Obituaries

Dec 31, 2021

Shirley I. Gibson went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday December 31, 2021. She was currently residing in Camdenton MO with her daughter and family. She was a long-time resident of Tionesta PA. Shirley was born September 24th, 1934 in New Castle PA, the daughter of the late Earl H. Maxwell and Emma...

Dec 27, 2021

Albert R. Leopardi, 83, of Franklin Township, passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on October 4, 1938, Albert was the son of the late Albert and Thressa Ritorto Leopardi. Albert is survived by his wife, the former Linda Fabian, whom he married on February 19, 1994. He had...

Dec 20, 2021

Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Polanichka reposed in The Lord on Monday morning, December 20, 2021 at the age of 85. Born July 17,1936 in Scranton, PA to the late Nicholas and Susan (Chuvan) Polanichka. Proto. Michael entered the Diocesan Seminary of Christ the Savior in Johnstown, PA in September 1956 and graduated in June 1960. On June 11, 1960 he...

Dec 19, 2021

Michael J. "Mike" Evanick, 67, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 AHN Wexford Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Born on July 29, 1954 in McKees Rocks, PA, Mike was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Palulas Evanick. A graduate of Sto-Rox High School, Mike grew up attending St. Cyril & Methodius...

Dec 15, 2021

Ingrid Lydia Abraham, 81, of Wayne Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, in Holiday, Florida.

Born in Ingolstadt, Germany, Ingrid was the daughter of the late Edmund and Lydia Hummer Seufert. Ingrid is survived by her husband, Paul D. Abraham whom she married on June 5, 1957 in Bergrheinfeld, Germany. Ingrid graduated high school in...

Dec 10, 2021

Danny L. McQuiston, 79, of Wayne Township, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 10, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on September 30, 1942, Danny was the son of the late Olin and Grace Lewis McQuiston. He married the former Sharon Hogue on January 17, 1965. A 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School, Danny also attended...

Dec 10, 2021

Opal Jane Nye McConahy, 90, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on October 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Catherine and Theron Nye. Opal graduated from Jackson High School in Canton, Ohio. She was the past president of the Ellport School PTA and she also worked many jobs in...

Dec 10, 2021

Eleanor "Tuitti" Bartolomeo, 90, of Ellport passed away at her daughter's residence in Shenango Township on Friday, December 10, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on February 22, 1931, Tuitti was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ann Emilko Pogozelec. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor A. Bartolomeo on June 27, 2013. They were married on...

Dec 6, 2021

Patricia A. Metheny, 78, of Beaver Falls, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born in Beaver Falls on February 4, 1943, Patricia was the daughter of the late Paul and Tess Monza Braid. She married Gregg Metheny on June 16, 1984. Patricia was an RN and her nursing career took her many...

Dec 3, 2021

Donald L. Caplinger, 69 of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at UPMC Jameson.

Born in New Brighton on April 22, 1952, Donald was the son of the late Floyd and Mildred Pepsic Caplinger. Donald had retired as a mechanic at Sim's Lanes in Koppel. An avid Pittsburgh Penguin, Steeler and Pirate fan, Don...

Dec 2, 2021

Frederick A. "Mac" McAnallen, 73, of Ellport, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at UPMC McCandless, just 9 days after his wife, Leslie.

Born in Ellwood City on December 17, 1947, Mac was the son of the late William and Marjorie Robson McAnallen. He and his wife, Leslie were only 4 days shy of their 45...

Nov 29, 2021

Joseph Francis Valerian Jaeger, 96, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2021 with family at his side. Born March 16, 1925 in Lyons, IL, he was one of seven children born to Joseph and Frances (Rezabek) Jaeger. Both his parents passed suddenly. Joseph and his brother Jerry were raised at St. Joseph's orphanage near Chicago...

Nov 23, 2021

Leslie Gail McAnallen, 70, of Ellport, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at UPMC Passavant in McCandless Township.

Born in Brea California on August 4, 1951, Leslie was the daughter of Anita VanDyke Poland of Post Falls, Idaho and the late Allen Poland. Leslie is survived by her husband, Frederick "Mac" McAnallen whom she married on...

Nov 21, 2021

Bertha J. Smith, 84, of Fombell, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian.

Born in Fombell on April 17, 1937, Bertha was the daughter of the late Leroy and Frances Steffler Smith. She enjoyed painting, coloring, making latch hook crafts and going for walks.

Bertha is survived by her sisters, Nellie "Eleanor"...

Nov 18, 2021

Carol B. Kirkham Cutich, 86, of Fombell, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at The Grove at Harmony.

Born in Ellwood City on September 26, 1935, Carol was the daughter of the late John & Frances Kwolek Kirkham. She worked at Leeds & Northrup in Ellport and later retired from Heraeus in Ellwood City. Carol enjoyed...

Nov 15, 2021

Joseph J. Barberio, 82, of Cranberry Township, passed away at UPMC Passavant on Monday, November 15, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on March 26, 1939, Joseph was the son of the late George T. and Abigail M. Hughes Barberio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Theresa Hullihan on December 15, 2011. They were married...

Nov 14, 2021

Claire E. Jones, 52, of Perry Township, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at UPMC Jameson surrounded by his loving family from complications of COVID pneumonia.

Born in Ellwood City on November 19, 1968, Claire was the son of Devona French of Ellwood City and the late David E. Jones. Claire is survived by his wife,...

Nov 8, 2021

Amber (Hardisky) Lucas, June 8, 1985-November 8, 2021.

Like a shooting star, Amber Lucas lit up the sky of those who loved her. Amber's kindness, warmth and humor brightened the lives of everyone she touched. Just as one never forgets the magnificence of a shooting star, so Amber's life will never be forgotten.

Amber, the...

Nov 6, 2021

Louise Delores Volpe Vitullo, 90 of Ellwood City passed away at Northview Estates on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on September 1, 1931, Louise was the daughter of Frank "Grundy" and Stella DeVinney Volpe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mauro Vitullo, on December 14, 2007. They were married on June 9,...

Nov 6, 2021

Kathy J. Berthold, 66, formerly of Portersville, passed away at The Grove at New Wilmington on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on July 5, 1955, Kathy was the daughter of the late William C. and Anna Koenig Berthold. She enjoyed visiting Moraine and McConnells Mill State Parks and also enjoyed crocheting.

Kathy...