Obituaries

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...

Feb 14, 2021

Scott E. Hays, 27, of Ellwood City passed away at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital on Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Born in Brighton Township on March 2, 1993, Scott was the son of Michelle Johnston Houk of Ellwood City and the late Paul (Scooter) Hays. Also surviving is his wife, the former Chelsea Oslick, whom he married on February...

Feb 13, 2021

Mary E. Wolfe, 92, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Avalon Place in West Pittsburg.

Born in Pittsburgh on October 2, 1928, Mary was the daughter of the late Andrew and Laura Rucinski. She retired from the Rochester Area School District where she was the head cook in the cafeteria and...

Feb 9, 2021

Erwin M. Tondt, 78, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at UPMC McCandless.

Born in Poland on August 29, 1942, Erwin was the son of the late Otto and Berta Pekrul Tondt. After Otto passed away unexpectedly, Erwin was raised by his step-father, Fred Class. Erwin retired from INMETCO where he worked as...

Jan 29, 2021

Roxanne Hoffman, 64, of Ellport, passed away on January 29, 2021, at the Grove in New Wilmington after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born in Ellwood City, on July 20, 1956 to the late Orville Ray and Edna (Park) Miller. She was a teacher's assistant at the Blackhawk Area School District and a member of...

Jan 24, 2021

Kevin C. Adams, 31, of Ellwood City passed away in Franklin Township on Sunday, January 24, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on August 20, 1989, Kevin is the son of Patricia Smith Lintz of LaVergne, TN and Kevin B. (Charlene) Adams of Franklin Township. Kevin was a machine operator at Wolverine Plastics in Franklin Township. A 2007...

Jan 15, 2021

Sara L. Campbell, 86, of Franklin Township passed away at her residence on Friday, January 15, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on December 9, 1934, Sara was the daughter of the late Alex and Katurah Wineman McLaughlin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Campbell on December 23, 2017. Sara enjoyed gardening, cooking...

Jan 15, 2021

Earl Pishioneri, 95, passed away on January 15, 2021, in Green Valley, Arizona. He was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania on October 31, 1925 to Joseph and Felicia (Dattilo) Pishioneri. He served as a Seaman First Class aboard the USS Chew (Pearl Harbor) during WW II. He joined the Air Force in 1950 where he served in the Strategic...

Jan 14, 2021

Kandace L. Fountain, 61, of Ellwood City, passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 14, 2021.

Born in Ellwood City on November 21, 1959, Kandace was the daughter of William and Phyllis Richt Bubb of Perry Township. She is also survived by her husband, J.D. Fountain. They were married on May 30, 1981. Kandace had worked...

Jan 12, 2021

Everett Wimer, 73, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at UPMC Jameson.

Born in Ellwood City on December 7, 1947, Everett was the son of the late Charles and Bernice Wilson Wimer. He married the former Nancy Wolfe on October 26, 1995. Everett retired from Clem's Trailer Sales in Franklin Township where he...

Jan 5, 2021

Paul G. Dici, 89, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in the Butler Health System.

Born in Ellwood City on May 3, 1931, Paul was the son of the late Peter and Anna Spehar Dici. He married the former Patricia Bradcovich on February 3, 1996 and she preceded him in death on May...

Jan 4, 2021

Bailey Dwyer, 19, of North Sewickley Township, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at UPMC Motefiore.

Born in Ellwood City on July 3, 2001 Baily was the daughter of Chad and Becky Follett Dwyer. A 2019 graduate of Riverside High School, Bailey played softball for the Lady Panthers and cheered for 13 years. She was a student-journalist...

Jan 4, 2021

Christopher B. Yahn, 67, of Northview Estates in Elwood City, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, in Allegheny General Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born in Ellwood City on August 15, 1953, to the late Franklin and Cleo Caldwell Yahn. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1971 and Westminster College in 1975. He...

Jan 1, 2021

Carmella "Carmie" Colatruglio Bettoni, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, 91, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Carriage Manor.

Born in New Castle, PA on February 13, 1929, Carmella was the daughter of the late Antonio and Dina Martini Colatruglio. She married Arthur P. Bettoni on August 1, 1966 and he preceded...

Dec 28, 2020

James M. "Jim" Braunbeck, 74, of Fombell, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Grove in Harmony.

Born in Williamsport, PA on December 26, 1946, Jim was the son of the late George and Marcella Snopek Braunbeck. Jim was a 1966 graduate of Riverside High School. He married the former Peggy McDonald on October 14,...