Mary Lou Renner, 94, of Beaver Falls, passed away on October 5, 2024, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa.

She was born on January 27, 1930, the daughter of the late Katherine Marie Renner. She is survived by her best friend, Margaret Schockling and cousins, Marilyn May, Gregory (Tammy) May, and Isaac May.

Mary Lou spent the majority of her life working for P&LE Railroad. She enjoyed playing cards and needlework. She also loved to travel and make candy.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 10 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls.

Interment will be private at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Professional services were entrusted to CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Alice Ward, 87, of Economy Borough, passed away on September 27, 2024. She was born on May 6, 1937, in Beaver, the daughter of the late Robert and Isabel Haley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, nephew, Adam Ward, brother-in-law, Paul Lotz, and her cherished “big” sister, Janet Lotz. She is survived by her sons, Jim (Joan), and Doug (April) Ward, two granddaughters, Molly (Brad) Goedeker and Sarah (Jeff) Arend, a very special great granddaughter, Charlotte Arend, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Ruth Ward, nephews, Jason (Carla) Ward and Robert (Amelia) Ward, and their children and grandchildren. Alice will be missed by her many wonderful friends, neighbors and her church community.

She was married for 58 years to her dear late husband, Jim (Jay) Ward. Alice was a resident of Economy Borough for almost 60 years. She worked as a homemaker, and as a secretary at Alcoa, Ambridge School District and Sewickley Hospital, before retiring to travel the United States with her beloved husband.  Alice was an active member of Concord Presbyterian Church for as long as her health allowed.  Alice enjoyed quilting, sewing, cross stitch and other handiwork, along with reading, traveling and watching her Pittsburgh Pirates.

At Alice’s request, there will be no visitation and service. In honor of Alice’s memory, the family requests that donations be made to your favorite charity in her name.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

Bill Lee Moore, 90, of South Beaver Township, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Concordia at Villa St. Joseph.

He was born on August 7, 1934, in Burton, West Virginia, the son of the late Robert and Lucille Jane (Delaney) Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Lynn (Cumpston) Moore, sister, Ruth Ann Hardesty, brother, Randy Moore, sister-in-law, Diane Moore, stepmother, Ruth Moore, and grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. William Delaney of Hundred, West Virginia who raised him. He is survived by his children, Donald Glenn Moore of South Beaver Township, David William Moore of Landis, North Carolina, Linda Diane (John) Yenges of Brighton Township, Leigh Ann (David) Hartung of Horn Lake, Mississippi, his loving grandchildren, Diana “Nikki” (Kyle) Matuszek of Loveland, Ohio, Chad Eric Davies of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Shane David Moore of Rochester, his precious great-grandchildren, Kendall Grace Matuszek of Loveland, Ohio, Hunter Adam Moore of Rochester, brothers, Robert Moore, Lynn (Susie) Moore, John (Kathy) Moore, James (Davorah) Moore, sister-in-law, Sherry Moore, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews whom he loved dearly.

He graduated from Hundred High School in West Virginia.  Bill proudly served in the United States Army from March 1957 until February 1959 during the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of Specialist SP4. During his service, he was stationed on both the west and east sides of the Panama Canal, where he contributed to the vital operations of the U.S. military in the region. Bill retired as a foreman from Republic Steel, upon retirement he worked for Seven Oaks Country Club, where he continued to foster connections and friendships. An avid outdoorsman, Bill found joy in nature and shared his love for the outdoors with family and friends. He was also a devoted coach, coaching Farm and Little League baseball in South Beaver Township. Above all, Bill cherished spending time with his grandchildren. He was their biggest supporter, attending their sporting events and activities with pride and joy. His presence will be profoundly missed at every game and event, where his love and encouragement were felt by all.

Friends will be received on Thursday, October 10, from noon until 1:45 p.m., followed by a service at 2 p.m. in J & J Spratt Funeral Home, New Brighton.

He will be laid to rest beside his wife in Beaver Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations, may be made to J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton.

The Beaver County Special Unit will provide military honors on Thursday, October 10 at 2:45 p.m. in Beaver Cemetery.

Peter Joseph Ricciardi, Jr., 79, of Beaver, passed away on October 4, 2024.
He was born on May 6, 1945 in Ambridge, a son of the late Peter J. Ricciardi Sr. and Helen Fritsch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Charles Fritsch. He is survived by his sons, Ryan (Erin) Ricciardi, and Sean (Annie) Ricciardi, both of Beaver; brother, Richard “Rico” (Tracy) Ricciardi, grandchildren, Michael and Teddy Ricciardi, Cole Ricciardi, his former wife of 25 years, Charlotte Ricciardi of Beaver, and was anxiously awaiting the birth of a granddaughter Cora in November. Peter was a 1963 graduate of Ambridge. He graduated from IUP in 1967 with a degree in Art Education and worked for Riverside School District for nearly 40 years. He was an avid car collector who loved drawing, body building and landscaping.

Friends will be received on Monday, October 7th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. A Blessing Service will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday October 8, at 10:30 A.M., followed by committal prayers at Beaver Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Nicole Lynn Rogalla, 38, of Beaver Falls, passed away on October 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was born on January 1, 1986, in Beaver, the daughter of Stanley and Linda (Throm) Rogalla. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Frank and Marjorie Rogalla, and maternal grandparents, James and Margaret Throm. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Aaliyah Rogalla, brothers, Dustin (Rachel) Rogalla and Jeffrey (Kerry) Sullivan, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Nicole was a devoted mother to her daughter, Aaliyah.  She loved family gatherings, holidays, camping, and spending time with her friends and family.

Friends will be received on Saturday, October 12^th from 2-4 P.M. and 6 P.M. until the time of services at 8 P.M. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in Nicole’s memory to the Beaver County Humane Society.

We also wish to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to everyone for the outpouring of love, caring and support offered to our family at this most difficult time.  Nicole will forever be in our hearts.

Austin Stephen English, 36, passed away on October 1, 2024, at his residence in Patterson Township.

He was born on June 23, 1988, in Fredericksburg, Virginia to Robert David, Jr. and Charlene Kay (Rakich) English. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Conner English; a brother, Robert David III (KerriAnne) English; a sister, Kay Marie English, and six nieces and nephews, Kelly, Kaydence, Mackenzie, Rylen, Ronan, and Maverick.

Austin enjoyed spending his time playing video games and hanging out in the woods with his family and his son.  He was a 2007 graduate of Blackhawk High School and like his late grandfather “PopPop” participated in the sport of wrestling. He was also a graduate of Beaver County VoTech in Carpentry.

In accordance with Austin’s wishes, no funeral services will be held. The family requests that you remember him through cherished memories and kind thoughts.

Any condolences can be sent to his parents, Rob and Char, at their home at 300 18th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Diabetes Association on Austin’s behalf.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls was honored to provide care and guidance to Austin’s family during this time.

Anne L. Hetzler, 72, passed away on October 1, 2024.

She was born on October 4, 1951, the daughter of the late Charles E. Hetzler and Mary Gilchrist Hetzler. She is survived by her brother, Charles ‘Ed’ Hetzler, four cousins, Thomas Gilchrist, Jane Gilchrist, Douglas Gilchrist, Pamela Cagle, and her best friend Debbie Reed.

She was raised in Patterson Heights and was a graduate of Big Beaver Falls Area Senior High School, class of 1969. She was at Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center since 2017. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Beaver Falls.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, October 9 from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. in the Corless-Kunselman Funeral Home, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls with Rev. Dr. David Oyler officiating. Private interment will take place at Beaver Falls Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Carnegie Free Library, 1300 Seventh Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Linda Jane (DeCanio) Dambach, 77, of New Brighton, passed away on October 2, 2024 at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls. 

She was born on November 22, 1946, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Frank and Jane (Broccolo) DeCanio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frank DeCanio. 

She is survived by her children, Don (Kara) Yates, Renee (Brad) Fabyanic, and Jill Dambach, grandchildren: Brittney (Sean) O’Neill, Zach Yates, Noah Yates, Nick (Brittany) Fabyanic, Kyle (Kristin) Fabyanic, Michael Gutierrez, Diego Gutierrez, and Marco Gutierrez; great-grandson, Theodore Fabyanic, her nieces, Genelle and Marissa DeCanio and her nephews, Frank and Christopher DeCanio. 

Friends and family will be welcomed on Monday, October 7, from 5 p.m. until the time of the Memorial service at 7 p.m., in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, with Pastor Matt Reitz officiating. 

The family would also like to thank Providence Care Center and Gentiva Hospice for taking wonderful care of their mother. 

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Linda’s name to Walk to End Alzheimer’s, www.alz.org/walk. 

Joseph S. Holoweiko, 59, of Wampum, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on April 17, 1965, in Beaver Falls, the son of the late Joseph and Nina Stanyard Holoweiko. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Davidson. He is survived by his wife, Kelly L. Thomas Holoweiko, son, Ryan (Chelsie) Holoweiko, daughter, Kristy (Brandon) Jones, four grandchildren, Jaxon and Alida Holoweiko, and Brayden and Braxton Jones, sister, Cynthia Cunningham, and his dog, Ruckus.

In his professional life, Joseph was a dedicated and hardworking individual, spending many years at Nova Chemicals, which is now, Styropeck.

Joseph loved fishing, but not as much as his love for his grandchildren. He enjoyed every second he got to spend with them. His pride for them was as evident as the smile that lit up his face every time he spoke of them, a testament to the love he held deep within his heart.

Joseph had an affinity not just for his family and fishing, but for wildlife. From deer to squirrels, his appreciation for Mother Nature’s creatures was profound. His cherished memories weren’t limited to nature alone. Adventures at Cedar Point, Six Flags, and Myrtle Beach were favorite pastimes.

Friends will be received on Saturday, October 5 from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls. A service will also be held on Sunday, October 6th at 3 P.M. in the First Presbyterian Church, 252 College Avenue, Beaver. Pastor Jeff Arnold will officiate.

Interment will be private at Grandview Cemetery.

Victor A. Miller, 85, of Brighton Township, passed away on September 27, 2024 in his home.  He was born in Rochester on January 17, 1939, a son of the late Victor J. and Dorothy Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathy Miller.

He is survived by his children, Michelle Doblinger, Stephen & Tia Miller, Karen & Eric Martin, and Victor Miller, 7 grandchildren: Boilin Miller, Anah Gilmore, Aubree Miller, Brody Miller, Madison Martin, Abigale Martin, and Nia Gallinal; and his sister Donna Gamble.

Victor was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Korea. He was a retired pipe fitter and boiler maker from Nova Chemicals. While working, he was very active in the OCAW Union, holding the President office a few times. He loved to work with his hands, especially on cars and woodworking.

In accordance with Victor’s wishes, all services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Memorial contributions may be made to any Multiple Sclerosis Charity.