Obituaries

Sep 16, 2020

Donald R. Holfelder, 82 of Franklin Township, passed away at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.

Born in Ellwood City on January 25, 1938, Donald was the son of the late Harry and Velma Bowers Holfelder. Donald was preceded in death by his wife, the former Ernestine Takas on October 25, 2017....

Sep 16, 2020

George A. Tengeres, Jr., 62, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at UPMC McCandless.

Born in Windber, PA on May 12, 1958, George is the son of Jean Yocca Tengeres of Windber, PA and the late George A. Tengeres. George married the former Patricia Smith on August 31, 1986. He worked as both...

Sep 15, 2020

Carol Ann Richards, 80, of Franklin Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. She drifted peacefully having spent her final two days with her children by her side and surrounded by the loving voices of her grandchildren, who she loved more than anything in this world.

Carol was born...

Sep 7, 2020

James A. Tritt, 71, of Ellwood City, passed away due to COVID on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls.

Born in Ellwood City on March 31, 1949, James was the son of the late Raymond F. and Mary B. Koach Tritt. A 1967 graduate of Riverside High School, Jim attended Youngstown State...

Sep 2, 2020

Charles C. Hedlund, 64 of Taylor Township passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

Born in Taylor Township on October 19, 1955, Charles was the son of the late Charles V. and Charlotte Clark Hedlund. He is survived by his wife, the former Lila Shutack, whom he married on July 10, 1978. Charles worked...

Aug 27, 2020

Mollie R. Mazzanti, 90, formerly of Ellport passed away in Northview Estates on Thursday, August 27, 2020.

Born in New Castle on November 27, 1929, Mollie was the daughter of the late Luigi and Virginia Pacella Nocera. Mollie was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob "Jake" Mazzanti on October 27, 2015. They were married on July...

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,...