Obituaries

Sylvia H. Reeher, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2022 with her children by her side.

Born December 31, 1926, in Koppel, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Frances (Schoenmaker) Plake. She was married to William C. Reeher who passed away on December 29, 1996.

A lifelong resident of Koppel, she was affiliated with Queen...

Patricia G. Douglas, 79, of North Sewickley Twp. Ellwood City passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at the residence of her son.

Born November 2, 1942 in Colon, Panama, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Chabela Gonzalez Barrows .

Patricia retired after 28 years with Anchor Hocking in Monaca where she was an inspector. She was Catholic...

Greg Santo, 59, of Tucson Arizona, (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away after an 8 year illness.

Born August 4, 1962 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Domenick Santo who passed on May 2, 2020 and Mathilda Pistacchio Santo. He was married to Kim Santo on October 14, 2000.

Greg graduated from Lincoln High School in...

Harry L. McKim, 69, of Wampum passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his residence following a short illness.

Born December 10, 1952 in New Castle, he was the son of the late John Keith and Thelma Rose Jones McKim. He was married to Susan Mora McKim.

Harry was retired from Col-Fin Specialty Steel, where he worked as a machinist....

Bonnie Russell, 88, of New Galilee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022 under the gentle care of Hospice in the Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center and in the presence of many family members. Bonnie was the matriarch of a large family and was well loved and respected by many. She was born on April 20, 1934 in New...

Doris M. Wallis, 97, of Slippery Rock Township passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at her residence.

Born February 16, 1925 in Zelienople, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Domhoff Ebert. She was married to Robert G. Wallis for 61 years when he passed on July 7, 2008.

Doris had graduated from Zelienople High School in...

Carmen N. Bucci, 79, of Wampum passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at UPMC Passavant Cranberry.

Born February 19, 1943 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary Cannami Bucci. He was married to Kathleen J. Smith Bucci on May 23, 1970. She passed away on March 12, 2022.

Carmen had graduated from Lincoln High...

Frederick Konyak, 84, of North Sewickley Township passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his residence.

Born January 8, 1938 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Andrew and Helen Burcik Konyak. He was married to Patricia Steckman Konyak.

Fred graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955. For many years, Fred was employed at the...

Nellie Bessell Strickler, 87, of Shenango Township, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Haven Nursing Home in New Castle.

Born December 13, 1934 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Della Martin Bessell. She was married to Richard C. Strickler for 56 years when he passed away on November 27, 2007.

She attended Savannah...

Jean J. Kingston, 85, of Shenango Twp. passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a lingering illness.

Born December 17, 1936 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John P and Nellie (Henry) Hobrat . She was married to Mervin Kingston who passed away in 2000.

Jean enjoyed bowling and bird watching....

Charlotte L. Cooper, 79, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at Heritage Valley – Beaver.

Born October 4, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Augusta Mohr Hogue. She was married to Donald Cooper when he passed on March 25, 2017.

Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Shira of New Castle,...

Daniel F. Kitzko, 86, of New Castle, (Formerly of Wampum) passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Autumn Grove Care Center.

Born March 31, 1936 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Felix S. Sr. and Mary Ann Chabak Kitzko. He was married to Wilma J. Evanoff Kitzko. She passed on July 8, 2009.

Daniel graduated from...

Edward P. Kirchel, 83, of Wayne Township passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his residence.

Born July 9, 1938 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Paul and Sophie Bednar Kirchel. He was married to Marilyn Safreed Kirchel on October 18, 1958.

Ed was the owner and operator of Kirchel’s Auto since 1972. He was a...

Cathy L Bucci, 62, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at UPMC Passavant Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 24, 1960 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Eileen Oliver DeLisio.

Cathy graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1978. She worked in the purchasing department...

Carol I. (Rossi) Wehman , 75, of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital unexpectedly.

Born October 7, 1946 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James and Virginia (Rizzo) Rossi.

Carol loved to travel and enjoyed the casino. She cherished time spent with her family and friends.

Survivors include daughter, Shannon...

Donna L. (Galbreath) Senn Ketterer, 89, formerly of New Galilee passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at Cambridge Pointe Personal Care Home in Beaver.

Born November 23, 1932 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Alice Mae (Mollenkopf) Kirtley Galbreath.

Donna was the former owner and operator of Senn’s Mobile Home Park. She was a member...

Bill W. Klobetanz, 77, of New Beaver Borough passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a short illness.

Born May 13, 1944 in Chambersburg PA, he was the son of the late Merle H. and Nannie Gifford Klobetanz.

Bill was a member of the Allegheny Canoe Club and a member of the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association....

Ann C. Oprisu, 94, of New Beaver Borough passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Avalon Place.

Born November 19, 1927 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Hugo and Elizabeth DeLeonardis Ciro. She was married to Eugene Oprisu for 47 years when he passed on September 5, 1997.

Ann was a graduate of Wampum High School. She...