Obituaries

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...

Jan 29, 2023

Katherine Yourema, 95, of Hermitage passed away at St. Paul’s Senior Living Center in Greenville on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Born in Jessie Hill, PA on June 18, 1927, Katherine was the daughter of the late John and Ann Washic Tatusko. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Yourema on September 17, 2006. They were married on May...

Jan 24, 2023

John E. Lample, 79, of Ellwood City, passed away in his residence on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Born on May 10, 1943 in Perry Township, John was the son of the late John and Viola St. Clair Lample. Upon graduation, John enlisted in the US Navy. When his enlistment ended, John moved to Hawaii and worked at...

Jan 17, 2023

Mary L. Young, 65, of Ellwood City, passed away in her residence on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Born in Streetsboro, Ohio on May 4, 1957, Mary was the daughter of the late Felix and Erika Babinski Gronostaj. She graduated from James Ford Rhodes High School in Cleveland in 1975. After graduating, Mary started working for State Wholesale and eventually retired...

Jan 4, 2023

Richard Foster Moreland, 85, late of Wampum, PA passed away peacefully on, January 4, 2023. Richard was born December 15, 1937 to the late Beatrice Crandell and Foster Corwin Moreland in St. Louis, MO. He was married on January 15, 1966 in Seattle, WA to the love of his life, the late Julia Lee Scott Moreland, who predeceased him in...

Jan 3, 2023

Robert Edward "Bob" Hines, 85, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on January 3rd at his son's home. Bob was born on December 19, 1937, the son of the late Edward John Hines and Helen (Smith) Hines. He graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the U.S. Air Force, then moved to California to work for Matthews Conveyor, where...

Dec 29, 2022

Peter J. “Whitey” Maietta, 70 of Ellwood City passed away at Allegheny General Hospital on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Born in Ellwood City on August 11, 1952, Whitey was the son of the late Peter J. and Lucy M. Conte Maietta. He is survived by his companion of 18 years, Mary Jo Eonta Capone. Whitey had worked at B &...