Obituaries

Viola Angelucci, 99, of Franklin (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at The Caring Place in Franklin after a brief illness.

Born March 17, 1924 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Anna Joseph Salvati. She was married to Anthony C. Angelucci when he passed away on April 5, 2005.

For...

Weston L. “Buck” Altman, 91, of North Beaver Township passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the Avalon Place.

Born June 30, 1932 in Cabot, he was the son of the late Mont and Alice Rath Altman. He was married to Marlene Joyce Doutt Altman for 62 years when she passed away on September 3, 2017.

Buck enlisted in the...

Arthur P. “Art” Pistachio, 65, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a two year courageous battle with cancer.

Born November 12, 1957 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Samuel and Lucy Greco Pistachio.

Art had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1976. Following graduation, he served in...

David L. Cunningham, 74, of Ellport passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born June 2, 1949 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Raymond G. and Carmel Prestia Cunningham.

For many years, David worked at the Butler Memorial Hospital as a physical therapy assistant. He...

Juanita J. Olinger, 83, of Shenango Township passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Avalon Place, Nursing Rehabilitation Center.

Born April 25, 1940 in West Union, WV, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Juanita May Watson Perine. She was previously married to the late Clarence E. Olinger. He passed away in 2000.

Juanita preferred to...

William Guy Hollencamp, 66, of Wampum passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a brief illness.

Born March 12, 1957 in New Castle, he was the son of the late William B. and Delores Stewart Hollencamp.

Bill had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1976. He previously worked for Smith Paving and currently worked at...

Marlene Patterson 81, of New Beaver Borough, passed away Friday June 16, following a brief illness.

Born June 30, 1941 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harry Morgan and Helen (Duff) Patterson.

Marlene graduated from Mohawk High School in 1959 and then graduated from New Castle Business School. After graduating, she worked several places until she...

Dora Bennett, 89, of Wayne Township passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Cranberry Place following a brief illness.

Born August 20, 1933 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Cleo Miller Duff.

Dora enjoyed playing cards with her friends and family. She enjoyed time spent outdoors in her garden and watching baseball, especially the...

Ronald J. Geddes, 72, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at UPMC Mercy Hospital after a long hard battle.

Born October 9, 1950 in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late William L. and Virginia Ann Allen Geddes.

Ron and his family lived in Mannheim, Germany until 1960. He then lived in Florida...

Carolyn J. Keane, 81, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at The Grove At New Wilmington. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born April 5, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late William and Lavada (Welsh) Sobeski. She was married for 55 years to Thomas W. Keane Sr. as they were married...

Robert D. “Bob” Anderson, 64, of Edinburg passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence following a lengthy courageous battle with brain cancer.

Born June 27, 1958 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Alan L. Sr. and Doris McConnell Anderson.

Bob had graduated from Vo-Tech in 1976. He worked as a field service technician for...

Joseph Ralph Young Sr., 88, of New Galilee passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at his residence after an extended illness.

Born November 29, 1934 in Darlington Township, he was the son of the late Arthur and Margaret Louise McCoy Young. He was married to June Wharry Young.

Joseph had graduated from Darlington High School. Following graduation, he worked at...

Susan Jane Swanik, (Sue), passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2023, at the age of 82, in New Castle, PA, Lawrence County. She was born on August 12, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Marion Stillwell and James Mullan. Sue was a loving wife, mother, aunt, and doting grandmother. She is survived by her husband Mike, children Jim and Buz, and...

Charles E. “Chuck” Gwin, 96, of North Beaver Township passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his residence.

Born December 19, 1926 in North Beaver Township, he was the son of the late Edwin Lee and Matilda Hopper Gwin. He was married to Betty J. Beatrice for 42 years when she passed on March 30, 1987. He was married to...

Kathy Watterson Sapp, 68, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 8, 1954 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Audrey Glitch Watterson. She was married to Jack Sapp on October 24, 1986.

Kathy had graduated from Lincoln High School. Following high school, she worked...

Michael G. Halikos, 57, of Industry passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born November 12, 1965 in Poland, OH, he was the son of the late James Michael and Elizabeth Katherine Davis Halikos. He was married to Mary Ellen Halikos.

Survivors include his loving wife Mary Ellen; daughter, Dina Ritchie (Kevin)...

Pamela Ann Grimm, 50 of Chewton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her residence.

Born October 27, 1972 in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lewis and Marianne Connolly Cisler. She was married to Kirtis W. Grimm.

Pamela was a graduate of Slippery Rock University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology....