Obituaries

Remington J. McConahy, 45 days, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born June 3, 2020 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Robert J McConahy III and Melissa Wimer.

Survivors include a sister, Destiny Maitland; brother, Daniel Frelin; grandparents, Robert and Christina McConahy of Wampum, Daniel Wimer of New Castle, Linda Galovich of New...

Dr. Donald Elliott Hall, 81, of Wadsworth Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2020 at The Sanctuary Wadsworth following a long battle with vascular dementia.

Born on May 5, 1939, in Ellwood City, PA, Don was the second of four children born to Charles R. and Virginia E Brooks Hall.

Don graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957. He...

Margaret McElwain, 88, of Fombell passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at her residence following a brief illness.

Born October 27, 1931 in Fombell, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Oliver and Eva (Steffler) Nye. She was married to Paul McElwain who passed away October 20, 2015.

Margaret was raised doing chores on the Nye family farm. A...

Nancy L. Mercado, 77, of Koppel passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born December 18, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Dorothy Kirkwood Wright.

Nancy worked at Ames department store and also at Thompson Restaurant in Harmony. She enjoyed cooking and camping.

Survivors include two daughters, Judy (Paul)...

Stephanie R. Barber, 48, Edinburg passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 unexpectedly at her residence.

Born July 18, 1971 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Cherin R. Foreman Small .

She was a graduate of Lawrence County Vo-Tech and the Butler County Community College with a degree in accounting. A dedicated mother, she especially enjoyed attending her sons...

Helen McElwain, beloved wife of the late Harold L. McElwain passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Helen was born on June 14, 1921 in Philadelphia, the daughter of Francis J. and Gertrude Cahill Cavanaugh. Helen and Harold met while he was stationed in Philadelphia during WWII. They married on March 11, 1944, and after his discharge...

Margaret “Peggy” Anne Karner of Wampum passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the age of 86.

Born September 23, 1933 to John and Margaret Karner, she lived most of her life in Wampum, residing most recently at Carriage Manor in New Castle. Peggy attended Wampum High School where she enjoyed playing the clarinet in the band. After high...

Michael C. Ingram, 71, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his residence.

Born July 17, 1948 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Harold and Ruth Ryhal Ingram. He was married to Kathleen Foster Ingram, for 45 years. She survives.

Mike was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and traveling to...

James L. McBride, 68, of Slippery Rock Township passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle following a lengthy illness.

Born August 30, 1951 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Mont and Margaret Cotton McBride. He was married to Debra E. McBride who passed on April 23, 2005.

Jim was a...

Amber Cherie LaGala, 32, Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 14, 2020 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital.

Born November 7, 1987 in Beaver, she was the daughter of the late Bill Rankin and Tina Boots who survives.

Amber was a graduate of Mohawk High School. Amber enjoyed motorcycle rides and outdoor activities, especially camping, fishing, and canoeing.

Survivors include...

David P. Colas, 68, of West Pittsburg passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness.

Born March 3, 1952 in North Charleroi, PA, he was the son of the late Paul G. and Eleanor D. Zadrozny Colas.

Dave graduated from Monessen High School. He worked at Remacor (a steel additive producer) as a lab technician....

Gustave “Hutch” Tetmire, 70, of Ellwood City, Wayne Twp, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Butler Memorial Hospital, although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born April 4, 1950 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Gustave and Erma Michaels Tetmire Sr. He was married on May 30, 1987 to Connie Tetmire for 33 years, she...

James G. Wright, 77, of North Sewickley Township passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born June 6, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Sharp B. and Frances “Birdy” (Knight) Wright.

Jim was a co-owner of Wright’s Meat Packing in Fombell where he partnered with his brother since 1955. James was an...

Carter J. Huzinec, 20, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital following complications of injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

Carter was known for being the fun, playful, silly, kind hearted, helpful, hard working friend to all and was always able to put a smile on everyones face. He was a laborer at Universal...

Joel W. Mariacher Sr., 81, of New Beaver Boro passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a brief illness.

Born December 23, 1938 in New Castle, he was the son of the late John “Jack” and Josephine (Walzer) Mariacher.

Joel graduated from Shenango High School in 1957. He retired after 27 years from Babcock and Wilcox,...

David E. Guy, 72, of South New Castle Borough passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at his residence due to complications of Agent Orange exposure.

Born December 22, 1947 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Walter I Guy Jr. and Helen Shultz Guy of West Pittsburg. He was married to Mary Jo “Pudgy” Kromka Guy for...

Mary DeMark Allgood, 103, of New Middletown, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Born September 2, 1916 in Wampum, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Theresa (Aiello) DeMark. She was married to John E. Allgood MD for 31 years when he died in 1973.

Mary graduated from...

David L. Cory, 73, of Wampum passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.

Born October 24, 1946 at home in Wampum, he was the son of the late John and Alyce (Allen) Cory.

David was a graduate of Mohawk High School. He worked as a Water Treatment Operator at the former Republic...