Obituaries

Dec 11, 2024

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Ray, 87, of Wayne Township, passed away in her residence on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Born on April 3, 1937 in Oakland, California, Beth was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Oesterling Flecken.  She married James L. Ray on June 27, 1958 and they enjoyed fifty-eight years together until his passing in...

Dec 7, 2024

William “Bill” Smith, 61, of New Beaver, passed away unexpectedly at Heritage Valley Beaver on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Born in Ellwood City, Bill was the son of Betty Moon Smith of New Beaver and the late Billie Smith.  Bill owned and operated a produce stand in Darlington.  He was also a chainsaw carver who enjoyed sharing...

Nov 25, 2024

Samuel W. Burton, 91, of Wayne Township, passed away at his residence on Monday, November 25, 2024.

Born in Louisa, Kentucky on March 30, 1933, Samuel was the son of the late George G. and Elva Chaffin Burton.  He is survived by his wife, the former Thelma Fogg whom he married on February 15, 1953.  Samuel retired...

Nov 3, 2024

Edna Mae Epperly, 86, of Zelienople, formerly of Ellwood City, passed into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at UPMC Passavant. Born in New Eagle, PA on February 27, 1938, Edna was the daughter of the late Leroy A. and Leah L. Crawford Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, O. B. Epperly on...

Oct 29, 2024

Douglas R. Johnston, 77, of Ellwood City, formerly of Cranberry Township, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on August 2, 1947, Douglas was the son of the late Ralph W. and Jean Kurtley Johnston, Sr. Douglas is survived by his wife, the former Elaine Meta, whom he married on February 8, 1969. Douglas...

Oct 29, 2024

Debra A. Tomei, 69, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Heritage Valley Beaver following a brief illness.

Born on July 5, 1955 in Ellwood City, Debra was the daughter of the late Martin and Stella Prestopine Tomei.  Debra worked for many years at the Ellwood City Hospital as an admissions clerk, retiring...

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...