Obituaries

Nov 19, 2019

John J. LaRitz, 85, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls.

Born in Ellwood City on March 8, 1934, John was the son of the late Samuel and Antonette Malizia LaRitz. He married the former Hazel Black on October 26, 1957 and they enjoyed 59 years together...

Nov 5, 2019

Rita MacMurdo, 89, of Northview Estates, passed away in her residence on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

Born in Ellwood City on December 6, 1929, Rita was the daughter of the late Theodore L. and Margaret McQuillin Patterson. She married George W. "Mickey" MacMurdo on April 9, 1953 and he preceded her in death on December 30, 2002....

Oct 22, 2019

Edith Bell (Baker) Metheny, age 96, of Chippewa Township, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2019.

Eadie was born September 6, 1923 in North Sewickley Twp., PA in the family farmhouse, to the late Michael Sr. and Annette Obney Baker.She was a direct (and proud!) descendant of the pioneer Beaver...

Oct 17, 2019

Donald J. Hinkle, Sr., 86, of Zelienople, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, PA

Born in Frisco, Donald was the son of the late Joseph and Edna Bushyeager Hinkle. He retired as truck driver and was a member of Wurtemburg Methodist Church.

Donald is survived by five sons: Donald Hinkle,...

Oct 15, 2019

Kenneth L. VanGorder, 77, of Boyers, PA, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at West Penn Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born on January 21, 1942 in Ellwood City, Ken was the son of the late Raymond and Katherine Bentrim VanGorder. He married the former Joann Kelly and they would have celebrated...

Oct 6, 2019

Robert Charles "Bobby" Smiley, 83, of Frisco, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Born in New Castle, PA on July 21, 1936, Bob was the son of the late Robert and Nettie Hoover Smith. He married the former Kathleen Boyd on March 25, 1961 and they have enjoyed 68 years together. Bob...

Sep 16, 2019

Regis C. Kelly, Jr., 71 of Wurtemburg passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Quality Life of New Castle.

Born in New Castle on January 19, 1948, Regis was the son of the late Regis C. and Dorothy Boots Kelly. Regis is survived by his wife the former Sandra Davis whom he married on May 31,...

Aug 21, 2019

Randall "Randy" C. Syphrit, 52, of Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Born on May 16, 1967, Randy was the son of Thomas and Shirley (Hollinback) Syphrit. He married the former Lori Toland on April 30, 1994.

Randy was a member of the 1985 graduating class from Riverside High School. He worked for...

Aug 17, 2019

Darrell L. Stadnik, 76 of North Sewickley Township passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice Heritage Valley.

Born in Canonsburg on November 21, 1942, Darrell was the son of the late Stanley and Helen Kordella Stadnik. Darrell had retired as production manager from Calgon in Ellwood City. He was a graduate of California...

Jul 29, 2019

Julia A. McKinney, 63, of Wampum, passed away at UPMC Jameson on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Born in Ellwood City on July 2, 1956, Julia was the daughter of the late Tulio and Susan Riccardi Deluria. She married Steve McKinney on January 23, 1975. Julia worked at the Residence Inn in Cranberry Township. She enjoyed swimming, crocheting,...

Jul 22, 2019

Mary Ann Shaffer, 77 of Franklin Twp., formerly of Ellport passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 22, 2019.

Born in Ellwood City on April 2, 1942, Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Oczkowski Micklish. Mary Ann was a member of Wurtemburg Methodist Church and active at the First United...

Jul 18, 2019

Raymond J. Tomaszewski, 88 of Economy Borough, passed away at Rochester Manor on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Born in Ambridge on February 15, 1931, Raymond was the son of the late John F. and Marie Szewczyk Tomaszewski. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Maryann Zajac on December 2, 1998. Raymond retired as an...

Jul 14, 2019

Shirley M. Shablesky, 81, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at UPMC Jameson surrounded by her family.

Born September 18, 1937, Shirley was the daughter and step-daughter of the late Olive and Jack Graham. She married Joseph J. Shablesky, Jr. on August 24, 1957 and he preceded her in death on January 20,...

Jul 13, 2019

Mary M. Magnifico, 89, of Ellwood City, passed away in her residence on Saturday, July 13, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Born in Beaver Falls on April 13, 1930, Mary was the daughter of the late Domenic and Agnes Muoio Morelli. She married Thomas Magnifico on June 26, 1954 and he preceded her in death on September...

Jul 6, 2019

Robert Dean Alben, 66 of New Beaver Borough passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 6, 2019.

Born in Ellwood City on December 7, 1952, Dean was the son of the late Arthur LeVern and Elvira Elizabeth Francis Alben. Dean had retired from Russell Trucking in Wampum as a truck driver. He was a member of...

Jun 22, 2019

Joshua L. Gibson, 29, of Franklin Township, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019.

Born in Brighton Township on August 16, 1989, Josh was the son of Theodore "Ted" and Leann Whelan Gibson, Jr. A 2008 graduate of Riverside High School, Josh played football all the way through from Little Panthers to his senior year at RHS....

Jun 10, 2019

Nicholas C. Risko, 95, of Ellport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2019 in The Grove at New Wilmington, passing peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Ellport, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Trynovich Risko. A 1941 graduate of Lincoln High School, Nicholas attended Garfield...

Jun 10, 2019

Shane J. Rusnock, 27, of Franklin Township, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 in Orange County California.

Born in Pittsburgh on July 1, 1991, Shane is the son of John S. and Terri S. Moser Rusnock. A 2009 graduate of Riverside High School, Shane played baseball, basketball and soccer. He attended IUP majoring in finance. Shane...

May 21, 2019

Joseph Ionellie, 85, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center.

Born in Wayne Twp., on October 31, 1933 Joseph was the son of the late David and Lena Luongo Ioannilli. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, the former Ida J. Pratt who passed away on...

May 17, 2019

Julia "Judy" Feczko (Fecko) Stroke, 94, of Sarasota Florida, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019.

Born in Skaneateles, New York on December 10, 1924. Judy is survived by her children, Gary (Janet) Spinks, DDS, Kathy (Robert) Piston, DO, her stepson John (Carol) Stroke, ten grandchildren; Matthew, Stephen & Elizabeth Spinks, Robert, Michael, Rebecca, Steven & Hannah...