Genevieve Delores (Wahl) Leonberg, 94, of Rochester, passed away on March 29, 2024.

She was born on October 3, 1929 in New Sewickley Township, PA, to the late Dorothy (Bolland) and Alfred Wahl. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles J. Leonberg, daughters and sons-in-law, Jeannie (Harry) Stewart and JoAnn (David) Minett. She is survived by her sons Charles (Kim) Leonberg and Chris Leonberg, daughters, Jacqueline Rindle and Judy (Doug) Frederick, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and extended family members.
Genevieve was a graduate of New Brighton High School who treasured spending time with family and friends and raised six children with her husband. She worked as a server at the original Kaufman House in Zelienople and was a sales consultant for Avon for more than forty years. Genevieve was a former member of Big Knob Grange and Fire Station Auxiliary and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

A Memorial Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 3, from 6-8pm, in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, and Thursday from 10am until the time of the Memorial Service at 11am, with Pastor Peggy Suhr-Barkley officiating.

Private interment will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

Lois M. Pollock, 81, of Baden, passed away on March 30, 2024. She was born in Cumberland, Maryland on February 5, 1943, the daughter of the late Cecil and Mary (Warnick) Beeman.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Pollock and her brother, Wayne Beeman.

She is survived by her 3 children, Todd Pollock, Christine (Jim) Niehenke, Dawn (David) Price; and 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Per her wishes, there will be no visitation, services will be private with interment at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Dolly E. Shanholtz, 89, of Center Township, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Born February 6, 1935 in Center Township, she was a daughter of the late Henry Martin and Dora Braun Howells. In addition to her parents, Dolly was preceded in death by her first husband, Stephen M. Mattica, Sr.; second husband, John P. Zobrak, Sr.; siblings, William Howells, Juanita Howells, Dorothy Roberts and Beatrice Caplinger. Dolly will be greatly missed by her husband, Douglas G. Shanholtz; sons, Stephen M. (Patti) Mattica, Jr., John P. (Mary) Zobrak, Jr., Douglas Shanholtz, Jr., David (Denise) Shanholtz and Timothy (Lisa) Shanholtz; daughter, Nancy (John) Black; brother, Henry M. Howells; grandchildren, Shelly (Robert) Beachamp, Rebecca Elle, John (Adriana) Mattica, Sarah and Alyssa Zobrak, Kendyl (Skylar) Carter, Joshua (Allyson) Black, Hannah and Ty Shanholtz, Elizabeth (Matthew) Rabold, and Thea (Jonathan) Jimenez; great-grandchildren, Robert, Ashley and Caleb Beauchamp, Benjamin, Isaac, Aaron and Abby Elle, and Stephen and Kathryn Mattica; and great-great-grandchildren, Harvest Elle, Daniel and Judah Black, and Carolina and Cassius Jimenez. Dolly retired following a 34-year career as a school bus driver with Rhoads Transit, having transported students from the Center, Rochester and Monaca School Districts. She was a member of the Center Twp. VFD #1 Womens Auxiliary and had taught Sunday School at the Church of the Living Christ, Bridgewater, where she practiced her faith and traveled to Honduras for mission trips. In her spare time, Dolly loved to read.

Friends will be received during a memorial service, Monday, April 1, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Living Christ, Bridgewater. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dolly’s name may be made to the Church of the Living Christ, Bridgewater.

Howard W. Cope, 61, of Aliquippa, lost his hard-fought battle with cancer on March 28, 2024. He was the son of the late Howard B. and Blanche L. Cope. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nieces Samantha Renee Sitler and Myla Lynn Rushman. He is survived by his siblings, Timothy (Paula) A. Cope, Garth Cope, Duane Cope, Cherish Miller and friend Jim Lamey, Jason E. Cope and friend Patricia Eaton, very special friends, Rick and Cathy Miller, many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and loving friends. Howard was a graduate of Hopewell High School and served our country proudly in the United States Army as a combat engineer. He was the owner and operator of Cope Construction for many years. Howard went on to work as a project manager for Shawrose Construction and Local 833 Laborers Union until he was stricken ill with cancer. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt, and garden. Friends will be received on Monday, April 1, 2024, from 2-4 PM and 6:00 PM until time of funeral service at 8:00 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549. Full military honors will be held at 4:00 PM at the funeral home by the Beaver County Honor Guard. Burial is scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made in Howard’s name to the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Lois A. “Dolly” Bruno, 91, of Freedom, passed away on March 26, 2024. She was born in Rochester, PA on May 12, 1932, a daughter of the late Louis and Adeline (Mustalo) DeNucci.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William Bruno and her siblings, Delores Yannachione and Thomas DeNucci.

She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne (Bruce) Vaughn; her grandchildren, Michael (Angela) Vaughn, Christianne (Alan) Harpster, and her two great grandchildren, Katherine Vaughn and Avrie Harpster. She is also survived by her brother, Gerald DeNucci.

There will be a private family viewing in the funeral home, then a public Mass of Christion Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 2 at 10 AM, in Our Lady of the Valley Parish, St. Felix (Freedom). Cemetery interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Freedom.

Roger Earl Cramer, 78, passed away on March 2, 2024 in Channelview, Texas. Born in Somerset, Pennsylvania, on July 31, 1945, he was the son of the late Charles Pletcher and Betty Pletcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Patti Wiper. He is survived by his daughters, Teresa Ware (Don) and Emily Yarborough; his sisters, Cynthia Collins (David) and Judy Kuzma; and his grandchildren, Donnie Ware (Danielle), Kristie Bedekovich (Eric), Bailey Tankersley and Baya Tankersley, and his great-grandchildren.

His post-service years were marked by a strong sense of community and camaraderie, as he built lasting friendships and made significant contributions to the organizations he was involved with.

Family and friends will be received Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. until time of Blessing Service at 11 a.m. in J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton.

Inurnment will follow in Grove Cemetery of New Brighton.

You can leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook of the memorial page of his obituary on jjsprattfh.com.

Leslie Margaret Nadzam-May, 76, of Brighton Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Born on September 7, 1947, in Aliquippa, she was the daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Kozar) Nadzam.

Leslie was a graduate of Center Township High School and had worked in payroll for the Welfare Office in Pittsburgh.  She was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church and part of various women’s clubs.  In her free time, Leslie could be found knitting and crocheting beautiful rugs.

She is survived by her husband, Paul May; a daughter, Larisa May; siblings, Lois Nadzam, Johnny (Mary) Nadzam, Norman Nadzam, Joel (Susan) Nadzam, Clint Nadzam; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Leslie was preceded in death by her brothers, Raymond and Allen Nadzam and her sisters, Lenore Walaschek and Lillyan Nadzam-Stevens.

Friends will be received on Thursday, March 28th from 2PM-4PM & 6PM until time of services at 8PM at the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver.

In accordance with Leslie’s wishes, she will be cremated following services.

Donald Koble, 81, of New Brighton, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024.

Born March 1, 1943, in New Brighton, he is the son of the late William E. and Dorothy (Schoaf) Koble Jr. Donald served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion, Post 19, New Brighton. He was proud to be an electrician in multiple steel mills in the area. He was a passionate individual whose love for genealogy and woodworking touched the lives of many.  He dedicated countless hours to tracing family histories, preserving legacies, and uncovering stories from the past. He crafted masterpieces with skill and precision, leaving behind a legacy of beauty and craftmanship.  He also loved to collect coins and attend the casinos.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, William G., Richard and Kenneth Sr. Koble.

He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy “Dot” (Burchett) Koble, two daughters, Cheryl (Jason) Hickey, Susan McKinney; grandchildren, Carson and Macey McKinney, Christopher, Craig and Brandon Hickey; great granddaughter, Lily Hickey; a sister, Alice (John) Zugonics, and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton.  Additional viewing will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the nurses, Dr’s, and staff members of UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for the loving care given to Donald.

Mildred Roppo, 90, of Economy, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, in her home. She was born on February 3, 1934, in Ambridge, to the late John and Mary (Samardzija) Bionda. She retired from customer service at Highmark after many years of service. Mildred was a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Good Samaritan Church, Ambridge. Her passions in life besides spending time with her family included cooking, baking, and homemaking. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents was her husband Michael and her two brothers, John and Anthony Bionda. She is survived by four children, John Roppo of Sewickley, Ronald Roppo of Tigard, OR, Robert Roppo of Economy, and Maria Cordes of Harmony Twp, five grandchildren, Marielle Roppo, Meagan (Donovan) Neumann, Johnathan (Amber) Roppo, Courtney Cordes, Caitlyn Cordes, and one great granddaughter, Marielle Cordes. Family and friends are invited to meet Thursday at St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Good Samaritan Church where a blessing service will be held at 1:30 PM. Private interment will take place in Economy Cemetery.

Helen Vukovic, 96, of Ambridge, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ivan and Anna Vukovic. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Robert Vukovic, special sister, Anne Orsag, along with several other siblings. She is survived by her nephews, Robert Orsag, David Orsag, great niece, Melanie Wagner, Jennifer Orsag, great great nephews, Devin Wagner, Cole Wagner, Chase Naquin, and numerous cousins. Helen was a devout catholic and member of the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ambridge. She enjoyed playing cards, especially Gin Rumi, playing the lottery, and watching her favorite game shows on television. Helen loved and adored her visits from her great niece and great great nephews. She was a kind and generous person; she will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. Services are private. The family asks that memorial contributions be made in care of the funeral home.