Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Dombeck, 58, of New Castle passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 7, 1963 in Fort Knox, KY, she was the daughter of J. Charles Dombeck and the late C. Patricia Vlah. She passed on March 12, 1988.

She was employed at the Lawrence County...

Mathew C. Reese, 41, of Chewton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 12, 2021 at his residence.

Born July 22, 1979 in Rochester, he was the son of the late James and Karen Statton Reese. He was married to Jami Hamrick Reese for 11 years.

Matt was a manager at the Ellwood City Forge. He enjoyed traveling, especially trips to...

Frederick E. Hogue, 86, of Wayne Township passed away peacefully Thursday, July 8th, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Oakland.

He was born on July 4th, 1935 in Ellwood City, a son of the late Raymond Hogue and Mabel Hogue (Strouse)

He married Carol L. Hogue on July 1, 1960. She died on July 9th, 2021. He was reunited...

Carol L. Hogue, 83, of Wayne Township passed away unexpectedly in her home Thursday, July 9th, 2021.

She was born on May 4th, 1938 in Ellwood City, a daughter of Howard and Lilabelle (Weingartner) Weisz.

She married Fred Hogue on July 1, 1960. He died on July 8th, 2021. She was reunited with him in heaven less than twenty four...

Carol L. Emerick, 91, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver.

Born December 27, 1929 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Ali Henderson Aiken. She was married to the late John H. Emerick for 70 years when he passed away March 21, 2020.

Carol graduated from...

I am Kenneth Eugene Hartzel. My best friend, housekeeper and lover born August 29, 1947, went to be with her father and mother on July 4, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA after a brief illness. Her father and mother, Clyde A. and Elsie E. McKinney preceded her in passing. Donna Jean is survived by her brother Clyde A....

Teri Beeler Plassmeyer, 61, of Ellwood City passed away June 29, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Teri has continued her kindness through the gift of life by becoming an organ donor.

Born September 5, 1959 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late David McKim and the late Z. Ann Cook McKim who passed away in 2017.

Teri...

Frank N. Yoho Jr., 81 of Wayne Township went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2021, after a prolonged illness. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Frank N. Yoho Sr. and Hannah M. (Grant) Yoho, as well as his brother John L. Yoho and his spouse Beverly Ann (Huffman) Yoho.

Frank is survived by his three...

G. Eileen Shearer, 98, of New Beaver Borough, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 26 at her residence.

She was born December 13, 1922 in the Wampum area,to the late Clarence and Geraldine (Cook) Boots. She was married to Charles (Chuck) Shearer for 78 years. He preceded her in death...

Francisco “Frank” “Mr. Z”, Zayas Jr., 74, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at VA Medical Center – Oakland following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born February 12, 1947 in San Juan, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Francisco Sr. and Dolores Cuba Zayas. He and Jan Dargis Zayas were married in Jamaica 16...

Jackie Lynn Biega, 54, of Chewton passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born May 23, 1967 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of Howard D. and Linda Lee Harker. She was married to Anthony J. Biega for over 20 years.

Jackie was a current...

Anastasia M. Groves, 88, of Wampum passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born August 18, 1932 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Modliszewski Zak. She was married to Lawrence E. Groves. He passed in 1996.

She was a member of the Polish White Eagles, Red...

Lilly Kathryn Stiles Mills, 95, of Cameron North Carolina (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at her daughter Pam’s residence.

Born April 7, 1926 in Clearfield Co, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Sr. and Vanda A. Gmerek Stiles. She was married to the late Thomas C. Mills Sr. who passed away in 1994.

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Rosalie L. McKinney, 87, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born March 17, 1934 in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence Nolder Hover. She was married to Norman E. McKinney for 63 years. He passed on February 6, 2018.

Rosalie was formerly employed by Sotus Candy,...

William P. Skvarla Sr., 93, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his residence.

Born March 24, 1928 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Steve and Mary Pavuk Skvarla.

Bill graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947, where he was a member of the gymnastic team, and enlisted in the Air...

Kathy L. Braunbeck, 51, of Fombell passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 7, 2021 at Heritage Valley in Beaver.

Born February 25, 1970 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Chester A. and Ethel L. Rape Black. She was also preceded in death by her husband Daniel Braunbeck who passed in October 2011.

Kathy graduated from Riverside in...

James Edward “Jimmy” Cooper, 63, of New Galilee passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born August 7, 1957 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Willis A. and Rosemary A. Murphey Cooper. He was married to Karen Casuccio Cooper.

Jimmy was a machinist by trade for over...

Valerie R. Banks, 79, of Pittsburgh passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Pennwood Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born September 23, 1941 in Saint Marys, PA, she was the daughter of the late Whythe and Ruth McFeely.

Valerie became a registered nurse after graduating from the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed by Allegheny County.

Survivors include daughter,...

Richard “Rick” Moffett is celebrating his return to the Lord after 59 years of joyful life. Born in New Brighton on September 25th, 1961. Rick enjoyed living life to the fullest with the ones he loved.

Rick spent 22 wonderful years with his lifelong partner Terri Lynn Hill. He loved to spend time with his family including daughter Chelsea (John)...

Randy L. Gwilt, 65, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence.

He was born March 7, 1956 in Battlecreek, Michigan.

Randy retired from TMS International where he was a truck driver. He enjoyed playing cards and shooting pool. An outdoorsman, Randy was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved his cats and cherished time spent...