Eugene “Gino” Romano, 96, of Baden, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Pizzo, Italy on September 24th, 1929, a son of the late Eugenio Romano and Vittoria Malerba Romano, and a loving, devoted husband to the late Ezia Romano. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Pino Romano and Vincenzo Romano, his 16-year-old sister, Benedetta and his infant sister, Antonia Romano.

Eugene came to the United States in 1948 and met his beautiful Ezia while they were both learning English at Ambridge High School. It was love at first sight and he proclaimed that he was going to marry her. He and Ezia were married for over 72 years and were completely devoted to each other. They both sang in the church choir and loved to travel together in their retirement years. He was an avid gardener and was proud of his vegetable garden as well as his roses and hydrangeas. In his retirement years, he could be found singing his Italian songs from his Memories of Italy CDs at local festivals and nursing homes and sharing his homemade wine and biscotti with friends and neighbors. He continued to sing his Italian favorites on Facebook live, delighted that he was able to entertain and make more connections through social media. Everyone who met he fell in love with his magnetic and lively personality and enjoyed being treated to his world-famous cappuccino, which he learned to make at the age of 10 at the café where he worked in Pizzo. His grit, bravery and determination brought him to this country that he loved and helped him teach his children to work hard and embrace his Italian heritage.

He is survived by his children, Elizabeth (Fred) Fattore, Loretta Romano and Gene Romano (Anne Marie) and Tina Romano (Shannon Beckwith), his grandchildren: Ian Cipriani, Melody (Hayes) Perdue, Ali (Phil) Bourque, Nicki (Micah) Ninteman, Joey Yarwick, Tori Romano (Conner Ducey), Nico Romano; as well as his bonus grandchildren, Jesop Fattore, Alexis Fattore, and Grace Megela. He and Ezia were extremely proud and found great joy in their great-grandchildren, Nate Perdue, Sam Perdue, Anna Perdue, John Perdue, Lydia Perdue, Kameron Cipriani, Ellis Bourque, Beau Bourque, Zoe Ninteman, and bonus great-grandchildren Aiden Fattore, Maddox Fattore and Phoenix Fattore. He is also survived by his brother, Frank Romano and his nieces and nephews. He lived for his last few years at Ridgecrest in Cranberry Township, where he was appointed ambassador. He enjoyed singing to the other residents and sharing his biscotti and pizzelles.

The family is thankful for the staff at Ridgecrest and Bridges Hospice for their care in his last days and for his friends Jim Blanarik, Tim Waxenfelter, and Judi Chester for their kindness.

When asked how he would like to be remembered, he responded “singing selections from his Memories of Italy CDs and making people laugh.”

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10th from 1-3 P.M. & 4-6 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where prayers will be offered on Wednesday, March 11th at 10 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in the Good Samaritan Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge.

Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent in Gino’s memory to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Carol S. Jones, 85, of Raccoon Township, passed away on March 5th, 2026 in Poets Walk in Leesburg, Virginia.  She was born in Rochester, on July 29th, 1940, the daughter of the late David and Freda Schuck. Carol retired from the business office at Hopewell School District. She was also a long-time member of the Order of the Eastern Star Woodlawn Chapter #164 and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Raccoon Township.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell G. Jones Sr. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Holli Shan, her daughter, Joanna Blaha, her stepchildren Darrell Jr. and Kim Jones, Luther and Penny Rowland, Ted and Suzanne Ellis, David and Christine Gill, ten grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Friends will be received on Wednesday, March 11th from  3-7 P.M. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a service will be conducted on Thursday, March 12th at 11 A.M. conducted by Rev. Richard Herbster.

Private burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, 450 Penn Avenue, Aliquippa.

Anthony L. “Tony” Korbar, 82, of Chippewa Township, passed away on March 6th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Health System – Beaver Campus.

He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 22nd, 1943, a son of the late Anthony F. and Julia (Butryn) Korbar.

Anthony graduated from Cardinal Mindszenty High School in Dunkirk, New York, in 1961, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from Youngstown State University.  He had a long career at Babcock and Wilcox Co. (B&W) where his many colleagues became close friends. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served in the Vietnam War and fought in the Tet Offensive.  He was a member of St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, VFW, Vietnam Veterans of America, as well as the Slovenian Club of Gowanda, New York.  He cherished the precious moments he spent with his family; he also loved Corvettes, kayaking, listening to Elvis Presley, and traveling the world.  His favorite place to be would be sitting in the sun, on any beach.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Suzanne (Kumpf) Korbar, his children: Allan (Patty) Stuhlmiller, David Stuhmiller, Anthony L. (Diana) Korbar II, and Rhonda (Bob) Stuhlmiller McAnlis; as well as his grandchildren: Jason (Crystal), Diana (Matt) Michael (Lindsey), Brittany (Lucas), Kellen, Halston (Jessica), Mikaela, Kendall and Zoe; great-grandchildren, Alisha (Daniel), Landen (Grace), Zechariah, Briana, Myles, Cora, Quinn, Page, Ryder, Amelia, Lyla and Max; as well as his great-great-grandchildren: Jesse, Benny, Graham, Wrenley; along with his brother, Peter (Tina) Korbar, his sisters and brothers-in-Law: Olive Anticola, Diane (Leonard) Layhew, Gerald (Ellen) Kumpf, Harold Kumpf; along with numerous precious nieces and nephews who more affectionately called him “Uncle Henry”; and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Stuhlmiller and a great-great-granddaughter, Paisley S.

Friends and family will be received on Friday, March 13^th from 3-7 P.M. at the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES., INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held the following day, Saturday March 14th at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls, PA, 15010.  Fr. Kim Schreck will serve as celebrant.  Interment, with military honors, will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2927 Clayton Road, Beaver Falls.

Tony’s life was a precious gift to all who knew him.  Rest in Peace, “Dude”.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tony’s name to “Tunnels to Towers Foundation”, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY, 10306, or to their website:  www.T2T.org

Lucille “Candy” Williams, 79, of Ambridge, passed away on March 4th, 2026.

She was born on December 15th, 1946, and was preceded in death by her parents, Georgella and Raven Williams, her mother, Beatrice Kimbrough, her lifelong companion, Samuel Blair, her brothers, Otis “Uncle Sam” Smith and Raven Williams, her sister, Mary Catherine Williams, her maternal grandparents, Henry and Birdie Bratton, her uncles, Phillip, Luther, and Henry Bratton, her aunt, Carrie McIver, her nephew, Phillip James Bratton and her special friends: Sissy Cooper, Jackie and Herman Joyner, Carol Underwood, and Debbie Allison. She is survived by her sons, Mikee (Kelly) Williams and Maury (Vena) Williams, her sister, Roberta “Wendy” Kimbrough, her brother, Phillip (Pamela) Bratton, her nieces and nephews: Damon (Jaime) Bratton, Darnell (Tracy) Bratton, Teylore Bratton, Sheree Bratton, Devonte Allison, and Durann Allison; as well as her grandchildren: Dylan (Autumn) Norris, Auni Williams, Laylay Williams, Isaac Williams, and Sonny “Baby Boy” Williams; as well as her special friend, Joanne Berry, her special roommate, Joan Marie Robinson, her special cousins, the Berry and Yokley families, as well as numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and a host of friends throughout Ambridge.

After Lucille graduated from high school, she joined Job Corps where she learned several trades, but her passion ultimately led her to the medical field. She worked for more than 30 years as a respiratory technician at Bellevue Suburban Hospital in Pennsylvania. She later worked at the Ambridge Municipal Office until her retirement, and continued serving others by working a few days a week providing in-home care for the elderly. In time, she fully retired and devoted herself to enjoying life with her family, whom she loved dearly. She was known for her cooking, especially her black-eyed peas and her delicious linguine. She also enjoyed sitting on her porch, talking with friends, and sharing spirited conversations: often playfully arguing with her late brother, Otis.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11th, from 4 P.M. until the time of the funeral service at 6 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Dolores “Dolly” Margaret (Mihalow) Paul, 95, of Baden, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 3rd, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of devotion and generosity.

She was born in Harmony Township on January 12th, 1931, the cherished daughter of the late Nicholas and Margaret Milhalow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jacque Arlington Paul, and her brother, Nicholas Mihalow Jr. She was a devoted mother to her two sons, Gregory Paul and Jeffrey (Heidi) Paul, and a proud grandmother to her two granddaughters, Rhyan Paul (Zachary Harris) and Jacquelyn Paul (Otis Koller), her former daughter-in-law, Ricki Paul, the mother of Rhyan and Jacquelyn. Her granddaughters brought immeasurable joy to her life and were among her greatest blessings.

Dolores was a graduate of Ambridge Area Senior High School and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Baden. She shared more than 50 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Jacque Arlington Paul, before his passing in 2009. Together, they built a life centered on family and steadfast partnership. Their union stood as an example to all who knew them. She had a love for art and creativity. She spent countless peaceful hours coloring and creating with acrylic and watercolor markers reflecting her gentle spirit and appreciation for beauty. For over 20 years, she was a respected sales representative at JCPenney, where her savvy sales techniques, personable style, and genuine care for customers made her both successful and beloved. Her professionalism and warmth earned her numerous sales awards. After retiring in 1995, she enjoyed spending more time with family and embracing life’s simple pleasures.

Dolores will be remembered as a generous gift-giver to loved ones and friends. Whether it was a thoughtfully chosen present, a handwritten note, or simply her time and attention, she gave from the heart. Her kindness, strength, and steady presence will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her family and all who had the blessing of knowing her.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 15th, from 1 p.m. until the time of a funeral service at 4:30 p.m. at the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements. Anyone who wishes to attend, should meet at the John Syka Funeral Home Inc. by 11:15 a.m., leaving no later than 11:30 a.m. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Monday, March 16th.  A luncheon will be provided following interment. Additional details will be shared at the visitation.

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Dorine Ann (DiCiccio) LaValle, 96, of Industry, passed away on March 4th, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born in Midland on January 29th, 1930, a daughter of the late Alex and Anna (DeMatteis) DiCiccio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Vincent LaValle, Sr., five brothers: Ralph Bernabie, Orland, Edmund, Anthony, and Louis DiCiccio; as well as two sisters, Carmella Granito and Rita DiMarzio. She is survived by her children: Cynthia Kaletz, Lorraine (Francis) Barthold, Vincent LaValle, Chuck (Carol) LaValle and Shari (Tony) Birocco; along with seven grandchildren: Carie (Ken) Michell, Kristopher (Rebekah) Kaletz, Nicole (Matt) Schmidt, Matthew (Madeline) LaValle, Craig (Lindsay) Barthold, Lauren (Tom) Mazzant and A.J. (Amanda) Birocco; as well as eight great-grandchildren: Tyler (Lauren), Drew, Carter, Austin, Ryan, Barron, Kennedy and Niko; along with a sister-in-law, Sandra (Saya) DiCiccio.

Dorine was a devoted mother and wife who loved cooking large meals for her family on Sundays, holidays, and family gatherings. She was a member of St. Blaise Church in Midland, St. Augustine Parish, and the St. Anthony’s Club Auxiliary.

Friends will be received on Friday, March 6th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements. Departing Prayers will be offered on Saturday, March 7th at 9:45 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Blaise Church of St. Augustine Parish, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland. Fr. Kim J. Schreck will serve as celebrant. Interment will follow in Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

Memorial contributions in Dorine’s honor may be made to St. Blaise Church Parish Share, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland, PA 15059.

Dorine’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to Three Oaks Hospice, especially her nurses, Theresa and Rachel, as well as her caregivers who showed compassion and love, Lisa, Alexis, Deb, Kelly, and Heather.  A special thank you also goes out to Darla.

Myrtle R. Reed, 96, of Villa St. Joseph in Baden, formerly of East Rochester, passed away on March 4th, 2026, in Villa St. Joseph. She was born in Rochester on August 28th, 1929, a daughter of the late Harry M. Sr. and Mary Zubryk Reed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and brother-in-law, Mabel Reed, Mary Ann and Robert Amos and Guy Dille, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry M. Jr. and Dolores Reed, Herbert and Nancy Reed, and Edward and Eleanor Reed. She is survived by one sister, Dorthy R. Dille, of Valencia, Pennsylvania, and one brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Josephine Reed of Monaca, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Myrtle was a retired clerical worker with the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport and a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rochester. Myrtle’s wishes were to have no viewing or service. Private interment will be held in Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver. All arrangements are entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester. The family wishes to thank the staff at Concordia Villa St. Joseph, Baden, for the care and comfort provided to Myrtle.