Obituaries

Ruth Ann Voland, 72, of Neshannock Twp. passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital following a short illness.

Born August 17, 1946 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Anna B. (Mielke) Zokvic.

Ruth retired from Mohawk School District after 37 years teaching Math and Computer Science. She graduated from...

George J. Durbin, 87, formerly of Wurtemburg Heights passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Jameson Hospital in New Castle.

Born August 23, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Norman and Joyce Durbin. He was married to Cora Ruth Burns Durbin for 49 years when she passed away May 3, 2006.

Bud retired in 1985...

Linda Larue Szalankiewicz, 70, of Center Church Rd., New Castle passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her residence following a courageous three year battle with cancer.

Born September 29, 1948 in Wilkinsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Larue (Johnston) Moenich . She was married to Edward J. Szalankiewicz, who survives, for 45 years as...

Trina Darcée Seaburn Weingart , 52, passed away Monday morning, July 1, at UPMC Jameson Hospital after a brieTrina Darcée Seaburn Weingart , 52, passed away Monday morning, July 1, at UPMC Jameson Hospital after a brief and aggressive battle with cancer.

The daughter of the late John W. Seaburn and Patricia Seaburn of Ellwood City, Trina was born August...

Kathy Lynn Anderson, 62, of West Pittsburg went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 1, 2019 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born October 10, 1956 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Carol Axe Mielke Sr.

Kathy graduated from Lawrence County Vo Tech in 1974. She was a member and taught Sunday...

Phillip A. Nerti passed peacefully on June 29, 2019. He was born on January 15, 1929 in West Pittsburg, PA. He was an extraordinary Husband, Father, and Grandfather.

Mr. Nerti is survived by his wife of 66 years AnnaMae (Frickanish): sons, Philip Nerti of Oakdale and David (Cheryl) Nerti of Wampum; granddaughters Nicole (Justin) Scott and Angela (Alex) Elbanna; great...

Margaret Lynn (Wray) Kosciuszko, 61, of Mahoningtown, New Castle passed away  Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born March 3, 1958 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Edward E. Wray and Elaine Berry Wray of Ellwood City.

Lynn graduated from Riverside HIgh School in 1976...

Gerald S “Jerry” Mook, 70, of Shenango Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 16, 2019.

Born August 8, 1948 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Gerald S. and Martha A. Campbell Mook. He was married to Patricia Czzowitz Reddick Mook for 27 years. She survives.

Jerry retired from Prudential Insurance Company with over 30 years...

Mary Jane Hall, 57, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her home in Chewton following a short illness.

Born August 12, 1961 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John H. Hall Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Goebel Hall with whom she resided.

Mary Jane graduated from Walmo Intermediate School. She worked at Lark Workshop for many...

Ruth Alma Oberfeitinger, 97, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Northview Estates.

Born May 19, 1922 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late LaRue and Bertha Murray Gortner. She was married to Howard Oberfeitinger for 51 years when he passed away in 1998.

Mrs. Oberfeitinger began her teaching career in the East McKeesport Schools...

Lee E. Huston, 68, of Little Beaver Twp., Enon Valley passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver following a short illness.

Born January 23, 1951 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Wayne E. Huston and Elizabeth Lucille Gleghorn Huston of Enon Valley. He was married to Anna R. Yoder Huston for...

Glenn Leroy Armstrong, 81, of Chippewa passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Heritage Valley Hospital.

Born September 21, 1937 in Butler, he was the son of the late Edwin P. and Mary A. (Deal) Armstrong. He was married to Toyoko Nishida Armstrong for 54 years when she passed away November 9, 2011.

Glenn retired in...

Rosemary A. Cooper, 87, of North Beaver Township passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her residence.

Born April 11, 1932 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late James T. and Mary E. (Pecore) Murphey. She was married to Willis A. “Bill” Cooper for 62 years when he passed away November 29, 2012.

Rosemary graduated from Mt. Jackson...

Nathan C. Fatula, 28, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly at his residence Friday, May 17, 2019.

Born March 6, 1991 in Anchorage, AK, he was the son of Charles M. Fatula of Ellwood City, and Kerry (Ron) Halter of Kodiak, AK.

Nate was an avid and accomplished guitarist and bass player who enjoyed writing music. He was known for...

Roger R. McPheron, 85, of Little Beaver Twp. passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness.

Born March 22, 1934 in Johnson Twp., Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles Ross and Ellen (Houk) McPheron. He was married to Alice Sheetz McPheron for 51 years when she passed away October 20, 2009.

Roger...

Frances M. Evans, 76, of North Sewickley Twp., Ellwood City passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Vibra Hospital in Boardman, Ohio following a brief illness.

Born February 25, 1943 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Wetzel and Gladys (Stoups) Murphy.

Frances graduated from Lincoln High School and was a Notary Public from 1989 -2017. She...

Jeraldyne Ann Rambo, 71, of Tionesta passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Wampum following a three year illness.

Born January 15, 1948 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia Claire (Wolfe) Haswell.

Jerry formerly worked as a Sales Associate at Wal-Mart in Chippewa. She had also previously...

Ann (Fox) Tweddell, 38, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 11, 1980 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Gary and Lisa (Kimpel) Fox of Ellwood City. She was married to Joseph Tweddell for 15 years. They all survive.

Ann graduated...

Helen Marie (Barberio) Lippert, 73, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born November 22, 1945 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late George T. and Abigail Margaret (Hughes) Barberio.

For over 20 years, Helen owned and operated the Doll House Beauty Salon then managed the kitchen at McDowell’s Hotel...

Ruth Alice (Gabele) Hall, 98, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on April 25, 2019 at Northview Estates.

Born June 14, 1920 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Jay A. and Esther Blankenbicker Gabele.  Ruth graduated from Rochester High School in 1938 and Garfield Business School in Beaver Falls in 1939. She was employed at Treadwell Construction...