Dawn Renee Sunny, 60, of Beaver Falls was welcomed into her Savior’s loving arms on Monday, January 15, 2024. She was born on March 25, 1963, to Joan Marie (Ruiz) Sunny and the late Baylor Gene Sunny. Dawn devoted her life to taking care of others with special needs while employed at McGuire Home, Allegheny Valley School, and several group homes in Beaver County.
Dawn enjoyed gardening, was an avid reader and a collector of Wizard of Oz memorabilia.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Richard Lucas, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
Surviving is her loving mother, Joan Marie (Ruiz) Lucas; her sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and John Cline; her stepbrother and his wife, Richard and Darla Lucas; her uncle and his wife, Reverend Frank Sunny and Karen; cousins, Amanda, Eric and Ben; her closest friends, Julia Csoman and neighbors, Mike, Sonya, Robin, Kristy, Cindy and her fur baby, Ginger.
Dawn’s wish was to be cremated and entombed with her father in Sylvania Hills Mausoleum.
A special thank you to Dr. Carl Sestito.

Thomas C. Tray, 77, of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024.
Born on September 29, 1946, to the late Mario and Beryl Tray, Tom was a 1964 graduate of Beaver Area High School. At the young age of 17, he signed on to serve in the United States Navy. He then attended and graduated from Penn State University in 1968 with an Associate’s Degree. Tom was employed at First Energy/Penn Power, for over 30 years. During his retirement, Tom was meticulous in restoring his 1955 Chevy BelAir. He was an avid Steelers Fan, dedicated beer drinker, and all-around generous hard-working man with a great sense of humor. Tom will be remembered as a loving father, “grandpap”, husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
Tom is survived by his wife, Diane Tray; his two daughters, Stephanie (Luke Henry) Tray, Heather (Christopher) Opalinsky; sister, Nancy (Jerry) Zachewicz; brother, Richard (Beth) Tray; grandchildren, Samantha and Charlotte Opalinsky, Shiloh Henry, and Kelsey and Thomas Opalinsky; along with his wife’s children, Kathleen, Michelle, and David; multiple step-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; special cousins, Ruth and Joe Fuller; and his former wife and friend Kathleen Tray.
The family suggests honoring his memory by raising a glass, doing an unexpected favor, or leaving an extra-large tip to your next server.
His daughters would like to provide a special thank you to the amazing staff at Cambridge Falls for the loving care of their dad.
Family and Friends will be received on Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 1pm-3pm and 5pm-7pm in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Private Interment and Military Rites to take place at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s name to the Wounded Warriors Project, https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate, or Alzheimer’s Research

Michaela Marie Lutz, 26, of New Brighton, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in her residence.

Born January 4, 1998, in Beaver, she was the daughter of James A. and Michelle D. (Herron) Lutz. Michaela attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania; loved her harp, artwork, farm animals, plants, and her precious daughter Ember Rose. She loved spending time with her family, especially game nights.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Ember Rose Lutz; five brothers, James Andrew, Jacob Aaron, Petty Officer 2^nd Class Caleb Joseph, Daniel Peter, and Gabriel Michael Lutz; paternal grandparents George and Rosalyn Lutz; maternal grandmother Sandra Herron; and many well-loved uncles, aunts and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Abigail Rose Lutz and her maternal grandfather Larry Herron.

A private graveside service will be held at St. John’s “Burry’s” Church Cemetery, New Sewickley Township.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 20^th at 11:00 at the Christ Presbyterian Church, 828 Blackhawk Rd., Beaver Falls PA 15010.  Pastor Scott Moreland will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to Christ Presbyterian Church, designated “Lutz Family”, to be placed in a trust fund for her three-year-old daughter, Ember Rose.

Arrangements were handled by Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc.- www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Janice J. Scassa, 81, of Vanport, passed away after a brief illness on January 14, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice, at Heritage Valley Beaver.
Born on February 03, 1942, in Wilkinsburg, PA, to the late George and Virginia Cessna, Janice was very strong woman for her family, and will be remembered as a loving wife, caring mother, and devoted grandmother. She also was an avid sports fan, and loved to shop, having been a true fashionista.
Along with her parents, Janice is preceded in by her husband, Alex J. Scassa (2001); brother, Edward; and sister, Shirley.
Janice will be sadly missed by her two sons and their wives, Mark and Kate Czartoryski, and Jeff and Louise Czartoryski; her brother and his wife, William and Susan Cessna; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and Friends will be received in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009, on Thursday January 18, 2024, from 2pm until the time of service at 5pm. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Inurnment to take place at a later date with her husband.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be shared in Janice’s name to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA, 15001 or Good Samaritan Hospice, 1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, PA 15009.

Louis A. “Sonny” Simon, jr., 87, of Center Township, died on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Greenery Specialty Care Center, Canonsburg.

Born on April 8, 1936, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Louis A. Sr. and Genevieve (Sydlik) Simon.

Sonny had worked for St. Jospeh Lead Company for many years and was a member of Holy Trinity Church of St. Mary’s Parish.  Louis graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1954 and served the following 8 years in the United States Air Force.

In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra L. (Fritz) Simon; and a sister, Margaret Simon Laich.

He is survived by his children, Trina L. (Mark) Elbert of Germantown, MD, Timothy L. (Mary) Simon of Douglasville, GA, and Shawn A. Simon of Lake Oswego, OR; grandchildren, Mallory Elbert Langford (Fritz), Andrew Simon, Michael Elbert, Matthew Simon, Samuel Simon, and Nate Simon; two great grandchildren, Jack and Molly Langford; a sister, Patricia “Patty” Simon Oswald; an uncle, Frank Skrajny; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 19^th from 2-4PM & 6-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

Prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Saturday, January 20^th 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.  Fr. John Naugle will serve as celebrant.

Interment, with Military Honors accorded by the Beaver County Special Unit, will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Dr., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Dorothy Grace Umstead, 82, of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on March 30, 1941, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Contestible) Pulcini.

Dorothy had worked for the Beaver County Assessment Office for many years and was a faithful member of the Beaver Assembly of God, now Ridge Pointe Family Church.  She was an outstanding organist with a strong faith.  Her family meant the world to her.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Michael Umstead, Judith Umstead, and Sandra Umstead; grandchildren, Elsa, Faith, Steve, Ben, and Natalie; great-grandchildren, Aliey, Arnez, Noelle, and Malacai; a brother, Eli Pulcini; a sister, Diane Weir; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Thoren; five brothers, and two sisters.

A Chapel Service will be held on Thursday, January 18^th at 1PM at the Williamsburg Chapel of Beaver Falls Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Timothy Michaux as officiant.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIOJN SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., was honored to provide care and guidance during this time.

Kristin L. Hall, 54 of Beaver Falls, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 in Heritage Valley Hospital, Beaver, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Kristin was born June 13, 1969 in Rochester. She was the daughter of the late J. Bruce and Mary Ellen Noonen Hall.

Kristin was a graduate of Freedom area high school. She obtained an associate’s degree in nursing from CCBC in May of 1990, then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree of human science in May of 2016 from Geneva College. She was a former registered nurse where she had worked for 20 years with Heritage Valley Beaver and worked at Rochester Manor and Concordia Home Health. Kristin also worked as an RN with Alliance RX with Walgreens Inc., Pittsburgh.

Kristin was a very kind, loving and caring person with a big heart and a bright smile for all. She is survived by her former husband and friend, Michael J. Majetic, Sr. of Beaver Falls. She is also survived by one son, Michael J. Majetic, Jr., of Beaver Falls, one daughter, Ashley M. Majetic and her companion Ed Ott, Jr, of Shenango Twp., one grandson, Owen E. Majetic, and a granddaughter, Charlie Ott, of Shenango Twp. A sister, Karin B. (Hall) Schrecengost and husband, Jim, New Sewickley Twp., a nephew Derrick Goodrich, two nieces, Lauren Barrett and Jenna Engel. Her canine companion, Stella, a loving uncle, Larry Ward, Rochester, and several other aunts and uncles. Her wishes were to be cremated with no services.

Arrangements are being handled by William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc

John F. Mayo, of Freedom, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born April 26, 1946, in Rochester, John was the son of the late Frank R. Mayo and Kathryn Paradinovich Mayo. John was a retired employee of Heritage Valley Hospital, Environmental Services Division. John was a 1964 graduate of Rochester High School and a member of the former Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church.

John is survived by his wife, Carol A. Keser Mayo, one daughter, Lisa M. and Eric Novosat, one son, John T. Mayo, four grandchildren, Ashton E. Mayo, Kathryn, Mia and Madilyn Novosat. John is also survived by three brothers, Frank A. and Karen Mayo, Ronald Mayo and Michael P. and Dawn Mayo. These four brothers shared a bond that no matter the separation, shall never be broken.

Johns wishes were to be cremated with a memorial mass to be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.

 

Kathleen L. Galloway, 58, of East Liverpool, OH, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2024.
Born on August 7, 1965, in New Kensington, PA, she was the daughter of Annenia Dunlap of Center Twp., and the late James Dunlap. Kathleen had worked at the Counseling Center of Columbiana in Lisbon, OH, as a record keeper for the last 25 years, and was a member of St. Blaise Roman Catholic Church, St. Augustine Parish. She also loved taking pictures, and to travel, always seeking an adrenaline rush.
Along with her father, Kathleen is preceded in death by her sister, Linda Shannon; nephew Daniel Tiberio; and a special aunt, Darlene Donatella.
Besides her mother, Kathleen will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 42 years, Timothy E. Galloway; son, Timothy E. (Jennifer) Galloway III, of Midland; daughters, April Galloway, and Cassandra “K.C.” Galloway, all of East Liverpool, OH; sister, Margie Tiberio, of Center Twp.; brother, William (Fran) Dunlap, of Midland; grandchildren, Adrionna, Olivia, and Dominic Galloway, Cameron Corradi, and Armani Wise; mother-in-law, Margaret Galloway, of Industry; brother-in-law, Joseph Donatella; her faithful four legged companion, Sammy; nephews, Anthony Tiberio, Michael (Cynthia Zipfel) Tiberio, James ( Jena Smith) Dunlap; niece, Billie Jo Dunlap; as well as numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Tuesday January 16, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 600 Beaver Avenue, Midland PA 15059. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Wednesday January 17, 2024 at 10:30am at St. Blaise Roman Catholic Church, St. Augustine Parish, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland PA 15059. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Interment to follow at Beaver Cemetery