Obituaries

Jun 1, 2023

Susan Elizabeth Pratt, 66, passed away peacefully at UPMC Jameson Hospital on June 1, 2023, after a six-year battle with cancer.

She was born on October 22, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late Dominick and Elizabeth Pratt.  Susan graduated from Lincoln Jr.-Sr. High School in Ellwood City in 1974. She continued her education at Beaver County...

May 28, 2023

Veronica A. Cook, 58, of Ellwood City passed away at UPMC Passavant on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Born in Uniontown, PA on September 26, 1964, Veronica was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Nalepka Lally. She is survived by her husband, Charles R. Cook, whom she married on September 13, 2011. Veronica was a LPN at Golden Hills...

May 19, 2023

Rodnie R. Tedrow, 74, of Wampum, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Castle.

Born on November 14, 1948 in Waynesburg, PA, Rodnie was the son of the late Fred and Velma Harris Tedrow.  Rodnie served in the US Army during Vietnam and Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.  He...

May 17, 2023

Sarah “Sally” Elizabeth Straw, 93, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at the River City Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, FL on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Born in Eastvale, PA, Sally was the daughter of the late William and Stella Cochran Douds. Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Straw, who passed away on September 25, 2006. They were...

May 14, 2023

Carol L. Kingston, 78, of Ellwood City, passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Born in Ellwood City on November 5, 1944, Carol was the daughter of the late Arthur and Irene McKim Bable, Sr. She married Clarence “Barn” Kingston on May 11, 1962 and they just celebrated 61 years of marriage....

May 5, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Hulick, 92, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Trinity Oaks.

Born in West Aliquippa on May 3, 1931, Betty was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Palazzi Lise. Betty married her beloved husband, George “Skip” Hulick on May 8, 1954 and they enjoyed fifty-eight years together...

May 3, 2023

Mary M. Guerrini, 82, of Ellport, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Born in Caserta, Italy on September 26, 1940, Mary was the daughter of the late Vincent and Rose Biasucci DiFusco.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Guerrini on October 14, 2022.  They were married on April 4, 1959. ...

Apr 16, 2023

Norma Jean Muntean passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 16, 2023. She was born Norma Jean Bango on September 19th, 1929. Norma grew up in West Mayfield and Ellwood City. She married Nick Muntean of Ellwood City on her birthday in 1948. Her parents were Anna (Mitchell) and Ralph Ferrante. She was a member of...

Apr 13, 2023

Brian Christopher Tedrow, 49, of Portersville, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born in Ellwood City on March 6, 1974, Brian is the son of Rodnie and Diane (Shoaff) Tedrow of Wampum.  He worked at Cleveland Brothers CAT for twenty-two years.  Brian married the former Leslie Wassink on February...

Apr 8, 2023

Albert Joseph Whalen, 94, of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at UPMC McCandless.

Born in Ashland, Pennsylvania on October 25, 1928, Albert was the son of the late Albert and Marie Althoff Whalen.

After high school, Albert attended Williamson College of the Trades where he earned his degree in brick masonry. ...

Apr 7, 2023

Tracy M. Edinger, 62, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born in Beaver Falls on August 22, 1960, Tracy was the daughter of the late Jack B. Eaton and Eleanor Jean Rambo Eaton of Ellwood City.  She was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan and loved the time spent with...

Apr 2, 2023

Gwendolyn L. Michael, 78, of New Castle, formerly from the Sharon-Mercer area, passed away at Quality Life, New Castle on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Born in Youngstown Ohio on June 27, 1944, Gwendolyn was the daughter of the late Alva Lee and Virginia L. Fortney Berry.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Craig A. Michael...

Mar 31, 2023

Hubert L. Reed, 91, of Fombell passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian.

Born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania on April 18, 1931, Hubert was the son of the late James and Fern Deal Reed.  He is survived by his wife, the former Joann Sumey, whom he married in August of 1952.  He retired from Halstead...

Mar 21, 2023

Raymond Andrew Venezie, 74, of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Ellwood City, PA passed away on March 21, 2023 following a brief illness. Born on August 5, 1948 in Ellwood City Ray was the son of the late Pasquale A. “Pat” and Ann (Galati) Venezie. Ray, a proud veteran of the United States Army, faithfully served his nation for 20...

Mar 18, 2023

Valarie Jean Viccari, 73, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.

Valarie was born October 30, 1949 in Ellwood City. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Lou Lembo Ferrante.

Valarie was a graduate of Lincoln High School and later in life...

Mar 9, 2023

Frances Buccelli, 94, of New Castle (formerly of Ellwood City), passed away at UPMC Jameson on Thursday, March 9, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Born in Universal, PA on June 18, 1928, Frances was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Ortz Yvorra.  She married Carmen Buccelli on June 5, 1948 and they enjoyed forty eight...

Mar 6, 2023

Dr. Ivy Elaine Frederick, 49, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023.

Born in Ellwood City on July 10, 1973, Ivy was the daughter...

Feb 15, 2023

Minnie Jo Lutz, 71, of Wayne Township, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at PAM Health Specialty Hospital in Brighton Township.

Born in Finleyville, PA on August 8, 1951, Minnie was the daughter of the late Rudy and Betty Patton Kelosky.  She married Ronnie Lutz on December 3, 1994.  Minnie loved to paint and take walks...

Feb 12, 2023

Christopher “Chris” Sean Thomas, 45, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Bridgewater, Virginia.

Born in New Castle on March 4, 1977, Chris was the son of Fridolin and Marilyn Lepsik Thomas, of New Wilmington. He was a 1995 graduate of New Wilmington High School and a United States Air Force Veteran,...

Feb 6, 2023

Richard E. “Rick” Higley, 68, of Wayne Township, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at UPMC Passavant. Born in Butler on December 21, 1954, Rick was the son of the late Donald and Dorothy Lutz Higley. He is survived by his wife, the former Joy Ramsey whom he married on May 19, 1995. Rick was a retired roofer working...