Irene Elinor Wichryk, 99, of Chippewa, passed away on September 29, 2024, at Providence Care Center of Beaver Falls, just days before her 100th birthday.

She was born on October 5, 1924, in Rochester, a daughter of the late Rolla and Eva (Panner) Lindsay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Wichryk, sons, John Paul Wichryk, and Harry G. Wichryk, siblings: Elvira Ward, Margaret “Peggy” Turner, Alice Kendrew, Rolla Lindsay Jr., Sarah Jean Selby, and Marlin Lindsay. She was also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers in law. She is survived by her children, Irene “Renee” (Richard) Barnes, Larry (Jane Klaproth) Wichryk, daughters-in-law, Bonnie Wichryk, Theresa (Michael) DeChellis, Francis (Merle) Wichryk, grandchildren: Kim (Dan) Butcher, Lori (Pedro) Bowman, Melody (Donald) Woodward, Larry (Alicia) Engle, Michael Engle, Sarah (Tony) Lowe, Anna Wichryk, Emily (Ryan) Bove, Brooke (Jeremy) Greilsheimer, David (Ashley) DeChellis, Lindsay (Matthew) Thompson, Eli Wichryk (Alli), Madelyn Wichryk (Nicholas), John Wichryk (Rachel), Chloe Wichryk (Eric), Cerina Wichryk, Francis Wichryk, Jr.  and Joi Lynn Wichryk; 29 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Irene was a remarkable woman who embodied kindness and compassion, serving as a steadfast “Grandma” to all, nurturing not just her own family, but extending warmth to everyone who crossed her path.

She found joy in everyday moments, the stillness of her blossoming flower garden, the birds enjoying a meal or bath in her birdfeeders and birdbath, and the loving conversations with her family.  Her unwavering dedication to her family was a testament to her generous spirit.

Those who knew her are grateful for every moment we shared with her.  Though their dear mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, “Grandma”, babysitter, or neighbor may no longer be with them, her legacy of faith, humility, selflessness and grace will continue to live on in their hearts. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Friends and family will be welcomed on Thursday, October 3rd, from 4-7 p.m., and Friday, October 4th from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, with Pastor Sam DeMarco officiating.

Private interment will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery of Beaver Falls.

Mary Ann Nicastro, 90, of Masonic Village, formerly of Hopewell Township passed away on September 28, 2024 in Masonic Village. She was born in Salisbury, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Clark and Mildred Wagner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William E. Nicastro and a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy & William Glatz.

She is survived by her two children, Jill (Matthew) DeLuca and William (Carolyn) Nicastro, two grandchildren, Nicholas DeLuca and Jessica (Brandon) Homan, a brother and sister-in-law, James Richard (Rose Mary) Wagner and many nieces and nephews.

Mary Ann was a retired secretary from Hopewell Area School District as well as Autico Motors. She loved the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pens. She also enjoyed ceramics and sewing projects. She was a talented baker. She enjoyed making a huge variety of Christmas cookies every year for friends and family to enjoy. Most of all, Mary Ann was a great mom and grandma. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa.

All services will be private. Private interment is in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Village of Sewickley 1000 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Masonic Village, especially Jim, for their exceptional care of Mary Ann.

Kirk Robert Jenkins, 50, of Moon Township passed away on September 20, 2024 in his home. He was born in Sewickley on August 25, 1974, the son of Barbara Johnson Jenkins and the late Edward Jenkins. In addition to his mother, Kirk is survived by his son Chance Harley and two brothers, Todd and Craig Jenkins.

Kirk, a graduate of Moon High School and Robert Morris University, was a talented and star athlete in his prime. Kirk was kind and was willing to help anyone anytime they needed it. He spent his final years helping his mom and caring for his aunt, doing heavy lifting, gardening, land scraping and just about anything else that was needed. In his free time, he loved playing video games, watching movies, and throwing the football while talking with his son. Kirk enjoyed many catchphrases and loved a good joke. He hoped to travel one day to the West Indies. He will be dearly missed.

Friends are invited to a memorial service on Wednesday, October 2nd at 5 P.M. in the Coraopolis Presbyterian Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Lois Jane Hines, 95, passed away on September 20, 2024 with family by her side. She was born on November 18, 1928, in Marshall County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Bertie and Willis Conner. Lois was the youngest of six children. Lois grew up in the town of McMechen, West Virginia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, siblings Eunice Hanson, Margaret Gatewood, Ada (Connie) Paxson, Ruth Goodwin, and Willis Dale Conner, and a son-in-law, Ty Harden.

She is survived by her children, Vicki Harden of Beaver; Robert Hines, Jr, (Patricia) of Oakland, Florida; Jeffrey Hines (LuAnn) of Sherrodsville, Ohio; David Hines (Julie) of Cranberry; Elizabeth Hines (Melanie) of Sherrodsville, Ohio; and Thomas Hines of Rockville, Maryland; eleven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.

She attended West Virginia University, where she met the love of her life, Robert Hines. They were married over 73 years until his death in August of 2023. Most of her adult life Lois lived in Beaver, PA, where she and Robert raised their six children. Over the years Lois served the community as a Brownie troop leader, volunteer at the local hospital, the Beaver Memorial Library, the Beaver Heritage Museum, and Welcome Wagon. She was a long-time member of Park Presbyterian Church. While living at Sherwood Oaks, she often attended the Dutilh United Methodist Church of Cranberry. Her hobbies included sewing and knitting, reading, and bridge.

She and her husband moved to Sherwood Oaks of Cranberry Township, in 2010, where they lived an active life for over a decade.

Friends will be received during a memorial visitation on Friday, October 11, from 2 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Bridges Hospice of Monroeville.

The family would like to share their gratitude to the staff at Sherwood Oaks and Bridges Hospice for their compassionate care given to Lois during the last year of her life.

William Clarence Leeson passed away in his home on September 27th, 2024.
He was born on January 5th, 1942 in Bellburn, West Virginia, the son of Florence and Pearl Leeson. He was a sibling to Raymond, Donald, John, Bill, Bonnie, Louise, Aida, Barb, and Tykee. He is survived by his loving wife Melody Leeson, children: Jodi Leeson, Amy (Chris) Howell, Audra Leeson, Donna Jezowicz, Joshua (Shannon) Myers, and Desiree Smith; grandchildren: Victoria Onuska, Paige (Steven) Neeley, Tyler Howell, Cody Howell, Kayla Gonzalez, Brayden Miladin, Nina Lambert, Jillian Jezowicz, Jacquilyn Jezowicz, Hayleigh Myers, Joshua Myers Jr, Noah Myers, Scarlet Myers, Scott Smith Jr, Bryce Smith, and Isabella Teets; great grandchildren: Parker, Kobe, Jacquelyn, Steven III, Aliyah, Scott III; and he was eagerly awaiting the arrival of his 7th great grandchild due in May.
Bill served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Beaver Area School District after 34 years of service as Maintenance Supervisor, where he was loved and respected by not only his coworkers, but also the students. He always had a kind word and a smile for everyone.
He was a man’s man but always remained gentle, he took nothing but gave everything, continuously brought new life to this world. He had a great love of gardening, nature, and animals. He loved to share the fruits of his labor with everyone. You always left his house with bags full of vegetables, things he canned, eggs, and his homemade zucchini bread.
Despite being something of a recluse by nature, he welcomed everyone into his home with loving arms. A place of love and acceptance where you instantly became part of the family. He loved his family.
He is also survived by many other dear friends and family members.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, October 5th, in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, from 12 p.m. until the time of full military honors at 3 p.m., by the Beaver County Special Unit, followed by a time for remembrances, where friends and family are welcome to attend to share their love and stories.
In honor of Bill’s love of growing things, the family requests potted plants, in lieu of flowers.

Thomas “Tom” D. Sherbine, 72, of Aliquippa passed away on September 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was born on September 16, 1952, in Rochester, the son of the late Dave Sherbine and Doris Dawson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Nick Laurito and two brothers-in-law, Nick Laurito and Kenneth Johnston. He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Betty (Laurito) Sherbine, a brother, Jim Sherbine, an uncle Dan John, his mother-in-law, Sophie Laurito, two sisters-in-law: Rose Johnston and Kim (Robert) Ackly, a brother-in-law, Tom (Terri) Laurito and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Thomas was retired from Bank of America. He savored his time camping in Pymatuning. Over the years, he met many wonderful people who became dear friends. Tom also enjoyed riding around in his golf cart. He and his wife Betty enjoyed traveling and taking cruises to different parts of the United States and other countries. His biggest passion was right in his hometown, the Aliquippa Quips Football team. He didn’t miss a game and was one of their biggest fans.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 30, from 4-8 p.m. in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. A service will also be held on Tuesday, October 1st at 11 a.m. in the funeral home.

Judith (Venturella) Wisniewski, passed away on September 26, 2024. She was born on April 4, 1946, the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Funaiock) Venturella.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother James J. Venturella, Sr. She is survived by her brother Joseph (Marion) Venturella, two sister-in-laws, Regina Venturella and Antionette Nowell, her husband Edward Wisniewski, her children: Annette (Greg) Gaudino, Eddie, Wendy, and Ryan Wisniewski; grandchildren, Mark, Lauren, Leah, and Gabrielle, and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

Judith was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She graduated in 1964 from St. Mary’s High School in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. In her twenties, she moved with her friends to Miami, Florida. She later returned to Pittsburgh and raised her family here.

She worked for Bell Telephone and AT&T for 19 years. She later retired from Schroeder Industries. Judith loved traveling, especially on family vacations. Panama City Beach, Florida was a favorite destination for the family. She loved caring for animals, especially the family dogs. Judith will be deeply missed by family, friends, and the family dog Louie.

Services will be private on Wednesday, October 2 at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the American Cancer Society (donate.cancer.org). 

Richard Truman Taylor, 79, passed away on September 26, 2024 at Providence Health and Rehabilitation Center in Beaver Falls after valiantly battling Alzheimer’s disease.

He was born on September 4, 1945, in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, the son of the late George Taylor and Gertrude (Miller) Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, George William Taylor, mother-in-law, Ann (Pavkovich) Thomas, father-in-law, Robert Sheldrake Thomas, sister-in-law, Carol (Thomas) Podnar and brother-in-law, Robert C. Podnar. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Susan (Thomas) Taylor, daughter, Chelsea (Taylor) Navage, son-in-law, John J.Navage, precious granddaughter, Mia Navage, brother, Thomas Taylor, sister-in-law, Mary Vic (Plazek) Taylor, and nieces and nephews: Robert (Laura) Podnar, Thomas (Shirley) Podnar, Johanna (Billy) Higgins, Maria (Shane) Belin, Caroline Taylor and Steven Taylor.

Rich graduated from Duquesne High School, Slippery Rock University with a B.S. in Elementary and Secondary Education, and M.S. in Administration from Duquesne University. He taught for Big Beaver Falls Area School District at 37^th Street School on College Hill and then 5^th grade Science at the Middle School. He loved teaching and the students not only learned from him, but he learned from them as well. He was known as RTT, “Rough Tough Taylor,” to his students.

Rich’s father was a hand engraver, an art almost lost to technology. Studying and diligent practice resulted in him becoming a beautiful Old English hand writer. For several years Rich hand-wrote in Old English the names of the students receiving certificates of achievement awards. His students participated in The Daughters of the American Revolution annual essay contest and the pen pal program he established continued for several years. Rich contacted Joe DeNardo from WTAE-TV and the Beaver Falls Middle School was Joe’s first visit in Beaver County. After 34 years, he retired and went on to work in Lawn and Garden at Walmart for 15 years, treating customers like he would want to be treated.

Rich was a member of Big Beaver Falls Education Association, PSEA, and NEA. He was also an active member of the College Hill United Methodist Church (CHUM). Rich was a lifelong fan of the Beaver Falls tigers, Steelers, Pirates and Pens. He was also a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity, Slippery Rock chapter, where he continued to have so many great times with his brothers.

His daughter, Chelsea though, was his joy. He took her to dance class for seven years, summer book readings at the Beaver Falls Library, Legion softball games where he was an assistant coach, gymnastics class, and cheering practices and games. He loved all of it.

Friends will be received on Monday, September 30, from 4-8 p.m. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

A private service will be held on Friday, October 4, followed by interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, New Brighton.

The family would like to thank the afternoon/evening nursing aides and RN’s on the 3^rd floor (memory impaired unit) at Providence Health and Rehab Center. The family would also like to thank Dr. Carl Sestito for his genuine care and immediate feedback. They also appreciated Grane Hospice Nursing services.

The family has asked that any memorial contributions be made in Richard’s name to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Karen Pearl Molter, 76, of Freedom, passed away on September 24, 2024 at her residence. She was born on May 24, 1948 in Butler, a daughter of the late Earl W. Rogers and Betty L. Hohman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Molter; her brother, Roy Rogers; and her sister, Kathleen “Crystal” Mason. She is survived by two daughters, Rikki Molter and Annette Funk, brothers, Wesley Rogers and Ronnie Rogers, and her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Karen was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend known for her warm spirit and nurturing nature. She cherished spending time with her family, often reminiscing about joyful moments shared during family gatherings. Her love extended to her nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren, two of whom she was currently raising, Meriya Dent and Alaysia Molter.

In accordance with Karen’s wishes, there will be no services. A private cremation along with a celebration of life will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.