Obituaries

Jul 14, 2021

Linda "Lory" Miller, 71 of Ellwood City passed away at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

Born in San Antonio, Texas on November 23, 1949, Lory was the daughter of Ernest Y'Barbo of San Antonio and the late Diana Garza Tschappatt. Lory worked as an apartment manager in San Antonio before moving to Ellwood City....

Jul 12, 2021

Darlene B. Tillia, 88, of Ellwood City, passed away in her residence on Monday, July 12, 2021.

Born in Molitor, Wisconsin on July 10, 1933, Darlene was the daughter of the late William and Minnie Zimkie Parkhill. Her husband, Everett Tillia predeceased her in 1991. They had met in Wisconsin while Darlene was working for Wisconsin Bell...

Jul 9, 2021

Darlene Joy Miller, 61 of Wayne Township passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 in the Emergency Room of the Heritage Valley Medical Center.

Born in Pittsburgh on September 20, 1959, Darlene was the daughter of the late Donald and Marion Crehan Jabaut. She is survived by her husband, Arthur A. Miller whom she married on July...

Jun 29, 2021

Merle Redmond, 70, of Wampum, passed away in his residence on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on May 4, 1951, Merle was the son of the late Ralph and Sarah Hudspath Redmond. He married the former Karin Cooper on July 18, 2008. Merle could always be seen driving around Ellwood City and neighboring towns,...

Jun 22, 2021

Mary Barbara Hardy, formerly of Wallis Avenue and Paul Street in Farrell, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in Saint John XXIII Home, Hermitage, PA.

Being born in Farrell on March 15, 1929 to Stephen and Mary Bogdan Hardy, she was blessed with 92 years.

Mary Barbara was a 1947 graduate of Farrell High...

Jun 16, 2021

Joyce E. Bucci, 83, of Ellport, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside.

Born in Ellwood City on January 3, 1938, Joyce was the daughter of the late Edward and Ada McCoy Boots, Sr. Joyce was a very active member of the First Church of God in Ellwood City. She worked at Fotia Brothers...

Jun 15, 2021

David L. Jones, 51 of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at The Grove in New Castle.

Born in Ellwood City on April 9, 1970, David was the son of Devona French of Ellwood City and late David E. Jones who passed away October 2010. David had worked for Alsy, Adams Manufacturing and E.B....

Jun 14, 2021

Dorothy F. Crowley, 96, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday June 14, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Brighton Township.

Born in Zelienople on January 2, 1925, Dorothy was the daughter of the late August and Virginia Langhans Fleckenstein. She married John D. Crowley on May 15, 1954 and he preceded her in death on July...

May 4, 2021

Joseph Colavecchia, 83, of Ellwood City, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice.

Born on February 5, 1938 in the Village of Limosano, in the Province of Campobasso in the southern Italian region Molise he was the son of the late Frank and Josephine Giancola Colavecchia. He married the former beautiful Susan...

Apr 13, 2021

In loving memory of Joyce Ierace, who passed away on April 13, 2021. Joyce Fosnaught Ierace was born on May 12, 1936, in Ellwood City, PA. She married Eugene Ierace in 1956. They had four children: Kathy, Tom, Betty Jo, and Dan. They moved to Weirton, WV, in 1967 and lived there for many years. They moved to Laurinburg,...

Apr 9, 2021

Justin N. Park, 21 of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Youngstown, OH from injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Born in New Castle, PA on September 16, 1999, Justin was the son of Matthew J. and Nicole R. Mazzanti Park of Ellwood City. Justin was attending welding...

Mar 16, 2021

Ronald A. Adams, 79, of Franklin Township, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Quality Life Services of New Castle.

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 22, 1941, Ron was the son of the late Selmar and Chloe Wood Adams. Ron owned and operated the Zelie Kountry Kitchen for several years until his retirement in...

Mar 14, 2021

Joyce Thompson Herron, 77, passed away in her residence, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, March 14, 2021 after an extended illness.

Born in New Brighton on May 17, 1943, Joyce was the daughter of the late William and Jean Tinsmen Thompson. Her husband of 53 years, Clifford L. Herron, preceded her in death just two short...

Mar 13, 2021

Ronald Prokovich, 80, of Ewing Park passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born in Ellwood City on January 12, 1941, Ron was the son of the late Harry and Ann Foider Prokovich. Ron was an active member of the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church and the Ellwood City Lions Club. He served for...

Mar 12, 2021

Evelyn V. Lauten, 87 of Fombell passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington.

Born in McKeesport, PA on October 6, 1933, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Martha Harrison Dawson. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Lauten on September 28, 2020....

Mar 1, 2021

Robert F. Hawk, a prominent local attorney, age 88, died at his home in Butler Township under the care of Good Samaritan Hospice on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Born August 4, 1932 a resident of Fairview Township, Bob graduated from Karns City High School on June 6, 1950. Upon breakout of the Korean War, he enlisted in...

Mar 1, 2021

Clifford L. "Cliff" Herron, 74, of North Sewickley Township, passed away unexpectedly at Heritage Valley Beaver on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Born in New Brighton on October 5, 1946, Cliff was the son of the late Clifford W. and Margaret Bonomo Herron. He married the former Joyce Thompson on October 21, 1967. Cliff was a 1964 graduate...

Feb 28, 2021

Robert A. "Bobby J" Jeffries, 56, of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Born on January 13, 1965 in Beaver Falls, Robert was the son of the late Richard and June Emes Jeffries. A 1984 graduate of Beaver Falls High School, Robert was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps....

Feb 24, 2021

Jeff Shablesky, 72, formerly of Ellport, passed away in his residence peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

Arrangements were entrusted to the JOSEPH A. TOMON...

Feb 14, 2021

William "Lucky" Loccisano, 74, of Ellwood City, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on January 9, 1947, Lucky was the son of the late James Loccisano and Stella Cartacio Loccisano. A graduate of Lincoln High School, Lucky formerly owned Tri-State Webs. He was a Veteran of the US Navy...