William Murphy Funeral Home

11/17/2025

Nancy L. Owen, 78, of Rochester, passed away peacefully November 16, 2025, in the Villa St. Joseph, Baden. Nancy was born August 3, 1947, in Rochester, to the late Richard A. Young and Margaret Rosensteel Young Lorish, and preceded by her step-father, Alan Lorish.
Nancy was a retired housekeeper at the Penn State Beaver Campus, a member of the Community Faith United Methodist Church, Rochester. Nancy was an avid bingo player, loved camping and traveling and was a member of the Freedom S.O.I.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert D. Owen, two sons and a daughter in law, Richard D. and Jodi Owen, Vanport, Robert M. Owen and Drew Jones, Raleigh, North Carolina, two grandchildren, Brianne M. and Lynzi E. Owen, Vanport, a sister in law and brother in law, Vicki and Richard Porto, Beaver Falls, and several nieces and nephews. Beloved cousins, Rev. Mary Jo Gould, Billie Sue Rosensteel and Cindy Triance, all of Vanport, also survive Nancy.
Nancy was preceded in death by , a brother in law, Phillip Owen, a sister in law, Karen Johnson-Wilcox.
Friends will be received Thursday November 20th from 3-7 in The William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, Pa., where a service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Mary Jo Gould.
The family wishes donations be made to the Beaver County Humane Society. The family wishes to thank the staff at Villa St. Joseph’s, Baden, and Concordia Hospice for the care and comfort given to Nancy.

11/15/2025

M. Kathleen Ebersberger, age 85, of Patterson Township, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at her home. Born May 13, 1940, in White Township, to the late Leo R. and Margaret Walsh Hohnadle, Kathleen was a 1958 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and Providence School of Nursing in 1961. Kathy was a retired Registered Nurse with Providence Hospital and the former Rochester Hospital, as well as McGuire Memorial Home,
where she served with the Beaver County Office on aging as a consultant. She was also a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church - Our Lady Of The Valley Parish, Rochester. Kathy is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, James C. Ebersberger, as well as four daughters and son-in-laws, Elizabeth E. and her husband Stephen D. Richard, of West Chester, PA, Kristan M. and David Mawhinney, of Pittsburgh, Margaret M. and Buddy Ferguson, of Bridgewater, PA, Erin E. and George Meyers, of Beaver, and nine grandchildren, Sarah K. and her husband Gavin M. Roselli, Matthew J. Richard, Benjamin J., Sean D., and Michael T. Mawhinney, David Ferguson, Emma K. and her husband Seth Lintz, Jack Henry Ferguson, Riley K. Meyers, and one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol and Warren Scranton. Kathleen is preceded in death by one brother, Leo R. Hohnadle. Friends are invited to gather with family Friday, November 21, from 4-7, at William Murphy Funeral Home, 349 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday, November 22, at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, at 10am, friends are requested to meet at church. Celebrating will be Brother John Harvey. Private inurnment will take place at St. Mary’s Columbarium, Beaver Falls. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to McGuire Memorial Home, 2119 Mercer Rd, New Brighton, PA 15066. Our family cannot thank the staff at Pinnacle Hospice, Sewickley enough for the care, patience and love shown. You guided us through one of the hardest moments of our lives with such grace. We are forever grateful.

11/13/2025

Agnes C. Sayers, age 89, of Beaver Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford. Born March 28, 1936, in Monaca, she was the daughter
of the late Louis and Caroline Havlin Baxa. Agnes was a homemaker and housewife, and former employee with the former Meier Glass Company, North Rochester. She was a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Rochester - Our Lady of The Valley Parish, where she was a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the American Legion aux. Post 580. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald L. Sayers, Sr. (2001), two brothers, Frank L. Baxa and Louis E. Baxa, as well as a beloved friend, Eleanor Dishler. Surviving Agnes are her son and daughter-in-law, Terry L. and Darlene J. Sayers, of North Carolina, a companion, Jim Dishler,
two grandsons, Jason L. Sayers and his wife Rebecca, of North Carolina, and Donald L. Sayers II, of Tennessee, one great- granddaughter, Caroline. Also surviving are Jim’s family, Donna L.
and Paul Hickey, of New Sewickley Twp.; Linda M. and David Fritsch, of New Sewickley Twp.;James E. and Holly Dishler, of Rochester Twp.; seven grandchildren, Nicole, P.J., David Jr., Tyler and his wife Jaci, Jocelyn, Heather and her husband Jeremy, Brandon and his wife Hope, and nine great-grandchildren, Bennett, Hunter, Ace, Quinn, Charlotte, Deacon, Amelia, Jameson, and Luka. She is also survived by her nieces Becky Everett and Susan DeAngelo; and very close friends Steve Karaisz and Donald and Jessica Karaisz, as well as numerous other nieces and nephews and a K-9 Companion Rebel. Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, from 2p.m. to 4p.m. and 6p.m. to 8 p.m. in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Rochester
-Our Lady of the Valley Parish. Interment will follow in St. Cecilia Cemetery Daugherty Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001 or Good Samaritan Hospice House, 146 Neely School Rd, Wexford, PA 15090. The family would like to thank the Good Samaritan Hospice, especially the Hospice Visiting Nurse, Jen and their staff.

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. Your service and commitment protect the freedoms we hold dear, and your legacy continues to inspire us all.
From all of us at William Murphy Funeral Home, thank you for your service and your sacrifice — today and always. ❤️🤍💙

11/10/2025

Harold L. “Red” Reich, Jr., age 87, of Moon Township, formerly of East Rochester, passed away on Thursday, November 6th, 2025, in Harmony Hills, McCanless Township. He was born January 26th, 1938, in Rochester, to the late Harold L. Sr. and Anna Rose Engle Reich. Harold was a retired employee with Conrail in Conway and a retired truck driver, with Homerun Trucking in Ohio, a member of the I.A.M Union with the railroad, a peace-time Army Veteran, and attended the Christian Missionary and Alliance Church in Ambridge. Harold is preceded in death by his wife, Paula Marie (Pisano) Reich (2022), as well as one son, Harold L. Reich III, and two daughters, Sherry Ann Powell, and Jessica Reich, one brother, John E. Reich, and two sisters, Dee McKelvey and Elizabeth Finch. Harold is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Edward V. and Susan Reich, of Cincinnati, OH, and one daughter and son-in-law, Turina N. and Dan Henderson, of Moon Township, two granddaughters, Jenna Henderson Heid and her husband Derrick of Buffalo, NY, and Gia Henderson, of Moon Township, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Friday, November 14th, 2025, from 2pm until 4pm and 6pm until 8pm, at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester PA 15074, where a service will be held Saturday, November 15th, at 10:30am. Officiating will be Pastor Eric Bosh. Inurnment will be in Economy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children Hospital, 262 Danny Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

11/07/2025

Louis E. Lombardo, age 81, of Rochester Township, passed away on Thursday, November 6th, 2025, at AGH Pittsburgh Northside. Lou was born December 9th, 1943, in Rochester, to the late John H. and Jeanette Verrico Lombardo. He was a retired maintenance supervisor with JcPenny Company, a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church - Our Lady Of The Valley Parish, Rochester, where he was a volunteer with various activities within the church, a member of the Rochester Wolves Club, the Rochester B.P.O.E Lodge #283, and a social member with the Rochester V.F.W Post #128. Louis was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann (Matheny) Lombardo, in 2006. He was also preceded by a son-in-law, Darin Lee Hardin, one sister, Mary Ann Razzano, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Vincent and Hazel Allison Lombardo and Michael V. and Marion F. “Tootie” Lombardo, a brother-in-law, Anthony Razzano, four nieces, Jennifer Lombardo, Antoinette Wilson, Maryanna Razzano, and Anna Marie Skidmore. Louis is survived by his loving companion, Dorothy L. Bender, of Rochester Township, two sons and a daughter-in-law, James J. and Becky Lombardo, of Valencia,
PA, Louis M. Lombardo, of SanRemo, Italy, one daughter and son-in-law, Tracy M. and John Quick, Milton, FL, six grandchildren, James, Jacob, Emily, Anthony, Kevin, and Kristen, and six great-grandchildren, Ava, Riley, Matthew, Elijah, Lucas, and Giada, one brother and sister-in-law, John A. and Judy Lombardo, Daughterty Township, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 14th, from 2pm until 4pm and from 6pm until 8pm at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc. 349 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074. On Saturday, November 15th, everyone is invited to go directly to St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am. A private inurnment will be in St. Cecilia's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001, or St. Jude Children Hospital, 262 Danny Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

11/01/2025

Michael S. Schupay, age 75, of New Brighton, passed away Friday, October 31st, 2025, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Michael was born May 4th, 1950, in New Brighton to the late John E. Schupay and Juanita Mae Reed King. He was a retired operator with Penn Power Company Shipping Port and also was employed by Horsehead Industries, New York. Michael was a United States Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving for six years on submarines, especially the Bancroft. He was Protestant by Faith and a member of the American Legion. Mike enjoyed woodworking, reading, and was an outdoorsman. Michael is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Darlene A. (T***s) Schupay. He is also survived by one son, Brandon E. Schupay, who lived with them, as well as a close friend Michael L. Nahod, of Fombell, who Mike considered his other son. Also surviving is brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Robert H. and Vicki T***s, of Ohioville, and Mary Nestor, of California. Michael is preceded in death by a sister, Bishop Michelle Annette Schupay, O.M.S. The family will receive friends Tuesday November 4th, from 1pm until 4pm, at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adams Street Rochester, 15074. A service will follow at 4:30. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Bettencourt. Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #862 will conduct full military honors for their fallen comrade at this time as well.

10/09/2025

Winona J. Bills, age 89, of New Sewickley Township, passed away at her home, on Tuesday October 7th 2025. Born November 3rd 1935, in New Galilee, PA, Winona is the daughter of the late Carl and Viola Myers McCoy. She is a retired former employee with Big Lots, East Rochester, a Methodist by Faith, and a former member of the F.O.E. Club, Freedom.
Preceding Winona in death is her husband, Oliver E. Bills Sr., (1989), as well as one daughter and son-in-law, Michelle E. and Robert Sutter, and one son, Carl A. “Andy” Bills.
Surviving Winona is one son, Oliver E. “Pete” Bills, Jr., of New Sewickley Township, with whom she lived, four grandchildren, Andy R. and his wife Nicole Bills, of Rochester, Kayla Marie Bills and her companion Shawn, of New Brighton, Josha J. and his wife Ashley Inman, of Patterson Township, and Hunter Shayne, of New Brighton, five great-grandchildren, Laura, Nathan, Jayda, Malea, and Jensen, as well as one great-great-grandson, Onyx, one sister and brother-in-law, Stacy L. and Mike Hinzman, of Brighton Township, a special niece and nephew, Jacob C. Poling, of Ambridge, and Misti Amber Pumphrey, of Beaver Falls, as well as several other nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Monday October 13th, 2025, from 2pm until 5pm at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc. 349 Adams Street, Rochester, where a service will follow, beginning at 5:30pm. Officiating will be Pastor Jason Gabauer. A private interment will take place at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Rochester.
Family wishes memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

09/29/2025

09/24/2025

Beverly A. Broadie, age 88, of East Rochester, passed away on September 23rd, at Villa St. Joseph, Baden. Beverly was born February 17th, 1937, in Midland, PA, to the late Alfred and Ila M. Woodson Alston. She was a retired bankteller with the former Beaver Trust Company, Sky Bank, and West Aircomm Federal Credit Union. Beverly was a member of the Beaver Falls Tabernacle Baptist Church, a graduate of the former Lincoln Highschool, Midland, and then attended the Detroit Institute of Commerce for Business Administration. She was preceded in death by her husband, Auburn A. Broadie (1966), as well as two sons, Kevin and Kenneth Anthony Broadie, and one brother, Alfred Alston. Surviving Beverly are two sisters, Donna M. Hubbard, of East Rochester, and Shawna M. Alston and her companion Johnnie Smith, of Rochester, as well as several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Monday, September 29th, from 10am until 12pm, at William Murphy Funeral Home, where a service will begin at 12:30pm. Interment will follow in Beaver Cemetery. Family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 630 3rd Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15074. The family would also like to thank the staff at Villa St. Joseph and Good Samaritan for their compassionate care.

09/22/2025

Gina L. Sluder, age 73, of Richfield, Ohio, formerly of Dunnellon, FL, and New Sewickley Township, passed away on Friday, September 19th, 2025, in Ohio. Born April 9th, 1952, in Rochester, to the late Omar Glenn Shroyer and Dolores Steeb Shroyer Harding. Gina was employed by Lumber Star and Building Materials Company, in Evans City. She was formerly a Pharmacy Tech with the Medicine Shoppe, East Rochester. She had received an Associate’s Degree from Penn State in Computer Courses. Gina was a life member of the H.O.G. Harley Owners Group, with which she held various chapter offices such as Secretary for nine years and Webmaster for two years. Gina loved riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles and traveling. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Sluder Sr., (2023). She is also preceded by two brothers, Jerry L. and Mark L. Shroyer. Gina is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert L. Sluder Jr., and his wife Sheryl, of Medina, OH, and one daughter and son-in-law, Janine L. Nist, and her husband Erin, of New Sewickley Township , as well as six grandchildren, Matthew, Ryan, and Benjamin Sluder, Medina, OH, and Ethan, Gavin, and Elizabeth Nist, New Sewickley Township. Gina’s wish was to have no viewing or service. Private interment will be in Burns Cemetery, New Sewickley. Arrangements are entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street Rochester, PA 15074. The family wishes for memorial contributions to be sent to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation at, 28 W 44th St #609, New York, NY 10036.

09/22/2025

Shirley Jean Strobel, 90, of New Sewickley Twp., formerly of Economy Boro, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, in New Sewickley Twp., at her daughter’s home.
Shirley was born April 2, 1935, in Duff City, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Eliza M. Ford Wolff.
Shirley was a retired production assistant with Mailing Services of Pittsburgh. She was a member of the former St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Economy Boro.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert N. Strobel, 1994, one grand daughter, Michelle Kelly, 1988, a great grand daughter, Cheryl Strobel, twin brothers, Robert Eugene and Harold G. Wolff, three sisters, Gladys Lias, Lois Beck, Eliza Janosik and a sister in law, Shirley Rose.
Shirley is survived by a daughter and son in law, Linda and Charles Kelly, New Sewickley Twp., two sons and one daughter in law, Barney N. Strobel, Conway, Alan S. and Karen Strobel, Rockmart, Ga., three grandsons and their spouses, Bronson and Jodi Strobel, New Sewickley Twp., Shawn Kelly, New Sewickley Twp., Nicholas and Lauren Strobel, Buchanan, Ga., one grand daughter and spouse, Alyssa and A.J. Streetman, Rockmart, Ga., five great grandsons, Travis Strobel, New Sewickley Twp., Adam Strobel and his spouse, Brook, New Brighton, Gabe Kelly, New Sewickley Twp., Wyatt Streetman, Rockmart, Ga., Gatlin Strobel, Buchanan Ga., and great grand daughters, Bristol, Piper, and Finley Strobel, Buchanan, Georgia and Wrenly Streetman, Rockmart, Georgia, a great great grand daughter Ellie Strobel, New Sewickley Twp., one brother, Robert Wolff and his spouse, Cheryl, Economy Boro, three sisters, Willa Varner, Oregon, Joyce Phillips, Buckhanon,W.V., Beverly Grant and her spouse, Larry, Economy Boro and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, Pa., where a service will be held Friday, September, 26, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Interment will be at Rehoboth Lutheran Cemetery. Family wishes memorial contributions be made to Advance Hospice Care, 100 Ryan Court, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15206.