Obituaries

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....

Mar 24, 2018

Margaret "Peg" Kavulla, 95, formerly of Hermitage, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley.

Born on March 10, 1923 in Farrell, Margaret was the daughter of the late Vasile and Mary Poranda Kavulla. Margaret retired from Westinghouse in 1986 after forty years as a production clerk. A member of St. John's...

Mar 22, 2018

Judith "Judy" E. Zimmerman, 85, formerly of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at UPMC Passavant.

Born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on September 27, 1932, Judy was the daughter of the late Raymond and Edna Gaylord Pitzer. Judy married Theodore "Ted" Zimmerman on February 21, 1953 and he preceded her in death on...

Mar 22, 2018

Samuel C. Mullin Jr. was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on February 19, 1930 and passed away in Ellwood City, PA, on March 22, 2018. Aside from his first year of life, college and the Army, he lived his 88 years in Ellwood City. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948 and attended Thiel College on a football scholarship....

Mar 8, 2018

Frederick J. Suhre, 79, of Perry Township, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 8, 2018.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 7, 1938, Fred was the son of the late Frederick and Mary Pahurich Suhre. He retired in 2001 as a field service engineer from Techint. Fred was a veteran of the US Army and...

Feb 14, 2018

Keaira Cunningham, 16, of Deemer Avenue, Ellport passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center.

Born in Brighton Township on May 22, 2001 Keaira was the daughter of Dana Locke of New Castle and the late Alan B. Cunningham. Keaira was junior at Lincoln High School and a member of the History...

Feb 14, 2018

Mary Beth Dunning, 57 of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in West Penn Hospital following a courageous battle with Leukemia.

Born in Ellwood City on September 4, 1960, Mary Beth was the daughter of the late Thomas R. and Rose Ann Sulia Dunning. Mary Beth started her career at Duquesne Light now known...