Obituaries

Mar 22, 2024

Diane Tedrow, 75, of Chewton, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Butler Health System. Born in Homewood on May 27, 1948, Diane was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Keppan Shoaff.  She married Rodnie Tedrow on January 13, 1969 and he preceded her in death on May 19, 2023.  Diane retired as a Certified Nursing...

Mar 16, 2024

Betty Jean Schliffka, 96, formerly of Fombell, passed away at Avalon Place in New Castle on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Born in Frisco (Franklin Township) on March 19, 1927, Betty was the daughter of the late John W. and Edna Pearl Kriner Nelle.  Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Schliffka, Jr. on May 24,...

Mar 13, 2024

Joann VanGorder, 81, of Boyers, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully at Allegheny General Hospital on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Born in Ellwood City on November 24, 1942, Joann was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Barnhouse Kelly.  She married Kenneth VanGorder on October 18, 1961 and they were married three days short of...

Mar 7, 2024

Shirley Anne White, 77, of Shenango Township, passed away at Advent Health Fish Memorial in Orange City, Florida on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Born in New Castle on December 20, 1946, Shirley was the daughter of the late William and Twila Critchlow Phillips.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. White, Sr, on September...

Feb 28, 2024

Tammy S. Ritter, 63, of Ellport, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Born in Ellwood City on March 29, 1960, Tammy was the daughter of the late George and Matilda Seaburn Yhelka. She is survived by her husband, Joseph E. Ritter whom she married on April 8, 1978. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish,...

Feb 23, 2024

David Andrew Hulick, 38, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, February 23, 2024 in Carthage, North Carolina.

Born February 19, 1986 in Ellwood City, David is the son of David Hulick and Cathy McKinney Hulick.  After graduating Lincoln High School in 2004, David attended the Tulsa Welding School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  In 2006, he...

Feb 17, 2024

Carol Klingensmith, 76, of Shenango Township passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Butler Hospital surrounded by her family members. Born on October 14, 1947 in Meadowville, West Virginia, Carol was the daughter of the late Hobert an Rosalie Anderson Moore. She is survived by her husband, James H. Klingensmith, whom she married on June 24, 1964....

Feb 12, 2024

Dr. Helen K. Kee, 96, of LaMarque, Texas passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Orchard Park at Victory Lakes in League City, Texas.

Born in Ralphton, PA on March 29, 1927, Helen was the daughter of the late John and Mary Butchko Klutcher.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Kee.  Helen...

Feb 1, 2024

Albert R. Seaburn II, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at UPMC Mercy Hospital.

Born in Pittsburgh on September 18, 1947, Albert was the son of the late Albert and Roma Menold Seaburn.  Albert is survived by his wife, the former Linda L. Carsele.  They were married on May 26, 1979.  Albert...

Jan 30, 2024

Stevie Jane Kruger, 3, has been eternally healed surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

Born in Pittsburgh on September 22, 2020, Stevie was diagnosed with the rare genetic condition of Trisomy 18 but the "Prettiest Girl in the World" defied all the odds during her 3+ years.

Stevie was the presence...

Jan 23, 2024

Nellie Shaffer, 95, of Fombell passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born in Camp Run, Beaver County, Nellie was the daughter of the late Leroy and Frances Steffler Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Shaffer, on July 17, 2020. They were married on September 4, 1948. Nellie was a member...

Jan 19, 2024

Bruce Myers, 73, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 in his residence surrounded by his family.

Born in Ellwood City on December 5, 1950, Bruce was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy Zduniak Myers.  He married the former Kathryn Snider on June 21, 1975.  Bruce graduated from Lincoln High School...

Jan 18, 2024

Charles Robert “Bob” Lambert, 82, of Perry Township passed away at Cambridge Falls, Big Beaver Borough, on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

Born in New Castle on January 28, 1941, Bob was the son of the late Robert Andrew and Sara Houk Lambert.  He is survived by his wife, Lynda McKinney Lambert, whom he married on April 14,...

Jan 11, 2024

R. Sue Brain, 84, of New Castle passed away at UPMC Jameson on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Born in Butler, PA on June 12, 1939, Sue was the daughter of the late William Deryll and Lois Pollock Dailey.  She retired from Rockwell where she was a tool purchasing and distributing agent.

Sue is survived by...

Jan 7, 2024

Beloved mother and grandmother, Patricia Galbreath, passed peacefully to her eternal reward on Sunday, January 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born April 1, 1943, in Beaver Falls, PA, the daughter of the late Clare and Patricia Weiskopf Donnelly.  A 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School and 1965 graduate of Geneva College, Pat enjoyed...

Jan 6, 2024

Helen R. Wiley, 86, of Franklin Township passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Born in Mars, PA on August 26, 1936, Helen was the daughter of the late Henry and Nina Elizabeth Gongaware Wilson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Wiley, who passed away on August 11, 2022.  They...

Jan 2, 2024

Jeffrey E. Thomas, 74, of Fombell, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at PAM Health Heritage Valley.

Born on July 1, 1949 in Bellevue, PA Jeff was the son of the late Ed and Donna Bergman Thomas.  He graduated from Riverside High School in 1967 and from the Community College of Beaver County in 1971 with...

Dec 31, 2023

Josephine Bunney, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at her residence.

Born in Ellwood City on April 29, 1935, Josephine was the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Maria Purinna Pasquale.  She is survived by her husband, Thomas A. Bunney, Sr. whom she married on September 16, 1957.  Josephine had retired as...

Dec 30, 2023

Phyllis J. Kirkham, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 12:13 AM at The Grove of New Castle. Born in Chewton on April 23, 1930, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Homer and Ruth Wiles Fosnaught. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Kirkham on October 26, 2017. They were married on...

Dec 26, 2023

Joanne Scala, 69, of Ellport, passed away in her residence on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Joanne was the daughter of the late Robert & Beverly Goode.  She married David Scala on June 28, 1980.  Joanne retired from Anchor Hocking as a process auditor.  She was a member of Divine Grace Parish.  Joanne enjoyed...