Joan Wright, 91, formerly of Bridgewater, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Rochester Manor.

In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her husband Ralph Wright, daughter, Nancy George, son, Larry Wright, sisters, Patty Jean Rector and Alberta Mae Wright, and brothers, Daryl, Doyle, Richard “Dicky” and David Wright.

She is survived by her daughters, Marsha (Joe) Gallegos and Kathy Nicol, ten grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Born April 13, 1932, in Ravenswood, WV, she was a daughter of the late Clay and Georgia (Dillion) Rowley.  Joan was a former member of the Church of Christ, New Brighton.  She liked to pick clovers, violets and grew crimson and gold marigolds around her home.  She enjoyed going to her son’s football games and liked music, including “Let it Be” by The Beatles.  Joan was always quick with a witty quote such as, “Every day is Mother’s Day,” or “Live and Learn.”  She will be remembered for always being there for her family and friends, who she loved dearly.

Friends will be received Thursday from 4-7pm, in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, and Friday 10am until the time of service at 11am, with Pastor Donald MacNeil officiating.

Interment will follow at Grove Cemetery, New Brighton.

Jeanne C. Metzger, 82, of Rochester Township, passed away on February 24 at Providence Health Care Center, Beaver Falls. She was born December 7th, 1941 in Rochester. Jeanne is the daughter of the late Frederick H. and Virginia “Hartman” Shane. Jeanne was a retired teacher, and reading specialist, who loved tutoring her students for 40 years. Jeanne is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, and a former member of the First Presbyterian Church, Rochester where for 50 combined years, taught Sunday school. She was a 1959 graduate of Rochester High School, where in her senior year was honored with being the May Queen. She received her B.S. degree in education from Geneva College, and her master’s degree as a reading specialist from Slippery Rock College. She was a former board member with the Child Evangelism Fellowship of Beaver County.
Jeanne is survived by her husband of 62 years Edwin S. Metzger III, son, Edwin S. Metzger of Rochester Township, and 2 daughters, Julia A Hines and her husband David of Cranberry Township, and Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Lewis and her husband Gregg of Mars PA, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Jeanne was preceded in death by one brother and sister in law Richard M. and Judy A. Shane, and a sister in law and brother in law Kay and Joseph Lynch. Friends will be received Thursday from 4 – 7 in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adams St. Rochester, PA. Services will be held Friday at 10 am in the first Presbyterian Church Beaver. Officiating will be Reverend Ron Cepak. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation 1100 Liberty Ave Suite 201 Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Nancy (Giammaria) Urban, 83, of Upper St. Clair, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside Campus. She was born on October 23, 1940, in Ambridge, to the late Theodore and Mary (Zawinsky) Giammaria. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband, Donald Urban and two brothers, Theodore and James Giammaria. She is survived by four children, David (Kellie) Urban of Ft. Myers, FL, Nancy (David) Dettmer of Charlotte, NC, Dr. Paul (Dr. Heather) Urban of Peters Twp., Christopher (Erin) Urban of Upper St. Clair, six grandchildren, Nicholas Urban, Anna (Keegan) Hoff, Katy Dettmer, Will Dettmer, Grace Urban and Matthew Urban and a special nephew Rocco Giammaria and niece, Marisa (Jason) Kutney. She was a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Good Samaritan Church, Ambridge. Nancy graduated from St. Veronica High School and received an associate degree from Robert Morris College. After various positions, Nancy retired as an administrative assistant in the admissions department at Gateway Rehabilitation Center. Nancy was married to Don for 54 years and together they had four children. In retirement, Nancy and Don moved to Friendship Village where they enjoyed making new friends and traveling. Nancy’s passion in life was spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. She was an avid reader, wonderful cook and a valued volunteer. Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 4 to 7 PM and Friday from 11 AM until time of prayers at 12:30 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1 PM in St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Good Samaritan Catholic Church, Ambridge. Interment will follow in Good Samaritan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, bcan.org.

Susan Zeh, 85, formerly of Enon Valley passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
Susan was born in Leetsdale, PA on September 16, 1938 to the late William McCrea Sr. and Margaret (Kost) McCrea. She graduated from Darlington High School, Darlington, PA and Franco’s Beauty Academy in Pittsburgh, PA, then she became a beautician for the former Barbara Kereste’s Salon in Beaver Falls. During the 70’s she worked at the New Castle Courthouse in the Elections office. She proudly held the position as Judge of Elections in Enon Valley for 40 years.
Susan was a devoted member of the St. Monica site of Saint Augustine Parish, where she and her husband Lee were money counters. For many years she enjoyed working the spaghetti dinners and being on the Funeral Committee for the former St. Rose of Lima Parish.
Susan is survived by her husband of 64 ½ years, Lee Zeh of Beaver Falls. Together they had three children, Sharon Zeh of East Palestine, OH, Amy Mineard and Shawn of Hopewell Twp. and the late Jeffrey Allen Zeh, 2020, and Brenda Zeh of Enon Valley; five grandchildren, Rachel and Jason Zeh, Megan DeSellem, Aaron and Andrew Mineard; five great-grandchildren, Aubrey Brophy, Alexander Zeh, Larry Rupert, Lena and Cole Zeh; a sister, Mary Ellen Fagnilli, New Castle and a brother, Jon McCrea, Negley, OH.
In addition to her son, she was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Richard and Jeff McCrea.
Family and friends will be received Wednesday, February 28, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls, where a Blessing Service will be held Thursday, February 29 at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment in Little Beaver Cemetery in Enon Valley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Michael C. Soisson, 86, of Brighton Township, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Born on April 17, 1937, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Carl and Ethal (Beamer) Soisson.

A proud Veteran of the United States Army, Michael had retired from the Steamfitters Local 47 as a plumber and pipefitter.  He was an avid bowler, loved hunting and fishing, traveling with his family, and especially playing the card game Pinochle every chance he got.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche A. (Ballew) Soisson; a son, Ronald Soisson; siblings, Carl Soisson Jr., Elizabeth (Rosenberger) Perischki, William D. Soisson, Patricia A. Young, Richard F. Soisson, and Harry Soisson.

He is survived by his children, Richard T. (Cindy) Sherin, Lori L. (Sherin) Newman, Robert S. (Theresa) Sherin, Michele (Thomas) Gonczi, Roger S. (Maria) Sherin, Gayle L. (Rocky) Cross, Michelle A. (Christopher) Healy, Michael C. (Mary) Soisson, Jr; his brother, Robert T. Soisson; his sisters, Margaret Miller and Amy R. Thompson;  numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends will be received on Thursday, February 29^th from 2-4PM & 6-8PM and Friday, March 1^st from 10 AM until the time of funeral service at 11 AM in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver.  Military honors will be accorded prior to services.

In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated following services.

Madeline Kosela, 89, passed away on February 21, 2023 at Masonic Village of Sewickley. Madeline was born on September 23, 1934 in Ambridge, to the late John and Margaret (Musserbok) Cirka. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were husbands Lenny Kosela and Nick Tisak and siblings, John, Robert, Richard, David and Renee Charitonuk. Madeline is survived by her four daughters, Carol Kosela, Kristine Autenreith, Catherine (Tom) Tsesmelis, and Diane (Ken) Kosela Long, her four grandchildren, Danielle, Jessica  (John), Matthew, and Arch (Alyssa), her five great-grandchildren, Kyle, Carson, Lillian, Jackson, and Lincoln, brother and sister-in-law, George and Rebecca Cirka, three lifelong friends, Dolores Gaudino, Margie Peterson, and Frances Kaminski. She was one of eight children.  A 1952 graduate of Ambridge High School, she met the love of her life Richard “Lenny” Kosela in high school. They married in 1954 and were together until Lenny’s passing in 1978. They were the proud parents of four daughters, Carol, Kristine, Catherine and Diane. After Lenny’s passing, Madeline attended Median Allied Health School and obtained her medical transcriptionist certificate. She worked at Internal Medicine Associates in Ambridge for 18 years. During her lifetime, Madeline was a parishioner at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church and St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, both of Ambridge. She was an active participant of the ” Pirohy Project”, Padre Pio Prayer Group, and Blue Army. Madeline had a deep devotion to her Catholic faith and prayed the Rosary daily. She had a passion for sewing and making quilts for family and friends and sewed quilts to sick babies and children in need for Project Linus. Later in life, she married Nick Tisak who predeceased her. They moved from Harmony Township to Masonic Village where she lived for 17 years. As per Madeline’s request, funeral services were private followed by private interment. Madeline’s daughters would like to express their gratitude to Masonic Village and Gallagher Hospice for the compassionate care and support given by their staff to their mom. Madeline will be missed but she is now at peace and reunited with our dad, Lenny. Memorial contributions if desired may be made to The Ladle and Hearth Food Pantry c/o St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1320 Church St., Ambridge, PA 15003 to the attention of Aida Dugan or the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

James W. Schultz, Sr., 82, of Enon Valley, died peacefully in his home on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Born on November 19, 1941, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lyman and Mary Jane (VanKirk) Schultz.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Rosina Marie (Swart) Schultz; 8 brothers, and 4 sisters; and his canine companion, Buddy.

He is survived by his sister, Shirley Wooley, children, James (Sarah) Schultz Jr., Darin Schultz, Tracy Schultz, and Lisa (Gary) Gailey; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends, and his canine companion, Shawna.

Jim retired from the Laborer’s Local #833, following 30 years of service.  He was known as the “neighborhood mechanic” as he loved working on cars and racing…even though he didn’t like to go fast. He always looked forward to Friday breakfast with Jimmy, family, and friends at Lance’s.

Friends will be received on Thursday, February 29^th from 2-4PM & 6-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls. and a funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, March 1^st, at 11AM.

A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, March 1^st, at 11AM.

Interment will be in Little Beaver Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Sarah, Leah, Amanda and Danene from Vitas Hospice for their care and support for Jim.

Lois Ann Venn (Douds), 83, formerly of Rochester passed away on Feb. 23, 2024, after an extended illness. Born on January 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William Douds and Anna Kunder (Webber). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years John F. Venn Sr. and brothers Donnie, Bill, Bob and Earl (Douds).

She is survived by five children, John (Carolyn) Venn, Carol (Bernie) Welsh, Aaron (Linda) Venn, Mimi (Mark) Rusnak and Mary (Dave) Bertko, sister Denise Houser, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, brothers, nieces and nephews, and sisters-in-law. One of her sisters-in-law, Joan, would go to lunch with her every Tuesday.

Friends will be received Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton with additional viewing on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

Pauline Ann Urbach, 78, of Chippewa Township, died February 22, 2024 in Rochester Manor.

Born in Pittsburgh on July 6, 1945, she was a daughter of the late William and Pauline (Frankenstein) Schaudt.

In addition to her parents, Pauline is preceded in death by her stepmother, Marjorie (Leonberg) Schaudt and stepsister Deborah (Leonberg) Wingerson.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James A. Urbach; son, James L. (Peggy Urbach), of Chippewa Township; daughter, Noel Stevens, of Baltimore, MD; and a half-brother, William Schaudt, of Cranberry Township.

Pauline was a school bus driver for McCarter Transit for over 35 years and was a member of the Brush Run Church, a Global Methodist Congregation.

Friends will be received Tuesday from 5:00 PM until time of service at 7:00 PM in the Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, 3801-4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Private interment will take place in Grandview Cemetery.

Barbara K. Hartman, 80, a lifelong resident of Beaver, passed away on February 22, 2024. She was born on November 17, 1943 to Andrew and Emma Kloman, and was preceded in death by her only brother David Kloman.

She is survived by her daughters Linda Hartman-Reehl (Keith Reehl) and Renee (Patrick) Cunningham; her grandchildren Natalie and Elise Reehl and Olivia, Chloe, Chase and Evan Cunningham, her sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, and their children.

Barb was a proud employee of US Airways, having her start in Jump seat scheduling, then retiring after over 15 years in Crew Accommodations. Prior to the airlines, she enjoyed working as a bookkeeper at Brockway Marine on the Beaver River. Along the way, she lived out her passion for all things Disney and making people happy by working part-time at the Beaver Valley Mall Disney store. Barb was devoted to her family, and always encouraged and talked to others with a friendly smile on her face. She enjoyed sewing, baking pies & cookies, traveling with family and friends, and attending live musical theater. She always appreciated a good meal at a nice restaurant and loved sitting on her porch in the summer.

Friends will be received on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA, from 2:00 pm until the time of service at 4:00 pm.