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We are privileged to serve Beaver Falls and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing superior professionalism, quality and service excellence as we guide your family in creating a meaningful ceremony to honor the life and memory of a cherished loved one. Recognizing each family is unique, we graciously accommodate your families wishes for services in a community we so highly value.

Dione “Dee Dee” Goatley 54, of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away peacefully in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. o...
11/16/2025

Dione “Dee Dee” Goatley 54, of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away peacefully in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. on October 27th, 2025. Dione was born March 26, 1971 in New Brighton Pa to the late Craig Goatley and Barbara Taylor.

Dione was a kind and loving woman. One of the ways she expressed herself was through her cooking. When she wasn’t cooking, she gained inspiration from watching the Food Network Channel. Her personal favorite chefs were Bobby Flay and Rachel Ray. Dione was a private woman who didn’t do too many things. One thing she liked to do was hang out with her friend Terry Beauford. Terry was a dear friend of Dione for over two decades. But for those who did get to know Dione will tell you how much fun she was. She loved to laugh and make others laugh. Dione had stories for days that would always lighten the mood.

Dione is preceded in death by her father: Craig Alton Goatley. Paternal Grandmother: Dorothy Barrett. Maternal Grandfather: Isreal Thompson. Stepfather: Carl Taylor

Dione leaves to cherish her memories loving Daughters: Brook Goatley and Kelly Guilford. Granddaughter: Malaysia. Mother: Barbara Taylor. Grandmother: Ethel Thompson. Siblings: Phillip (Jennifer) Clark; Gary (Dalynne) Clark; Shawna Christian (Mike) Howell. Host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 2pm to 3pm followed by her homegoing service; at Washington Funeral Home & Cremations, 1411 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA

Join us at 12pm for Willie Searcy's Service. Willie Searcy transitioned from his earthly home to be with his Lord and Sa...
11/14/2025

Join us at 12pm for Willie Searcy's Service.

Willie Searcy transitioned from his earthly home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Willie Searcy’s life was a shining example of faith, service, and devotion. Born March 6, 1933, in Reynolds, Georgia, to the late Lillie Maude Searcy and Fonnie Wilder, he dedicated his life to God, family, and community. A faithful Deacon of Ebenezer Church of God in Christ and servant at Prevailing Word World Outreach Center, Willie’s leadership and kindness touched many. As Working
Foreman of Public Works for the City of New Castle, he worked with integrity and cared for his community.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Charlie Searcy; daughter-in-law, Anna Searcy; grandsons, Quincy Eggleston Sr., and Delonte Searcy; and siblings: KC Searcy, Arthur Searcy, Lillie June Simmons, Camilla Dent, and Leila Bell Searcy.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 73 years, Odell Searcy; and children, Willie (Shirley) Searcy Jr., Barbara (Duane), Hambrick, Diane (David) Young, Inez Searcy- Barber, Vernade (Shirl), Jones and Dondi Searcy; one brother, Henry Searcy; 26 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, 5 great great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Prevailing Word World Outreach Center, 114 Oakland Ave, New Castle, PA 16101 with the Homegoing Service at 12 p.m.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Washington Sheffield Funeral Home, New Castle, PA. Charlotte A. Sheffield and Regina Washington, funeral directors.

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