​John J. Slappo Jr., of Economy Borough, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018, in his childhood home. Johnny, as everyone knew him, was a creative, deeply sensitive man. He loved all creatures of nature on this earth and lived his life that way by spending hours in the woods, gardening and making time to just listen to the world around him. His ability to create artistic drawings and write poetry was known by few. He loved and understood the relationship of our world and felt a connection to everything natural. He served our country as a veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. He retired from J&L Steel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Wilfong Slappo; son, Chad Slappo; parents, Mary (Bachor) and John Slappo Sr.; sister, Antoinette Slappo Bader; and brother, Ernest Slappo. He is survived by his sons, David (Candy) Slappo and Jonathan (Dori) Slappo; grandchildren, Austin, David, Taylor, and Alexandra; brothers, Gerald (Roxeen) Slappo, Harry (Lynn) Slappo, and Richard Slappo; and sisters, Mary Rose (William) Slezak, Joanne (Joseph) Mattie, Elizabeth Cipolla, and Frances Ciamacco. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the KASPER-HAHN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 547 Eighth Street, Ambridge, (724-266-2549). Blessing service Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Burial in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date. Contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

​Frank Tavern Jr. Baden Frank Tavern Jr., 74, of Baden, passed away June 22, 2018, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Frank Tavern Sr., and Marion Pietrandrea Tavern of Koppel. He graduated from Ellwood City High School and Youngstown State College. He taught Health and coached football at the North Babylon School in Long Island, New York. Frank then began his long career in law enforcement, first starting as a Beaver County detective before being hired by Baden Borough Police Department. He became Assistant Chief and later Chief of Police and retired after 27 years of service. He initiated finger printing at State Street Elementary School and he aided in designing the shoulder patch that the Baden Borough Police Officers still wear today. He donated his time with the Beaver County Chiefs of Police to qualify police officers in firearm training and qualifications. He taught at Penn State Beaver and IUP University for the police academy. He was a member of the Baden American Legion Post 641, and served with the US Army 1st Calvary Division in Vietnam. He was life member of the Fraternal Order of Police, and was an avid hunter, golfer, and bowler. He is preceded in death by his sister, Diane Obermeier He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Dee Tavern; a son, Frank Tavern III and his wife, Amber Harris, Conway; three grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, Nick, Connor and Ryley; one brother, Pat Tavern, Beaver Falls, and one sister, Mary Jane Novotny and her husband, Don, Huron, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews and loving friends. Friends will be received Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the KASPER-HAHN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 547 Eighth St., Ambridge, (724-266-2549), where a service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Beaver County Special Unit will be providing full military honors.  Baden American Legion will do a service Tuesday at 6:15 PM.

​Josephine Delores Skinner, 97, of Baden, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
Wife of the late Phil Skinner, loving mother of Josephine "Dolly (Eugene) Sarnacki of Baden; devoted grandmother and Nanny of Debbie (Dan) Bosic of Lake Park, FL, Pam (Andy) Brown of Largo, FL, and Tracey (Harry) Crum of Mansfield, OH; and great-grandmother of Alyssa and Danny Bosic, Brooke and Ethan Brown, Amanda, Carlyn, Jennifer and Tessa Crum.
Friends received 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the KASPER-HAHN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 547 Eighth Street, Ambridge (724-266-2549). Services Saturday at 11 a.m.  Pastor Jill McGregor officiating.  Burial in Cecil Twp., PA.
Josephine was a book-keeper for many area car dealers.
Her loving wisdom will be missed.
Family request memorial contributions to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 399 State Street, Baden, PA. 15005.

All services were private.

 Joseph Paul LeCerf Jr. of Ambridge, after a lengthy  illness, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 age 45. 
Beloved son of Joseph P. and Patricia LeCerf of Raccoon Twp., and the late Molly Dunston. Brother of Donald (Linda) LeCerf of Georgia, Kris (Christina) Nielsen, step-brother of James (Jodi) Johnston of Raccoon Twp. and the late Joseph Johnston.  Also many beloved Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews.  Friends received 12 Noon -6:00 Saturday at The Kasper-Hahn Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 547 8th Street, Ambridge 724-266-2549.  Service ‘s Saturday at 6:00 PM, reception immediately following.

All services were private.