Obituaries

Harvey C. Bosley

Harvey C. Bosley

Jun 19, 2014

Harvey C. Bosley, 81, of Chapel Drive, North Sewickley Twp., passed away unexpectedly in the emergency room at the Ellwood City Hospital on Thursday, June 19, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ellwood City on May 31, 1933, Harvey was the son of the late Ocey and Jesse Street Bosley. He married the former Mary Ann Palipchak...

Janice E. Scanga

Janice E. Scanga

Jun 10, 2014

Janice E. Scanga, 53, of 1266 Robertson Rd., Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 8:24 PM at Sharon Regional Health System. Born on January 4, 1961 in Sharon, Janice was the daughter of Irene Beharry Lutz, with whom she resided, and the late John Lutz. Janice worked as a waitress for many years. She was...

Rodger C. Smith

Rodger C. Smith

Jun 9, 2014

Rodger C. Smith, 65, of 208 Division Avenue, Ellwood City passed away in his residence on Monday, June 9, 2014. Born in Ellwood City on August 13, 1948 Rodger was the son of Mary Louise McDowell Wilson of Ellwood City and the late Donald Smith. Rodger was a 1966 graduate of Lincoln High School and he joined the Navy...

Joseph T. Smith

Joseph T. Smith

May 29, 2014

Joseph T. Smith, Jr. 63 of Wampum passed away at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle on May 29, 2014 at 5:58 AM. Born in Brookfield, PA on January 26, 1951, Joe was the son of the late Joseph T. and Delores R. Benetti Smith. Joe had retired from the Pennsylvania Dept. of Corrections in Pittsburgh. He was a...

Birdella M. "Birdie" Smith

Birdella M. "Birdie" Smith

May 14, 2014

Birdella M. "Birdie" Smith, 77 of Fombell passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 11:11 AM in the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. Born in Fombell on April 17, 1937, Birdie was the daughter of the late Leroy and Frances Steffler Smith. She retired from Leeds and Northrup in Ellport where she had worked for over 20...

Norma Jean Johnston

Norma Jean Johnston

May 1, 2014

Norma Jean Johnston, 78, of Harmony Baptist Road, Shenango Twp., passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Born on March 31, 1937 in Baltimore, MD, Norma was the daughter of the late Andrew and Gertrude Francis Bowers. Norma married Richard Allen Johnston on June 24, 1955 and he preceded her in death in August,...

Thomas R. Dunning

Thomas R. Dunning

Apr 30, 2014

Thomas R. Dunning, 84, of 310 Gregg Street, Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday April 30, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born in Ellwood City on August 6, 1929, Thomas was the son of the late John M. and Gladys Agnew Dunning. He married the former Rose Ann Sulia on September 3, 1955. Thomas retired from J and L...

Lisa J. Morini

Lisa J. Morini

Apr 29, 2014

Lisa J. Morini, 95 of Wampum Avenue, Ellwood City passed away at North View Estates on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 7:05 AM. Born in Ellwood City on February 15, 1919, Lisa was the daughter of the late Albert and Giovanna Benvenuti Ricciuti. She was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo S. Morini on December 11, 1990. They...

Louise M. Chiappetta

Louise M. Chiappetta

Apr 28, 2014

Louise M. Chiappetta, 85 of Tuscarora Dr., Beaver Falls passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 7:05 PM. Born in Ellwood City on November 7, 1928, Louise was the daughter of the late Charles and Susie Frances Volpe Damato. She is survived by her husband, Richard J. Chiappetta whom she married...

Allys Jean Boyer

Allys Jean Boyer

Apr 22, 2014

Allys Jean Boyer, 89 of Franklin Twp. passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 7:45 PM. Born in Harmony, PA on June 18, 1924, Allys was the daughter of the late Charles and Blanche Scheidmantle Brandt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Boyer on December 30, 1990....

Judith H. "Judie" Vespaziani

Judith H. "Judie" Vespaziani

Apr 20, 2014

Judith H. "Judie" Vespaziani, 71, formerly of Dutch Ridge Road, Wayne Township, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the home of her daughter. Judie was born on April 30, 1942 in Aliquippa, PA to the late John and Elizabeth Kaletz Evasovich. She married Paul A. Vespaziani on August 1, 1964 and he preceded her in death on...

Chester A. Gardner

Chester A. Gardner

Apr 13, 2014

Chester A. "Chet" Gardner, 72, of 4556 Old Pittsburgh Road, Wayne Township passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Born on September 30, 1941 in Ellwood City, Chet was the son of the late Harry A. and Frances Stevenson Gardner. He owned and operated his family dairy farm and was a member of Slippery...

Della Patricia Hissem

Della Patricia Hissem

Apr 3, 2014

Della Patricia Hissem, 82 of Portersville passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 6:50 PM. Born in Greensburg, PA on April 19, 1931, Della was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bessie Olive Greenwalt Laird. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Hissem on May 7, 2009. They were married on...

Betty Ann Lordo

Betty Ann Lordo

Mar 28, 2014

Betty Ann Lordo, 84, of Summit Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014 in the Coronary Care Unit at Jameson Health System. Born in Ellwood City on February 4, 1930, Betty Ann was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Lordo. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church and its Christian Mothers. Betty Ann...

Julia Guba Miklos

Julia Guba Miklos

Mar 26, 2014

Julia Guba Miklos, 95 formerly of South 9th St., Sharpsville passed away at John XXIII Home in Hermitage on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Born in Dunlo, PA on August 8, 1918, Julia was the daughter of the late George and Anna Manko Guba. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Miklos on January 31, 1987. They were...

Margaret A. Cohen

Margaret A. Cohen

Mar 26, 2014

Margaret A. Cohen, 74 of Franklin St., State College, PA passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Born in Ellwood City on June 17, 1939, Margaret was the daughter of the late Louis James and Josephine Elissa Rubino Cherol. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred L. Cohen on October 26, 2009. They were...

Magdaline Helen "Molly" Clovesko

Magdaline Helen "Molly" Clovesko

Mar 18, 2014

Magdaline Helen "Molly" Clovesko, 101 formerly of Farrell passed away on March 18, 2014 at the residence of her son in Pepper Pike, OH. Born in South Heights, PA on July 21, 1912, Magdaline was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Swete Cimperman. She married Frank J. Clovesko on April 4, 1932. He passed away on November...

Richard L. Bennett

Richard L. Bennett

Mar 17, 2014

Richard L. Bennett, Sr., 78, of Knox Avenue, Franklin Township, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014 at UPMC Presbyterian. Born on July 30, 1935 in New Lexington, Ohio, Richard was the son of the late Evan and Elizabeth Shaner Bennett. He married the former Caroline Dietz on November 19, 1972. Richard worked as a supply officer at the...

Alfred "Lee" Graham

Alfred "Lee" Graham

Mar 3, 2014

Our dear father and grandfather, Alfred L. "Lee" Graham,87 of Ellwood City passed away on March 3, 2014 at the Evergreen Nursing Center in Harmony. Born on the North Side of Ellwood City on February 25, 1927 he was the son of the late Clyde and Carlyn Hartman Graham. On December 25, 1949 he married Betty Lou Timpano. They...

Mark Anthony Denome

Mark Anthony Denome

Mar 1, 2014

Mark Anthony DeNome, 49, of 611 14th Street, Beaver Falls passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at UPMC Montefieore. Born in Ellwood City on May 31, 1964 Mark was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He enjoyed playing pool, throwing darts and cooking. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Mark is survived by his...