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Dennis J. Pavelek, 72, of Rochester Twp. passed away December 6, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, peacefully surrounded by his family. Born September 21, 1948 in Sewickley, he was the son of Veronica A. Mazzetti Pavelek of Beaver Falls, and the late Andrew P. Pavelek, Sr. He was a former employee with the former Kroger Store in Rochester and Conway, the Foodland in Chippewa and Ambridge, and the Shop and Save in Moon Twp. and Hopewell, where he was the store manage...r. He was a member of St. Felix Roman Catholic Church, Freedom; a member of the Upper Beaver Valley Jaycee’s, where he had been a former president; a member of the Jaycee’s softball team, and was known as Big Train. To make a long story short, Dennis loved telling stories, fishing, hunting, and being with his family. He is survived by one daughter and one son in law, Tracy and Jon Zoppelt, Chippewa; two sons and daughters in law, Brad and Nicole Pavelek, and Brian and Lori Pavelek, all of Brighton Twp.; seven grandchildren, Cody, Wolfgang, Hunter, Emma, Bronwyn, Dane, and Garrett; a special nephew and great nephew, Carmen, and Santino Cananzi; a sister and brother in law, Anita L. and Ralph Cananzi, Beaver Falls, and a brother, Andrew P. Pavelek, Jr. and Lynda Dixon, Beaver Falls. Dennis’ wishes were to be cremated with a Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, INC. 349 Adams Street, Rochester. The family wishes contributions go to Good Samaritan, 116 Browns Hill Road, Suite 100, Valencia, PA 16059, Beaver Campus. The family wishes to thank the staffs of Liberty Dialysis, Chippewa, all the Heritage Valley Beaver Staff, and the Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver staff, who gave comfort and care to Dennis. See more

Susan D. Hansen, 72, of Rochester Twp., passed away December 3, 2020, at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls. Born May 9, 1948, in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. Hansen, Sr. and Marguerite D. "Corkie" (Cordes) Hansen. She was formerly employed with the Beaver County Times and Teledyne Vasco, Monaca, and with the former Hills Department Store, Conway. She was a member of the St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Parish, and an Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. She... was preceded in death by her former husband, Jerry J. Paraside, in 2002; two brothers, Russell "Skip" Hansen, and J. David Hansen and a sister, Sharon Davis. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Marguerite A. "Maggie" Paraside, and her fiancé, Allen Dobritz, Ohioville, and Robin M. and Glenn Ether, Stoughton, Wisconsin; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Russell J. and Alicia Paraside and Kevin C. Paraside, all of Rochester Twp.; five grandchildren, Andrew and Lindsey Ether, Stoughton, Wisconsin, Henry Dobritz, Ohioville, and Ethan and Gracie Paraside, New Brighton; two sisters, Karen Caldwell, Darlington, and Dawn M. Hansen, Rochester Twp.; a brother-in-law, Gary Davis, Patterson Twp.; one brother, and two sisters-in-law, Henry J. "Tinker" Jr. and Karen Hansen, Pulaski Twp., and Janice L. Hansen, Rochester Twp., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Due to COVID19 restrictions, face masks and social distancing are required, with 25 people permitted during viewing and 50 people permitted at church. Friends will be received Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, at 10 a.m. at the St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Rochester. Interment will be in St. Cecilia Cemetery, Daugherty Twp. The family wishes Memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN. 38105. See more