Thomas Richard “Dick” Seery, 92 of Aliquippa passed away peacefully January 17, 2024.
He was born July 26, 1931, in Sewickley Hospital and is the son of the late Edna Holsinger Seery and Thomas Seery.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy “Dot” Seery, a cherished granddaughter, Nicole Graef, and brother Michael Jack Seery.
He was a retired employee of J&L Steel where he worked as a supervisor in the scale department for over 40 years.
The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Eastvale was one of his favorite places. As a long time
member, he cherished his friends from the congregation.
Dick honorably served our country during the Korean Conflict in the US Army where he received the National Defense Service Medal.
As a proud lifelong resident of Aliquippa, Dicks friends called him the unofficial mayor of Hollywood Aliquippa. He had a vibrant personality that was loved by all who knew him.
Dick had great devotion and loyalty to friends and family, and enjoyed frequenting local stores and restaurants, and visiting with people, especially at Yanni’s Restaurant.
Reading and crossword puzzles were his favorite pastimes. He was a firm believer in exercising the mind, as it always reflected in his quick wit and sharp memory.
He was an avid sports fan. The Steelers and Pirates were his favorite teams, and he never missed a game. Dick had another passion which was spending time at the Mountaineer Horse Race Track. He was a regular attendee for over 60 years. In younger years everyone there knew him as “Lucky”. This was an activity he loved to share with his daughter.
Dick is survived by his devoted daughter: Michelle (Patrick) Graef, grandchildren: Giselle (Eric) Riemenschneider and Joshua Graef. He is also survived by great grandson Theodore and great granddaughter Sage.
Dick will be dearly missed by anyone who knew him.
Visitation will be Saturday from 12 until time of service at 3:30 pm in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001 724-375-0496.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to one’s favorite charity or to the funeral home to assist the family.

Kathleen J. Hansen, 72, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on January 20, 2024.
Born on March 23, 1951, in Beaver Falls, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald A. and MaryJane Pasqua Hansen. Kathy was an accomplished pianist, having studied piano, and earning B.S. in Music Education from Duquesne University. She then continued on to earn her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from University of Pittsburgh, and after taught for 28 years in Pittsburgh Public Schools. She also was an avid gardener at her church and at home, and an active member of the Pittsburgh Iris and Daylily Society. Kathy was a passionate researcher and collector of Phoenix and Consolidated Glass and a founding member of the Phoenix and Consolidated Glass Collector’s Club.
Kathy will be sadly missed by her siblings, Harry “Jake” Hansen, and Theresa “Terry” Palmieri.
As per Kathy’s wishes, all services were private.
Burial took place at Beaver Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kathy’s name to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.

Alva C. “Buddy” Kuhn, Jr. 73 of Monaca passed away January 18, 2024, after a brief illness.

He was born June 9, 1950, in Waynesburg, PA and is the son of the late Elizabeth (Burgess) Currie and the late Alva C. Kuhn, Sr. Buddy was also the stepson of Samuel P. Kelly and John Currie who also preceded him in death, a brother, Samuel “Porky” Kelly, and his former wife, Patricia (Kuhn) George.

Buddy attended Faith Lutheran Church in Aliquippa.

He was a fan of Elvis Presly and enjoyed watching old movies that Elvis was in. Buddy’s favorite pastime was spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are his children: Kelly and Paul Doychak, Justin Kuhn, Branden Kuhn, Tina McHenry, Cory and Leah Saxon and Michael Saxon. Cherished grandchildren: Nathan, Nicholas, Brittany, Austin, Adilynn, Mila, Julia, Austin, Breanna, Spencer and a great granddaughter, Emily. He is also survived by two brothers: David “Bug” and Mary Kelly, Bill Kuhn and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday from 3-until time of service at 6:30 pm in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001 724-375-0496. Pastor Mike Sourwine will officiate the service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family.

Donald A. Shuler, 86, of College Hill passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Don was born in Beaver Falls on June 15, 1937 to the late John Domico and Violet Shuler Domico. He was a veteran of the United States Army (82nd Airborne). Don retired from Babcock & Wilcox Tubular Products and Pittsburgh Tube. Don was always up for a good argument or a wise crack.

He will be deeply missed by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Ann (Hutchinson) Shuler, College Hill, together they had four children, Mark Shuler, Wampum, the late Shawn Shuler (2018), Scott (Yvonne) Shuler, Beaver Falls and Michelle “Miki”  (Gregg) DeVitto, Tecumseh, MI; eight grandchildren, including a very special granddaughter Sarah Ann Shuler; six great-grandchild; a brother, John Domico, College Hill and two sisters, JoAnn (Calvin) Chambers, Rochester and Karen (Gary) Mineard, Beaver Falls.

Family and friends will be received Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hillandkunselman.com , 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls, where a service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dale Russo officiating.

Iver John Stenberg, 84, of Beaver, died on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa.

Born on May 2, 1939, in Warren, PA, he was the son of the late Harold and Mamie (Olson) Stenberg.

Iver was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force, where he secured a profound passion for the aviation industry.  He was an Aircraft Mechanic for many years for the former US Air and had served as President of Stensin Aviation, a flight training school partnered with Community College of Beaver County.  Iver was also a supporter of the Air Heritage Museum at Beaver County Regional Airport.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Janice (Baldwin) Stenberg; his daughter, Brenda (John) Lucko; son, Eric Stenberg; grandchildren, Elizabeth, John, and Faith; great grandchildren, Elijah, Hunter, and Owen; a sister, Ruth Hartzell; nieces, nephews, and friends.

In accordance with Iver’s wishes, he will be cremated and a Celebration of Life is being planned for the future.

Memorial contributions in Iver’s honor may be directed to Parkinson’s Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, https://pfwpa.org/donate/, or by mail, 850 Cranberry Woods Drive, Suite 2222, Cranberry Township, PA 16066.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, was honored to provide care and guidance to Iver’s family during this time.

Barbara Ann Riggio, 81, of Chippewa Twp., passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Concordia at Villa St. Joseph.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 26^th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm and Saturday, January 27th from 8:30am-9:30am in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC.- 117 Blackhawk Rd., Chippewa Twp. Prayers will be held at the funeral home Saturday at 9:30am, followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10am at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish- 116 Thorndale Dr. Beaver Falls PA 15010.

Robert W. Potts, 82, of Moon Twp., passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver.  He was born in Coraopolis on August 27, 1941 the son of the late James & Irma (Miller) Potts.

Robert graduated from Moon High School in 1960. Following, he worked various jobs and eventually found his passion in carpentry. For over 40 years, Robert was the proud owner of Bob Potts Remodeling where “No Job was too Small”. Robert enjoyed hunting, camping, and gambling at the casino. His greatest achievement was becoming a loving grandfather and following them around to all their activities as their biggest supporter.

Robert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce A. (Schnelzer) Potts.  Two children, Lisa Wellhausen (Bob), Ellwood City & John Potts, Pittsburgh. Grandchildren: Tiah Dungan (Andy), Anthony Meneice (Ashley), Michelle Patterson (Doug) & Steven Potts. A step grandson, Tim Wellhausen. Two great grandchildren, Maci Patterson & Alena Dungan.  A brother James Potts, North Dakota and loving dog, Oakley will miss him as well.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by two sisters, Eleanor Bruzzese & Judy Carson.

A private memorial service will be held for immediate family members.

The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Twp. is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Good Samaritan Hospice (www.concordialm.org) and New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Aliquippa.

Ruth Costanza, 90, formerly of Economy, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Erma Caskey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Costanza, sisters, Irma Truskowski, Betty Bigrigg, and her grandson, Marty Costanza Jr.

She is survived by her children, Jim (Edie) Costanza, Jeannie (Mike) Lape, Martin (Denise) Costanza Sr., grandchildren, Jim Costanza, Lexi Costanza, Selena Antill, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruth was a devout member of the former Saint Veronica Church (Saint Luke the Evangelist Church) in Ambridge.  Ruth’s love for her family showed through in her everyday life.  Back many years when her “Jimmy” was her everything.   She will always be remembered for her pride in her kids’ lives and their accomplishments.  She always wanted to be a part of their lives, whether with Jim’s car and machinery knowledge, Jeannie’s Duquesne Light activities and baking or Martin’s music.  Ruth worked many years at Red Bull Inn in Ambridge and spent many after work hours with her coworkers relaxing at the pool into the middle of the night.  After that she did childcare for many years for Sammy, Matthew and Jack.  She loved those boys like they were her grandkids and spoke about them often.  She loved company, especially the last three years when her life involved many hospital stays, rehab facilities and assisted living facilities.  She always just wanted to be home and be able to clean her house.  A special thanks to nieces and nephews Joe and Tessie and Randy and Ruby for their visits to the homes and also a special thank you to Cheryl and Tracey for their love and caring of her for many years.  Those friendships were so important to her.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 3-7 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549. A blessing service will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial is private. Memorial contributions in Ruth’s memory can be made in care of the funeral home.

Lester W. Dixon, 76, of Baden passed away on January 15, 2024. He was the son of the late Maurice and Marybell Dixon. In addition to his parent’s, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Dixon, siblings, Garent Mazur, Donald Dixon, Jimmy Dixon, and Jerry Dixon.

He is survived by his sons, Thomas Dixon and  Richard (Christy) Dixon, his grandchildren, Cody, Dallas, Ashley, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Lester serviced his country in the United States Army, and was a proud veteran. He worked and retired from the United States Postal Service. Lester was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions in Lesters memory can be made in care of the funeral home. Full obituary can be viewed at alvarezhahnfs.com