Obituaries

Oct 15, 2018

D. Glenn Campbell, 89 of Northview Estates, Ellwood City, passed away in his residence on Monday, October 15, 2018.

Born in Chewton on May 14, 1929, Glenn was the son of the late Lloyd and Fannie Kurtz Campbell. He married the former Dorothy Ippolito on June 21, 1947 and she preceded him in death on November 27,...

Oct 14, 2018

Robert A. Alcaro, 66, of Farrell, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.

Born in Sharon on October 21, 1951, Robert was the son of the late James and Dorothy Grande Alcaro. Robert began his teaching career at his alma mater, Farrell High School, where in addition to teaching he was head...

Sep 28, 2018

Michael N. Nuzzo, 92 of Chewton passed away at his residence on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:10 am.

Born in Sunnyside (Allegheny Co.) on August 7, 1926 Michael was the son of the late Antonio (Tony) and Catherine Quinden Nuzzo.He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Concetta (Connie) DeRosa...

Sep 23, 2018

Jean D. Hay, 75 of Schill Manor passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 6:15 am.

Born in Conneaut Lake, PA on April 19, 1943, Jean was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Mospan Shelby. Jean had worked at Ames Department Store in Franklin Township as a cashier...

Sep 3, 2018

William Boy, 90, of Ellport, passed away at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls on Monday, September 3, 2018.

Born in Ellwood City on January 27, 1928, William was the son of the late John and Susan Chifo Boy.William is survived by his wife, the former Amy Contos whom he married on July...

Aug 4, 2018

Mary A. Wise, 75, of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at UPMC Cranberry. Born in Ellwood City on December 14, 1942, Mary was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Doris C. Leacock Wise. Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Mark Jacobs of Ellwood City and her six grandchildren; Joseph Jacobs...

Aug 4, 2018

Larry W. "Pinrod" Heasley, 68, of New Castle passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital on Saturday, August 4, 2018.

Born in Butler on September 6, 1949 Larry was the son of the late Charles and Thelma Leise Heasley. Larry is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joanne Lesnett Heasley and a sister, Marylin Upland of Sacramento,...

Jul 28, 2018

Richard G. Loccisano, 84, of Ellwood City, passed away in the ER of the Ellwood City Medical Center on Saturday July 28, 2018.

Born in Ellwood City on May 5, 1934, Richard was the son of the late Nicholas and Bettina Giancotti Loccisano. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, the former Virginia "Ginger" Catroppa on...

Jul 27, 2018

Patricia A. "Pat" Turner, 95, of Ellwood City, passed away in the Ellwood City Medical Center on Friday July 27, 2018.

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Jul 22, 2018

Samuel J. Dicianno, 77, of Wampum passed away at the VA Community Center in Butler on Sunday, July 22, 2018.

Born in New Castle on August 20, 1940, Samuel was the son of the late Julius "Juke" and Antionette "Truny" Scala Dicianno. Sam retired from B&W where he worked as a ladleman in the melt shop. Sam...

Jul 20, 2018

Carol Ann Herko, 61, of Wampum passed away in her residence on Friday, July 20, 2018.

Born in Ellwood City on January 2, 1957, Carol was the daughter of the late Ralph and Sarah Hudspath Redmond. Carol was strong-willed and fun loving with a vibrant personality. She cared deeply about her family, friends and especially her patients...

Jul 14, 2018

Robert L. Locke, 71 of Ellwood City passed away at the Oakland VA Hospital on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 6:48 PM.

Born in Ellwood City on July 24, 1946, Robert was the son of the late Arthur and Melissa Gould Locke. Robert worked at the B & W in Koppel and Ambridge as a Millwright. He...

Jun 19, 2018

Thomas P. Shaffer, 85 of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 7:27 AM in Butler Township.

Born in Franklin Township on November 11, 1932, Thomas was the son of the late Clarence and Hazel Palm Shaffer.Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Prokop Shaffer in 2001.He was...

Jun 6, 2018

John A. Folino, 90, of Ellwood City, passed away in his residence on the morning of Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

Born in Ellwood City on January 9, 1928 to the late Frederico and Angelina Rizzo Folino, John graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945. He worked as a Junior Commando at US Steel before leaving to join...

May 27, 2018

Geraldine L. "Gerry" Rocco, 76 of Cranberry Twp., passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 2:39 AM at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born in Pittsburgh on April 21, 1942, Gerry was the daughter of the late Charles and Julia Rayhall Manion. Gerry is survived by her husband, Joseph Rocco whom she married on November 24, 1961. She...

May 21, 2018

Virginia A. "Ginie" Walters, 67, of Perry Township, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars.

Born on October 12, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA Ginie was the daughter of the late Raymond and Regina Schneider Adams. She graduated from Perry High School and later married David M. Walters on June...

Apr 27, 2018

Samantha Renee McClintick, 22 of Enon Valley (Little Beaver Twp.) passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Bessemer, PA.

Born in Ellwood City on July 19, 1995, Samantha is the daughter of Shawn P. and Tina Lambright McClintick of Enon Valley. A 2014 graduate of Lincoln High School, Samantha enjoyed the outdoors. She loved to hunt,...

Apr 27, 2018

Vida Louise DeSanzo, 89 of Ellwood City, passed away at The Grove at Harmony on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 8:31 PM.

Born in Ellwood City on April 14, 1929 Vida was the daughter of the late Natala and Vera Volpe Rubino. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle E. DeSanzo on June 22, 1972....

Apr 17, 2018

Susan M. Houk, 63, of Wayne Township, passed away at the Ellwood City Medical Center on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.

Born in Sewickley on December 28, 1954, Susan was the daughter of the late Al and Pearl Barker Alsing. Susan formerly worked at IMB Fray's in Ellwood City. A lover of all animals, Susan enjoyed antiquing, crafts,...

Apr 3, 2018

Richard M. Maykowski, 70 formerly of Farrell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 as he completed his life journey while residing at St. Paul's in Greenville.

Born in Sharon on December 13, 1947, Richard was the son of the late Marian and Mary Kuzniar Maykowski. Richard was a graduate of Farrell High School and Penn State University....