Obituaries

Mar 12, 2025

Karolina Gaul, 90, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Concordia at Wexford.

Born in Germany on July 24, 1934, Karolina was the daughter of the late Karl and Elizabeth Platzer.  She married Eugene “Gene” Gaul on January 29, 1957, and spent sixty-five years together until he preceded her in death in 2022.  ...

Mar 9, 2025

Frank J. Swetlech, 78, of Shenango Township passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born in Sharon on September 3, 1946, Frank was the son of the late Frank and Madeline Baumgartner Swetlech. He was preceded in death on December 21, 2019 by is wife, the former, Donna Fecik. They were married on June 3, 1972. Frank retired after 30...

Mar 5, 2025

Shirley Sosnoski, 72, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at UPMC Passavant McCandless.

Born in Ellwood City on December 31, 1952, Shirley was the daughter of the late Jay and Faye Maine Newton.  A 1971 graduate of Lincoln High School, Shirley retired from WalMart where she worked as an optician for many years.  ...

Feb 11, 2025

Mary Lou Fillinger, 88, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Ellwood City passed away at Heritage Valley, Beaver on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Born in Koppel on April 3, 1936, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Louis and Nellie Holsac Ferrigno. Mary Lou is survived by her husband, Paul L. Fillinger, whom she married on April 1, 1967. She...

Feb 4, 2025

Ila L. Bauder Matsook, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Quality Life New Castle. Born in Ellwood City on May 2, 1934, Ila was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anne Shuster Chappelle. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry M. Bauder and her second husband, Eugene Matsook. She had...

Jan 15, 2025

Catherine J. Castor, 87, of Ellwood City passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Born in Chambersville, PA on September 3, 1937, Catherine was the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine Rose Buggey Ednie.  She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church.  Catherine was an active member of the Church...

Jan 13, 2025

Gareth M. Blyth "Gary", age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 13, 2025, after a nearly 20-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1952, Gareth was the beloved son of the late William J. and Dolores E. Powell Blyth. He was preceded in death by his dearest sister, Carol Rose....

Jan 9, 2025

Richard Lee Ammon, 66, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian. Richard was born on December 13, 1958 in Industry, PA to the late Charles and Goldie Leport Ammon. He was an avid hunter and fisherman in his early days. Richard worked at Hall China in East Liverpool and later at ALSY in Ellwood...

Jan 7, 2025

Geraldine A. “Jeri” Rough, 71, of Ellport passed away at her residence on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Born in Ellwood City on April 12, 1953, Jeri was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mollie Nocera Mazzanti.  She is survived by her husband, Ronald Rough, whom she married on February 6, 1971.  Jerri was a member of...

Jan 3, 2025

Stanley J. Engleman, 79, of Ellport, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Grove in New Wilmington.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on April 7, 1945, Stanley was the son of the late George S. and Mildred E. Kraus Engleman.  Stanley was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Patricia A. Ferrera in November...

Dec 27, 2024

Eugene and Jean Morabito were married 66 years. Eugene passed away on December 27, 2024 and Jean passed on June 27, 2024. They moved from Cranberry/Mars to Las Vegas a year and a half ago, where they were cared for by their daughter. They are survived by 3 children, Eugene, Carol and Marianne along with 5 grandchildren and many nieces...

Dec 25, 2024

James R. Stoyanoff, 73, of Ellwood City, passed away following a lengthy illness at UPMC Passavant McCandless on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Born in Ellwood City on January 28, 1951, James was the son of Octavia Conforti Stoyanoff and the late James Stoyanoff. He was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. James was a 1969 graduate of...

Dec 19, 2024

Paul David (Pado) Abraham, 89, of Wayne Township, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Born in Ellwood City, on December 5, 1935, Paul was the son of the late Robert C. and Anna M. Patterson Abraham. Paul is survived by his children, Julie (Guy) Filewich of Elizabeth Twp., Robert (Tammy) Abraham of Ellwood City; three grandchildren,...

Dec 13, 2024

Martin W. Duncan, 68, of Ellport, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Born in Ellwood City on August 9, 2024, Martin was the son of the late Raymond C. and Donna L. Rupp Duncan.  Martin worked as a truck driver most of his adult life and worked for John Brown Trucking in Portersville...

Dec 11, 2024

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Ray, 87, of Wayne Township, passed away in her residence on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Born on April 3, 1937 in Oakland, California, Beth was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Oesterling Flecken.  She married James L. Ray on June 27, 1958 and they enjoyed fifty-eight years together until his passing in...

Dec 7, 2024

William “Bill” Smith, 61, of New Beaver, passed away unexpectedly at Heritage Valley Beaver on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Born in Ellwood City, Bill was the son of Betty Moon Smith of New Beaver and the late Billie Smith.  Bill owned and operated a produce stand in Darlington.  He was also a chainsaw carver who enjoyed sharing...

Nov 25, 2024

Samuel W. Burton, 91, of Wayne Township, passed away at his residence on Monday, November 25, 2024.

Born in Louisa, Kentucky on March 30, 1933, Samuel was the son of the late George G. and Elva Chaffin Burton.  He is survived by his wife, the former Thelma Fogg whom he married on February 15, 1953.  Samuel retired...

Nov 3, 2024

Edna Mae Epperly, 86, of Zelienople, formerly of Ellwood City, passed into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at UPMC Passavant. Born in New Eagle, PA on February 27, 1938, Edna was the daughter of the late Leroy A. and Leah L. Crawford Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, O. B. Epperly on...

Oct 29, 2024

Douglas R. Johnston, 77, of Ellwood City, formerly of Cranberry Township, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on August 2, 1947, Douglas was the son of the late Ralph W. and Jean Kurtley Johnston, Sr. Douglas is survived by his wife, the former Elaine Meta, whom he married on February 8, 1969. Douglas...

Oct 29, 2024

Debra A. Tomei, 69, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Heritage Valley Beaver following a brief illness.

Born on July 5, 1955 in Ellwood City, Debra was the daughter of the late Martin and Stella Prestopine Tomei.  Debra worked for many years at the Ellwood City Hospital as an admissions clerk, retiring...