Mary Ann Costanza, 90, Harmony Township, passed away peacefully at her home on July 2nd, 2025.

She was born on October 31st, 1934, a daughter of the late Felici and Ann Bufalini. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Anthony J. “Tete” Costanza, her sister, Margaret DeLizio and her brothers, Kelly and Richard Bufalini.

She is survived by her loving children, Ken (Stephanie) Costanza, Pam “Tammy” (David) Harsch, and Ron (Lisa) Costanza, her brother-in-law, Willie Costanza, her sister-in-law, Sherry Costanza, her grandchildren: Erica (Katie) Harsch-Colpitts, Nathan (Valeriya) Harsch, Aaron Harsch, Marcus (Julia) Costanza, Ryan (Amanda) Costanza, Kimberly (Evan) Bowles, Jesse (Sophath) Hinh, and Lauren Metcalfe; as well as her great-grandchildren: Vienna, Mia, Briella, Maria, Marco, Elio, Charlotte, and Emmy along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, a special niece, Sandy Bufalini, a cherished friend, Linda Garbini, and her caregiver and friend, Desi.

Mary Ann was deeply devoted to her Catholic faith. She was a proud member of the Christian Mothers who taught C.C.D. at St. Veronica Church. She was active in the Eagles Nest 1365 Ladies Auxiliary. Known for her vibrant personality, she spoke her mind. She loved dressing up and decorating for every holiday and was especially talented in the kitchen. She was a masterful baker and gifted cook who found joy in preparing meals and gathering her family around the table. Even on her final day, she had a meal ready for her loved ones: one last expression of the love she so freely gave.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, July 6th, from 2–4 P.M. and 5–7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. Departing prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Monday, July 7th at 10:00 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. at Good Samaritan Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hopewell.

Anne Medianowsky Walko, 100, passed away on July 2nd, 2025, at Masonic Village in Sewickley. She was born in Ambridge on August 28th, 1924, a daughter of the late Samuel and Anna (Karpenic) Medianowsky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Walko, her son, Joey Walko, four brothers: Michael (Tillie), John (Stella), Paul (Anne), and Frank (Helen); as well as three sisters, Helen Hlista (Pete), Mary Viti (Donald) and Tillie Hunter (John). She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Anne’s passion in life was spending time with her family and her devotion to God.  She was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ambridge.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation on Sunday, July 6th, from 1-5 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where prayers will be offered on Monday, July 7th at 9:30 A.M., followed by a funeral service at 10 A.M., in Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 Sixth Street, Ambridge. Interment will follow in Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery of Ambridge.

Ivy Mae Welsh, 77, of Daugherty Township, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on June 30th, 2025, at Heritage Valley Sewickley after an extended illness.
She was born in Rochester on July 18th, 1947, a daughter of the late Gene and Elizabeth Smiley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Troy Welsh, her brothers, Bruce Smiley and Seth Smiley and her in-laws, Charles Sr. and Antonette Welsh. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 59 years, Charles Welsh Jr., her son, Jeffrey (Kirah) Welsh, her daughter, Lisa (James) Mooney, her sisters, Vicky (George) Gaskins and Dana (Tony) Ross, her grandchildren: Kylie (David) Wagner, Zachary (Hope Berneburg) Mooney, Shae (Edward) Stang, Aria (David) Medved; as well as her great-grandchildren: August, Aurora, Juniper, and Aiden. Ivy had worked for Anchor Hocking Glass. In accordance with Ivy’s wishes, all services were private. Professional Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
The family would like to thank the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Coraopolis, all the nurses (including Shae) and Dr. Rahim Remtulla for their special love and the care they provided.
Any memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Christine M. (Deltinto) Grey, 62, of New Brighton, passed away on July 1st, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was born in New Brighton on April 21st, 1963, a daughter of the late Francesco Deltinto and Carol (Blake) Dye. In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Richard Carlton Grey, Sr. She is survived by her three children, Richard (Stephanie) Grey Jr., Micheal (Stacie) Grey and Sharie (Kurtis Sniezek) Grey, nine grandchildren: Skylar Grey, Jordyn Grey, Michael Grey, Madison Grey, Mackenzie Grey, Austin Sniezek, Savannah Sniezek, Brooke Sniezek and Scarlett Sniezek; as well as a brother, Bruce (April) Dye, a sister, Susan (Rob Dietz) Deltinto, her special friends, Dorothy, Lisa and Janice, along with several nieces and nephews.

Christine found enjoyment in her life cooking and baking for her entire family. She loved going on adventures with her grandchildren and adored visiting Erie and Ocean City, where she found a love for their steak sandwiches.

All services for Christine were private. The GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, was honored to care for Christine and her family during this most difficult time and was in charge of her arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in Christine’s honor to American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org/, or American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/.

Debra Lynn (Householder) Brown, 54, passed away on June 23rd, 2025. She was born in Beaver Falls on January 13th, 1971, a daughter of Linda (Bork) Shultz (Daniel) and the late Dale Householder (Martha). In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her maternal Grandparents, Robert and Lillian Bork, her paternal grandparents, Lawrance and Hazel Householder and her in-laws, Carl Sr. and Karen Brown. She is survived by her husband Carl Brown Jr., five children: Aryana Harris (Cary), Craig Harris (Jasmine), Carly Weckerly (Michael), Abigail Brown (Aaron) and Carl Brown lll (Brooke); as well as her sister, Danielle Matta, her Godchild, Joey Matta, her ten loving grandchildren: Jasir, Vondre, Jamari, Raelynn, Ava, Jasson, Kaiden, Karson, Avery and Alina. Debbie will be always remembered for her Big Heart. She was such a joy to be around and she loved playing Bingo. It always put a smile on her face gathering all of her family in one place. She was the glue that brought her children and grandchildren together and words can’t express how much she will be missed. The Family respects Debra’s wishes that no service will take place. However, a celebration of her life with the cherished moments with a Memorial Service for Debra to be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

Janet Louise Krawchyk, 90, of Columbiana, Ohio, passed away on June 30th, 2025 at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown, Ohio.

She was born in Beaver Falls on April 3rd, 1935, the daughter of the late Hiram Donald and Agnes Jane (Douglas) Weaver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Frank Krawchyk and her brother, Clifford Weaver. She is survived by her children, Frank (Patricia Jones) Krawchyk Jr., Julie Ann (Leonard Rohde) McClain and Linda (Robert) Dewell, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, her brother, Richard (Leona) Weaver and several nieces and nephews.

Janet was a homemaker who enjoyed family gatherings, camping, traveling. She also never skipped eating ice cream.

All services for Janet were private. Janet will be greatly missed and her family would like to thank the staff at both Masternick Memorial and Akeso Hospice.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to care for Janet and her family during this difficult time and was in charge of her arrangements.

Hilda M. Kenny, 81, of Zelienople, formerly of Economy Borough, passed away on June 27th, 2025 at her residence in Passavant Community Center. She was born in New Brighton on December 19th, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Helen Householder Young.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Mae Harter. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Joseph Raymond “Ray” Kenny, one son, Scott Raymond Kenny of Remsen, New York and one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Todd Winters of Economy Borough, five grandchildren: Barbara, Katie and her husband Joseph, Megan and her husband James and Ethan and Nikolas and his companion Ariana; as well as six great-grandchildren: William, Savannah, Vincent, Holland, Isabella and Harrison, along with two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clair and Beverly Young of Darlington and Gary and Judy Young of Washington, Pennsylvania and several nieces and nephews. Hilda was a retired co-owner and operator of the Kenny Farm in Economy Borough and was a former employee with Diamond Milling Company in New Brighton She was also a former member of the Concord Presbyterian Church in Economy Borough. Friends will be received on Wednesday, July 2nd from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, where services will be held on Thursday, July 3rd at 11 A.M. Officiating will be Rev. Lee Bittner. Private interment will be in St. John’s Burry’s Church Cemetery, 1835 PA-68, Rochester. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Passavant Community Center, 105 Burgess Drive, Zelienople, PA 16063.

Sally Ann Casanova, 81, of Freedom, formerly of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2025. She was born on June 6th, 1944, a daughter of the late Gerard Casanova and Florence Casanova-Dougherty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, James W. Dougherty, her brothers, Eugene and James Casanova and her uncle, Robert L. Schor. She is survived by her sister, Sandra Casanova, and her longtime friend, Joyce Smith.

Sally dedicated her career to working as a legal secretary and also spent time in the banking industry. Throughout her life, she lived in many places, including California, Portland, Oregon, Honolulu, Hawaii, Delray Beach, Florida. She eventually made her home in Freedom, Pennsylvania. She was an active and energetic spirit who enjoyed spending time at the gym and participating in various fitness activities.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor the memory of Sally.
Arrangements are entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Alfred R. Heibert, age 62, of Irwin, Pennsylvania, formerly of Rochester Township, passed away on June 26th, 2025 in the Kadima Facility in Irwin, Pennsylvania. He was born in Sewickley on November 26th, 1962, the son of the late Alfred B. Heibert and Carol Ann Zellefrow Fuss. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Ray Fuss. He is survived by three sisters and brothers-in-law, Valeria Ann and William Edmondson of Indiana, Pennsylvania, Brenda Sue and Marvin Conkle of Newport Richey, Florida and Carla Dee and Kevin McCue of Holidaysburg, Pennsylvania and one brother and sister-in-law, James D. and Filiz Heibert of Berlin, Germany and numerous nieces and nephews. Alfred was formerly employed by Taco Bell in Monaca and was a retired member of the Rochester Township Volunteer Fire Department. Alfred’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester. Arrangements have been entrusted to the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester.