Obituaries

Robert S. Ierace

Robert S. Ierace

Apr 3, 2017

Robert S. Ierace, 85 of 6th Street, Ellwood City passed away at Allegheny General Hospital on Monday, April 3, 2017. Born in Ellwood City on October 11, 1931, Robert was the son of the late Domenico and Bertha Florio Ierace. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Lou Falconie who passed away on April 6,...

Mona Mineo

Mona Mineo

Mar 22, 2017

Mona Mineo, 82 formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Edison Manor in New Castle. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Mona was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Vanchiro Mineo. Mona worked at Grossman's Restaurant and later at Carsele's Restaurant in Ellwood City. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Mona is...

William J. Leonard

William J. Leonard

Mar 16, 2017

William J. Leonard III, 61, of Mercer passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at home with his family and close friends at his side, following a long illness. Born in Sharon on December 11, 1955, Bill was the son of the late William J. and Loretta Marks Leonard Jr. He is survived by his companion of many...

Ethel "Kim" M. Reynolds

Ethel "Kim" M. Reynolds

Mar 10, 2017

Ethel M. "Kim" Reynolds, 90, formerly of Sharon, passed away at Nugent's Convalescent Home in Hermitage on Friday, March 10, 2017. Born in Sharon on January 5, 1927, Kim was the daughter of the late John and Anna Szackach Erimias. She married Robert D. Reynolds on October 16, 1948 and he preceded her in death on May 8, 1985....

Judith L. Maassen

Judith L. Maassen

Mar 7, 2017

Judith L. Maassen, 74 of River Rd., North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born in Ellwood City on September 19, 1942, Judith was the daughter of the late William H and Mildred C. Miller Bushyeager. She was preceded in death by her husband Lambertus Maassen and her first husband, Howard...

Rita Marie Barkley

Rita Marie Barkley

Feb 25, 2017

Rita Marie Barkley, 56 of Muddy Creek Township passed away at her residence on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Born in Los Angeles, CA on August 9, 1960, Rita was the daughter of the late Charles and Nancy Cecconie Hogan. She is survived by her husband, Russell J. Barkley, Jr. whom she married on July 5, 2007. Rita had worked...

Wilbert "Web" C. Kennedy

Wilbert "Web" C. Kennedy

Feb 19, 2017

Wilbert C. "Web" Kennedy, Jr., 44, of Franklin Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Born in Ellwood City on January 11, 1973, Web is the son of Wilbert "Web" (Kathy) Kennedy, Sr. of Harmony and Loretta Main Prestopine of Newport News, Virginia. A 1991 graduate of...

John Addison Mcconahy

John Addison Mcconahy

Feb 16, 2017

John Addison McConahy, Jr., 60 of Beaver passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice on Thursday, February 16, 2017 with his family by his side. Born in Ellwood City on July 12, 1956, John was the son of Opal Nye McConahy of Ellwood City and the late John Addison McConahy. John is survived by his loving wife, Valerie Carsele McConahy....

Michael A. Young

Michael A. Young

Feb 13, 2017

Michael A. Young, 44, of Franklin Avenue, Ellwood City passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. Born in New Brighton on November 5, 1972, Michael is the son of Ernest and Linda Vannoy Young of Ellwood City. Michael graduated from Laurel High School in 1991 and Gannon University in...

Ann Mozes Soltes

Ann Mozes Soltes

Feb 8, 2017

Ann Mozes Soltes, 98, formerly of Ellport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Franciscan Manor. Born in New Castle, PA on August 4, 1918, Ann was the daughter of the late Denes and Anna Horvath Mozes. Ann moved to Ellport as a child, attended the Ellport Grade School and was the first in her family to...

James L. Ray

James L. Ray

Feb 7, 2017

James L. Ray, 82, of Ellwood Road, Wayne Township, passed away in his residence on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Born in Queen's Junction, Butler County, on February 11, 1934, James was the son of the late J. Harold and Mary Marjorie Armstrong Ray. He married the former Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Flecken on June 27, 1958. James was a member...

Delores "Teddie" Pertile

Delores "Teddie" Pertile

Feb 7, 2017

Delores "Teddie" Pertile 86 of River Rd., North Sewickley Twp. passed away at Northview Estates on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Born in Ellwood City on October 13, 1930, Teddie was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary Hulick Dukas. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Tony" Pertile on March 15, 2012. They were married on...

Shirley M. Tislaretz

Shirley M. Tislaretz

Feb 5, 2017

Shirley M. Tislaretz, 80 of Ellport passed away at the Ellwood City Hospital ER on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Born in Butler, PA on June 15, 1936, Shirley was the daughter of the late Michael Kramer and Marie Fisher Bain. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vido Tislaretz, Jr. on November 20, 2009. They were married on...

Gerald "Jerry" Yoho

Gerald "Jerry" Yoho

Feb 2, 2017

Gerald T. "Jerry" Yoho, 85 of Hillcrest Dr., Ellwood City passed away at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 1:45 PM. Born in Hookstown, PA on March 8, 1931 Jerry was the son of the late Ross and Garnet Weltner Yoho. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife the former Virginia...

Rev. Victor Lemoyne Brown

Rev. Victor Lemoyne Brown

Jan 20, 2017

Victor Lemoyne Brown, of Perry Township, went to be with the Lord, and his beloved wife and childhood sweetheart, Molly, on Friday, January 20, 2017.He died peacefully at his home, "Sleepy Hollow". He was born on April 5, 1922 in Gainesville, Florida. He grew up living in Gainesville during the school year, and at "Sleepy Hollow" during the summer....

Vicki L. Taylor

Vicki L. Taylor

Jan 16, 2017

Vicki L. Taylor, 51 of Paul St., Franklin Twp., passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 7:58 PM at the Good Samaritan Hospice. Born in Beaver Falls on April 29, 1965, Vicki was the daughter of the late Fred Sturm and Maureen McCurdy Beatty. She is survived by her husband, Jason D. Taylor whom she married on November...

Marialice Mcelwain

Marialice Mcelwain

Jan 12, 2017

Marialice McElwain, 78 of Hillcrest Dr., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly at Allegheny General Hospital on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 9:27 PM. Born in Ellwood City on March 16, 1938 Marialice was the daughter of the late Nicola and Alice Borella Varrati. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James Donald McElwain on August...

Kathryn E. Symbala

Kathryn E. Symbala

Jan 6, 2017

Kathryn E. Symbala,71, of Anderson Road, Enon Valley passed away in her residence on Friday, January 6, 2017. Born in Ellwood City, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Louis and Hazel Frantz Husing. She married Michael Symbala on July 20, 1970. Kathryn was the office manager of Mastercast Bullet Company, the company she and Mike own and operate....

Rosalind K. Dengel

Rosalind K. Dengel

Jan 5, 2017

Rosalind K. Dengel, 61, of Dengel Lane, Franklin Township passed away in the Emergency Room at the Ellwood Hospital on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Born in Beaver Falls on January 8, 1955, Rosalind was the daughter of the late Walter and Irene Luchka Fidura. She married Larry Dengel on September 6, 1975. She was a member of Holy Trinity...

Sarah "Sally" B. Abels

Sarah "Sally" B. Abels

Dec 30, 2016

Sarah "Sally" B. Abels, 77, of Harpers Ferry Road, North Sewickley Twp., passed away at Heritage Valley Beaver on Friday, December 30, 2016. Born in Beaver Falls on April 21, 1939, Sally was the daughter of the late Delbert and Sara Neidlinger Scott. She married Ray Abels on February 20, 1960. Sally and Ray operated and managed three Falcon...