Nancy Jane Irwin, 79, of Beaver, passed away on September 27, 2024 at Heritage Valley Beaver. 

She was born on October 8, 1944, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Norman and Frances (Johnson) Bier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Lee Bier, Dennis Bier, and Trudy Pucci. She is survived by her husband, Jim Irwin, children, Michael Irwin, Michelle (Michael) Schmid, and Mark (Caroline) Irwin, grandchildren, Katie (Paul) Miles and their son Caleb, and Allie Schmid; a great-grandson, Caleb Miles, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. 

In keeping with Nancy’s wishes, she will be cremated and no services are being planned. 

Inurnment will take place in Beaver Cemetery. 

The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, is honored to be assisting Nancy’s family. 

Thomas Hiram Quimby Jr., 37, passed away on September 24, 2024. He was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on January 22, 1987, the son of Diane (Ed) Seech and the late Thomas Hiram Quimby Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Flora J. Maratta, an aunt, Connie Chamberlain, and an uncle, Eric (Ricky) Brocklebank. 

He is survived by his mother and step father, Diane & Ed Seech, two daughters: Emma & Mia Quimby and their mother, Kali Powell; grandfathers: Allan Maratta and Eric (Sandra) Brocklebank; uncles: Patrick (Tammy) Brocklebank, Allan (Betty) Maratta, Robert Quimby and Leonard Quimby; aunts: Leslie Spooner, Patty Doran, Marie Allison, Melanie (Donald) Venanzio, Jennie (AJ) Kokoskie, Linda (Ted) Gouza, and Debbie Maratta; and numerous cousins. 

When Thomas was younger, he loved to collect Pokémon cards. He also enjoyed building things. 

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 9 from 10 a.m. until noon in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa. A luncheon will follow. 

William McCartney, 83 of Ambridge, passed away on September 26, 2024 in Beaver Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. 

He was born on November 19, 1940, in Ambridge, the son of the late William and Mary Cathrine Rudolph McCartney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Lynne (Trapold) McCartney and daughter, Diane K. McCartney. 

He is survived by his daughter, Pamela McCartney, his son, William McCartney, Jr., his grandson, Patrick Smith, three granddaughters, Kayla Camp, Chelsea McCartney, Abigail Jo McCartney; and three great grandsons, Tate, Phoenix and Logan George. 

William was a member of 82nd Airborne, 101st Airborne, and worked for the U.S. Post Office. 

Family and friends will be received on Monday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 1st, from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd at 10 A.M., with Deacon Tony Giordano Officiating. Interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum. 

Anthony A. Sabella, 83, of New Brighton, passed away on September 26, 2024 at home. 

He was born on July 13, 1941, in New Brighton, the son of the late Pietro O. and Theresa M. (Solita) Sabella. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Peter D. Sabella, Sr., and an infant grandson, Derek. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margaret “Peggy” (Dick) Sabella, two daughters, Gina (Randy) Priselac, Carla Sabella, a granddaughter, Gianna, a brother, Joseph E. Sabella (Nancy Nash), several nieces, nephews and their families. 

Anthony was a retired inspector from B&W steel.  He was a former President of the S.O.I and worked in Real Estate in Beaver County with Pete Wilson Realty.  Anthony dedicated his life to the things he loved most: his family, his garden, animals, and golfing. A devoted family man, Anthony created countless memories during family holidays, where his laughter and warmth brought everyone together. He relished these moments, sharing stories and creating traditions that will forever be treasured by his loved ones. 

Friends will be received on Tuesday, October 1, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.  Prayers will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church of New Brighton with Brother John Harvey officiating. 

Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery of New Brighton. 

Carol Jean (Dusold) Doyle, 72, of Conway, passed away on September 26, 2024. She was born on July 19, 1952, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary Jane Dusold. She is survived by her daughter, Jodi Lynn Roy, and her father, Rick Doyle, her five siblings: Mary Ann (Mickey) Altier, Ruth (Donald) Baker, Janet Guy, Kenneth (Linda) Dusold, and Lorraine (Earl) Hughes, her cherished granddaughter, Riley Roy, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Carol was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend. She had a passion for puzzles and cars, and she loved going for scenic drives. Her daughter, Jodi, reflects, “Mom gave me her strength and stubbornness, which I hope will take me to places I never thought possible. I will carry her strength to places she never had the courage to go, and I know she would want that.” 

Arrangements and services were entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Carol’s name to Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church. 

Frances Rossi, 80, of Aliquippa peacefully passed away on September 6, 2024. 
She was born on December 28, 1943, the daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (D’Orazio) Rossi. She is survived by several cousins. 
Frances was retired from the Fine Wine & Good Spirits Stores where she worked as a cashier. 
She looked forward to going to the casino and trying her luck. 
At her request, all services were private. Arrangements were entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. 
She was laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 

Darlene A. Beeler, 66, passed away on September 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Theresa Russell and her two siblings, John and Rhonda. She is survived by husband Charles (Chicky) Beeler, her four children, Amber (Lee), Ken (Kelli), Melissa (Kris) and Samantha (Bobby), her seven loving grandchildren: Rhiannon, Kayla (David), Kris, Corbin, Sophia, Miles, Oak; greatgranddaughter Isla, her three siblings, Theresa, Brian, and Randy and many nieces and nephews.

Darlene loved working as a CNA and taking great care of her patients. She was also an animal lover and would care for countless pets and animals she rescued along the way. She loved to travel and spend as much time with her family as she could.

In lieu of flowers, Darlene has requested that donations to St. Jude Children’s hospital be made in her name. Arrangements for a celebration of life will be made at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services.

Richard E. Watt Sr., of Center Township, passed away on September 25, 2024 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on April 4, 1934 in Beaver Falls, a son of the late Harry E. Watt and Catherine E. Watt Hartman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Shirley A. Watt, a sister-in-law, Laverne & Jim McLaughlin, a brother-in-law, Richard Mayfield, a nephew, James McLaughlin, two nieces, Carol Wargo and Kelly Strum, and a grandson, Louis Young III.

He is survived by his three sons, Richard & Kimberly Watt Jr., William & Tammy Watt, and Kevin & Regina Watt, 9 grandchildren: Chelsea (Daniel) Plakosh, Lindsey Watt, Chelsy Brogdon, Justin (Frank) Aguilar, Brianna (Travis) Allshouse, Joshua (Kelly) Watt, Zachary (Andrea) Watt, Michael (Paige) Watt, and Kelsey Watt, 14 great grandchildren, two sisters, Kathy Mayfield and Karen Papinchak, a brother-in-law, Clifford (Glenda) Christy, a sister-in-law, Linda (Ron) Penrod and numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard was a US Army Veteran. He retired from the Data Processing Department from J&L LTV Steel. After his retirement, he started painting local homes to keep busy. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, camping, and being in the mountains. He liked to tinker outside his house as well. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, especially to Alaska. He was also a member of the Union Lodge F&AM 259 and a long-time member of Raccoon United Presbyterian Church.

Friends will be received on Friday, September 27 from 4 p.m. until the time of funeral services at 7:30 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa. Members of the Union F&AM Lodge will conduct a Masonic Service at 7:30pm immediately following with his minister, Rev. Keith Black presiding.

Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

 

Richard Burton “Dick” Haddox, 95, of New Brighton, passed away on September 24, 2024 in Cambridge Village.

He was born on September 12, 1929 in New Brighton, a son of the late Eugene and Vera (Holzworth) Haddox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Mel, and Ed Haddox; as well as a sister, Lillian Bandurak. He is survived by his beloved wife Glenna (Lawrence) Haddox; a son, Randall Haddox; his daughters, Shelly Haddox and Susan Haddox; grandchildren, Tera Murphy, Jessica (Mike) Lewis, Tyler Haddox, and Travis Zugay; and great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Chloe, Hunter, Heath, Lana, and Mina; and several nieces and nephews.

Richard was an Alumni of New Brighton High School where he graduated in 1947, having 3 years involved in the New Brighton High School Football Program. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from 1951-1953, during the Korean Conflict. After leaving the service, he went on to attend Kent State University and completed his education at Geneva College where he graduated in 1957. He was a teacher at New Brighton Area School District for thirty-three years. While teaching he was also an assistant baseball coach and was a part of the New Brighton Recreation Authority from 1965-2015 where he focused on the prosperity of the New Brighton community. He was a fireman for 32 years at the New Brighton Fire Department Co. #3. He was the Mayor of New Brighton from 1986-1990 and an elected official of the Borough of New Brighton, the 5^th Ward for forty-two years, until he retired from that office in 2022. He was a member of the American Legion Post 19, and was the recipient of the Presidents Award from the PA State Association of Borough. He was also a member of the Free Mason’s Union Lodge 259.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation to be held on Wednesday, October 2nd from 1 p.m. until the time of services at 3 p.m. in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton. Beaver County Special Unit will provide full military honors prior to the funeral service.

Inurnment will take place in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies of Bridgeville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Dick’s name to Circle of Friends- 1851 Third Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066 or the New Brighton Fire Department- 610 Third Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066.

A special thank you from the family to the staff of Cambridge Village and the staff of Heartland Hospice for the exceptional care they provided to Dick and his loved ones.