Nancy L. Carver, 85, of New Brighton, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Heritage Valley – Sewickley.

Born on January 8, 1939, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Relman “Buckeye” and Christine (Bauer) Wilson.

Nancy was an active Christian Missionary for over 30 years. She was born on Marion Hill in New Brighton. She spent her life spreading the gospel around the world and serving the Lord, enjoying her senior years in New Brighton.

She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Carver; her children, Richard (Laura) Narvett, Robert Narvett, and Debra Narvett; step-children, Mitch (Linda) Carver, Jacqueline Gorgus, Judy (Mike) Anthony, and Jeanette Gaus; 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, her sisters, Christine “Neetz” Livingston and Meridell (Alvin) Pieri; numerous nieces, nephews, hundreds of Missions family in Africa; and many friends around the world.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rick Wilson; and a sister, Barbara Smith.

Friends will be received on Monday, July 22^nd from 2-4PM & 6-8PM in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Ave., New Brighton.

A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, July 23^rd at 11AM.

Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.ifcaworldimpact.com or mailed to IFCA World Missions 1294 Rutledge Rd., Transfer, PA 16154.

 

Lawrence “Larry” Kroner, 83 of Conway, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice Care in Wexford. Born September 8, 1940, to Lawrence R. and Vivian W. Noland Kroner, Larry grew up in Leetsdale before moving to Leet Township, where he resided for 46 years.

Larry lived a life of service to his family, country, and community.  In the Marine Corps from 1958-61 (Oorah!), Larry continued to be a proud “Jarhead” throughout his life thanking and talking with every fellow Marine he met.

He served Ohio River Valley Little League as a Coach and Manager. He was the Leetsdale Parade Chairman in the early 80s, a Lifetime Member of the Leetsdale Volunteer Fire Department, and a proud member of The American Legion.

Larry worked for J&L Steel, Quaker Valley Transportation, and the Edgeworth Water Authority — where he retired as Manager after 34 years of service.

He was a devout Catholic and member of St. James Catholic Church Sewickley, ushered for over 60 years, and was a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus.

In his free time, you could find Larry bowling, golfing with the Leetsdale Civic Club, working on antique cars, or attending his grandchildren’s athletic and academic events. Later in life, he began building birdhouses — a fitting reflection of himself — as he often referred to them as, “One of a kind … No two alike.”  Larry always kept a repertoire of jokes on hand and lived life “Taking it one day at a time.”

He was often found in the stands or his favorite recliner “assisting” coaches from Quaker Valley, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, the University of Notre Dame, and/or the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He was a staunch supporter of the Pittsburgh Pirates and is grateful they kept his blood pressure from getting too low.

Larry is preceded in death by his wife Joan (d. 1996), and sisters Bernice (Jim) Charlton, and Laraine (Terry) Larimer.

He is survived by his wife Maureen Daily, Conway, PA; brother Don, Phoenix, AZ; two children Keith (Christine) Kroner, Sewickley, Kristen (David) Fisher Cranberry Twp; grandchildren Courtney, Emily, Ryan, Troy and Payton.  Maureen’s children, Tim and Erin Carte, grandchildren Tyler and Katelyn Carte, great-granddaughter Sadie Bjelivuk, his many nieces/nephews, and his loyal canine companion, Murphy.

The Kroner family would like to thank Drs. Fuchs, Schillo, Malkowski, their respective staff, and the nurses on the 7th floor of Heritage Valley-Sewickley for their care and compassion throughout the years.  A special thank you is extended to the hospice staff of Good Samaritan Hospice care nurses, Jenn, Jessica, Jaimie, Lenore, and Angie.

The family will receive guests on Friday, from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, from where a prayer service will be conducted Saturday at 9:45 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in the St. James Catholic Church, Sewickley – Divine Redeemer Parish.  Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Good Samaritan Hospice Care, 116 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059.

 

He was born in Rochester, PA on August 9, 1933, and was the son of the late Raymond and Stella Loxley. Jim was raised in Beaver and graduated with the class of 1953. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, having served in Korea, from 1954 – 1956. He worked and retired from Teledyne Vasco, Monaca. Jim served on Beaver Council for 12 years. He belonged to the Beaver County Men’s Club and Men of Melody. He was also a member of the Rochester Elks, Monaca VFW and the Fort MacIntosh Club. Jim enjoyed golfing, bowling, and traveling, especially cruises.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Raymond.

Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy Buckenheimer Loxley; daughters, Diane (David) Buckenheimer Edelstein of Virginia, Debbie (Russ) Buckenheimer Strosnider of Maryland, and Laura (Mike) Loxley Garofolo of Virginia; his son, David Buckenheimer; his sisters Phyllis (Larry) Carinci and Marilyn (Bob) Matchett; his brother Thomas Loxley; as well as his nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Jim was loved by his family, and truly enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible, he will be remembered as a fun and loving Pappap.

Friends will be received on Sunday July 21, 2024 from 12pm-4pm in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Monday July 22, at 10am at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Interment to follow in Beaver Cemetery with Full Military Rites.
Jim’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Cambridge Village and Heartland Hospice for the love and compassionate care given to Jim.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be shared in Jim’s name to Heartland Hospice, 750 Holiday Drive, Ste 110, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220.

John Robert Vogel of Eastvale, Beaver Falls was laid to rest on Sunday July 14th, 2024 in Beaver Pa, surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on September 19th, 1951 in Rochester Pa to Willetta and Thomas Vogel.

John was a lifelong resident of Eastvale Beaver Falls where he dedicated his time to 14 years in the steel mill, 14 years in construction and over 20 years as a volunteer firefighter for the Eastville Fire department and retired from Anchor Hawking after 15 years of service. John was also a talented craftsman and enjoyed making picnic tables in his free time. John was a wonderful man who always dedicated his time to help others whenever he could and most importantly, he was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather.

John is preceded in death by parents Willetta and Thomas Vogel and Brother Ronnie Young, and In laws, Jean and Josephine Shreve and Brother in Law Alexander “ Moon” Kohanowicz.

John is Survived by his wife of 53 Years Beatrice “ Kay” Vogel, sister Darlene Nester, Brother Kendall Vogel, son Jason Robert Vogel and Marla Murphy, granddaughter Kaityln Geisler and (Andy Geisler), Sister in Law Betty Kohanowicz, and Brother in law Howard and Millie Wilson and many nieces and nephews. The Family would also like to give a special thanks to Gallagher Home Health for all of their care and support.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, July 17^th from 4-8PM in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Ave., New Brighton.

A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, July 18^th at 11AM.

Private interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

John Woods Graff, Sr.

Age 77, passed away on July 10, 2024, at the home he built for, and shared with, his family for the last 39 years. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

He leaves behind a legacy marked by selfless service to his family, friends, community and country (Army First Lieutenant 1970-1972). As a loving husband to his wife of 53 years, Karen, and a devoted father to their three children, he was a constant source of love and encouragement. John’s family remembers him fondly as their “rock”, always there to offer support, guidance (and humor).

John was a true friend to many. His loyalty and willingness to lend a helping hand knew no bounds, and he could be relied on without hesitation. In his leisure time, John enjoyed working with his hands, restoring vintage Triumph sports cars, hosting friends at the family pool and playing tennis and pickleball.

He is survived by his beloved wife Karen, his sister Marjorie (Bill) Campbell, his children John (Hannah), Ann, and Adam (Brooke), his nephew Bruce (Margie) Campbell, niece Katie (Steve) Wright and brother-in-law John Medlin. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Tex, Theo, Ezra and Kyzer. John was preceded in death by his parents, George and Jane, his brother George, sister-in-law Maureen, his niece Wendy and brother-in-law Delyle Medlin.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation of Western Pennsylvania https://pfwpa.org.

A memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at The Gathering Place at Darlington Lake, 144 New Galilee Rd. Darlington, PA 16115.

Joseph Hyk Jr., 85, of Baden, formerly of New York, passed away on July 12, 2024. He was the son of the late Joseph and Katherine Hyk. He is survived by his sister, Jennie Nelson, three nephews, Richard, Robert, and Randall Nelson, great nephews, Michael, Tyler, two longtime friends, Gabrella and Brian.  Arrangements by Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC., Ambridge.

Bonnie R. Cromie, 72, of Economy passed away at home on July 11, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Jeanette Miller. She is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years, David “Casey” Cromie, her children, Bryan (Leslie) Komlos, Michelle (Jamie) Roush, Melody (Ken) Plowey, Aaron (Lindsay) Komlos, sister, Peggy (Jay) Evanko, grandchildren, Annabelle, Aiden, Jack, Adam, Mason, Madalyn, Carter, Riley, Phoebe, Mario, niece, Leah, nephew, Eric, numerous cousins and friends. Bonnie dedicated 20 years to her career at U.S. Airways. She loved traveling with her husband and had a passion for nature, often watching birds and feeding deer. Bonnie cherished her cats and had a special affection and love for her grandchildren. Everyone is welcome to attend a funeral service in memory of Bonnie on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 12:00 PM. The service will be held at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation LLC, located at 547 8th Street, Ambridge. For more information, please call 724-266-2549.

JoAnn Shaner, 82, of Baden, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Concordia at Villa St. Joseph.

She was born June 30, 1942, in Ambridge, the daughter of the late Frank and Linda Fedance DiMarzio.

JoAnn has been a devoted wife of 63 years, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  JoAnn loved to cook.  She worked as a cook for the Baden American Legion and Quigley Catholic High School.  JoAnn worked diligently to prepare family/holiday occasions to make them special.

Surviving is her loving husband James L. Shaner of Baden, son James R. Shaner of Baden, daughters Jayme (Kirk) Anderson of Baden, Misty (David) Hooper of Baden, grandchildren Tyler (Krista) Anderson of State College, Cody Anderson of Monaca, Haley Hooper (Elijah Ko) of Rochester, Tory Hooper of Baden, great grandchildren, Zaely & Emryn Anderson of State College.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, was her brother, Richard DiMarzio and a daughter in law Deborah Shaner.

Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, from where a funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. James Young, Officiating.  Interment will follow in Sewickley Cemetery.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the care given to JoAnn by Concordia at Villa St. Joseph and Good Samaritan Hospice.

Ann Marie Katterson (née Kuzma), 75, passed away peacefully in her home, on July 9, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Ann was born on May 21, 1949, in Spangler, PA.  Ann graduated from Ambridge Area High School, and remained a long-time resident of the area. She had careers in the retail and banking industry before dedicating 25 years to a career at Home Depot prior to retiring. Known for her kind spirit and willingness to help others, Ann made a lasting impact on her colleagues and customers alike.
Ann is remembered with love by her daughters, Melissa Katterson and Erica Siegwarth; son-in-law Mike Siegwarth; granddaughter Julia Papa and her fiancé Randy Scott; grandson Andrew Martin; and great-granddaughter Harper Papa; sister, Nancy (James) Paliani; aunts, Magdalene Sapp and Lovell Kertis; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Katterson; parents, Andrew and Julia Kuzma; and her long-time companion, Chauncy H (Jay) Steele.
Services for Ann were private. Ann’s life was a testament to her dedication to her family. She will be remembered for her generosity, kindness, and the deep bonds she nurtured with those around her. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family and all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 6th Street, Ambridge, PA 15003.