Obituaries

Aug 20, 2020

Janette L. Mathas, 76, of Ellport, passed away on Thursday August 20, 2020 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born in Germany on June 5, 1944, Janette was the daughter of the late Roman and Lydia Pilieve Szkudlarek. She married Alexander Mathas on June 12, 1965 and he preceded her in death on May 18, 2012. Janette attended Holy...

Aug 10, 2020

Joseph Rocco, 83 of Cranberry Twp. passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. Born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 17, 1936, Joseph was the son of the late Anthony and Anna Rosa Talerica Rocco. Joseph was preceded in death his wife, the former Geraldine "Gerry" Manion. Joseph was a union laborer for F.J. Busse and a Veteran of the Army....

Jul 24, 2020

Donald J. Parker, 83 of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Quality of Life Services in New Castle, PA.

Born in Ellwood City on November 19, 1936, Don was the son of the late George H. and Lillian Ketterer Parker. Don is survived by his wife, the former Carol A. Behringer whom he...

Jul 17, 2020

John F. Shaffer, 90, of Perry Township, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 17, 2020.

Born on March 1, 1930 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. John is the son of the late Samuel and Christina Dolter Shaffer. John is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Eleanor "Nellie" Smith, they were married on September 4,...

Jul 13, 2020

Thomas M. White, 73, of R.J. Schill Manor,Ellwood City passed away at Quality Life Services, New Castle on Monday, July 13, 2020.

Born in Ellwood City on December 23, 1946, Thomas was the son of the late George E. and Mary Long White. Thomas worked at US Steel, and later at the Ellwood City Hospital in Maintenance....

Jun 29, 2020

Mary Ann (Pisano) Sirimarco, 76, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at Crandall Medical Center, Sebring, Ohio, after a lengthy illness.

Born September 17, 1943 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Nemeth) Pisano. She married her beloved husband Samuel F. "Sparky" Sirimarco on August 10, 1968....

Jun 23, 2020

Nancy L. Pasquale, 79, of Ellport, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Born in Bellevue, PA on August 14, 1940, Nancy was the daughter of the late Raymond William and Margaret Louise Thewes Hunt. She is survived by her husband, Albert Pasquale who she married on May 7, 1960. Nancy had worked at...

Jun 20, 2020

Richard L. Husing, 79 of Perry Township passed away in the ER of UPMC Jameson Hospital on Saturday, June 20, 2020.

Born in Grove City on September 19, 1940, Richard was the son of the late Louis and Hazel Frantz Husing. Richard is survived by his wife, the former Nancy J. Lample whom he married on January...

Jun 19, 2020

Gerald R. Mesko, 66 of New Castle passed away at the Grove in New Wilmington on Friday, June 19, 2020.

Born in Ellwood City on March 30, 1954, Gerald was the son of the late Andrew and Rose Marie Toth Mesko. Gerald was Catholic by faith, a veteran of the Navy and a 1972 graduate of Lincoln...

Jun 16, 2020

Michael E. Philips, 63 of Shenango Twp., passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

Born in Greenville, PA on June 29, 1956, Michael was the son of the late Robert and Roma Clarr Talkington Philips. Michael had worked at Leonard's Steam Systems in New Castle. An avid hunter and fisherman, Michael enjoyed spending time...

Jun 10, 2020

Patricia "Patty" Caccia, 72, of Wurtemburg, passed away in her residence on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 after an extended illness.

Born in Ellwood City on January 2, 1948, Patty was the daughter of the late William and Clarabelle Deitrich Caccia. Patty owned and operated Into Antiques and the Mezzanine Caf on Portersville Road in Wurtemburg for over...

Jun 9, 2020

LeRoy John Cortez, 62, of Ellwood City, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 4,1958 in Ellwood City and attended Ellwood City Area School District. He was employed at Inmetco in industrial reclamation for 42 years, finishing his career as a supervisor....

Jun 2, 2020

Lorena L. Dombeck, 91 of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Avalon Place in New Castle.

Born in New Castle on November 19, 1928, Lorena was the daughter of the late Paul F. and Elizabeth Cummings Lehman. Lorena was member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the Christian Mothers of the Church. She enjoyed...

May 29, 2020

Thomas R. Saras, 57, of West Pittsburg, passed away in his residence on Friday, May 29, 2020.

Born in Ellwood City on October 14, 1962, Tom was the son of Leona Houk Saras of Ellwood City and the late Thomas L. Saras. He married the former Renee Bettoni on November 29, 2003. Tom was a sports fan,...

May 24, 2020

James A. Shablesky, 55, of Ellwood City, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 24, 2020.

Born in Ellwood City on May 29, 1964, James was the son of the late Joseph J. and Shirley M. Scheidemantle Shablesky. James was the owner and operator of JAS Manufacturing. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and...

May 22, 2020

Kathleen "Kathy" Smiley, 78, of Frisco, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Born in Beaver Falls, PA on June 14, 1941, Kathy was the daughter of the late Robert and Nelly McClure Boyd. She was married to Robert Charles Smiley on March 25, 1961 and they enjoyed 58 years together. Kathy worked...

May 16, 2020

John "Jack" Turner, 58, of Worth Township, passed away at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, May 16, 2020.

Born in Pittsburgh on March 28, 1962, Jack was the son the former Beatrice M. Shema of Worth Township and the late Paul H. Turner. A lifelong volunteer, Jack was a former Lieutenant with the Bridgeville Fire...

May 10, 2020

Leonard Frazzini, 81 of Franklin Township passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley on Sunday, May 10, 2020.

Born in Ellwood City on October 4, 1938, Leonard was the son of the late Samuel and Manuella Antinossi Frazzini. Leonard is survived by his wife, Sally Lordo Frazzini whom he married on December 29, 1984. He had...

May 9, 2020

Antoinette C. DiBello, 83 of Ellwood City passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 9, 2020.

Born in Castelbottaccio, Italy on July 22, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria DeOto Niro. Antoinette is survived by her husband Ralph J. DiBello whom she married on May 7, 1960. She was a member...

Apr 18, 2020

Gerald Crowley, 91 of Ellwood City, passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 18, 2020.

Born in Ellwood City on May 25, 1928, Gerald was the son of the late John L. and Margaret C. Walsh Crowley. Gerald is survived by his wife, the former Jane Robb whom he married on August 22, 1953. An attorney...