rowe, Sr.
Friends will be received Monday, February 5, 2024, form 3-7 in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., Rochester, where services will be held Tuesday, February 6, at 11 am. Officiating will be Reverend Emmett Anderson. Family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Parkinson’s Association of Western Pennsylvania or to Faith Community United Methodist Church, Rochester, Pa.
The family would like to thank St. Barnabas Hospice and Beaver Meadow Staff for care given to Cathy.

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Martin C. “Marty” Stein, Jr., 67, of Beaver Falls, died on Friday, February 2, 2024, at AHN – Wexford.

Born on March 1, 1956, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Martin Sr. and Mary Lou (MacDonald) Stein.

Marty was a member of the Beaver Falls Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses where he served as an elder.  He enjoyed sharing his faith with those he would meet. Marty often expressed his hope that if he died, he would be resurrected. That hope brought him much comfort during his illness. He owned and operated Stein & Sons Auto and was an avid car collector.

Marty is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 47 years, Sylvia Stein. He is also survived by his sons, Brent (Katie) Stein and Nicholas Stein; grandchildren, Ainsley (Darren), Wesley, Everett, and Malcolm; a sister, Kristine Homick; nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 9^th from 2PM-4PM & 6PM-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 10^th at 5:00 PM at the Kingdon Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3122 37^th Street Ext., Beaver Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to donate.jw.org toward the Worldwide Work.

James E. “Duke” Coleman, 87, of Beaver, died on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley – Beaver.

Born on May 13, 1936, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Richard and Mabel (Atkinson) Hamilton.

Duke was a proud veteran of the United States Army and had retired from United Airlines as an Aircraft Mechanic.  He was an outstanding man and will be remembered fondly.  Following retirement, Duke was often found in the garage talking with neighbors, working on clocks, going to car cruises, and weekly trips to Mountaineer with his brother-in-law, Tom.  Duke and his companion, Barbara, often enjoyed traveling, attending Garrison Days, and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Coleman; a brother, Robert (Miriam) Coleman; and a sister, Linda Belczyk.

He is survived by his loving companion of 25 years, Barbara Shaffer and her daughter, Carolyn (Ron) Wolfe; granddaughters, Kimberly and Courtney Wolfe; a brother, Rick Hamilton; nieces and nephews, Sharon (John) Gulish, Terry (Paul) Burlingame, Diana Parsons, Thomas (Linda) Belczyk, and Eric Hamilton; numerous great nieces, nephews; great-great nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 6^th from 6PM – 8PM in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, with Fr. Howard Campbell as Celebrant.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 7^th at 10AM at Saints Peter and Paul Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 200 Third Street, Beaver.

Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park where the Beaver County Special Unit will accord military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Duke’s honor to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, Concordia Lutheran Ministries, www.concordialm.org/charitable-giving, or Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley – Beaver, 1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, PA 15009.

Duke’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Good Samaritan Hospice for their care.