Obituaries

Aug 2, 2025

Vincent E. Krupa, 36, of Koppel, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his residence. Born on July 28, 1989 in Beaver, Vince was the son of Edward D. Krupa, Jr. of Koppel and Lori Italeso Krupa of Greenville, PA. He formerly worked at Fresenius Kabi in Cranberry Township as a technician. Vincent was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan,...

Jul 20, 2025

Larry S. McAllister, 65, of New Castle, passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Born in New Castle on October 21, 1959, Larry was the son of the late Nelson and Betty Plunkard McAllister. He was preceded in death by is wife, Tamara Turner McAllister. Larry was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1977...

Jul 17, 2025

Robert S. Giles, III, 42, of Freedom, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Heritage Valley Sewickley.

Born in Pittsburgh on March 2, 1983, Rob was the son of Donna Klinge of Freedom and the late Robert S Giles, Jr.  Rob was a truck driver and he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with his...

Jul 14, 2025

Charles H. Denniston, 77, of Prospect, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at AHN West Penn Hospital.

Born in Portersville on April 8, 1948, Charles was the son of the late Howard and Mary Johnson Denniston. He attended the Laurel School District and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Charles retired from the Ellwood City Forge after...

Jul 13, 2025

Karl E. Meeker, age 82, of Ellwood City, PA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 13th.

Karl was born March 26, 1943 in Greeley, CO to the late Andrew Franklin and Blanche (Bailey) Meeker. He loved and missed the Rocky Mountains and time spent with family there.

He graduated from...

Jun 28, 2025

Lettie J. Ross, 93 of Ellwood City passed away at Avalon Care Center in New Castle on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Born in Ellwood City on April 2, 1932, Lettie was the daughter of the late Charles and Susie Frances Volpe Damato.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Ross, who passed away on...

Jun 28, 2025

Doreen A. Tomon, 99, of Ellwood City passed away at Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Harmony on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Born in Chelsea, London, England on September 14, 1925, Doreen was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Kathleen Mahr Hewitson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis F. Tomon on December 15,...

Jun 19, 2025

Agnes Arlene Griebel, 82 of Huntsville Alabama, passed away in Portersville on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Born on October 5, 1942 in Washington DC, Agnes was the daughter of the late Edward James and Ruie Virginia Grubb McKee. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Reinhart "Ron" Griebel. She worked at the G.C. Murphy Company store...

Jun 17, 2025

Edward Donley, 82, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at UPMC Jameson.

Born in Ellwood City on January 4, 1943, Ed was the son of the late Herbert and Susie Dillon Donley, Sr. He married the former Charlene Morris on November 10, 1962. Ed retired from B&W in 1986 where he worked as...

Jun 10, 2025

Michelle “Mickey” Piecuch, 63 of Ellport, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, after a year plus battle with pancreatic cancer. Dozens of family, friends and neighbors visited in her final days. She was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and a cherished friend to everyone that knew her.

Born in New Castle...

Jun 2, 2025

Carrie E. Chapman, 73, of Leeper, PA, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at UPMC Hamot in Erie on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Born in Ellwood City on May 22, 1952, Carrie was the daughter of the late Wallace and Sophie Krestel Eppihimer.  She is survived by her husband, David A. Chapman whom she married on July...

May 31, 2025

Mary Anne Caputo (Corrigan), 82, of North Sewickley, PA passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford on Saturday, May 31, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born in Ellwood City, Pa. on October 22, 1942; the daughter of the late Edward and Mary ("Lena") Corrigan.

After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1959, she...

May 13, 2025

Thomas L. Lockrouit, 84, formerly of Ellport, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa. Born in Ellwood City on May 12, 1941, Thomas was the son of the late Arther and Isabell Willson Lockrouit. Tom was a mechanic in the U.S. Navy where he served from 1959 to 1974. After his service, Tom worked for...

May 7, 2025

Andrew D. “Andy” Lutz, 86, of Hermitage passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Quality Life Services of Mercer.

Born in Sharon on September 1, 1938, Andy was the son of Alexander and Magdalene Popp Lutz.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Billie J. Tinsley Lutz.  She passed away on April...

May 6, 2025

James Michlich, a proud veteran and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025 at the age of 88.

Born on November 22, 1936, James served his country with honor, beginning his military career in the United States Air Force and later joining the United States Navy in 1953. Following his service, he briefly lived...

May 4, 2025

Henry C. Rohrmann, 94, of Ellwood City, formerly of Darlington, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Darlington on November 29, 1930, to the late Edward R. and Cynthia Rager Rohrmann.  Henry is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Lela, his two sons, Richard...

Apr 13, 2025

Louis John Ippolito, 75, formerly of Ellport, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Grove at New Wilmington. Born in Ellwood City, Louis was the son of the late Louis John and Catherine Pishioneri Ippolito. Louis retired from the Youngstown City School District where he worked as a custodian. He was a former member of St. Vincent DePaul...

Apr 4, 2025

Billie J. Lutz, 87, of Hermitage passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Quality Life Services Mercer.

Born in Panama City, Florida, on September 22, 1937, Billie was the daughter of the late Belle Tinsley.  Billie is survived by her husband of 68 years, Andrew D. Lutz.  She was a member of St. John’s Orthodox Church.  ...

Mar 26, 2025

Virginia Lee Duncan Catale passed away peacefully on the 26th of March 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born and raised in Ellwood City, PA on May 29th, 1931. She loved living in and around Ellwood City and some of her favorite memories are growing up on the Duncan Family Farm. While attending Lincoln High School she met...

Mar 19, 2025

Dr. Vasudevan Rajasenan, 85, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.

Born in India, Dr. Rajasenan embarked on a remarkable journey that led him to the United States following his marriage. He completed his medical residency and cardiology fellowship in Philadelphia before establishing a distinguished...