Patricia A. Moreira Kalish, 93, passed away on April 19, 2024. She was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania to Fred and Anne Lewis. She was preceded in death by 3 husbands, Ralph Angelo Moreira Sr., Edward Matsey and Edward Kalish, her 3 oldest sons, Ralph Jr., Richard and David.  She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Moreira-James (Stephen), two sons; Gregory Moreira (Christine) and Douglas Moreira (Margie), many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, sister Virgina Dawson of Midland, and brother William Lewis of Columbus, Ohio.  At the age of 15, she moved to Brazil and became a model for an American clothing company.  She eventually met her future husband, a Franciscan Monk, who she later married.  They decided to return to the U.S. after having their first child.  They built a home in Ohioville having raised five boys and one girl who she affectionately called Mi Niña. She worked for many years as a nurse in the field of oral surgery for Dr. Campbell, Dr. Atchison and Dr. Chewing. She was a stunning woman full of grace, very well read, and always the go to for advice or to help anyone at any time.  She was a longtime member of Faith Community Methodist Church in Rochester.

A very special thank you goes to the staff at Beaver Meadows for the wonderful care and compassion to Patricia and her family.  Friends will be received on Wednesday April 24, 2024 from 3 p.m.-7p.m. in Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, where a service will be held for close family and friends on Thursday April 25, 2024 at 11 a.m.  Private interment will take place in Beaver Cemetery.

Anthony F. Taormina, Sr., 85, of Brighton Township, passed away on April 18, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 10, 1938, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Anthony (Tom) and Mary (Nunzir) Taormina.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his first wife and mother of his children, Karen (Hosack) Taormina; his second wife, Donna (Lee) Laykish Taormina; a sister, Lena McCoy; and a step-daughter, Betsy Kreigisch.

He is survived by his children, Tricia (Adam) Taormina Peterson and Anthony (Susan) Taormina, Jr.; step-children, Terry (Maria) Laykish, Kathleen (David) Boyde, Sr., Karen (Paul) Wozniak, and Lisa (George) Bedekovich; 2 grandchildren, Trevor and Tyler Taormina; 13 step grandchildren; 17 step great-grandchildren; sister in-law, Gwen Hosack Lydon; and nieces Michelle McCoy and Mary Anne (Bernard) Pazanowski.

Anthony retired from Beaver Area Schools as former Athletic Director/ previous Vice Principal, Guidance Counselor, and History Teacher. He graduated from Beaver Area School in 1956. Anthony was awarded the Kay Lewis Scholar Athlete Award. Lettering in baseball, football, and basketball, he received a teaching degree from Clarion University in 1961.

He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and had a fondness for coaching youth and high school sports and helped coach the Blackhawk freshman football team to an undefeated season.  He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish of Rochester. He was also a member of the Rochester BPOE #284 where he served as a former officer.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 from 5-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver.

Prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Thursday at 9:30 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at Sts. Peter & Paul Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 200 Third Street, Beaver.

Interment will follow in Beaver Cemetery.

Edna L. Sinovic, 87, of Rochester, passed away on April 18, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born on September 6, 1936, in Rochester, she is the daughter of the late Richard and Geraldine (Kidd) Horstman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynette Polce, granddaughter, Jenna Baker, and a grandson Paul Kincaid.

Edna is survived by two daughters, Pam Collins and Darla Sinovic; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Edna was retired from C.C.B.C. where she worked as a secretary for 40 years and was a cheerleading sponsor for the C.C.B.C. Titans basketball team.  She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends will be received Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 11 a.m. until time of blessing service at 1 p.m. in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton.

Inurnment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls.

Margaret Sciarro, 96, of Beaver Falls passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Providence Care Center.

She was born on June 17, 1927 in New Brighton to the late Victor and Anna (Doyle) Petry.

Margaret was a homemaker all of her married life. Her passion for cooking was obvious, she loved spending time in the kitchen. She enjoyed listening to the radio (her favorite station was WBVP) and catching up on local sports talk and world news. While she was still at home, Marge also enjoyed sitting on her porch – taking in the fresh air.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Daniel who passed away on January 8, 2022, her siblings and son, Robert.

She is survived by a son Ronald (Barb) Sciarro of Beaver Falls, a granddaughter Jenelle (Brian) Carter of North Sewickley, three grandsons: Jason (Amy) Sciarro of Beaver Falls, Nick (Danielle) Sciarro of New Castle and Justin Sciarro of Cleveland, OH., five great grandchildren: Courtney and Nathan Sciarro, Santino and Nicco Sciarro and Chase Carter and a daughter-in-law Cheri Sciarro.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to Providence and Grane Hospice for the kind and loving care that was provided to Marge. A special thank you to Alexis and Cassie from Grane Hospice for loving Marge like their own.

Friends will be received on Saturday from 11:00 am to the time of blessing service at 1:30 pm in the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Private interment will follow in St Mary’s Cemetery, Beaver Falls.

This obituary was posted at the request of Margaret’s family.

To share online condolences, add photos or get directions, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Roberta Ann Shirey, 67, of Midland, formerly of Allison Park, passed away on April 17, 2024 at home with her devoted family by her side. She was born on March 1st, 1957 in Pittsburgh to the late Robert and Alice Fichter, who preceded her in death. Roberta is survived by her husband, Paul; son, David [Cristina] Bahm; daughters, Rachel [Mike] Thompson, Rebecca Shirey, and Rachel Shirey; her grandsons, Jacob and Micah Bahm; her sister Diane [Ken] Harrold; her niece Danetta and nephew Kenny Lee.

Roberta graduated from North Allegheny High School and earned her BS and MBA from Duquesne University. She became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and worked as an accountant for the Midland Borough, PA Cyber, RODIS, and lastly Buckeye Online School for Success (BOSS), where she worked from its inception to her retirement.

Roberta was a faithful parishioner at Saint Blaise Roman Catholic Parish where she served for many years as a Eucharistic Minister. She was a loyal member of the Midland Pool where she and her close friends were affectionately known as “the Pool Ladies”. She had deep friendships with “the Girls” – six wonderful classmates whose friendship stood the test of time. When the sun was out, Roberta was happy. She loved taking trips to any beach and would be the first one to arrive at the beach, and the last one to leave. Jamboree in the Hills was a special place for her and her dear Jambo buddies, who would enjoy four days of country music, dancing, and sunshine. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Roberta was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.

Friends will be received in the Noll-Schwerha Funeral Home, 600 Beaver Avenue, Midland on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Blaise Roman Catholic Church, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland, on Thursday, April 25th 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

Private Interment will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park.

The family wishes to thank her oncologist Dr. Krivak and his dedicated team for all of their help and support over the last four years, as well as the loving AHN Hospice staff.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Roberta’s name can be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition or the Carnegie Library in Midland.

David Lester Hagen, 79, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 16, 2024.
David was born on April 22, 1944, in Beaver, to the late Ferdinand John and Mildred Lester Hagen. Along with his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla “Penny” Hagen (2018). David is survived by his sons and their wives, Stephen and Christi Hagen, of Sebring, Florida, Kevin and Nikki Hagen, of Valencia, Pennsylvania, and Eric and Joye Hagen of Beaver; sister, Sally (Gene) Telego, sister-in-law Esther (Don) Weidemann; nine grandchildren, Jennai (Brandon), Seth (Emily), Elianna, Sara, Samuel, Abby, Mark, Spencer (Kathryn), and Carter. David was anxiously awaiting the birth of his first great granddaughter in a few months.
David faithfully attended First Presbyterian Church of Beaver, where he served as a Stephen Ministry Leader, greeter, driver for Faith in Action, and was also active in countless other ministries. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, kayaking, and being outdoors. David was also a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Friends will be received on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver PA, 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Private Interment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors where he will be laid to rest with his wife.
A Memorial Service will be conducted on May 25, 2024 at 11am at First Presbyterian Church, 252 College Avenue, Beaver.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to First Presbyterian Church, 252 College Avenue, Beaver PA, 15009.

Antoinetta (Carfora) Crisci, 96, passed away peacefully with her beloved children by her side on April 17, 2024.

Born on September 18, 1927 in Santa Maria Vico, Italy, Antoinetta was a daughter to the late Giovanni and Carolina (DeLucia) Carfora. In addition to her parents, Antoinetta was preceded in death by her husband, Michele Crisci; daughter, Maria Antoinetta (Gerald) Guida; son, Marco Crisci; brothers, Biaggio Carfora and Domenico Carfora, of Italy, and Francesco Carfora, of Leetonia, Ohio; sisters, Caterina DeFrancesco and Giovannina Carfora, of Italy, and Vincenza Savinell and Filomina Dimarzio of Steubenville, Ohio.

She is survived by her children, Giovanna (Ferdinando) Gigliotti and Carlo (Tracie) Crisci; sister, Assunta (Vincenzo) Sposito, seven grandchildren, Sandra, Antonella, Sabatino, Maria, Antonella, Emily and Anna Marie, and seven great-grandchildren.

She enjoyed gardening, cooking and making memories with her children and grandchildren.

Friends will be received Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Saints Peter & Paul Church of Beaver. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery of Coraopolis. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Mabel Loraine Podany, 94, of Sewickley, passed away peacefully on April 17th, 2024. She was born on July 10th, 1929 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Charles Halowell and Wilda (Kennedy) Halowell. In addition to her parents, Mabel was preceded in death by her sister Louise Vonstein and brother Charles Halowell.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Edward C. Podany, her son Keith Ramsey (Ursula), daughter Cathy Magestro, step-daughters Vicky Bardell (Steve), Lisa Royster (Berkley), step-son Edward Podany, sisters Mary Burdar and Nina Valise and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mabel was a senior accountant at Stone & Webster Engineering from 1973 to 1985. She was known for her impeccable skills and dedication to her career.

She was a proud member of the Woodlawn Chapter #164 Oder of the Eastern Star and worshipped at New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Aliquippa, where she found solace and community.

Mabel was a warm, wonderful wife, sister, mother and grandmother who enjoyed attending church, cooking, baking, gardening, flower arranging and both watching and feeding the birds in her yard.

A viewing will be held on Monday, April 22^nd, 2024 from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Members of Woodlawn Chapter OES will conduct a service at 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home.

Mabel will be deeply missed by her loving husband Ed and all that knew and loved her.