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01/25/2026

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01/22/2026

Jeanne Marie Lentz, age 87, of New Sewickley Twp., went home to be with the lord on Tuesday, January 20,2026.

Born in Conway on August 6, 1938, Jeanne was the daughter of the late Louis J. Petcovic and Marie (Budervic) Petcovic. she and her beloved husband, Merrill S. Lentz, Jr, were blessed with 59 years of marriage until his passing in January 2017. Jeanne was a proud graduate of Mount Gallitzin High School in Baden and Bradford Business School in Pittsburgh. she wore many hats throughout her life, working at Economy supermarket, Duquesne Light, and JcPenney; selling concessions at Saint Felix's bingo and coffee and donuts to the workers building the new Freedom High School in the early 1970's; and serving the students in the Freedom cafeteria alongside her mom Marie. Jeanne is also fondly remembered as a talented organist and singer at the Saint Felix Roman Catholic Church.

Jeanne invested her time where her heart was-with children and in her faith. Over the years, she served as a Freedom Football mother, Girl Scout leader, and member of Christian Mothers, card club, and Red Hat Society. above all else, Jeanne will be cherished as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, neighbor, and friend. Jeanne was a sweetheart with wonderful ability to make everyone welcome and cared for. In just a few minutes, she would have you laughing and feeling like part of her big, loud family.

Jeanne leaves behind to cherish her memory her children: Michael "Mickey" Lentz and his wife Karen, Joy Bonzo and her husband Todd and James Lentz and Barb Maines; grandchildren: Tonya, Timothy Jr.(Kari), Tayla, Lawren (Matthew), Nickolas (Krista), Hannah (David), Cole (Charmayne), Brandon (Fitry), Hunter Madison (Andrew), Collin (Georgie), and Rachel; great-grandchildren: Aleia, Yzzy, Austin, Cameron, Gabriel, Jacob, Isaac, Noah, Cohen, Lane, Jensen, Callie, Jase, Oaklynn, Presley, and Harper; daughters-in-law: Lisa Wichman, Brenda Jordan, and Judy Lentz; brother Eugene Petcovic; sisters-in-law: Joanne Petcovic and Mary Ann Petcovic; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband Merrill, she was preceded in death by her sons Timothy Lentz, Sr. and Lawrence Lentz, grandson Cody Lentz, and brothers Donald Petcovic and Raymond Petcovic.

Family and friends will be received Wednesday, January 28 from 3-7 p.m. at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, January 29 at 10 a.m. at Saint Felix Roman Catholic Church, 450 13th St., Freedom. She will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Freedom.

Donations in Jeanne's memory may be designated to the NICU at UPMC's Children's Hospital Foundation ( https://www.givetochildrens.org/ways-to-give/) or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ( https://www/breakthrough1d.org/ways-to-give/).

01/21/2026

Yvonne Ann Ory, 69, of Freedom, passed away January 19, 2026, in Heritage Valley, Beaver. Yvonne was born July 26, 1956, in Rochester. She is the daughter of the late Blanche E. Hickman. Yvonne was a former employee with Pine Run Market, New Sewickley Twp., and had worked with the Hamilton Awning, Beaver, the East Rochester Shop 'N' Save. She loved sewing and also cooking for the family holiday dinners, craft work, playing bingo and was nature enthusiast.
Yvonne is survived by her husband, George J. Ory III, one son, Lucas J. Cashdollar, of Butler, a sister and brother in law, Kathryn and Frank Jewell, of West Virginia, one step daughter, Catherine Wilson and her husband D.J., two step grandsons, Daniel and Austin Wilson, all of New Brighton, a step granddaughter, Kayley Ory and Yvonne's canine companion, Eli.
Yvonne was preceded by two brothers, Keith Curry and Gary Franks.
Her wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements by The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.

12/31/2025

Charlotte M. “Charlie” Coley, age 77, of Rochester Township, passed away December 30th, at her home. Charlie was born August 21st, 1948, in Beaver Falls, to the late George Engle and Nataline White. She was a retired bartender with the Rochester V.F.W. Post 128, and the former Rochester Township Fireman’s Club. Charlie was Methodist by faith and a member of the Rochester V.F.W. Post 128 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her companion, Charles E. Frank, of Rochester Township, who gave love and comfort to Charlie for many years. Also surviving Charlie are three sons, Tony O. Frazzini, of New Brighton, Joseph A. Frazzini, of Rochester, and Dean A. Frazzini and his girlfriend, Bre Berryman, of Wintersville Ohio, two beloved grandchildren, Dean A. Frazzini Jr. and his fiance Sammi Patroski, and Devyn Frazzini, and numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving as well are Three nieces, Chrissy D. Kirby, Billie Jo Smith, and Heather R. Ruiz, one nephew Rick Cordes and numerous other nieces and nephews, and a former daughter-in-law, Beth Frazzini. She is preceded by one son, Raymond Frazzini, two sisters, Nancy Cordes and Patricia Barrett, a nephew Brian Stelter. Charlie's wishes were to be cremated with no visitation or service. All arrangements are entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street Rochester, PA 15074. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to St. Judes Children Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family gives special thanks to Roseann Frank and the nurses with Vitas Hospice for the care and comfort given to Charlie.

12/29/2025

Wilmer H. “Bill” George, Jr., age 95, formerly of Rochester Township, passed away December 27th, 2025, in Concordia of Cranberry. Wilmer was born October 4th, 1930, in Rochester, to the late Wilmer H. Sr. and Geraldine Brown George. He was a self-employed owner of George’s Autobody, Daughterty Township, and had previously retired from Westinghouse Corporation, Vanport. He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the New Brighton United Methodist Church. Wilmer was a graduate of Conneley Vocational School, Pittsburgh. He is preceded in death by his wife of fifty-eight years, Doris L. (Inman) George, (2021). Wilmer is also preceded by a granddaughter, Stephanie Fisher, a nephew, Aaron George, a brother and sister-in-law, Richard I. Sr. and Jan George, as well as a sister, Margaret “Peg” Vild. Surviving
Wilmer is one daughter, Susie McDonald, of Wilmington, North Carolina, one son and daughter-in-law, Dale C. and Janet Marta, of Kansas City, Missouri, one step-son and daughter-in-law, Robert Stephen Sr. and Diana Fisher, of Cypress, Texas, and six grandchildren, Robert S. Fisher, Jr. and his wife Amanda, Daniel and his wife Paige, Jonathan and his wife Lauren, Michael and his wife Brittney Marta, Christopher and his wife Nikki and Heather and her husband Lang Robbins. Thirty-one great grandchildren, a brother, Robert George of Daughterty Township, as well as numerous nieces and nephews survive Wilmer as well. Friends will be received Friday, January 2nd, from 3pm until 6pm, at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074, with a service to follow at 6:30. Officiating will be his pastor Reverend Gary Hilton. Interment will be held in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 862 will provide full military honors for their fallen comrade at 6:30.

12/27/2025

Brielle Marie Adkins, age1, of Rochester, passed away December 25, at her home. Brielle was born October 15, 2024, in Brighton Twp. Brielle is the infant daughter of Justin J. Adkins, Jr., and Paige Hubert. Brielle is survived by her paternal grandparents, Justin J. Adkins, Sr., and Shannon K. Nelson, maternal grandmother, Gayle McDonald and grandfather, Brian Hubert, one aunt, Raven Higbee, one uncle Joshua Avery, and her great-grandmother, Sonja Krassman. The family wishes were to have Brielle cremated with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074.

12/26/2025

Esker D. Casto, 88, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away December 7, 2025 in East Palestine, Ohio. Esker was born April 18, 1937, in Buckhannan, West Virginia, to the late Ottis Casto and Ada Casto Rutherford. Esker was a retired employee with Wycoff Steel, Ambridge and Wycoff Steel Puttman, Connecticut.
Esker was preceded in death by his wife Glenna M. "Pritt" Casto in February of 2025, two brothers, Darrel and Archie Casto and one sister, Barbara Coe.
Surviving are two sons and daughters in law, Bradley K. and Teresa Casto, Patterson Twp., Michael D. and Cathy Casto, Rochester, three grandchildren, Jacob Casto and Tim {Michelle} Casto, Matthew Casto, several great grand children, one brother, Terry {Rita} Casto, step-sister, Nancy Stinner.
Esker's wishes were to be cremated with services. Arrangements have been entrusted to The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.

12/25/2025

Calvin L. Chambers, age 83, of Ellwood City, formerly of Rochester, passed away on December 22nd, 2025, in Northview Estates Nursing Home, Ellwood. He was born March 21st in West Bridgewater, to the late Franklin J. and Margaret Ayers Chambers. Calvin was a retired Pressman with the former Beaver County Times, where he had worked for forty years. He was Catholic by faith, a Peacetime Navy Veteran, and an avid bowler. Calvin is survived by his wife of fifty three years, JoAnn Domico Chambers. He is also survived by one sister and brother-in-law Cheryl Ann and Keith Wylie, of Economy Borough, two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Marvin and Lola Chambers, of Williamsburg, VA, Cathy Chambers, of Hampton Virginia, and David Ross Chambers, Aliquippa. Numerous nieces and nephews survive as well. Calvin was preceded in death by one sister Olive M. Swihart, and two brothers, Franklin and Clarence Chambers. Friends will be received Monday, December 29th, from 4pm until 6pm at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074, with a blessing service to follow at 6:15. Interment will be held in Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls. The family wishes to thank the staff at Gentiva Hospice and Northview Estates for the care and comfort given to Calvin. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 862, will provide full military honors for their fallen comrade at the funeral home Monday at 6:30.

12/18/2025

Ricky C. French, age 72, of Rochester Township, passed away on December 18th, 2025, at his home. He was born May 4th, 1953, in Rochester, to the late Jack L. Sr. and Jean Jordan French. Ricky was a retired groundskeeper with Rochester Area High School and a former member of the Rochester B.P.O.E Lodge 283. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Lisa M. (Frank) French. He is also survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jason L. French and his wife Renae, Jordan R. French, and two daughters and a son-in-law, Kylie R. French and her husband Damarcus Cleckley and Katelyn R. French, five grandchildren, Chase French and his companion, Sapphire Brown, Karter French, Presley French, Damian and Dominik Cleckley, and four great-grandchildren, one sister and brother-in-law, Linda R. and Craig Robert, two brothers-in-law, Dan and Mike Frank and two sisters-in-law, Linda Coyne and Jan Frank, as well as several nieces, nephews, and many friends survive Ricky as well. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack L. French Jr.
Visitation will be held Tuesday December 23rd, from 4pm until 6pm at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street Rochester, PA 15074.

12/18/2025

Daniel L. Householder, age 79, of Center Township, passed away December 16th, 2025, in the Oakland V.A. Hospital, in Pittsburgh. He was born July 2nd, 1946, in Rochester, to the late Ralph D. and Eleanor Swogger Householder. Dan was a retired manager with Advanced Auto Parts, Chippewa, and part-time with the Ambridge location. He had previously worked and retired from Sears and Roebuck Company, Center Township, and from the former Beglin Ford Company, Bridgewater. He was an Army Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter862. Dan was the Vice President and member of the Beaver County Conservation League and Treasurer for the Beaver County Sportsmen's Conservation League Youth Foundation. He was a member of the Monaca United Methodist Church, where he served on the Pastor Parish Committee, and was a former member of the choir. Dan was a member of the Monaca V.F.W., the Rochester Sportsman's Club, and Aliquippa Bucktail Sportsman's Club, as well as a member of “The Men of Pleiko”. Dan loved the outdoors and was an avid sportsman, fisherman, and hunter, who taught others education on hunting. Dan is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Sandra D. (Ours) Householder. Also surviving him is one daughter, Danielle L. Reed, and one grandson, Joshua M. Reed, all of Center Township. Dan's wish was to be cremated. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service, Saturday, December 27th, at 11am, at the Monaca United Methodist Church, 813 Indiana Avenue, Monaca PA, 15061. Officiating will be Reverend David Wilson. Inurnment will take place at the Cemetery of Alleghenies. Full military honors will be provided at the church by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter862 for their fallen comrade. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to B.C.S.C.L. Youth Foundation, Box 376, Monaca PA, 15061.
All arrangements are entrusted to the William Murphy Funeral Home, 349 Adams Street, Rochester PA 15074.

12/18/2025

Sharon Marie Antoline (Brandt), 69, passed into the presence of the Lord on December 13, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born December 9, 1956, she was the daughter of Marian and the late Warren Brandt. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald P. Antoline, with whom she recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She is also survived by her three children, Matthew (Morissa) Antoline, Andrea (Eric) Edmister and Paul (Jill) Antoline and their four very beloved grandchildren, Jeffrey, Clare, Lucy and Teresa. She is also survived by her siblings Joyce (Michael) Cain and Larry (Karen) Brandt. Additionally surviving she has many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as numerous close friends and church family. Sharon held many roles over the course of her life that allowed her to share her love of Jesus with those around her. One of those roles was as a teacher and then director of Precious Beginnings Preschool where she spent many years entwining her love of Jesus with her love of teaching. Three of her favorite pastimes were gardening, sewing and history. Sharon’s involvement with Old Economy Village as the manager of the Friend’s Group allowed her to work in a place that fed those passions. The gardens surrounding her house are a testament to her skill and dedication; she never met a plant that she couldn’t grow. She loved sewing and working with her hands. She was part of a hand sewing group that will feel her absence deeply. Sharon laughed easily, loved fiercely and will be missed tremendously by all of us. Viewings and service will be held at Three Rivers Grace Church, 8713 Harmony Parkway, Pittsburgh Pa 15237. Viewings will be held Friday December 19, 2025 from 6-8pm and Saturday December 20, 2025 from 11-12pm. Service will follow Saturday’s viewing. In lieu of flowers, if desired, the family asks for donations to Allegheny Health Cancer Center or your cancer organization of choice. All arrangements are entrusted to the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street Rochester, PA 15074.

12/08/2025

Linus J. Donahue " Bud" Donahue, Jr., 87, of Beaver, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away December 5, 2025 at his home.
Linus was born January 10, 1938, in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Linus J. Sr., and Genevieve Droznynski Donahue.
Linus was a retired Pittsburgh Police Officer for 30 years. He was a member of Saints Peter & Paul, Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Beaver. He was a peacetime Navy veteran, member of the Police Veteran's Association, member of the F.O.P. Pittsburgh Lodge #1 and was a former coach of the Beaver Mighty Mites and Lil Bobcats for several years.
Linus is survived by his wife, Sharon C. "Crain" Donahue, one son and daughter in law, Sean Crain Donahue, PhD., and his wife Diana Cabanis of Hong Kong, two daughters and sons in law, Renee and Mike Plevel, Aliquippa and Claudine and Don Walasik, West Mifflin, three grandchildren, Brandy, Faith, Tim Walasik.
Linus was preceded in death by four sisters, Bernadine Dee Aiken, Loretta O'Neil, Delores Schnurr and Alberta Bates, one brother, Gerard L. Donahue.
Friends will be received Thursday from 1-3 in The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, where a service will be conducted at 3:15.
Officiating will be Steve McGrew. Private interment will take place at Beaver cemetery.

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