Obituaries

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...

Oct 27, 2021

Merle H. Rhodes, 76 of Youngstown, OH formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Canfield Place Assisted Living.

Born in Olean, NY on April 3, 1945, Merle was the son of the late Cleone L. and Millie Remington Rhodes. Merle was an operations supervisor for Columbia Gas Transmissions. He was a veteran...

Oct 20, 2021

Mary Bollinger, 77, of Ellwood City, passed away in her residence on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on September 12, 1944, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Viola St. Clair Lample. Her husband, Robert Bollinger preceded her in death in 2013.

Mary is survived by her children, Bob Bollinger...

Oct 17, 2021

Jo Ann Schotsch, 72, of Minerva Ohio, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away in her residence on Sunday, October 17, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on June 17, 1949, Jo Ann was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ada Stansfield Summers. Her husband, Dean B. Schotsch preceded her in death in 2013. Jo Ann owned and...

Oct 10, 2021

Phyllis Flinchbaugh Foley, 84, formerly of Second Street, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Northview Estates after a long battle with cancer.

Born on May 15, 1937 in Spry, Pennsylvania Phyllis was the daughter of the late Mamie Flinchbaugh Nyoh and George Nyoh. She graduated in 1955 from William Penn High School in York, PA....

Oct 7, 2021

Jeffrey E. Schwartz, 60, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Butler Health System.

Born in Beaver Falls on September 28, 1961, Jeff was the son of Judith Hall Schwartz of Ellwood City and the late Kenneth O. Schwartz, Sr. An electrical engineer, Jeff worked at Ellwood Quality Steel in New Castle. He...

Oct 2, 2021

Rita Mazzanti, 86, of Frisco, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the home of her son, Ray in New Castle.

Born on January 20, 1935 in New Castle, Rita was the daughter of the late Luigi and Virginia Pacella Nocera. She married Alfred "Fred" Mazzanti on July 18, 1955. Rita worked as a dietitian at...

Sep 26, 2021

JoAnne G. Montgomery, 80 of Ellwood City, passed away at Jameson Care Center on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Born in Castlewood, PA on September 27, 1940, JoAnne was the daughter of the late John Clifford and Jessie Geraldine Kiesling Johnston. JoAnne was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph "Ted" Hoffman and her second husband, John...

Sep 19, 2021

Sandra Kay Engleman, 79 of Ellport died unexpectedly after a brief illness on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Sandy was born in Beaver Falls and resided in the Koppel, Wampum and Ellwood City areas her entire life. Working for Ellwood Transit, Sandy was a devoted and loving bus driver, transporting over 3 generations of children to the Ellwood...

Sep 8, 2021

Patricia J. Emilko, 89, of Ontario, California passed away in Whittier, California on September 8, 2021.

Patty was born in Ellwood City on February 28, 1932 to the late Martin and Mary (Powol) Emilko. Before moving to California, Patty worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. Patricia attended St. George Roman Catholic Church near her home in...

Sep 8, 2021

Teresa Damato, 85, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Quality Life Services New Castle.

Born in Ellwood City on April 11, 1936 she was the daughter of the late David and Lena Luongo Ioanilli. Teresa married Nicholas Damato on June 27, 1959 and he preceded her in death on September 3, 1998....

Aug 28, 2021

Linda L. Fox, 72, of Wayne Township passed away at UPMC Jameson Hospital ER on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Born in New Castle on November 28, 1948, Linda was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Herbert Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Fox on May 8, 2008. They were married...

Aug 24, 2021

Kenneth M. "Skip" Brenner, Jr., 77, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at UPMC Jameson.

Born in Ellwood City on June 1, 1944, Skip was the son of the late Kenneth and Kass Stanford Brenner. He drove truck and he also ran the Agway on Zelienople Road. A Veteran of the US Air...

Aug 22, 2021

David F. "Mitzi" Moritza, 65, passed away at Quality Life Services New Castle on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on November 3, 1955, Mitzi was the son of the late David and Rose Genivia Moritza. A 1973 graduate of Lincoln High School, he participated in the school's initial wrestling program. He also participated in...

Aug 17, 2021

Geraldine L. Burns, 89, formerly of Ellwood City, Beaver and Mesa, AZ, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 10, 1932, Geraldine was the daughter of the late Sidney and Dorothy Whittington Little. Her husband, Donald Burns preceded her in death on January...