Obituaries

Dec 4, 2018

Paul Scott "Scooter" Hays, 53, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born in Beaver Falls on January 12, 1965 Scott was the son of Leslie Grey Hays and the former Rebecca Moore. He formerly owned and operated Scott's General Contracting and Hays Welding and most recently welded at Aiken's...

Dec 4, 2018

Sara A. Arment, 76, of Muddy Creek Township, passed away at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler Township on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

Born in Muddy Creek Township on September 3, 1942, Sara was the daughter of the late Norman and Doris Scheidemantle Workley. Sara moved to Morrisville, Pennsylvania in her teens and later she raised her...

Dec 1, 2018

Anna Sheeler, 97, of Ellport, passed away at Beaver Valley Health and Rehab Center on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 3:00 PM.

Born in Ellport on April 7, 1921, Anna was the daughter of the late Gabriel Harry and Antonia "Baba" Repela Kiddon.Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Sheeler...

Nov 28, 2018

Patrick W. Ottaviani, 60 of Wurtemburg passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 1:11 PM surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Pittsburgh on June 12, 1958, Patrick was the son of the late Barbara Franus Osborne. He is survived by his wife, the former Amy J. Kingston whom he married on June...

Nov 26, 2018

Brenda L. Osborne, 61 of Ellwood City, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 26, 2018.

Born in Ellwood City on July 12, 1957, Brenda was the daughter of the late John H. and Iva G. Mitchell Wallace. She is survived by her husband, David G. Osborne whom she married on November...

Nov 14, 2018

Leona S. Zeigler, 88 of North Sewickley Township passed away at her residence on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Born in Ellwood City on May 21, 1930, Leona was the daughter of the late Carl and Lena Burr...

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...