Obituaries

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...

Nancy L. Campbell, 83, of Enon Valley, formerly of Wampum passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 21, 2021, following complications from a fall in November.

Nancy was born at Providence Hospital in Beaver Falls on October 6, 1937, to the late Charles “Chick” Higgins and Mary Salvano Higgins. She retired from Chippewa Construction...

Virginia Orock, 85, of Portersville, Perry Township, Lawrence County passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 1, 1935 in Cherry Valley PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Cora Stewart Myers. She was married to Regis E. Orock. He passed away on September 7, 2018

Virginia was...

Glenn H. Marshall, 94, of Koppel passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.

Born October 21, 1926 in Koppel, he was the son of the late Harold C. and Anna Houk Marshall. He was married to Geraldine J. Harper for 69 years. She died January 6, 2017.

Glenn was a United States...

Thomas L. Poholsky, 75, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Butler.

Born April 28, 1945 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Albert W. and Joan M. Lloyd Poholsky.

Thomas was a graduate of Lincoln High School and also attended Penn State University. He was a...

Earla M. Hardy, 59, of North Beaver Township was called home to God on Thursday, January 14, 2021.

Born September 11, 1961 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Sarah Curry Hardy with whom she resided, and the late William Hardy Sr.

Earla was a member of Victory Christian Center. She spent many years employed by AT&T, as the...

Sue Elaine Marshall, 84, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born April 19, 1936 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late James and Jeanne Remley Cooper. She was married to Robert C. Marshall who passed on September 22, 2004.

Sue was a 1954 graduate of Shenango High School and a...

Paul F. “Fred” Kosior, 84, of Chewton passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital following a short illness.

Born July 20, 1936 in Chewton, he was the son of the late Edward and Sophie Modliszewski Kosior.

He worked as a diesel mechanic for Russell Trucking for over 30 years. Fred was a member of the former St....

George G. Russell Sr., 90, of New Galilee, passed on Tuesday January 12, 2021 under the gentle care of the Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center. George was the patriarch of a large family, a pillar in the church and community, and well loved and respected by many. He was born on March 11, 1930 in Beaver Falls to the late...

Marjorie M. Buchanan, 94, of Wampum passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Avalon Place following an extended illness.

Born February 21, 1926 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John N. and Verna Fairbanks Knight. She was married to the late Wendell J. Buchanan who passed on October 9, 1970.

Marjorie was a an active member...