Obituaries

Heather R. Hall, 37, of Portersville passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at West Penn Hospital following a lengthy and courageous battle with AHUS and complications of Covid-19.

Born January 11, 1984 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Charles J. and Brenda L. Yaromey Hall.

Heather was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She was formerly a waitress...

Kathryn L. Kotuba, 85, of Beaver Falls went to heaven peacefully in her sleep in the early morning Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her residence.

Born April 25, 1936 in Bluff City, KS, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rosa Cowell Gerberding. She was married to John T. Kotuba on May 21, 1960 whom she met while...

Robert E. Lees (Bob) passed away the morning of November 21, 2021, at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington, PA after a lengthy health battle.

Bob was born in Sharon, PA on May 15, 1932, the son of Joe and Evelyn (Swogger) Lees.

He graduated from Sharon High School, and then went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in...

William L. Cooper, 69, of North Beaver Township passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his residence.

Born January 4, 1952 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Willis A. and Rosemary A. Murphey Cooper. He was married to Jackie Rae Patterson Cooper for 48 years.

Bill grew up farming with his grandparents on the family...

Francis Eugene Trevelline (Frank/ Fats/ Pap), 90, of Ripley NY, (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away on November 17, 2021 in his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born August 25,1931, in Boyers, PA. He was the son of the late Luigi and Amelia Campana Trevelline. Frank was married to Barbara Brown Trevelline for 38 years when she...

Ruth Julia Yvorra was born on December 30, 1920 in McKees Rocks, Pa to Leopold and Anna Kutzner Geider. She grew up there where she enjoyed going to movies and roller skating with her friends. She married James Yvorra and moved to Portersville to make their home located along Rte. 488, the Ellwood Portersville road. Ruth did secretarial work for...

Sandra L. “Sandy” Huffman, 75, of Chewton passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center following a brief illness.

Born July 1, 1946 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Robert G. Sr. and Betty Lutz Huffman.

Sandy graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. She had worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance...

William H. “Bonie” Timblin, 79, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Heritage Valley Sewickley.

Born September 7, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Hugh V. and Margaret Jean Wimer Timlin. He was married to Bonnie K. Bair Timblin when she passed away in 2020.

Bonie was employed by Mathews Conveyor.

Survivors...

Margaret K. “Peggy” Cosgrove, 91, of New Galilee passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Edison Manor.

Born April 19, 1930 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edward “Ebby” and Dorothy E. Miller Howarth.

Peggy enjoyed a full life at her home in New Galilee where she loved to garden, sew, read, and play with her...

Shirley A. Gisondi, 87, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Rochester Manor Nursing Home in Rochester.

Born February 11, 1934 in Big Beaver Borough, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. (Nick) Straley and Josephine Lechner Straley.

Shirley graduated from Lincoln High School class of 1951. She was also runner up in the...

Freda Morrow Newton, 92, of Ellwood City entered her heavenly rest and joined the Lord in song on Friday, November 5, 2021 at UPMC Mercy Hospital after a brief illness.

Born October 27, 1929 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Violet Harper Morrow. She was married to Frank L. Newton who passed on March...

At approximately 6:30 am, Thursday morning November 4, 2021, at UPMC Passavant Hospital, Giorgina’s Guardian Angel swept away her spirit and soul into heaven to be reunited into the loving bosom of her family members, who preceded her in death; Mother Violet Tomeo, Father Anthony Tomeo and younger Brother Carmine Tomeo. She was married to her husband Louis for almost...

Grace Elizabeth McGeorge fully embodied the meaning of her name, an undeserved gift. She was a blessing to everyone that knew her. Grace went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at age 89 following a short illness.

Born on January 31, 1932 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late C. Marvin and Clara...

Freda L. Hudspath, 101, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Concordia of Cranberry.

Born June 29, 1920 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mary (McConnell) Spiker. She was married to Jacob A. Hudspath on October 15, 1954.

Freda was a graduate of New Castle High School. She was a member...

Patricia R. Libert, 68, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital following a 6 month illness.

Born December 7,1952 in Grove City, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Patricia Ann Young McAnallen.

Patricia enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her...

Wilbert B. “Dubby” Cunning, 74, of New Galilee passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at UPMC Passavant – McCandless Twp. following a short illness.

Dubby was born on August 10, 1947 in Beaver Falls, to Wilbert F. and Lillian Moore Cunning.

He served in the United States Navy, touring in Vietnam. He was retired from CSX Railroad. He also worked...

Waide C. Kennedy, 93, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Haven Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Born December 23, 1927 in Slippery Rock Township, he was the son of the late Alfred and Lyda Hogue Kennedy . He was married to Roberta Brown Kennedy in May 1951. She passed away on January 12, 1996.

Waide...

Sally J. Jones, 82, of Wampum passed away peacefully with family by her side Thursday, September 30, 2021 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital.

Born April 20, 1939 in Newton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Curtis K. and Lila M. Pascoe Porter.

Sally is survived by her husband of 63 years, William H. “Bill” Jones. Together they raised...

Harold L. Cole, 93, Ellwood City passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a three month illness.

Born January 27, 1928 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John H. and Mary Elizabeth Ward Cole. He was married to Joann M. Spielvogel Cole whom he married on September 10, 1955 by the...

Raymond H. Wilson, 88, of Ellwood City (PerryTwp.) passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness.

Born October 2, 1932 in Mars, PA, he was the son of the late Henry and Nina (Gongaware) Wilson . He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Pascoe Wilson, a son, William Wilson, and a grandson, Ryan...