Obituaries

Walter Judson “Judd” Blinn Jr., 85, of Slippery Rock Township passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, December 7, 2020.

Born May 1, 1935 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Walter Judson and Jessie Ardella Smith Blinn. He was married to Marilyn Howell Blinn for 58 years. They were married in August,1962.

Judd retired from...

William E. “Bill” Corbin, 70, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver after a month long illness.

Born March 16, 1950 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late William Corbin and Ada Guidice Pangan. He was married to Lori Kosior for 22 years.

Bill was a Veteran of the...

Elmer Edward Allman, 84, Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 4, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie.

Born December 18, 1935 in Marshall Township, he was the son of the late Henry Edward and Lillian Boehm Allman.

Elmer grew up working on the family farm. An Army Veteran, he served as a truck driver and worked with...

A prominent Ellwood City Dentist, Dr. Charles W. Marion, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at home. He had practiced dentistry for 52 years.

Born February 10, 1932, Dr. Marion graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. While attending high school, he worked in the dental office of his Uncle, Dr. C.R. Carnahan, after school and on weekends. This...

Jason William Cooper, 40, of Bayard Iowa passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, November 26, 2020.

Born February 22, 1980 in New Castle, he was the son of William Lawrence and Jackie Rae Patterson Cooper.

Jason was a graduate of VO-Tech High School in New Castle. He worked as a welder at New Way Trucks. He was an...

Roxanne L. Gwilt, 60, of Wayne Twp. passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness.

Born October 24, 1960 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Dorothy Chapman Newton. She was married to Randy Gwilt for 15 years, he survives.

Roxanne was a 1978 graduate of Lincoln High School...

Craig “Queenie” King, 62, of Woodside Ave, Ellwood City passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his residence following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer.

Born August 13, 1958 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Warren “Fuzzy” and Evelyn Riffer King. He was married to Grace Francis King for 12 years, she survives.

Queenie was a...

Joan M. Poholsky, 96, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Jameson Care Center in New Castle.

Born January 18, 1924 in Tiffin, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Norman E. and Grace Elizabeth Thompson Lloyd. She was married to Albert W. Poholsky for 74 1/2 years when he died in 2018.

Joan was...

Richard A. Grymes, 78, of Wampum passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Butler VA Community Living Center following a courageous 50 year battle with MS.

Born February 6, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Amos and Gertrude Harris Grymes . He was married to Shirley Wilson Grymes who survives.

Richard was a graduate...

Alfred “Al” C. Andrews, 60, of Shenango Township passed away at his residence Sunday November 15, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born May 16, 1960 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Lester and Silvia McWithey Andrews . He was married to Theresa Marchette on April 28, 1990.

Al was previously employed as a truck...

Delores “Dolly” L. Ambrose, 88, formerly of North Beaver Township, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver.

Dolly was born November 15, 1931 in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of the late Paul Thomas and Esther (Stimple) McConnell. She was married (December 5, 1952) to the late Jerome “Jerry” Ambrose for 63 years...

Vera L. Minto, 86, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family.

Born March 27, 1934 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late George and Bella Weir Clark.

She was actively involved with her church. She especially loved to cook. Vera was always there to lend a hand for anyone...

Larry Howard Barge, 72 of Wellston, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio following complications during a surgical procedure.

Larry was born to the late Howard L. Barge and the late Lilian Marks, and raised by his father and stepmother the late Rose Mary Barge of Ellwood City.

Larry served a...

Bud Courson, 73, of Wayne Twp. Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 5, 2020 at UPMC Passavant Hospital.

Born November 15, 1946 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Fred and Leona Thompson Courson. He was married to Cindy Hoyman Courson for 24 years, she survives.

Bud was a 1964 graduate of Riverside High School. He...

Mary Micacchione, 98, of West Pittsburg passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Avalon Place in New Castle.

Born June 6, 1922 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Hugo and Elizabeth DeLeonardis Ciro. She was married to George Micacchione on June 6, 1945. He passed on January 4, 2002.

Mary was a member of Holy Spirit Parish...

Mark Kevin Crofton, 66, of Koppel passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Heritage Valley – Beaver.

Born September 30, 1954 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rella Stiles Crofton.

Survivors include brother, Paul (Donna) Crofton; sister Karen McCoy, three nieces, Jessica Crofton of Ellicott City, MD, Sarabeth McCoy of Sewickley; Paige Osier of...

Veva B. McConnell, 90, of North Beaver Township passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at Edison Manor Nursing Home.

Born February 15, 1930 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel Youkers Herold . She was married to Frank Thomas McConnell for 37 years. He passed on March 3,1986.

Veva was a member of the Moravia...

Eleanor Louise Gwin, 93, of Bessemer passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Avalon Place in New Castle.

Born September 6, 1927 in Enon Valley, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Bessie Robinson Raney. She was married to Howard A. Gwin for 48 years. He passed away on April 12, 2001.

Eleanor was a graduate of...

Charlotte Louise Wilson, 83, of Wayne Twp. passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.

Born June 18, 1937 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Chalmers and Ida (Weisz) Hazen. She was married to William “Bill” J. Wilson who died July 7, 1992.

Charlotte worked for many years as...

Charlotte Birtalan, 88, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital.

Born June 17, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late William S. and Emma R. Roth Kaldy. She was married to Benedict “Ben” Birtalan for 57 years until his death, September 29, 2009.

Charlotte was a graduate of Lincoln...