Rebecca L. Chess

Rebecca L. "Becky" Chess, 81, of Carmichaels, died Monday, December 8, 2025, in her home. She was born August 18, 1944, in Washington, a daughter of the late Paul and Doris Day Martin. Becky was a graduate of McGuffy High School. She was a homemaker, wife, mom, Nana, and friend to everyone she met. She was an avid sports fan, especially the teams her children and grandchildren played for. On January 4, 1963, she married Edward W. Chess Sr., who survives. Also surviving are six children, Edward W. (Amy) Chess Jr. of Carmichaels, Teresa (Peter) Butler of Medina, Ohio, Mark Chess of Washington, Melissa (James) Rubino of Spotsylvania, Va., Kathy (David) Hillsman of Carmichaels, and Kristen (Justin) Voithofer of Carmichaels; 13 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren; a sister, Letta Scanlon of Greentree; and a sister-in-law, Lynne Martin of Prosperity. Deceased is a brother, Edwin L. Martin. Arrangements are private and entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Helping House, 229 Woodrings Road, Jefferson, PA 15344. Condolences may be expressed at www.behm-funeralhomes.com