Obituaries

Christine Marie (Vith) Kalac, 63, formally of McKees Rocks, PA passed away peacefully on May 21st 2020 at home in Darlington, PA.

Born May 27th 1956, in McKees Rocks, PA. She joined the US Navy in 1979 and served as one of the first female crew members aboard a US Navy ship the USS Point Loma (AGDS-2).

After leaving the...

Mary C. McKerahan, 73 of Ellwood City

A private committal service will take place for Mary who died May 9, 2020 on Friday, May 22. It will be conducted by Rev. Father Mark Thomas. All are welcome to a Celebration of Mary’s life on Saturday, May 23 at 3:30 pm at the family residence. Please bring a favorite memory story...

Cynthia Aquino Nordi, of Franklin Park, Pa passed away on May 16, 2020 of complications from pancreatic cancer.

She was born in Pittsburgh to Alfred D. and E. Joan (Snyder) Aquino on August 13, 1952. She grew up in Beaver Falls and attended Beaver Falls High School where she was a majorette. She performed with the band at a televised...

Betty J. Ippolito, 95, of Wampum passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle.

Born June 24, 1924 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Garnet (Lewis) Powell . She was married to Jacob A. Ippolito for 71 years when he died June 2, 2014.

Betty was a member of...

George J. Weber, 86, of New Galilee passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Lakeview Personal Care Home in Darlington following an extended illness.

Born May 7, 1934 in Homewood, he was the son of the late William C. and Annabel (Forney) Weber Sr.

George retired in 1987 as a dispatcher from Babcock and Wilcox following 35 years of...

Thomas L. Martz, 88, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Carriage Court following a short illness.

Born May 26, 1931 in Emerickville, PA, he was the son of the late Frank T. and Mary (Shields) Martz . He was married to Patti J. Milliren for 61 years until her passing in 2015.

After graduating from High...

Mary C. “Little Miss Mary” McKerahan, 73, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her residence.

Mary was born on March 10, 1947 in Pittsburgh. She was a nurse at the Passavant Lutheran Home for 21 years until her retirement. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church where she was a dedicated volunteer at...

Sharen A. Atkins ,73, of Fairview School Rd. Ellwood City, passed away May 10, 2020, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Born January 2, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Ethel Wallis Snare and the late Russell Snare. She was married to Harry “Curt” Atkins Jr. for 54 1/2 years, he survives.

Sharen was a graduate...

Roberta Mae “Bobbye” Kennedy, 95, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Haven Nursing Home.

Born October 14, 1924 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel (Main) Kirkham. She was married to Lester Ray Kennedy for 61 years when he passed away April 29, 2008.

Bobbye graduated from Lincoln...

Domenick Joseph Santo, 87, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Carriage Court in New Castle.

Born January 25, 1933 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Lambiase) Santo. He was married to Mathilda Pistacchio Santo for 63 years as they were married on September 29, 1956. She survives.

Dom was...

Stanley R. Sobona Sr., 76, of New Brighton passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 11, 1943 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph T.and Nellie M. (Golmont) Sobona Sr.

Stanley retired in 1986 from Babcock and Wilcox following 24 years of service. He then worked...

Daniel M. Maloney, 59, of Wampum died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his residence.

Born June 17, 1960 in Washington, PA, he was the son of the late John “Jack” Martin and Mary Louise (Ries) Maloney.

Dan worked as a Transportation Security Administer at the Pittsburgh Airport. He enjoyed camping, landscaping, and woodworking. His most cherished time was spent...

Angelo J. “Mo” Iannantuono, 91, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at  Quality Life Services in New Castle following an extended illness. Born May 26, 1928 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ciro and Mary (Turko) Iannantuono.  He was married to the late Virginia H. Houk who died February 29, 2012. Angelo worked...

Ralph R. Evans, 82, of North Sewickley Twp., Ellwood City passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at his residence.

Born September 23, 1937 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Raymond Ross and Florence Mae (Wemer) Evans. He was married to Frances (Murphy) Evans for 57 years when she passed away May 10, 2019.

Ralph was an...

Roma Jean Wallace, 85, of Koppel passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital.

Born and raised in Castlewood, Jean was the daughter of the late Earl and Sara (Johns) Overbeck.

Jean worked at HIll View Manor for 25 years in the dietary department. She enjoyed cooking. Jean cherished time spent with family, especially...

Carolyn “Curly” (Main) Smith, 91, formally of Wurtemburg passed away Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Providence Care Center surrounded by her family.

Carolyn was born April 16, 1928 to the late Carl and Lena (Burr) Main. She was married on August 21,1947 to Edwin J. Smith, who preceded her in death on October 14, 2001.

She is survived by...

Betty Jane Kirkwood, 95, formerly of Wampum passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at the Covington Nursing and Rehab Center in East Palestine, Ohio.

Born June 1, 1924 in Plain Grove, Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the late Bartholomew and Minnie (Smith) Heaton. She was married to Robert M Kirkwood for 50 years when he died February 16,...

Marylou Evelyn Snyder, 77, of North Beaver Township passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love on April 9, 2020.

Born April 2, 1943 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Ellis C. and Evelyn (Chambers) Allen. She was married to David A. Snyder who passed on April, 5 2005.

Marylou was a wonderful woman who was...