Obituaries

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...

Dec 17, 2023

Jean M. Spencer nee DeMauro, age 100, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2023.

Jean was born to James and Tina DeMauro on April 4, 1923 and was a lifelong resident of Ellwood City.  Jean was married for 68 years to William A. Spencer who passed away on December 14, 2011.

Family, community...

Oct 29, 2023

Kylie Jean Coccia, 45, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, October 29th 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian after fighting a brain tumor for the past six months.

Born in Ellwood City on June 19, 1978, Kylie was the daughter of Eugene and Shirley Dolter Coccia with whom she resided.  She was a member of Divine Grace Parish,...

Oct 13, 2023

Gloria R. Lowers, 86, of Perry Township passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 at UPMC Passavant McCandless. Born in Moon Township on March 8, 1937, Gloria was the daughter of the late Orphas and Anna Blanche Hamilton. She is survived by her husband, Grover F. Lowers whom she married on May 20, 1957. Gloria was a caregiver, taking care...

Oct 8, 2023

Put the coffee on! Make the sauce! Boil the ravioli!  The crew is finally together again!

Loretta DeThomas LaGrotta, 87, joined her husband of 67 years, Francis, her brother, Michael and her sister-in-law, Jean, in Heaven's kitchen. No more wheelchairs. No more Hoyer lifts. No more slings or syringes.  And, just like Jesus promised, No More Pain....

Oct 1, 2023

Jane Crowley, 93, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully in her residence on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 17, 1930, Jane was the daughter of the late Henry and Florence Gleason Robb.  Jane graduated from Carnegie Tech and then married Gerald Crowley on August 22, 1953.  She and Gerald spent sixty-six years...

Sep 29, 2023

James T Oliver, 86, passed away on September 29, 2023 at his daughter’s home in North Sewickley Twp. Jim was the son of Edna M. (Miller) Oliver, and James S. Oliver, both deceased. He was born, raised and lived most of his life in North Sewickley Township. He was also predeceased by his wife of nearly 68 years, Cecelia A....

Sep 27, 2023

Delpha M. Cearfoss, 88, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at Passavant Health Center on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 after suffering from dementia for many years. Born in Ellwood City on November 13, 1934, Delpha was the daughter of the late William and Blanche Edna Powell Scheidemantle, Sr. She was a 1953 graduate of Lincoln High School and a member...

Sep 8, 2023

Helen (Chuba) Kachaylo, 91, of Brookfield, passed away on September 8, 2023, at The Inn at Poland Way in Poland, OH.  After graduating from Sharpsville High School, Helen worked in banking for many years. She married Nicholas Kachaylo on April 26, 1958. She was a member of St. John's Orthodox Church in Hermitage, and she enjoyed gardening and family...

Sep 5, 2023

Curtis L. Sorensen, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the home of his daughter and son-in law where he has resided for the last 4 years.  Curtis was born on September 18, 1929, in Warren, PA, the son of the late Henry and Rosella (Anderson) Sorensen.

Curtis graduated from Warren...

Aug 20, 2023

Angelo R. Pisano, 67, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at UPMC Jameson in New Castle.

Born in Elwood City on February 13, 1956, Angelo was the son of the late William and Rose Zaffino Pisano.  He retired from MedArt in November of 2021 where he worked as the head of maintenance.  He...

Aug 16, 2023

Anna Marie Krol, 60, of New Castle passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born in Ellwood City on April 8, 1963, Anna Marie was the daughter of the late Fred and Alberta Williams Faraoni. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph S. Krol, Jr. on April 26, 2011. Anna Marie worked...

Aug 15, 2023

Raymond A. Christy, Jr., 75, of Beaver Falls, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at St. John’s Specialty Care Center in Mars. Born in Butler on February 3, 1948, Raymond was the son of the late, Raymond A. and Grace Helen Thompson Christy. Raymond was a contractor and later worked as a truck driver. He was a veteran of...

Aug 4, 2023

Kay A. Croll, 79, of West Liberty Borough, passed away at her residence on Friday, August 4, 2023. Born in New Castle on November 6, 1943, Kay was the daughter of the late Fred and Mabel Weimer Morrow. She is survived by her husband, Lee Croll, whom she married on September 10, 1965. Kay was an active member of West...

Jul 18, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” Russo, 75, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren, Ohio.

Born in Ellwood City on October 10, 1947, Kathy was the daughter of Doreen Hewitson Tomon of Ellwood City and the late Louis Tomon.  She married Dominick Russo on April 26, 1969 and he preceded...