Obituaries

May 6, 2025

James Michlich, a proud veteran and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025 at the age of 88.

Born on November 22, 1936, James served his country with honor, beginning his military career in the United States Air Force and later joining the United States Navy in 1953. Following his service, he briefly lived...

May 4, 2025

Henry C. Rohrmann, 94, of Ellwood City, formerly of Darlington, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Darlington on November 29, 1930, to the late Edward R. and Cynthia Rager Rohrmann.  Henry is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Lela, his two sons, Richard...

Apr 13, 2025

Louis John Ippolito, 75, formerly of Ellport, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Grove at New Wilmington. Born in Ellwood City, Louis was the son of the late Louis John and Catherine Pishioneri Ippolito. Louis retired from the Youngstown City School District where he worked as a custodian. He was a former member of St. Vincent DePaul...

Apr 4, 2025

Billie J. Lutz, 87, of Hermitage passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Quality Life Services Mercer.

Born in Panama City, Florida, on September 22, 1937, Billie was the daughter of the late Belle Tinsley.  Billie is survived by her husband of 68 years, Andrew D. Lutz.  She was a member of St. John’s Orthodox Church.  ...

Mar 26, 2025

Virginia Lee Duncan Catale passed away peacefully on the 26th of March 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born and raised in Ellwood City, PA on May 29th, 1931. She loved living in and around Ellwood City and some of her favorite memories are growing up on the Duncan Family Farm. While attending Lincoln High School she met...

Mar 19, 2025

Dr. Vasudevan Rajasenan, 85, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.

Born in India, Dr. Rajasenan embarked on a remarkable journey that led him to the United States following his marriage. He completed his medical residency and cardiology fellowship in Philadelphia before establishing a distinguished...

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...