Obituaries
Terry Lynn Cumberledge
Mar 27, 2025
Terry Lynn Cumberledge, 62, of West Pittsburg passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
Born May 10, 1962, in Lawton, OK, he was the son of the late James William and Donna Foster Cumberledge of Texas. He was married to Lori Ferrucci Cumberledge.
Terry worked at Universal Refractories in Wampum as a press operator. Catholic by faith, he enjoyed...
Janet Elizabeth Hall
Mar 27, 2025
Janet Elizabeth Hall, 82, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at The Grove at Harmony following a lengthy illness.
Born on August 17, 1942, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Clara Lostetter Warren. She was blessed to share 55 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, William E. Hall, until...
Frances Aldan
Mar 26, 2025
Frances "Fran" Aldan, 102, of Shenango Twp passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Haven Convalescent New Castle.
Born February 26, 1923 in Bessemer, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Theresa Puz Mohorich. She was married to Daniel Aldan Jr. for 67 years when he passed away on December 20, 2014.
Fran graduated from Bessemer High School in 1941....
Jessie V. Berkebile
Mar 22, 2025
Jessie Virginia Berkebile, 82, of Koppel passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.
Born September 28, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret McCloskey Swogger. She was married to Robert Russell Berkebile when he passed away on January 17, 2023.
Jessie graduated from Lincoln...
Frances Irene Sbarro
Mar 21, 2025
Frances Irene Sbarro of New Castle, formerly of Chewton departed this world for heaven on March 21, 2025 at the age of 97.
Frances was born August 5, 1927 in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Frank and Florence Cleck Murphy. She was married for 68 years to her husband Nick Sbarro until his death in 2015.
Frances is survived by her...
Robert J. O'Brien
Mar 19, 2025
Robert J. O’Brien, 93, of Ellwood City passed away March 19, 2025 at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.
Born May 16, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late George O'Brien and Grace (Stiefel) O’Brien. He was married to Jane Karen (Merritt) O’Brien until her death on February 1,1973.
Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He worked...
Russell J. Malcolm
Mar 11, 2025
Russell J. Malcolm, 72, of North Beaver Twp passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
Born February 17, 1953 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Russell B. and Margaret Ednie Malcolm.
Russell worked at B&W in Koppel and Aliquippa. He then had a deer processing business and retired from Giant Eagle on Wilmington Rd. as...
David O. Hairhoger Sr.
Mar 6, 2025
David O. Hairhoger Sr., 91, of New Beaver Boro, passed away March 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of Joseph and Wilma Vance Hairhoger and the devoted husband of Marlene Harper Hairhoger. Dave and Marlene were childhood friends whose love blossomed into a 63-year marriage, built on unwavering devotion, shared adventures, and a...
Diana J. Libicer
Feb 23, 2025
Diana J. Libicer, 74, of Big Beaver Borough passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at her residence with her loving husband and family by her side.
Born May 17, 1950 in Romney, WV, she was the daughter of the late Glise and Betty McBride Judy.
Diana graduated from Beaver Falls in 1968 and was a member of the former 1st...
William C. Chapman
Feb 23, 2025
William C. Chapman, 84, of Wayne Twp. passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at UPMC - Jameson Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born March 2, 1940 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Van and Vida Houk Chapman.
William graduated from Shenango in 1958 and had retired from Calgon after 30 years of service as a chemical operator. An...
Robert R. McLaughlin Sr.
Feb 17, 2025
Robert R. McLaughlin Sr., 79, of North Sewickley Twp passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Born October 28, 1945 in Park Gate, he was the son of the late Christopher Alex and Katurah Wineman McLaughlin. He married Elsie I. Curtis McLaughlin on September 11, 1976. They were married for 32 years when she...
Lee Anne Moyer
Feb 15, 2025
Lee Anne Moyer, 77, of Wayne Twp, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her residence following a lengthy illness.
Born May 19, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Johanna Crowe Gaiser.
Lee Anne was a current member of the Calvin Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City. She worked...
Linda L. Bognoski
Feb 11, 2025
Linda L. Bognoski, 77, of Chewton passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at UPMC - Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.
Born August 31, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy Huber Rambo. She married Ralph D."Boogie" Bognoski in 1965. They shared 59 years of marriage until his passing on September 18, 2024.
Linda graduated...
Daniel James Blank
Feb 10, 2025
Daniel James Blank, 23, of Scott Twp passed away Monday, February 10, 2025.
Born November 2, 2001 in Farrell, he was the son of Jacob R. and Nancy E. Blank.
Daniel graduated from Laurel Jr/Sr High School with the class of 2020. He furthered his education at Westminster College where he earned his degree in Biology, and a minor in Business. He...
Joan Snyder
Feb 9, 2025
Joan Snyder, 89, of West Pittsburg passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Haven Convalescent Nursing Home, New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Born June 18, 1935 in West Pittsburg, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Mae Valentine Schultz. She married Thomas E. Snyder on June 20, 1959. They were married for 56 years when he passed away on March...
Dann S. Zelic
Feb 7, 2025
Dann S. Zelic, 85, of Chewton passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Born November 21, 1939 in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of the late Mike and Eileen Hickman Zelic. He was married to Mary G. Jacquin Zelic.
Dann first worked at Mike's Bait Shop in Portersville, then B&W, and then he owned...
Fred E. Bennett
Feb 4, 2025
Fred E. Bennett, 94, of Fombell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his residence.
Born May 1, 1930 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Bender Bennett.
A proud Army Veteran, Fred served from 1952-1954. He formerly owned F.E. Bennett excavating and retired from Herr-Voss in Rochester where he worked as a truck...
Cynthia Lee Patrick
Feb 4, 2025
Cynthia Lee Patrick, 74, of Harmony passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born December 28, 1950 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Bernice J. Shuster Platt. She was married to Jim Patrick when he passed away on August 1, 2007.
Cynthia graduated from Riverside in 1968. For several years, she...
Donald P. Frum
Jan 28, 2025
Donald P. Frum, 51, of Beaver Falls (formerly of Wampum) was received into the loving arms of his Savior on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at UPMC Passavant following a lengthy illness.
Born December 30, 1973 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Donald P. Frum Sr. and Sandra Shaner Kirkwood of Wampum.
Donald graduated from West Mayfield Christian School...
Robert Hartman
Jan 28, 2025
Robert Hartman, 83, of Wampum passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his residence.
Born May 29, 1941 in Freedom, he was the son of the late Lester and Althea Hartman.
For many years Bob owned and operated Hartman Silkscreen in Wampum.
Survivors include his son, Robert Hartman, II of Michigan and his daughter, Amy Hartman of Washington.
Per his wishes, no services will...