Patricia Hanousek passed away on April 22nd, 2024 peacefully at home. She was born in Columbus, OH on January 19th, 1943. She is survived by 7 children, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor at a later date.

Mr. Valere John LaFrance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 24th, at the age of 84.  Val is survived by his wife, Dorothea Janette LaFrance, the family of his two sons Christian V. LaFrance and Paul Scott LaFrance, nephews, Edward and Ben and cherished friends. Born on April 8, 1939 in Holbrook New York, Val…

In Loving Memory of Gary Thomas Bell Gary Thomas Bell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son-in-law, and friend, passed away on March 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was a devoted family man, known for his warm heart, infectious smile, and unwavering dedication to those he held…

David Lucas closed his eyes on March 16, 2024, after more than 70 years of faithful service to Jehovah. He is survived by his wife Lidia Veronica and daughters Karina Wasmund & Jennifer Gonzalez. As a teenager, David began pioneering in northern California and in 1962 received an invitation to serve in Brooklyn Bethel. He…

Oliv Lavallee, formerly known as Hunter/Avery, 18, (they/them) died of suicide on March 21st, 2024, following a long battle with anxiety and depression. Despite Oliv being a valiant fighter, the pain of staying became more unbearable than their pain of leaving. Born on September 15th, 2005, Oliv was a native of St. Petersburg, Fl and…

Sandra “Sandi” Di Benedetto passed away in Saint Petersburg, Florida on March 15, 2024. She and her husband Joel DiBenedetto owned and operated “Joel’s Hairstyling” and “Joel’s Shear Power” for many years. They were able to enjoy life, travel, and celebrate their four children: Jeff, Jody, Dawn and Janine. Sandi has five grandchildren Shawn Touchton,…

Edward Joseph Pontis passed away peacefully at his home in Palm Harbor, FL, on March 3, 2024. Formerly a long-time resident of Hookstown, PA, Ed was born in Aliquippa, PA, on March 13, 1932. He graduated from Aliquippa High School and the Community College of Beaver County. Serving four years in the Navy as an…

Frederick “Mick” James Nodine Jr. passed away, following an extended illness, on February 19, 2024. He was 65. Mick was born on November 8, 1958 in Norwalk, CT to parents Frederick Nodine Sr. and Gertrude Jensen. Mick was a plant operator at Sexton Elementary and a plumber at Scott’s Plumbing and Jackson Plumbing. Pottery, Fishing,…

Mary Roberts-Ruesch of Pinellas Park Florida, entered eternal rest on Friday, February 9 th with her family at her side. She was 91 years old. Mary was born in Kitchener, Ontario Canada to John and Lily Heller, and lived most of her adult life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was predeceased by her husband of 34…

Michael Richard Gavern, Sr., 85, of Scranton passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024 in hospice care in St. Petersburg, Florida. Born in Scranton, he was the second youngest child of James R. and Anna E. (Pidich) Gavern and spent the majority of his life in the city’s South Side. In his youth, he was…