Obituary

Anthony L. “Tony” Korbar, 82, of Chippewa Township, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Heritage Valley Health System – Beaver Campus.

Born on May 22, 1943, in Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late Anthony F. and Julia (Butryn) Korbar.

Tony graduated from Cardinal Mindszenty High School in Dunkirk, NY, in 1961, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from Youngstown State University.  He had a long career at Babcock and Wilcox Co. (B&W) where his many colleagues became close friends.

Tony was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served in the Vietnam War and fought in the Tet Offensive.  He was a member of St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, VFW, Vietnam Veterans of America, as well as the Slovenian Club of Gowanda, NY.  Tony cherished the precious moments he spent with his family; he also loved Corvettes, kayaking, listening to Elvis Presley, and traveling the world.  His favorite place to be would be sitting in the sun, on any beach. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Suzanne (Kumpf) Korbar; children, Allan (Patty) Stuhlmiller, David Stuhmiller, Anthony L. (Diana) Korbar II, and Rhonda (Bob) Stuhlmiller McAnlis; grandchildren, Jason (Crystal), Diana (Matt) Michael (Lindsey), Brittany (Lucas), Kellen, Halston (Jessica), Mikaela, Kendall and Zoe; great-grandchildren, Alisha (Daniel), Landen (Grace), Zechariah, Briana, Myles, Cora, Quinn, Page, Ryder, Amelia, Lyla and Max; great-great-grandchildren, Jesse, Benny, Graham, Wrenley; brother, Peter (Tina) Korbar; Sisters and Brothers-in-Law, Olive Anticola, Diane (Leonard) Layhew, Gerald (Ellen) Kumpf, Harold Kumpf, as well as numerous precious nieces and nephews who more affectionately called him “Uncle Henry”; and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Stuhlmiller; and a great-great-granddaughter, Paisley S.

Friends and family will be received on Friday, March 13^th from 3:00-7:00PM at the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES., INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA, 15010.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held the following day, Saturday March 14th  at 10:00AM at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Dr., Beaver Falls, PA, 15010.  Fr. Kim Schreck will serve as celebrant.  Interment, with military honors, will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Tony’s life was a precious gift to all who knew him.  Rest in Peace, “Dude”. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tony’s name to “Tunnels to Towers Foundation”, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY, 10306, or to their website:  www.T2T.org