Obituaries

Oct 7, 2024

Very Rev. Thomas Blaschak, aged 92 of Hermitage, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 7, 2024, at 5:20 p.m., due to Alzheimer’s dementia. Born in Johnstown, PA on June 25, 1932, Thomas was the youngest son, and third youngest child of nine siblings born to Daniel Blaschak and Mary (Pida) Blaschak. Thomas was first and foremost devoted...

Oct 4, 2024

Jamie V. Barile, 37, of Ellwood City, passed away at home, on Friday, October 4, 2024 after a twenty year fight with Wilson's Disease.

Born in Ellwood City on December 20, 1986, Jamie is the daughter of James Barile of North Sewickley Township and Janeen Weisz of Ellwood City.  She was a 2005 graduate of Lincoln High...

Sep 23, 2024

Mary Ann Elchison, 84, of Ellport, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. Born in Ellwood City on February 10, 1940, Mary Ann was the daughter of the late John and Irene Erdos Elchison. Mary Ann had worked at the Ellwood Knitting Mill, Alsy Lighting and retired from the Ellport...

Sep 19, 2024

Timothy J. Bollman, 36, of Fombell, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Born in Pittsburgh on June 12, 1988, Tim was the son of Michael and Mariann Fester Bollman of Fombell.  Tim is also survived by his wife, Hayley Walker Bollman.  They were married on October 1, 2011, and have been together since March 24, 2007.  ...

Sep 13, 2024

Cheryl Vogler Franus passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on September 13, 2024, at the age of 77 at Celebration Villa of Chippewa.

Born on January 1, 1947 in Ellwood City to the late Wilbur “Bill” and Ethel “Delores” Jessop Vogler, Cheryl had the designation of being the Ledger’s First Baby of the New Year,...

Sep 6, 2024

Ronald W. Curtis, 69, of Ellwood City passed away in the ER of UPMC Jameson Hospital on Friday, September 6, 2024. Born in Ellwood City on November 14, 1954, Ron was the son of the late Harold and Dorothy Swogger Curtis. Ron was a machinist and had worked at the Ellwood Forge and retired from Ellwood Crankshaft and Machine Co...

Aug 13, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Santellan, 71, formerly of Grant, MI passed away on August 13, 2024 at her home in Ellwood City, PA.

You were a pillar of strength and love in our family.  Your absence leaves a void, but your spirit and the love you gave us will remain in our hearts. Pat loved her flower garden, spending...

Aug 12, 2024

Nancy Ann Winegar, 83, of Ellwood City, passed away at her residence on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Born in New Castle on March 31, 1941, Nancy was the daughter of the late Ernest and Maude Zeigler King.  She is survived by her husband, Donald Lee Winegar whom she married on June 26, 1964.  Nancy was a Registered...

Aug 10, 2024

Susan M. Cox, 64, of Ellwood City passed away at Heritage Valley Beaver on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Born in New Castle on June 13, 1960, Susan was the daughter of the late David and Eileen McCormick Durbin. She is survived by her husband, Charles R. Cox, whom she married on September 2, 1978. Susan had worked at the former...

Jul 31, 2024

Joan Adele Birkins (nee Nelson), 93, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31st 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Joan was the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth (Hansel) Nelson. Joan was born in New York, NY on August 7th, 1930.  She married the love of her life, the late Ransom...

Jul 23, 2024

Jim Morton of Ellwood City passed away on July 23, 2024 after a two month battle with Glioblastoma. He was peacefully surrounded and wrapped in love by his family. Jim is now playing in the clouds with his very-beloved bulldog Ella Mae.

Jim was born in Corry, PA on October 13, 1953 to the late Mary Morton...

Jul 16, 2024

William J. Myers, 69, of Ellport passed away at his residence, surrounded by his wife and family, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born in Beaver Falls on March 19, 1955, William was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy Zduniak Myers. He is survived by his wife, the former Deanna Dallies whom he married on March 17, 2011. William...

Jul 10, 2024

Joseph “Butch” P. Sheeler, 82 of Ellport passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the Butler VA Medical Center. Born in Ellwood City on August 1, 1941, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph H. and Anna Kiddon Sheeler. Joseph was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and a former caretaker of Holy Redeemer Cemetery....

Jul 5, 2024

David Gregg Metheny, age 78, of Beaver Falls, passed away July 5, 2024. Gregg was born April 10, 1946 to the late David B. and Edith (Baker) Metheny. A lifelong resident of Beaver County, he was a 1964 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and attended Western State College, Gunnison, CO on a basketball scholarship. He was a proud...

Jul 4, 2024

John E. Koval, 71, of Adamsville, PA passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at UPMC Hamot.

Born in Sharon on November 27, 2024, John was the son of Pauline Klutcher Koval of Farrell the late Edward Koval.  John was a retried welder and had worked at Greenville Steel Car.  An avid outdoorsman, John enjoyed hunting and...

Jul 2, 2024

David Kineston, 70, of Shenango Township, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. David was born in Carlton, Mercer County on January 16, 1954. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former, Rosemarie Jones on November 3, 2020. They were married on July 26, 1975. David was a self-employed auctioneer. He was a member of...

Jun 30, 2024

Richard Strohecker, 78, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on October 3, 1945, Richard was the son of the late Clark and Irvina Wright Strohecker.  Richard owned and operated Strohecker Sealcoating and Paving.  He previously worked at B&W Steel and also drove truck. Richard is survived by his...

Jun 13, 2024

Tad Biddle Myers passed away on June 13, 2024, in his apartment, with his beloved black cat, Lucy, by his side.

Tad was born on October 30, 1942, in Steubenville, Ohio. His parents were Joseph and Virginia Myers. His precious Daddy, Roger B. Goodwin, passed away when Tad was a little boy. Tad worked at the Steubenville...

Jun 3, 2024

Virginia A. Dufford, 90, of Wayne Township, passed away at her residence on Monday, June 3, 2024. Born in Ellwood City on September 14, 1933, Virginia was the daughter of the late Levi and Adaline L. Kirker Rape. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence V. Dufford on November 4, 2015. They were married on December 14, 1953....

May 28, 2024

Cheryl A. (Burcik) Thomas, 69, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Cheryl was a graduate of Riverside High School and the St. Francis School of Nursing.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Dolores Burcik. Cheryl’s love of nursing over 45 years took her to Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Tampa, and...