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11/25/2025

Stanley J. Lapinski of Tavares, Florida, formerly of Ambridge, passed away peacefully at his home on October 21, 2025, at the age of 96.

Born in Ambridge on July 16, 1929, he was the son of the late Felix and Selma Lapinski.

Stanley lived a life filled with faith, family and service. He was a Staff Sargent in the Air Force, Chief of Police of Leet Township, and a volunteer fireman. Following his military service, he worked at and retired from Armco. Stanley's favorite pass times were his daily puzzles, golfing, playing pinocle, and cruising with this wife, Ethel.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, David; his brothers, Raymond, Casmir; sisters, Laura Regina, Genevive Lee and a granddaughter, Amanda Gartz.

Surviving is his loving wife of 73 years, Ethel Lapinski; son, Richard (Michelle) Lapinski; daughters, Cathy Boyle and Carol Newhouse; grandchildren, Heather Chisolm, Kristy (Brad) Kress, Adam Lapinski, Christopher Lapinski, Nicole Gartz, Rachel Warrington, Brian Boyle; great grandchildren, Alyssa Bombeck, Kaedyn Warrington, SSgt Drake Silberger, Sierra Davis, Pierce Bouterse, Lily and Molly Chislom, Callie Lapinski, Brandon and Jordon Boggs, Joseph and Leo Boyle, William Chisolm, Nathan and Andrew Kress.

Friends will be received from 2:00 PM until time of blessing service at 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 30, 2025 in the Alvarez- Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, PA.

Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Beaver County Humane Society.

11/22/2025

Norma Marangone, 97, of Conway, passed away on November 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her beloved husband, Erminio Marangone.

She is survived by her children, Silvania Harralson, Marcello (Kim) Marangone, David (Louann) Marangone, and Patrick Marangone; her grandchildren, Brian (Stephanie) Stewart, Danielle (Chad) Poborsky, Jamie (Nick) Duckworth, Joan (Rich) Calvanico, and Matthew (Caitlin) Marangone; her great-grandchildren, Baylee, Mya, Dean, Aria, Richard, and Vinnie; and her nephew, Erminio Braidotti.

Born in Udine, Italy in 1928, Norma devoted her life to her family and home. She enjoyed playing bingo, sharing lunches with her senior friends, cooking her famous lasagna and Italian potato salad, and spending time with the people she loved most.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 4:00–7:00 PM at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A blessing service will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM, followed by burial at Beaver Cemetery.

11/22/2025

Sheila Smith, 54, of Baden, passed away on November 19, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Constance Kolder.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Raymond Smith; her children, Kaylee Smith, Zachary Smith, Chelsey Smith, and Courtney Smith (fiancé, Nicholas Benton); her sister, Darla (Bob) Bershok; and her five beloved rescue cats.

Sheila was a graduate of Ambridge High School and was employed with UPS. She had a deep love for animals and cherished every moment spent with her husband and children.

Services are private and entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC.

11/17/2025

Ruth Ann (Wertz) Strugalski, 82, of Ambridge, passed away on November 16, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Wertz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Strugalski; brothers, Robert and Richard Wertz; and sisters, Eleanor Wertz and Carole Totin.

She is survived by her beloved son, Michael Strugalski; sister, Marylu Giver; brother, Donald (Marie) Wertz; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ruth Ann was a graduate of St. Veronica High School. After graduation, she worked for many years as a dental assistant for Dr. Foster. She was also one of the first female firefighters in the Harmony Township/Baden Fire Department. Throughout her life, she enjoyed practicing martial arts. Ruth Ann was well known for her delicious nut bread and cabbage rolls, and she was a gifted baker and a wonderful singer. She was also a proud member of the Polish Falcons Nest 182.

Services will be private.

11/17/2025

Karen Elaine Zimmer Petley, age 75, passed away on November 15, 2025. She lived a rich and meaningful life across Ambridge, PA; Sewickley, PA; and Owen Sound, Ontario.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Karen was the daughter of James Milton Zimmer and Anna Marie Zimmer and was raised in Beaver, PA. She was a graduate of Beaver High School and the University of Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael John Petley.

Karen is survived by her children, Mark Petley (Casey Petley) and Emily Petley; her cherished grandchildren, Nora, Sophia, and Micah; and her siblings – the “three toads”, James Zimmer (Kathy), David Zimmer (Cindy), and Mathew Zimmer (Agnes).

A lifelong lover of the written word, Karen was both a devoted reader and a gifted writer. She was a regular patron of public libraries everywhere she lived and authored numerous articles for Shady Ave Magazine, as well as a book about Agnes Macphail. Her passion for literature was matched only by her deep love for her grandchildren. She found joy in taking them to cultural events and library programs, always encouraging them to explore the world with confidence and to believe fully in their potential.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the amazing staff of Good Samaritan Hospice for their compassionate care, support, and dignity during Karen’s final days. A special thank-you is offered to longtime friend Martha Murdoch, whose kindness and presence were especially meaningful to Karen and her family.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karen’s honor to the Iron Horse Theatre to support a scholarship established in her memory. Donations may be directed to: ironhorsetheatre@yahoo.com

11/16/2025

With deep love and heavy hearts, we share the passing of Karen K. Manolovich, who went home to be with her Heavenly Father on November 13, 2025, after fighting a long and courageous battle with a devastating illness. Karen’s strength, perseverance, and unwavering faith carried her through every step of her journey, and we take comfort in knowing she is now healed and held in God’s loving arms.

Born on March 28, 1957, Karen was the beloved wife of Rade Manolovich, who tenderly and faithfully cared for her throughout her illness. She was the devoted mother of Tina Yurkovac (Steve) and Brian Kowalski (Rachel), and the proud, adoring “Mam” of her grandchildren Brody, Bella, and Kash, who were the absolute light of her life. Karen poured her whole heart into her family, and her grandchildren, especially, were blessed with a grandmother whose love, guidance, and joyful spirit helped shape the people they are becoming.

Karen is survived by her brother, Kevin Kiddy, her sister Cheryl Marchionda (Dominic), her brother-in-law Walter Smith, and her sisters-in-law Nancy (Bruce) Manolovich and Mary Jones. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews Ian, Kristyn, Connor, Annie, Bud, Matt, Donald Jr., Vinny, and Jonathan, all of whom cherished her deeply.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Marvin and Shelva Kiddy, and her sister-in-law Ann Smith, whom she now rejoins in eternal peace.

Throughout her life, Karen was known for her boundless energy and passion for staying active. She loved working out, walking, and running, and she proudly participated in many Great Races in Pittsburgh over the years. Her enthusiasm for fitness was a reflection of her determination, joy, and love for life.

Karen had a heart of gold and a gentle, pure spirit that touched everyone she met. Whether offering a warm smile, a kind word, or quiet encouragement, she had a special way of making others feel seen, loved, and valued. Her kindness was effortless, her compassion limitless, and her faith steadfast.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to all who cared for Karen during her final years. A special thank-you goes to her devoted husband, Rade, for his extraordinary love and care throughout her illness. We are also profoundly grateful to the compassionate teams at Villa St. Joseph in Baden and the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford for the comfort, dignity, and kindness they provided to Karen and her family.

Karen leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, faith, and gentleness. While our hearts ache in her absence, we find peace in knowing she now rests in eternal glory, whole again, and embraced by our Lord.

A private service will be held for immediate family only.

In lieu of flowers please pray for the family.

11/14/2025

Michelle M. Lester, 57, of Harmony Township, passed away at home on November 12, 2025. She is survived by her best friend and husband of 25 years, Edward Maus; her beloved son, Logan C. Maus; and her cherished fur babies, Milo and Riley.

Michelle was a graduate of Ambridge Area High School. She was a proud Christian who enjoyed attending church when her health allowed. She loved going to the movies and watching game shows, especially Let’s Make a Deal. She also enjoyed visiting the park with her dogs, spending time in the sun, and, most of all, being with her family. Services are private.

11/12/2025

Our Lord took home another good man. On the morning of November 11, 2025, Brian Scott McNamara passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Brian was born on April 17, 1979, in Rochester, PA, the son of Burt and Carol McNamara.

A 1997 graduate of Freedom Area High School, Brian went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002. His education led to a dedicated 20-year career with Hussey Copper, where he served as Director of IT. Brian was known for his charismatic personality and a laugh that could light up any room.

On June 17, 2013, Brian married the love of his life, Ingrid Natasha (Albrecht) McNamara, in McDonald, PA. Together they built a beautiful life and were blessed with two wonderful children, Greta (12) and Oscar (9). Brian cherished watching his children play soccer, golfing with his dad, and spending weekends camping with family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ingrid; his children, Greta and Oscar; his parents, Carol and Burt McNamara; his brother, James (Amy) McNamara; his twin sister, Bridgit (Jay) Inman; aunt, Carol Tanner; mother-in-law, Karen Bersaas; sister-in-law, Monique Albrecht; and his beloved nieces and nephews—Josh (Ashley), Hunter, Dylan, Grace, Lennon, Sienna, and Valentina. He will also be deeply missed by many friends and extended family members.

To honor Brian’s legacy, donations may be made at: https://giveahand.com/fundraiser/for-brians-bigmacs-cancer-treatments.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 2:00–4:00 PM and again from 5:00 PM until the time of service at 7:00 PM, in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

11/11/2025

Sue Ann Seibert, age 68, of Ambridge formally of West Deer, passed away on November 10, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward J. Simmons and Carol Sue Simmons; her sisters, Margaret “Sissy” Simmons and Cheryl Grogan; and her grandson, Ryan Po***ck.

She is survived by her siblings, Edward J. Simmons Jr. (Andrea) and Linda Burke; her children, Stacy Coroian (Mark), Jody Mastromonaco (Matt), Tammy Seibert (Matt), and Edward Seibert III; her grandchildren, Kayle Helman (Justin), Brittany Dengler, Tiffany Dengler (Robert), Jayson Mastromonaco, Jeremy Mastromonaco, Matthew Dengler, and Samantha Dengler; and four great-grandchildren. Sue’s greatest joy was her family and spending time with them—especially during the beautiful chaos of the holidays. The casino was her “happy place,” particularly poker machine #2607. She was an avid reader with a love for true crime and had a strong fondness for Steven Tyler. Although Sue battled many health conditions over the years, she remained a true warrior at heart. She was one of the most generous souls you could ever meet—if she had it and you needed it, it was yours. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

As per her wishes, services will be private.

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11/08/2025

Ashley K. Kunich, 42, of Baden, passed away at home on November 7, 2025. She was the daughter of George Kunich and Christine Cox.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Lindsey (Kunich) Gregory.

Ashley is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 17 years, Rick Palak; stepfather, Ritchie Cox; grandmother, Donna Jean Morgan; nephew, Landon Gregory; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A graduate of Freedom High School, Ashley went on to attend the Community College of Beaver County. She worked side by side with her husband at Independent Milling and Paving. She will be remembered for her deep love of family and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Services are private.

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