Richard D. Ward Sr., 79, of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2024.

Born on March 27, 1945 in Rochester, Richard was a son of the late Marshal “Woody” and Nelle Ward, who preceded him in death.

Richard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan (Carr) Ward of Ohioville; sons, Rick (Karen) Ward of DuBois, Pennsylvania, Marty (Debbie) Ward of Alliance, Ohio, and John (Tiffany) Ward of Ohioville, brothers, Norm Ward of Brighton Township, and Bob (Marsha) Ward of Ohioville, grandchildren, Rebecca (Brent) Godissart, R.J. (Kim Morrison) Ward, C.J. Ward, Brett (Rachael Vickers) Ward, Carrie (Chase) Bartholomew, Abby Miller, Josh (Halie Parsons) Miller, Jenna (Mikyah) McGee, and Savina Ford and Alyssa Bradford; and great-grandchildren, Jaycee and Jolene Ward, and Rylee and Liam Bartholomew.

Richard had been a resident of the Rochester area all of his life. After 38 years, Richard retired in 2003 as a Maintenance Supervisor with Eaton Corporation, Vanport.

Richard taught hunter safety courses for 50 years, was an active member of Midland Sportsman’s League, and was a lifelong NRA member and member of Beaver County Conservation League, where he was the cook at Conservation Camp. He loved his horses and covered wagon. Richard also loved the outdoors, and especially hunting, but his favorite activity was anything he did with his grandchildren.

Friends will be received Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Private interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard’s name to Beaver County Youth Foundation, https://bcscl.net/donate/donate-to-youth-foundation/.

Eileen Coberly, 64, of New Brighton, passed away on April 22, 2024, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph of Baden.

Born on February 24, 1960, in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Delbert and Gloria (Spratley) Moorehouse Sr., who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Thom (April) Coberly, and Erica (Damian) Tacito, grandchildren, Tim, Emily, and Maykayla Coberly, Reese Wells, Elias and Wyatt Tacito, sisters, Robin Altenberg and Carla (Tom) Vukich, brother, Buzzy Moorehouse, special nephew, Ray (Carrie) Ward, niece, Amber Alexander, great-niece, Alexa Anderson, special friend, Ivy Hanshaw, many nieces and nephews, and many other loved ones. She worked for many years as a hairdresser.  Eileen enjoyed painting, crocheting, and bingo.  Eileen cherished her family.

Services were entrusted to J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton, and friends will be welcomed Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 4 p.m., with Reverend Kevin Lee officiating.

She will be laid to rest at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery of New Brighton.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff of the Villa St. Joseph of Baden for the wonderful care they gave to Eileen.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Eileen’s name to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

Frank M. Yothers, Jr., 78, of Freedom, passed away on April 21, 2024, in Heritage Valley Beaver. Frank was born August 16, 1945, in Rochester, to the late Frank M., Sr. and Sara Jane Whelan Yothers. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his first wife, Terri Lynn Yothers.

Frank is survived by his wife of 33 years, Linda M. (Miller) Yothers, two daughters and a son in law and two sons and a daughter-in-law, Sue Ellen and Steven Dill of Hopewell Township, Karen L. Stuckwish of Monaca, John A. and Tracy Yothers of Monaca and Adam D. Yothers of Oakdale, two granddaughters and one grandson, Ashley Moakley, Abigale Yothers, and Mason Elmer, and an aunt whom Frank considered a sister, Mary Juillerat of Ohio, and numerous cousins.

Frank was a retired finisher with Anchor Hocking, formerly Phoenix Glass, and was Methodist by faith. Frank and his wife Linda loved fishing together. Frank loved both his family and his dogs, Mia and Max.

Friends will be received Friday, April 26, 2024 from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. in the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, where a service will be held Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:15 P.M. Officiating will be Reverend Harriet Hutton and interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park of Daugherty Township. The family requests that contributions be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Arthur L. Weekely, 69, of Aliquippa, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024. Born on July 21, 1954, he was the son of the late Monroe and Cassie Mae Weekly. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Monroe Weekly Jr. and Scott Banks, and a nephew Brent Weekley Jr. He is survived by his brother, Brent Weekly Sr., a sister-in-law Elsie Banks, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, and a special friend and Paster, Reverend Kevin Lee.  Arthur was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. He was dedicated to his faith and attended Lifeway Christian Fellowship in Beaver Falls.  Services are private.

Mary ‘Susie’ Susan Dillinger, 66, of Beaver Falls, Pa. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on April 23, 2024. She was born November 26, 1957 in Beaver Falls to the late Sonia ‘Sunny’ and Wilson ‘Bud’ Ferguson.

Susie married Glenn Russell Dillinger Sr. on March 4, 1975. They had been married 48 years at the time of Glenn’s passing in 2023.

Susie was a homemaker, proud wife, mother, grandmother, and “Aunt Susie” to many. She loved spending time with her family, especially watching her grandchildren grow. Susie worked at the Beaver County Times, as a cashier at Rite Aid, and was a bartender at Hollywood Gardens. Susie was known as the community hair stylist, often cutting hair at her dining room table.

Susie was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Russell Dillinger Sr., and parents Sunny and Bud Ferguson. She is survived by her son Glenn Dillinger Jr. (Cassie); daughters Samantha Boyles (Jay), and Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Dillinger; grandchildren, Lucy, Ethan, Lydia, Dylan, Leeam, and Evelyn; siblings Wilson ‘Donnie’ (Barbara) Ferguson, Phillip ‘Jynx’ Ferguson, David ‘Bud’ (Maggie) Ferguson, Margie (Dennis) Dugan; and best friends Wanda Fuhr, Tara Woodrome, and Margaret Johanningmeier.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers William Grossman and Steven Beal, as well as sisters Margaret ‘Peggy’ Hodge and Roberta Ferguson.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Celebration of Susie’s life on Friday, April 26 at St. John-Wayman A.M.E. Church, 715 Mulberry Street, Bridgewater, PA, 15009. Receiving hours will begin at 4:00pm. All guests are welcome to be present and share memories at the memorial service, immediately following at 6:00pm. The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch) was honored to provide care and guidance to Susie’s family during this time.

Edward Joseph Hum, 99, of New Brighton, PA, passed away on April 19, 2024, surrounded by family in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was born in New Brighton, PA, and served his country in the Army during World War II.

Edward was intelligent, open minded, and funny. He served his country, community, church, and his family. When he spoke you listened, learned, and could see the world through a different lens. His opinions on religion, politics, and civil rights may have ruffled some feathers from time to time, but mostly because you knew he was right. His legacy of generosity, humbleness, and loyalty will live on through his children, his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren. He will be sorely missed here on Earth, but his family understands that Heaven needed a good baritone.

An accountant at J&L Steel, Edward also enjoyed writing letters to the editor of the local newspaper and watching Rachel Maddow every night at 9. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the former New Brighton United Methodist Church. Edward’s hobbies included reading, walking, spending time at the American Legion Post 19 calling the bingo numbers and counting the till with Livio long after his eye sight started to fail, and singing in the church choir as well as the S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. and his quartet, the Lame Ducks.

Edward is survived by his sons, Edward Hum and Norman Hum (Mara), grandchildren Erin Soltis (Spencer), Norman Hum (Nicole), Emily Robinson (Zak), Jacob Hartman, Cori Hartman, and great-grandchildren Peyton, Jaxson, Avery, Archer, and Cynthia.

He was preceded in death by his wife Cynthia Ellen, parents, Archie and Pearl Hum, and siblings Elmer Hum and Margaret Ripper (Paul).

Friends will be welcomed Friday, from 4-7pm, in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave New Brighton, and Saturday from 10am until the time of service at 11am, in the New Brighton Methodist Church, 1033 6th Ave, New Brighton, with Pastor Gary Hilton officiating.

Members of the VVA #862 will provide military honors following the service.

Private interment will be held at Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Ed’s name to the New Brighton Legion, Post #19.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Robert F. Jacob, 80, of Conway, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday April 21, 2024. He was the son of the late Francis and Helen Jacob. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Arleen Hodson. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Betty Jo Jacob, children, Robert (Sarah Joy) Jacob, Betsy (Brian) Hollis, Timothy (Katie) Jacob, Jonathan (Elizabeth) Jacob, David (Shelby) Jacob, siblings, James Jacob, Lawrence Jacob, Joseph Jacob, 15 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews. Robert served his country proudly in the United States Navy. The Lord found him and he was ordained in 1974. Robert ministered various churches all over the country and had a passion for preaching the word of God. Friends will be received on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 2-5 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC., 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549. Additional visitation will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024, from 9:00 AM until time of funeral service at 10:00 AM at Sewickley-Lighthouse Baptist Church, 301 Beaver Street, Sewickley officiated by Pastor Rich Gelfand. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In leu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Sewickley-Lighthouse Baptist Church.

“Born a wicked sinner on February 10, 1944, and died a saved blood washed born again sinner on April 21, 2024.”

Fred Polesky Sr., 92, died peacefully at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA on Sunday, April 21st, 2024. He was born on January 25, 1932, in the coal mining community of Bentleyville, PA, where he grew up on a small family farm with Polish immigrant parents and graduated from Bentworth High School. He continued his education at what was then Shippensburg State Teachers College, and later earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. His teaching career began in 1955 in Coraopolis, PA, where he soon transitioned to working in Special Education within the Allegheny County Intermediate Unit. His remarkable 35-year tenure impacted the lives of so many special needs children and their families, in part thanks to his tall stature and commanding presence.

Fred also had a dual career as a small business owner. In 1957, he established the Polesky Insurance Agency out of his home in Moon Township, proudly representing Erie Insurance. His sales ability, starting from childhood experiences hawking his mother’s farm products to neighbors, allowed the insurance agency to grow rapidly. With the assistance of his wife and agent, Lucille Polesky, the agency moved from the basement office space to become The Polesky Agency, Inc., employing many over the years. Later, his son, F. Paul Polesky Jr., became a partner and now the agency owner.

Fred’s competitive spirit extended beyond insurance. His love for negotiating, buying, selling, and making deals served him well throughout his life. His gregarious, boisterous, booming voice, and “larger than life” personality, combined with a genuine concern for people he met, made him a natural teacher, counselor, and advisor. Whether sharing engaging stories or participating in teacher buddy activities, Fred also used his sales talents to promote educational organizations and contribute to local fundraising efforts associated with both his employer and his children’s schools. Fred took special attention and pride in the education milestones of his children and grandchildren. Over the years, he sponsored many exchange students to live in his home.

Fred’s lifelong passion for fishing led to friendships with a diverse group of individuals. From customers to coal miners to surgeons, anyone who shared an interest in fishing would be convinced to follow his leadership on elaborately planned fishing excursions. These adventures took them to various destinations, from local lakes to Atlantic coast marinas, Great Lakes charters, remote Canadian lodges, and wilderness Alaskan fishing locals.

Fred was a devout Roman Catholic and a member of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (St. Margaret Mary) in Moon Township. Of course, as a former defensive lineman in high school football and a local Yinzer, he was a devoted and enthusiastic fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Together with his wife, Lucille, and fellow traveling friends, Fred enjoyed the personally enriching experience of world travel. His outgoing and adventurous spirit was generously shared with whoever would listen to his travel tales – and he would tell of having visited some 37 countries around the world.

Friends will be received on Friday April 26 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Twp. (1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd.) Where a closing prayer will be said on Saturday at 9:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 AM in St Margaret Mary Church, Moon Twp. Committal will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Moon Twp.

Albert “Toby” Wade, 82, formerly of Darlington, currently of Wampum passed away Monday, April 22, 2024.
Toby was born on August 9, 1941 in Waynesburg, PA to the late Curtis and Marjorie (Tedrow) Wade. He was a veteran of the United States Marines having served from 1960 to 1966. He was a Laborer for Local Union #833 for 34 years. Toby was a member of the West Mayfield Vets. He loved riding his motorcycle “Moon Beam” and was an avid Steelers fan.
Surviving are his two daughters, Christine (Chuck) Harlan, New Castle and Michelle McCall, Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren, Rachelle (Ricky) Jones, Wesley, Taylor and Hannah McCall; two great-grandchildren, Kendall and Karter Jones; three brothers Jack (Nancy) Wade, Beaver Falls, Jerry (Laura) Wade, Darlington and Gene Wade, Beaver Falls and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Rosa and a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy (Michael) Sturm.
A Military graveside service was held at Grandview Cemetery, Big Beaver Boro on Friday, April 26 th at 11:00 am by the Vietnam Veterans of America.

Delores Grace Steinecke, 86, of Darlington, passed away on April 20, 2024, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa.

Born on August 30, 1937, in Patterson Township, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Vera (Breckenridge) Staneart.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harvey Lee McKim.

She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 49 years, Donald Steinecke; children, Judith (Scott) Campbell, and their children; Andrew and Nathan Campbell, Mark McKim and his children, Shannon (Dan) Gillin, Ryan McKim, and Kyle (Miranda Moore) McKim, and Laurie (David) Meyer and their children, Jessica and Megan Meyer; one great granddaughter, Olivia Grace McKim; siblings, Joyce Hall, Keith Staneart, Karen Thompson-Fink, and Lydia Clingerman; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Delores was a homemaker for the majority of her life and loved caring for others.  She was a faithful woman with a close relationship with her Savior.  Delores was a gracious lady who led a life full of compassion, gentleness, kindness and selflessness.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, from 9:30 A.M. until time of services at 11 A.M. at Pathway Church, 239 Braun Road, Beaver Falls.

Private interment will be in Little Beaver Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Delores’ name to Pathway Church Benevolence Fund, https://pushpay.com/g/lifeatpathway?fnd=uPgL5bRo-LQWCFvTEKTXUw&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl