Obituaries
Stanley Benham
Oct 1, 2024
Stanley Benham, 67, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at his residence following a one-year illness.
Born May 24, 1957, in Lake Placid, NY, he was the son of the late Stanley D Benham and Patricia DeLoria Benham.
Stanley served as a volunteer EMS driver while living in Lake Placid. Locally, he worked at the Pottery Barn in Beaver...
Norma Jean Carothers
Sep 28, 2024
Norma Jean Carothers of Florence Kentucky, (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away on September 28, 2024 at the age of 86. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Mary Jane Bathgate Tritt.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Carothers of 56 years, her son Eric Carothers, and brother Gilbert Tritt.
She is survived by her son and...
Kathryn A. Sloan
Sep 25, 2024
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths". Proverbs 3:5,6
Kathryn A. "Kathy" Sloan born in Freeport, PA on July 11, 1940 was the only child of the late Fred L. and Margaret C. Blackburn Sloan. She graduated from Freeport Area School...
Carol Anne Coulter
Sep 22, 2024
Carol Anne Coulter, 70, of North Beaver Township passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at her residence.
Born July 24, 1954 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John and Anne Stolitca Midzie.
Carol graduated from New Castle Vo-Tech and worked as a financial secretary and notary for North City Motors and Velocity Magnetics. She loved animals, especially horses...
Ralph D. Bognoski
Sep 18, 2024
Ralph D. "Boogie" Bognoski, 80, of Chewton passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his residence following a short illness.
Born October 10, 1943 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Chester and Monica Powell Bognoski. He was married to Linda Rambo Bognoski.
Boogie graduated from Lincoln in 1962. Following graduation he served as a member of the National...
Michael Steven Martin
Sep 15, 2024
Michael Steven Martin was born on May 27, 1949 in the small town of Wampum, PA. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family in the early hours of September 15, 2024.He is predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Melda Martin, and his sister Lana Hudson. His living siblings include sisters Terrie Parish, Judy McDermott, and Janis Lybarger...
Ronald Lee Little Jr.
Sep 15, 2024
Ronald Lee Little Jr., 57, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at his residence.
Born June 25, 1967 in New Brighton, he was the son of Ronald Lee Sr. and Patricia Ann Juidice Little.
Ronald was the owner and operator of Prestige Masonry Restoration. During his youth, he enjoyed karate. Ron was a veteran of the Navy, an...
Darlene L. Wisbith
Sep 15, 2024
Darlene L. Wisbith, 77, of Dennis lane, Beaver Falls passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at her residence following a brief illness.
Born October 6, 1946 in Fairmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Betty Markley Sapp. She was married to her sweetheart Jerry Wisbith with whom they raised their 3 children in...
Violet Mae Kelly
Sep 14, 2024
Violet Mae "Gigi" Kelly, 80, of Neshannock Township passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Born March 10, 1944 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Leroy W. Blashak and Elsie McClain Blashak Goodland. She was married to James F. Kelly when he passed away on July 21, 1993.
Violet worked as a private duty nurse's aide at the Golden...
Renee Burnworth
Sep 12, 2024
Renee Burnworth, 45, of Perry Township passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
Born March 1, 1979 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James K. "Hoopy" Burnworth and Ann Gillespie Nelson of Ellwood City.
Renee worked as a secretary and in sales for Precision Cabinets. She enjoyed fishing and trips to the casino. Above all...
Crystal Wawrzynski
Sep 7, 2024
Crystal Wawrzynski, 37, of Ellwood City tragically passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Born October 11, 1986 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Randal Cunningham and Jean Diegdio and the stepdaughter of Diane Himes Cunningham. She married Jonathan Wawrzynski on September 19, 2009.
Some of Crystal's interests were reading, watching dramas, playing pool, and throwing darts. She loved cats and...
Richard Bofinger
Sep 3, 2024
Richard “Rich” Bofinger, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2024.
He spent his childhood in Punxsutawney with his father, Albert Bofinger. Richard always spoke fondly of several uncles, aunts and cousins who assisted in his upbringing. Following high school he served in the US Air Force for four years. He then attended Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics...
Kay Panella
Sep 2, 2024
Kay (Tarver) Panella, 74, passed away in her home with her family by her side on September 2, 2024 following an extended illness.
She was born September 17, 1949. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donice Hughey and Alcus Tarver, her brothers John and Tom Tarver, and brother in law Jim Croston.
Kay made the world a more beautiful place...
Guy Prestia
Aug 28, 2024
Guy Prestia, 102, of Ellwood City, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was a man of action whose service to his family, community, country, and faith radiated throughout his life.
Born April 26, 1922 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Madeline (Violante) and Joseph Prestia.
He married the late Patricia Prestia, his...
Josephine Shubert
Aug 26, 2024
Josephine Shubert, 103, of Glendale California (formerly of Wampum) passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024.
Born February 28, 1921 in Renton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Jordano Mento. She was married to Frank Shubert when he passed away on July 27, 2000.
Josephine worked at the Ellwood Knitting Mill for 24 years as a seamstress...
Letitia M. Shick
Aug 26, 2024
Letitia M. "Tish" Shick, 89, of Shenango Township passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at Northview Estates
Born April 11, 1935 in Possum Hollow, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Grace McKim Market. She was married to Joseph E. Shick for 29 years until he passed away on May 14, 1991.
Tish graduated from Lincoln High School and was...
Connie M. Dwyer
Aug 26, 2024
Connie M. Dwyer, 77, of New Beaver Borough passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at her residence.
Born May 26, 1947 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late William and Katheryn Barbara Irvine Dwyer.
Connie had worked as a hairdresser at Bauman Beauty Academy, at the Beaver Valley Medical Center as a unit clerk, an office assistant at Pamela...
Dale E. Shaw
Aug 23, 2024
Dale E. Shaw, 97, of New Castle (formerly Ellwood City), passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, at home with his family.
Born April 22, 1927, in New Castle, Dale was the son of the late Frank M. and Bertha M. (Patterson) Shaw. He married the late Donna M. (Neuman) Shaw on July 21, 1950. They were married for 64...
John P. Novalesi
Aug 22, 2024
John P. Novalesi, 90, of Ellwood City (formerly of Wampum) passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Cambridge Falls following a brief illness.
Born February 14, 1934 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Emilio and Emma Barrichini Novalesi. He was married to Marlene J. Karner Novalesi for 28 years when she passed in 1985.
John graduated from Wampum High...
Sharon A. Petrocelli
Aug 19, 2024
Sharon A. Petrocelli, 71, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 19, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
Born June 24, 1953 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Shirley Kratsas. She married Walter S. Petrocelli on September 28, 1974.
Sharon graduated from Perry High School in Pittsburgh and then from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. She was a member of the...
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