Obituaries

Lisa Ann Dean

Lisa Ann Dean

Dec 12, 2015

Lisa Ann Dean, 41, of Scott Township, passed away in her residence on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Born in New Castle on November 27, 1974, Lisa is the daughter of Larry Dean of Ellwood City and the late Linda Barker Dean. She liked playing cards, going camping with her dad and listening to the radio. Lisa especially enjoyed spending...

Dianne L. Cortez

Dianne L. Cortez

Dec 6, 2015

Dianne L. Bair Cortez, 56, of Ellport, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at UPMC Mercy. Born in Ellwood City on July 15, 1959 she was the daughter of the late Howard C. and Dorothy Evans Bair, Sr. Dianne was a 1977 graduate of Riverside High School. She enjoyed riding her motorcycle and spending time with friends and...

Joseph G. Kushner

Joseph G. Kushner

Dec 6, 2015

Joseph G. Kushner, 91 of 1898 Cricket Lane, Sharpsville, formerly of 575 S. 8th Street, Sharpsville passed away at his residence on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 7:56 AM. Born in Powhatan Point, OH on March 12, 1924 Joseph was the youngest on four children to John and Mary Matskanich Kushner. He was a 1942 graduate of Farrell High...

Betty M. D'Amico

Betty M. D'Amico

Dec 3, 2015

Betty M. D'Amico, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born in Ellwood City on October 18, 1925, Betty was the daughter of the late Nick and Frances Foderaro D'Amico. She retired from G.C. Murphy Co. in 1985 after 37 years of service as a bookkeeper and cashier. Betty was a...

Irene Lutz

Irene Lutz

Dec 1, 2015

Irene Lutz, 90 of Robertson Rd., Hermitage passed away at her residence on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Born in Cleveland, OH on March 15, 1925, Irene was the daughter of the late Michael and Susan Missik Beharry. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lutz on May 18, 2000. They were married on February 5, 1945. She...

Marjorie Lou Ross

Marjorie Lou Ross

Nov 14, 2015

Marjorie Lou Ross of New Castle passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 2:37 PM in UPMC Montefiore. Marjorie was born in Ellwood City to the late Ernest and Blanche Nagel Herrin. She was prededed in death by her husband, Charles V. Ross in 1983.` Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Georgia A. Ross of New Castle and...

Clarence V. Dufford

Clarence V. Dufford

Nov 4, 2015

Clarence V. Dufford, 86, of Hickernell Rd., Franklin Township, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Lutheran Specialty Care Center in Mars, PA. Arrangements were entrusted to the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 97 Grim Avenue, Ellport.

Kelly D. Alters

Kelly D. Alters

Nov 4, 2015

Kelly D. Alters, 42, of Franklin Township passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born in Ellwood City on September 2, 1973, Kelly is the daughter of Gary Nicklas of Evans City and Glenda Brown Nicklas of Ellwood City. She married David Alters on December 16, 1995. Kelly graduated from Riverside High School...

Alan B. Cunningham

Alan B. Cunningham

Nov 1, 2015

Alan B. Cunningham, 62, of Ellwood City passed away in his residence on Sunday, November 1, 2015. Born in Ellwood City on July 9, 1953, Alan was the son of the late Raymond and Carmel Prestia Cunningham. Alan is survived by his wife, Barbara Cunningham, two daughters, India and Keaira Cunningham, both of Ellwood City, step-children and their spouses;...

Bonnie V. Dawson

Bonnie V. Dawson

Oct 27, 2015

Bonnie V. Dawson, 83, of North Sewickley Twp., passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Evergreen Nursing Center. Born in Ellwood City on October 28, 1931, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Melvin and Lady Dot Coates Butler. She married William E. Dawson on August 12, 1949 and he preceded her in death this past December. Bonnie...

Jacob "Jake" M. Mazzanti

Jacob "Jake" M. Mazzanti

Oct 27, 2015

Jacob M. "Jake" Mazzanti, Sr., 92, of Ellport passed away in his residence on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 11:22 am. Born in Ellwood City on February 2, 1923, Jacob was the son of the late Alfredo and Mary Lordo Mazzanti. He married the former Mollie Nocera on July 9, 1947. Jake graduated from Lincoln High School in 1942...

Harold J. Buchta

Harold J. Buchta

Oct 22, 2015

Harold J. Buchta, 53 of Woodside Avenue, Wayne Township passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 11:30 PM. Born in Pacoima, California on September 9, 1962 Harold was the son of the late Harold B. and Shirley L. Buchta. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lisa Marie Ott Buchta on March 4, 2015....

Sue R. Simi

Sue R. Simi

Oct 19, 2015

Sue R. Simi, 89, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 11:40 PM at Marion Manor in Greentree, PA. Born in Ellwood City on January 7, 1926 Sue was the daughter of the late Pietro and Lilly Mariani Simi. Sue retired from Matthews Conveyor and later Ro-Mar Textiles. She was a member of Holy Redeemer...

Sandra K. Suhre

Sandra K. Suhre

Sep 30, 2015

Sandra K. Suhre, 72, of Lookout Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Valencia Woods Nursing Center in Valencia, PA. Born on January 21, 1943 in Warren, Ohio, Sandra was the daughter of the late Richard and Martha Crocker Douce. She married Fred Suhre in 1962. Sandra enjoyed cooking and shopping, but most of all,...

Thomas Magnifico

Thomas Magnifico

Sep 22, 2015

Thomas Magnifico, 89, of Border Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 in the emergency room at the Ellwood City Hospital. Born in Ellwood City on May 14, 1926 Tom was the son of the late Alphonso and Vincenza Colucci Magnifico. He married the former Mary Morelli on June 26, 1954. Tom retired as Chief of...

Barbara Ann Franus Osborne

Barbara Ann Franus Osborne

Sep 21, 2015

Barbara Ann Franus Osborne, 79, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015. Born in Ellwood City on February 23, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Patience (Strouse) Franus. Barbara was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1955 and loved keeping up with former classmates. Barbara led a colorful and vibrant...

Elvera "Dolly" Martucci

Elvera "Dolly" Martucci

Aug 27, 2015

Elvera "Dolly" Martucci, 78 of Country Club Dr., North Sewickley Twp. passed away at UPMC Passavant Hospital on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Born in Ellwood City on September 11, 1936, Dolly was the daughter of the late James and Caroline DeLoia Joseph. She is survied by her husband, Vito Martucci whom she married on August 23, 1958. Dolly owned...

Dorothy A. Wilson

Dorothy A. Wilson

Aug 7, 2015

Dorothy A. Wilson, 80 of Portersville Rd., Perry Twp. passed away at her residence on Friday, August 7, 2015 at 2 pm. Born in Pittsburgh on March 31, 1935, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ora May Bailey Collins. She is survived by her husband, Paul E. Wilson whom she married on July 16, 1955. Dorothy...

Boyd Mcdowell

Boyd Mcdowell

Jul 20, 2015

Boyd McDowell, 86 of Pershing Street, Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born on April 26, 1929 in Venango County, PA he was the son of the late Fred and Nettie Donaldson McDowell. He married the former Mary Ellen Vogt on January 8, 1951. Boyd owned and operated McDowell's Hotel and the...

Rose Magnifico

Rose Magnifico

Jul 14, 2015

Rose Magnifico, 97, of Ellwood City, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at Trinity Oaks Care Center, Beaver. Born February 2, 1918, in Forrestville, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Alphonso and Vincenza (Colucci) Magnifico. Rose was a seamstress for the Ellwood City and Butler VA Hospitals. She was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, Ellwood...