Obituaries

Lois A. Panella, 75, of New Beaver Borough passed away peacefully Monday, March 1, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness.

Born May 29, 1945 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William and Sarah Hairhoger Barber.

Lois was a graduate of Mohawk High School. She was a member of the...

Donald C. Huffman, 81, of New Beaver Borough passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Twin Lakes Rehabiltiation and Nursing Center in Greensburg following a brief illness.

Born August 9, 1939 in Ellport, he was the son of the late Wilbert L. and Martha Stanyard Huffman.

Donald graduated from Beaver Falls High School. He was a veteran of the United...

James “Jimmy” Pisani, 92, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital.

Born November 30, 1928 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Domenic and Josephine Riccio Pisani.

He was employed at the former Johnny’s Shoe Shine in Ellwood City. Jimmy loved to go dancing.

Survivors include many nieces, nephews, their...

William J. Miskolcze, 75, of North Sewickley Township passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a brief illness.

Born May 14, 1945 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late William and Anna Takacs Miskolcze. He was married to Barbara Chulak Miskolcze for 52 years.

Bill formerly worked at Ellwood City Iron and Wire...

Frank Shultz Jr., 74, of West Pittsburg passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness.

Born July 1, 1946 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Broznich Shultz.

Frank graduated from New Castle High School in 1964. He was a self employed house painter. Frank was a...

Marsha L. McKinney, 70, of New Brighton passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her residence following a brief battle with cancer.

Born May 20, 1950 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Walter L. and Lenora L. Widdowfield McKinney.

Marsha graduated from Riverside High School in 1968. She worked in the Quality Control Department at Weyerhaeuser...

Shirley Rae Hairhoger Lucy Moore, 65, of Palm Bay, Florida passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2021.

Born July 4, 1955 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. Hairhoger and Barbara L. Hozick Hairhoger, who survives.

Shirley Rae attended Lawrence County Vo-Tech graduating in 1973 and attended Pen State. She enjoyed cooking and spending time...

William E. Cummins, 72, of North Beaver Township passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman following a short illness.

Born June 16, 1948 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Clarence K. and Florence E. McClurg Cummins. He was married to Jane E. Zeh Cummins for 52 years.

Bill served in the...

Arthur F. Wehman, 88, of West Pittsburg (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his residence.

Born November 14, 1932 in Wayne Township, he was the son of the late Arthur F. and Minnie Weisenstin Wehman. He was married to Martha Louden on May 26, 1956. They were married over 64 years.

Art graduated from Lincoln...

Stephen Thomas Goebel, 49, of Wampum, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2021.

Born February 9, 1971 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Thomas L. and Karen S. Chappell Goebel. She survives.

Stephen was formerly employed by Michael Baker’s and Agway in New Castle. He was a member of the Chewton Christian Church. Stephen had a...

John A. Schotsch, 95, of Wampum passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Shenango On The Green in New Wilmington.

Born November 5, 1925 in Wampum, he was the son of the late John A. and Mary Bender Schotsch. He was married to Frances Ferrante Schotsch for over 73 years, they married on May 3, 1947.

John graduated from Wampum...

Darlene L. Schrantz, 77, of West Pittsburg passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born February 18, 1943 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Goldie Young Boughter.

Darlene was affiliated with the Grace Bible Church. She enjoyed watching the Wheel of Fortune...

Francis Gerald “Jerry” Sapienza, 78, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his home.

Born June 11, 1942 in Zelienople, he was the son of the late R. Samuel and Jennie Tomei Sapienza. He was married to Gloria Panella Port Sapienza. They married February 16, 2009.

Jerry was a lifelong entrepreneur which included planning and...

Ralph Frelin, 69, of North Sewickley Township passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at his residence following a lengthy illness.

Born May 2, 1951 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harry R. and Marion K. Pisani Frelin . He was married to Betty Altman Frelin for 45 years. She survives.

Ralph was employed by Advanced Auto...

Ella J. Funkhouser, 86, of Wampum passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at her residence.

Born July 28, 1934 in Punxsutawney, she was the daughter of the late David and Violet Matheny Chapman. She was married to the late Clyde A. Funkhouser.

Ella, a woman of strong faith, was a member of the Chewton First Baptist Church. She belonged to...

Charles E. “Chuck” Crawley Jr., 59, of Ellwood City lost his short but valiant battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family on January 26, 2021 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp.

Born June 24, 1961 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Charles E. Crawley Sr. and Vivian M. (Eady) Crawley.

Chuck graduated from Lincoln...

William G. Bartle Jr. of Beaver Falls passed away after a brief illness on December 25, 2020 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver.

Born on March 20, 1940 to William G. Bartle Sr. and Iona V. (Fortney) Bartle. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Delores, a step-daughter, Mary Jean Stevenson, his parents, a brother, Arthur J....

Margaret Hatcher, 78, of North Sewickley Township passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 peacefully at her residence.

Born December 5, 1942 in Lincoln Hill, PA, she was the daughter of the late Willard K. and Ethel McKahan Watson. She was married to Clyde H. Hatcher. He died on September 12, 1988.

Margaret formerly attended World Wide Church of God. She...