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Noll Funeral Home Inc. founded in 1997 is a family owned and operated funeral home with two locatio

Welcome…In March of 1998 Noll Funeral Home, Inc., of Beaver was founded. Two years later, Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home of Midland was purchased and added as a branch location.

“Service…My grandfather, Pete Noll owned and operated a service station in Brighton Township during the 1950’s. Can you imagine if he were to return today what he would think? Where my grandfather or one of his employees would once walk to the car, lift the hood, check oil, wash windows, and pump the gas, today the customer has to do all of that by themselves! Times sure have changed…”

Owner Mark Noll refuses to accept this change. He continues to operate these funeral facilities based on the logo “More Service Than You Expect”. Unlike many companies today that reduce their amount of service, Noll/Schwerha Funeral Homes continue to increase theirs. We pride ourselves on meeting all needs of the families we serve. Some examples are assisting families with Social Security benefits, Veterans benefits and car title transfers. These tasks can sometimes seem overwhelming to a grieving family and it is our job to continue the assistance no matter if it is six days or six months after a funeral. During the Christmas holiday season, memorial trees are placed in the homes that are decorated with tribute ornaments for each family served during the year. Assistance through the funeral process is imperative for a grieving family. At Noll/Schwerha we want to make sure that each family receives everything they need during this difficult time.

01/23/2026

Saying “I just want to be cremated” isn’t enough to help your family through the difficult financial and emotional decisions that arise at a time of loss. Instead, create a roadmap for your loved ones to follow so that they can make decisions easily, knowing for certain they are doing exactly what you wanted.

From service details to urn selections, make your wishes known by preplanning so your family doesn’t have to make decisions in the dark. To learn more, give us a call.

Beaver location 📱: (724) 728-5171
Midland location 📱: (724) 643-1630

01/22/2026

Donald G. Buffington, 83, of Beaver, passed away at Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver, after a short illness, on January 15, 2026.
Born in Beaver, PA, on April 27, 1942, he was the son of the late Rush Buffington and Vernice Buffington-Mallory. A graduate of Beaver Area High School, he went on to earn an associate degree in accounting at Point Park College, Pittsburgh. Donald worked as a banker and became Vice President of People Home Savings, where he served in his role for 25 years. Donald had a long, loving marriage to his wife, Sandra Buffington, they spent 62 joyful years together. Donald and Sandra raised their children together as long time residents of Beaver.
Donald was a part of several organizations and enjoyed many activities. He enjoyed scouting and served as a Cub Scout Leader and led many Canoe Trails trips. Donald found happiness in volunteer work and volunteered at the Beaver Train Station, The Train Museum, where his father was a conductor, at the Beaver County Humane Society, and as a Master Gardener at Penn State, where he provided his knowledge and skills. Donald also found joy at craft shows throughout his retirement.
In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis B. Thompson; nephew, James Thompson; as well as aunts, uncles, and grandparents.
Donald will be deeply missed by his devoted wife of 62 years, Sandra K. Buffington; son, Glenn A. Buffington; daughter, Cynthia (Greg) Buffington-Galmish; brother, Gary D. (Carole) Buffington; sister-in-law, Thelma Yale; and a dear family friend, Marilyn Baumann.
Arrangements have been entrusted in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA.

01/21/2026

Ronald Mahnick, 73, of Beaver, PA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, at 9:20 AM on Saturday, January 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Ronald was born on January 3, 1953, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, and remained a lifelong resident of Beaver County. He was the beloved son of the late Stephen and Helen (Michaels) Mahnick, who preceded him in death.
Ronald found tremendous joy with his grandchildren. He was a proud grandfather to Ronnie Franklin, Theo Castillo-Gavia, Jasper Maher, and Triton Maher. Ronald was known for his big heart and generous spirit. He freely gave his time helping others fix their homes, never expecting anything in return. He was lovingly accompanied by his dogs, Fury, Lucky, Cimple, and Daisy, who brought him great comfort and joy.
Ronald is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Debra (Kennedy) Mahnick; son, Ronald Stephen Mahnick and wife Mandy (Castillo); daughters, Paula Mahnick, Angel (Mahnick) Maher and her husband Robert Maher Jr., and Bonnie Sue Mahnick; sister, Carolyn Mahnick (Bob Albrecht), and pup, Rylie.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ronald’s memory to support his wife, Debra Mahnick, to assist with medical and funeral expenses. A GoFundMe has been established for this purpose.
https://gofundme.com/f/support-for-debbie-after-rons-passing
Arrangements have been entrusted in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA.

01/20/2026

Henry Leon Woodfork, Sr., 89, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Beaver, PA, peacefully departed this life on the afternoon of January 18, 2026 to soar with the angels.

He was born on July 16, 1936 in Reidsville, North Carolina. Henry was the son of the late Patrick and Ida (Martin) Woodfork. After graduating from Booker T. Washington School in Reidsville, North Carolina, Henry enlisted in the Air Force and in February of 1959 met the love of his life Commora Board at a dance while stationed at the Greater Pittsburgh Air Base.

Henry was in Indian Guides. He was an exceptional athlete and played 3rd base for the Metro Club. Following his playing career he coached for many years. Henry’s teams had multiple championships, Little League (3), Pony League (2), C**t league team in the playoff for the first time in Beaver history. All of the championships were in consecutive years. He worked for many years at Keystone Bakery, continued on as a Job Core Trainer at CCBC, as well as at Auto Plus until retiring at the age of 83.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Commora after 61 years of marriage.

Henry is survived by his four children, Henry Jr. (Jennifer), Shawn (Robert), Alexis Roxanne, and Patrick (Nancy); Grandchildren Samantha (Y’hoshua) Myrick, Rachel, Morgan, and Bryce Woodfork; sisters, Etta Marcellus, Patricia (Thomas) Marshall; brother in laws, James R. Board III, Samuel T. Board; special friends to Henry, Grant and F***y Farmer; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as other family members and friends.

Friends will be received on Saturday January 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM, where a service will be conducted at 1:00 PM at St. John-Wayman AME Methodist Church, 715 Mulberry Street, Beaver, PA 15009.

Private Interment to take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Professional Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral
Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Henry’s name to St. John-Wayman AME Methodist Church, 715 Mulberry Street, Beaver, PA 15009.

01/19/2026

Jon Dicks, 50, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Born February 14, 1975 in East Liverpool, OH, he was a son of Monica Aukscunas Dicks, and the late James B. Dicks. Jon was a boilermaker by trade.

In addition to his mother Monica, he will be greatly missed by his wife, Jennifer Rice Dicks; step-son, David Hapach; brother, James N. (Melissa) Dicks; sister, Shaine Dicks (Benjamin) Debevec; and nephew, Wyatt Dicks.

Friends will be received Friday, January 23, 2026, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

01/19/2026

Today, we pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We are grateful for his courage, his voice, and the impact he made on generations.

01/17/2026

Laura Lee Staub, 60, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Beaver, passed away on January 14, 2026, following a courageous battle with Cancer.

Born April 12, 1965 in New Brighton, she was a daughter of the late Robert “Greek” and Margaret (Moravec) Staub. Laura was a E.C.O. analyst for Saminco Solutions LIC for the past 20 years. She loved her job at Saminco. Her friends and colleagues became her Florida family and she loved them. Laura also had a unique friendship with her “Beaver Besties”, high school friends forever! She always loved their gatherings.

Laura was Catholic by faith. She had a deep passion for crafting a love she shared with family and friends. Her hands were always busy creating each piece infused with her love, generosity and creativity.

Laura will be greatly missed by her sisters; Vicki Staub, Cindi Anzio, Patti (Regis) McLaughlin, Shari Pfender, Terri Owoc, Ami (Mike) Schlack; nieces and nephews, Anna (Matthew) McGonigal, Evan (Megan) Anzio, Robert (Stephanie), Melissa, Patrick and Meghan McLaughlin, Tyler (Krista), Brett, and Jesse Pfender, Matthew (Savana) and Beth Owoc, Ashley (Joe) Patzuk, Justin and Allison Schlack and Katelyn (Josh) Peabody-Young; great nieces and nephews Luke and Molly McGonigal, Brayden Query, Waylan Pfender, Joe and Jack Patzuk. To her nieces and nephews, she will always be remembered as the “fun” aunt.

Along with her parents Laura was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Thomas Anzio.

Friends will be received Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 3 p.m. until 7p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc, 333 Third Street Beaver. A mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Wednesday January 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, St. Peter and Paul Church, Beaver.

Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

01/15/2026

Lawrence “Chacho” Lona, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, under hospice care at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, Pennsylvania.

Born on October 8, 1942, in East Liverpool, Ohio, Lawrence was the son of the late Santiago and Milka Lona. He grew up in Midland, Pennsylvania, where his strong work ethic and deep love for family were first formed.

Lawrence proudly served his country as an airman in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964 and was stationed in Lincoln, Nebraska. A graduate of Lincoln High School, he went on to build a life rooted in hard work, dedicating 40 years as a steelworker in his hometown before retiring from Allegheny Ludlum.

Lawrence was married to his devoted wife, Nancy, for 53 years. He was a proud father to Lonée Lona (Ture) and Steve (Lisa) Lona.

He is survived by his brother, John (Colette) Lona; sisters Maria (John) Caruso and Theresa “Beba” Lona; and sister-in-law Cathy Lona. He is also lovingly remembered by his nephews Douglas Miller, Michael (Lori) Miller, Michael (Teresa) Lona, and John Caruso; great-niece Taylor Miller; great-nephew Sawyer Lona; great-niece Adison Miller; and great-nephew Milan Miller. He held a special bond with his beloved cousin, John Martini.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Milan “Fatso” Lona, Michael Lona, and Steven Lona; his sister Lola Baich and brother-in-law Joe Baich; and his sister-in-law Janet Lona.

Chacho found great joy on the golf course, where he spent many happy hours playing the game. He also enjoyed watching golf tournaments on television and never missed a chance to follow the sport he loved. He liked fishing and was a devoted Steelers football fan. Above all, he loved time spent with his family and friends, especially gathering together for dinners and celebrations. Known for his humor and gift for storytelling, Chacho’s kindness and spirit will live on through the stories, laughter, and love shared by his family and friends.

Friends will be received Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Ave., Midland. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses, staff, and volunteers at the Good Samaritan Hospice House for the compassionate and dignified care they provided to Lawrence and his family during his final weeks.

01/12/2026

Zachery “Zach” James Tulowitzki, 34, of Darlington, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2026.
Born on September 4, 1991, in Denver Colorado, he was the son of Tammy Carr and the late Jeffery Scott Tulowitzki. Zach was truly talented at his trade as a Master Technician at Beaver County Nissan. He had a great love for Pittsburgh Sports, having attended many sporting events, enjoyed the outdoors, specifically fishing, and was an avid golfer and dirt biker rider. Zach also had a passion for live music, having played the guitar and sang.
Along with his father, Jeffery Tulowitzki, Zach was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James Tulowitzki; maternal grandmother, Linda Bell; and step-father, Robert Lee Carr.
Along with his mother, Tammy (Paul) Carr, Zach will be sadly missed by his grandparents, Ray and Judy Maathuis, and Jack and Lisa Davis; siblings, Melissa (Ed Leek) Tulowitzki, and Deseree (Brandon) Thoma; four nephews, Carter, Leo, Joseph, and John; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; Girlfriend, Kara Murphy, as well as their unborn son.
A Celebration of Life Service will be announced at a later date.
Professional Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

01/10/2026

William “Bill” Lewis, 85, of Beaver, passed away on January 9, 2026, at St Barnabas - Beaver Meadows.
Born on October 6, 1940, in Rimersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Allen and Fay Lewis. Bill was a proud United States Army Veteran stationed at Camp Wolters, TX Helicopter School. He was a 1958 graduate of Beaver High School and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Business. He held several positions over his professional career, mainly as a Buyer for Rockwell Int’l in New Castle, PA and a Materials Manager for Benson Int’l in Mineral Wells, WV. Bill was an avid golfer and sports fan, always rooting for his Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers. He coached his boys in little league baseball and was also a Scout Master, as well as Treasurer of the Western PA Corvette Club for a time. Bill enjoyed “snow birding” with his wife to their home in Sarasota, Florida and was always kept busy tending to his rental properties. He had also been a member of the Rochester Turners, V.F.W., and Elks.
Along with his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy; brother, Clifton “Packy” Lewis; and sister, Evelyn Williams.
Bill will be greatly missed by his two sons, Bret (Beth) Lewis, Clinton, PA, and Bradley Lewis, Cary, NC; one daughter, Deanna Mahkovec, Phoenix, AZ; one sister-in-law, Carolyn Lewis; five grandchildren, Madison, twins, Mason & Lucas Mahkovec, and Joel and Wesley Langmann; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends will be received on Tuesday January 13, 2026 from 3pm to 7pm, in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009, where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 11am on Wednesday January 14, 2026. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Interment to follow with his wife, Judy, at Beaver Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be shared in Bills name to Help Disabled Veterans, www.ihelpveterans.org, or Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, www.givebigpittsburgh.com

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