Wendy Lee Spratley, 73, of Wampum, passed away on September 22, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 8, 1950, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Gladys Stowe. In addition to her parents, Wendy was preceded in death by her step-brother, Butch Stowe.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years, William Spratley, Sr., sons, Michael Spratley, Sr. and William Spratley, Jr., both of Wampum, and Robert Spratley of New Castle, and grandchildren, DeAnna, Michael, Jr., Gaje and Sebastian Spratley.

Wendy enjoyed traveling to Erie to spend time with her family, especially her cherished grandchildren, and watching the sun set over the lake. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, caring mother, and proud grandmother.

Professional services were entrusted to CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Danny Sainovich passed away on September 23rd, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones just shy of his 90th birthday in the home he built.

Danny graduated from Midland High School in 1952 and was a life-long resident of Ohioville, who considered himself the richest man in Ohioville. With great pride, he often shared, “I have a first-class wife of 64 years, Sandra, four good kids, nine grandkids, eight great-grandkids and two great-great-grandkids. I lived a full life, did everything I wanted to do.” Danny served in the US Army, worked at Crucible Steel for 30 years, and enjoyed years of flying five different airplanes out of the Sainovich farm. He also loved visiting with the community when they came for fresh apples, cider, peaches and pumpkins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m. at the Fairview Grange. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

The family thanks everyone who has shown support throughout the years. Danny truly appreciated attending the Ostomy support group of Beaver County. Anyone who would like to donate in his name can do so at the Ostomy Support Group of Beaver County, https://beaverostomy.wixsite.com/beavercountyostomy.

Susan K. Cox, 74, passed away on September 11, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1949, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Ethel (Howe) Maybray Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Connie Sue Maybray. Victor Maybray, Jr., William Maybray, Sr., Jeffrey Maybray,  and beloved nephew, William Maybray, Jr. Susan is survived by her childhood sweetheart and loving husband of 55 years, Terry L. Cox, five sisters-in-laws: Lori (Owen) Corcoran, Sally Maybray, Juanita Maybray, Ruthann Shane, Sandy Brown, brother-in-law, Jeff Cox, a dear sweet aunt, Bridgette Eaton and her family of Bay City, Texas, as well as several nieces, nephews, and their families.

Susan was born into a musical family started by her late father, Victor who, as a multi-talented musician, led the Talk of the Town band.  She was a powerful vocalist with the Prevue’s, Ivory Coach and upon giving her life over to the Lord, she became a member of the gospel group, Shekinah along with her brother, Jeff and husband, Terry. Her passion was singing for the Lord as she touched many lives with her “one-of-a-kind” voice.

In accordance with Susan’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Arrangements were entrusted to J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton. However, she did want to share one of her favorite scriptures, Psalm 37:25; “I was young and now I am old, yet I’ve never seen the righteous one forsaken.”

The family would like to thank the medical staffs at Allegheny General Hospital, Concordia Nursing, Patriot Home Care, Good Samaritan Hospice, Dawes Manor Staff and residents, Pastor Chris White and staff from the Northway Church and Prayer groups, Rochester.

Family asks that donations be made in Susan’s name to J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

Alverda J. “Jackie” Davidson, 88, of New Brighton, passed away on September 22, 2024 at Rochester Manor & Villa.

She was born on May 24, 1936, the daughter of the late Alfred and Anna Mae (Phillips) Radcliff. In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Butch” Davidson; a granddaughter, Ariel Davidson; and her sisters, Nola Radcliff, Elsie Hart, Nellie Wright, and Myrtle “Tootie” Paugh.

She is survived by her sons, Robert (Terrie) Davidson and Richard Davidson; her granddaughters, Melissa and Kaitlynn; great-grandchildren, Mason and Talia; sisters, Mary (Pete) Blattner, and Joyce Stone; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Alverda had retired from many years as an accounting clerk at Lee C Moore on Neville Island. In her younger years, Jackie enjoyed bowling, camping, and adventures (cave exploring, traveling, etc.) She also enjoyed to read, garden, and play any kind of game, whether it be a card or board game. She was a member of the Monacrest Free Methodist Church and spent a lot of time reading Scriptures and praying for family members.

Friends will be received on Thursday, September 26^th from 4-7 P.M. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver.

Alverda will lie-in-state on Friday, September 27^th from 10-11 A.M. at the Monacrest Free Methodist Church, 995 Elmira Street, Monaca.  A funeral service will also be held at 11 A.M. with Pastor Colleen Carney officiating.

Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery of Industry.

Mary Frances Forhan Perini passed away on September 22, 2024 in the presence of her husband Angelo and son Michael, at Concordia Villa St.
Joseph of Baden, where she resided for the last four months. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Mary Forhan, and her brother, Patrick Forhan. She is survived by her husband Angelo, four children: James and his wife Lori of Beaver, Michael of Millbrook, New York, Julia and her husband John Frentress of Portland, Oregon, and David and his wife Amanda of Pittsburgh, four grandchildren: Dr. Kelly and her husband Dr. Alan Slipak of Sewickley, Rachel and her husband Aaron Westbrook of Harrisburg, Theresa Perini of Pittsburgh, and Anthony Perini of Pittsburgh, and three great-grandchildren: Samuel and Cecilia Slipak, and Reuben Westbrook.

Mary beautifully influenced so many lives. She was a loving daughter and sister, devoted wife, proud mother/grandmother/great-grandmother, and a faithful friend.
Mary was a native New Yorker, who was born and raised in the Bronx, lived briefly in Queens, and then moved to Poughkeepsie with her husband, Angelo, who she married on August 24, 1963, and with whom she shared 61 years of joy and bliss.

As a young woman in New York City, she worked at the Statue of Liberty and in the Empire State Building. After marrying Angelo and moving to the suburbs, she devotedly raised their four children, finished her Bachelor’s Degree, worked in social work, and for many years volunteered as the Driver Coordinator for Meals on Wheels. Mary loved the outdoors, becoming skilled at tent camping and then spending summers in the rustic Catskill Mountains. When the children were raised, she and Angelo enjoyed traveling and seeing new places in the US and abroad, spending time with family in Ireland and Italy, spending winters in South Carolina and Florida, taking many cruises, as well as driving to Beaver, Pennsylvania, to spend time with “the grands.” Mary was an avid reader who always had a book with her. She was interested in current events and politics as well as solving Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune puzzles, and she loved good mystery shows. She was a regular walker in her neighborhood and enjoyed gatherings with her dear friends, “The Ladies, especially on Pizza Tuesday after the gym. She was a member of St. Denis Church, Hopewell Junction, NY, being proud that her son Michael had managed the construction of the church addition. She was a lovely, caring woman, whose personality and life were interrupted by Alzheimer’s Disease. As the disease progressed, her family treasured the moments when she still showed the strong, loving, funny, family-oriented woman she was.

The family is grateful to the caring staff of Concordia at Villa St. Joseph and Good Samaritan Hospice, as well as the compassionate treatment Mary received in recent hospitalizations at Heritage Valley Beaver.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, September 26, at 10 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Church of Beaver.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Meals on Wheels of Greater Poughkeepsie, or your local library.

Robert Frank Primo, 88, passed away on September 16, 2024. He was born in Rochester on August 7th 1936, a son of the late Rosina and Frank Primo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Anna Dioguardi Primo, two brothers Anthony (Clara) Primo and infant John, five sisters, Mary (Vincent) DeBacco, Avelia (Matthew) Fronko, Julia (Eugene) Zigerelli, Evelyn (Allen)Swain and infant Elisa Primo, father and mother-in-law, Carl and Emma Dioguardi, and brothers-in-law, Robert Smith and John Davis. He is survived by a sister, Edna “Nan” Davis, sister-in-law, Josephine Smith and brother-in-law Carl (Linda) Dioguardi, Jr., as well as several nieces and nephews.

Robert was a US Army veteran serving in Germany who graduated from Monaca High School in 1954. He then went on to earn an associate degree in accounting at Point Park University before pursuing his career at Ashland/Valvoline in Rochester where he worked as a supervisor. Along with his father, they combined for over 75 years of service with Ashland/Valvoline.

He was a lifelong member of the Monaca SOI and the American Legion. An avid Steeler and Pirate fan he loved to attend and watch all the games. Golfing was his favorite pastime, and he was especially proud of his three holes in one.

He and his wife Anna relocated to Florida in 1995. Their first home was in Rotunda, Florida and in 2005 they moved into the Villages in Florida. Bob served as an usher at Saint Timothy Catholic Church and together they enjoyed all the activities the Villages had to offer. Upon Anna’s death in 2020, Robert moved back to Beaver to live with his special niece Renee and her husband Bruce Herstine, along with their two sons, Christian (Julia) and Ben (Celeste) and his faithful buddy Bear Bear. Bob also relied heavily on his nephew Dick DeBacco and his wife Linda who included him in all of their functions.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Villa St Joseph for their exceptional care in Robert’s final days.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 24th at 10 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 3rd Street, Beaver. Burial will follow in Saint John the Baptist Cemetery.

The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

To share online condolences, add photos, get directions, please view www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Thomas E. Chidester, Jr., 61, passed away on September 19, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford.

He was born on October 2, 1962 in New Brighton, the son of the late Thomas E. and Lucinda G. (Powell) Chidester Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leslie and Ida Mae (Frederick) Powell, paternal grandparents, George and Alice (Grant) Chidester, nephew, Kaleb Chidester and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his brothers and sister-in-law: Charles (Les) Chidester, Robert and Mary Chidester, all of New Brighton, nephews: Kent, Bradley, and Charlie Chidester, uncle and aunts, Chet and Joyce Chidester of Kentucky, Peggy Bardocz of Beaver Falls, Sally Powell of Darlington, many cousins and his favorite pupper’s “niece” Piper Ann.

Thomas graduated in 1981 from Riverside High School and worked for over twenty years at Passavant Memorial Homes before leaving in 2019.  He was a longtime member of the Beaver Fall Church of the Nazarene and a member of the Beaver County Mystic Magicians for over thirty years.

He never met a stranger, only a friend he never met before. He would strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere, anytime.  He loved to make people laugh and would make silly jokes.  His one favorite he always told was that while in church, the Pastor said something along the lines of that God has no Equal, and Tom replied, but God does have Splenda and Sugar.

He could also go on and on about magic/sleight of hand and always wanted to show you a trick or two or three.  He loved performing and didn’t need a microphone as he had a booming voice and a distinctive laugh.  He also talked about the children and young adults from church and the puppet shows he did and helped with.

Thanks are given to the wonderful group of people at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford for the loving care as they took care of Thomas.

Friends and family will be received on Thursday, September 26, from 4 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 6 p.m. in the J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton, with his pastor, Joe Schiren, officiating.

David Ray Lewis, 77, of New Brighton, passed away on September 13th, 2024 at Providence Care Center of Beaver Falls. He was born on March 14th, 1947 in Edinboro, the son of the late Donald and Gertrude (Wolfe) Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Laura (Mugford) Lewis, children, Kate Lewis and Nicholas Lewis, and his cherished grandchildren, Astraea and Esmeray Lewis-Conn, who brought light into his life. He is also remembered by lifelong friends Raymond and Marie Sanner, with whom he shared countless memories and card games.

His life was a mix of love, laughter, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of family and friendship.

Dave and his beloved wife, Laura (Mugford) Lewis, first met in their younger years on a blind date set up by a family member and a mutual friend. While their first encounter didn’t lead to immediate fireworks, fate brought them together again years later. Laura knew Dave was “the one” because, as she liked to say, “he wore very nice shoes.” Whether or not that was truly the clincher, the story became a beloved part of their shared history. They were married on September 15, 1979, and though Dave passed away just two days shy of their 45th anniversary, the memories they created together will remain timeless.

As a husband, father, and friend, Dave was warm, fun-loving, and always ready for a good laugh—something he and Laura bonded over throughout their marriage. When he wasn’t busy coaching his son’s basketball team or leading Cub Scouts, Dave was happiest at home, tinkering away in his workshop. A self-taught carpenter and woodworker, Dave built decks, remodeled rooms, and completed home additions with the kind of attention to detail that could only come from someone who truly loved the craft.

Though his outside interests were few, Dave found simple joys in dining out, grilling at home, and playing a competitive hand of cards with Laura and their friends. For a few years, he even dabbled in cooking and proudly wore the hat of a skilled at-home culinary master, much to the delight of his family.

Dave had a long career in the transportation industry, spending many years with the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. In 1986, he was honored to be included in the Who’s Who Club, though his humility meant he rarely mentioned it. He was a dedicated fan of Pittsburgh sports, cheering on the Steelers and Pirates through thick and thin (which, with Pittsburgh teams, often meant more thin). Doo Wop music brought him joy and sparked nostalgia, as its harmonies accompanied many of his fondest memories.

While his passing leaves a quiet space in the lives of those close to him, his legacy of love, laughter, and craftsmanship will endure in the hearts of all who knew him. A private family celebration of Dave’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

Dolores June Kirk, 83, of Conway, passed away at Concordia Villa St. Joseph on September 20, 2024. She was born on October 14, 1940 in Kanawha Head, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert Paul and Irene Siron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Frederick Charles Kirk Jr., her sister, Jean Dzikowski, and her brother, Robert Siron. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Kirk, Loretta (James) Bobish, and Beth Kirk, grandsons, Shawn (Kimberly) Shillingburg, Benjamin Kirk, and Jordan Grant, great-grandchildren, Logan, Alissa, Nicholas, and Christopher, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dolores worked for many years at the Presbyterian Church in Sewickley and retired from the West and Zuberubhler Law Firm in Beaver. She was actively involved in her community, volunteering with the Parent Teacher Organization at Anthony Wayne School, serving as an Assistant Girl Scout Leader, and supporting Habitat for Humanity in Beaver County, the Girl Scout Office, Juliette’s Closet, and AARP Tax Aide. In her free time, she cherished moments with family, enjoyed daily walks, quilting, cross-stitching, and reading. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 27 from 3 P.M. until the time of service at 6 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. Burial will be private.