Obituaries

Sep 1, 2022

Gerald A. Goehring, 70 of Fombell passed away at UPMC Passavant McCandless on Thursday, September 1, 2022.

Born in New Brighton on March 25, 1952, Gerald was the son of the late Arthur and Lillian Ruth Young Goehring.  He is survived by his wife, the former Susan C. Stunkard, whom he married on October 20, 1979.  Gerald...

Aug 27, 2022

Robert R. “Bob” Harper, 88 of Ellwood City passed away at UPMC Passavant Cranberry on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Born in Ellwood City on March 18, 1934, Bob was the son of the late, Manuel & Alice Mitchell Harper. He is survived by his wife, the former Catherine L. Mount, whom he married on September 20, 1980. Bob had retired...

Aug 15, 2022

Melva J. Nagel, 87, of Franklin Township, passed away at Northview Estates on Monday, August 15, 2022.

Born in Ellwood City on February 13, 1935, Melva was the daughter of the late Willard and Delores Cunning Crowl.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore W. Nagel, on May 6, 2015.  They were married on March...

Aug 12, 2022

Mary Florence Loccisano, 95, of Ellwood City, died peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver on Friday, August 12, 2022.

She was born in Forestville, PA on December 5, 1926 to the late Michael and Angeline Isacco Carozza.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School.  Mary was the adored and adoring wife of Raymond Paul Loccisano whom...

Aug 11, 2022

John L. Wiley, 86, of Franklin Township, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 11, 2022.

Born in Ellwood City on January 29, 1936, John was the son of the late Jack B. and Evelyn B. McKinney Wiley.  John is survived by his wife, the former Helen Wilson, whom he married on January 9, 1956.  John...

Aug 8, 2022

James L. Mason of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at AHN Wexford Hospital. He was 74 years old.

Jim was born on August 28, 1947 in Grand Mound, Iowa to Reginald and Inez Mason.  Jim proudly served in the Air Force after receiving his BA from Western State College of Colorado. On August...

Aug 4, 2022

Joseph R. Trocci, 72, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Brighton Township following a brief illness.

Born in New Castle on March 7, 1950, Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Christina Papa Trocci.  He married the former Madelyn Hervatine on April 29, 1978.  Joe worked...

Aug 3, 2022

Robin Barkley Hickman, 61, of Harmony, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at UPMC McCandless surrounded by her loving husband and daughter. Born in Butler on April 28, 1961, Robin was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sylvia Hartle McCune. Growing up, Robin spent most of her time with the late Harry “Duck” and Emma Hartle, who...

Aug 2, 2022

William A. “Bill” Bubb, Jr., 88, of Wayne Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at AHN Wexford Hospital.

Born in Ellwood City on June 28, 1934, Bill was the son of the late William and Dorothy DiBell Bubb.  He married the former Phyllis Richt on December 31, 1955.  Bill retired from the US Postal Service...

Jul 22, 2022

Christine Cosgrove Trivilino,57, of Wampum, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2022, surrounded by loving family members after a long battle with cancer.

Chris was born on December 12, 1964 in Ellwood City, PA to the late Donald K. and Wilma J. (McCullough) Cosgrove.

Chris was a dedicated employee...

Jul 2, 2022

Ralph "Butch" DiCerbo, 92, of Ellwood City passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice in Brighton Township on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Born in Baia e Latina, Italy on January 31, 1930, Ralph was the son of the late Antonio and Agnes Italiano DiCerbo. He is survived by his wife, the former Myrna Johnson whom he married on December 21, 1996....

Jun 23, 2022

Mike Yuricha, 90, of Ellport passed away at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Born in Koppel on November 5, 1931, Mike was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Bon Yuricha. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Cesarini. They were married on July 12, 1952. Mike was retired from...

Jun 19, 2022

Loren F. "Sonny" Bubb, 85, of Ellport, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Rochester Manor. Born in Ellwood City on February 3, 1937, Sonny was the son of the late Francis Elmer and Verna Belle Kiesling Bubb. He is survived by his wife, the former Evelyn "Ramona" Ritter whom he married on June 8, 1957. Sonny was employed...

Jun 5, 2022

Carol A. Parker, 84, of Ellwood City, passed away at the Avalon Nursing Center in New Castle on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Born in Beaver Falls on July 3, 1937, Carol was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Buckenhiemer Behringer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Parker on July 24, 2020. They were married...

Jun 4, 2022

Sherri L. Wiley, 68, of Fombell, passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Born in Ellwood City on May 22, 1954, Sherri was the daughter of the late Charles and Augusta Mohr Hogue. Sherri is survived by her husband, Charles A. Wiley, Jr. whom she married on October 20, 1990. She had worked at Blair Nursing...

Jun 3, 2022

Ronald A. Bunnell, 69, of Shenango Township, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at UPMC Jameson. Born in New Castle on August 14, 1952, Ronald was the son of the late George and Mary Jacobs Bunnell. Ronald was a graduate of New Castle High School and a Veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. He...

Jun 1, 2022

Randy Lee Burns, age 68, beloved husband, father, and pappy, departed planet earth on June 1, 2022 after a brief illness, to be reunited in heaven with his Father and brothers.

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May 28, 2022

Marian Ruth Baker, 88, of Franklin Township passed away at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Born in Durham, North Carolina on November 21, 1933, Marian was the daughter of the late, Earl Russell and Lilly Mae Collier Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Baker on May 2, 1999....

May 17, 2022

Brandon Cooper, age 36, the beloved son of Greg and Marcy Cooper of Fombell, PA and Linda and Bill Angel of New Castle, PA passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Proceeding him in death are his grandparents Bill and Sarah Jane Brown and step-sister Amber Lucas. Brandon leaves behind his grandparents, Wayne and Shirley...

May 16, 2022

Stephen Chuba, 94, of Sharpsville, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Villas at St. Paul’s in Greenville.

Born in Sharpsville on September 2, 1927, Stephen was the son of the late George and Susan Semancik Chuba.  After graduating from Sharpsville High School, Stephen played professional baseball for the White Sox organization until he was...