William LeRoy Marburger, 85, of Imperial (Independence Twp.) passed Tuesday evening, March 24, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford. Born August 10, 1940, in Clinton, he was a son of the late LeRoy Wilson & Grace (Groom) Marburger.

Bill, along with his father and brother, Hap, were the owners and operators of Marburger and Sons Excavating. He was a member of Oakdale Masonic Lodge # 669 F & AM the Scottish Rite and was also a Syria Shriner. Also a member of the National Pike Steam & Horse Association, Beaver Valley Antique Association and the HCEA.

Many will have seen him as Santa Claus at Janoski’s Greenhouse during the Christmas season.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his second wife, Carol Beitsinger Marburger. He is survived by his original wife, Donna C. (Henderson) Marburger, his sons William M. Marburger & Gregory L. Marburger, and his daughter and son-in-law Lori & David Girard. His brother Harry D. “Hap” and his wife Joyce Marburger, and his grandson Zachary D. Marburger.

Friends will be received at the MOODY FUNERAL HOME, 1227 Route 30, Clinton, PA 15026 on Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. His service will be held Tuesday, March 31st, 11:00 AM, at the Clinton U.P. Church, 25 Wilson Rd., Clinton, PA 15026. His pastor, the Rev. Dr. Karen Younger will officiate. EVERYONE IS ASKED TO MEET AT THE CHURCH for the service. He will be laid to rest in the Hopewell-Hebron Cemetery. Memorials in his name can be made to the Clinton U.P. Church.

JoAnn Hughes, 79, of Clinton (Hanover Twp) passed Saturday evening, February 21, 2026 at Encompass Health & Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley. Born June 11, 1946, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Charles N. & Marie (Kramer) Obeldobel.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Hughes. Surviving is her daughter and son-in-law, Cathy Jo & Kevin Ulens; sister of Charles & Thomas Obeldobel and Nancy Koteles. Grandmother of Devin (Katie) Nestler and Richelle Nestler (Delaney Schmidt), Adam (Caitlin) Ulens, and Tyler (Eduardo) Ulens. Great-grandmother of 5, Landon, Harper, Madison, Logan and Mia.

Friends will be received in the Moody Funeral Home, 1227 Route 30, Clinton, PA 15026 on Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm only. Her services will be held Wednesday at the funeral home at 11 am. Rev. Ted Chapman will officiate. She will be laid to rest in the Hopewell-Hebron Cemetery.

JOYCE A. NESBITT, 80, of Brighton Township, passed away Friday morning, February 6, 2026 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Joyce was the daughter of Allen Alexander and Faith (Criss) Alexander. She was the former owner/operator of a poultry farm in Clinton, PA until the land was taken over by the Pittsburgh airport.

A blessing will be given by Father John Ferguson at 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 10th, in the Moody Funeral Home, and she will be laid to rest alongside her mother in the Hopewell-Hebron cemetery.

Richard Rhodes, 90, of Clinton, PA passed away on January 25, 2026. Rich was the owner and operator of Rhodes Lawn and Garden in Imperial, PA.

Rich was born June 10, 1935 to the late Ira Rhodes and Isabella Chabassol Ellis. Rich was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth.

He leaves many friends to mourn his loss. Among them are George Francic, Mary Ann Francic, Al Peek, Darla Carson, and Tim Rettinger. Also left behind are his beloved cats, Clinton and Lady George.

Per the request of Rich, there will be no service or viewing.

Donations, if desired, can be made to the Beaver County Humane Society. https://beavercountyhumanesociety.org/