Obituaries

Betty Miller Kardish, 89, of Foch St., Ellwood City passed away November 5, 2016 at Northview Estates.

Born August 29, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Brenner Miller. She was married for 38 years to Adam Kardish who passed away February 18, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her brother,...

Fannie R. Powell, 99, formerly of Beaver St. Wampum passed away at the home of her daughter in Mentor, Ohio onTuesday, November 1, 2016 following a short illness.

Born April 26, 1917 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Katherine Golino DeMaio. She was married for 52 years to Andrew J. “Hump” Powell who passed away...

Stephanie “Stevie” Hangst, 71 , passed away peacefully at her Ellwood City residence on Saturday, October 29, 2016.

Beloved by many, Mrs. Hangst was almost universally described as “wonderful” by those who knew her. She was best-known for her ability to find the good in and bring it out of anyone she met and her generous nature.

Born July 20,...

Gerald E. Hairhoger Sr., 96, of Wampum New Galilee Rd., New Beaver Boro passed away surrounded by his loving family Saturday, October 29, 2016 at his residence following a short illness.

A lifelong resident of New Beaver Boro, Gerald was born April 8, 1920 to the late David “Pup” and Hannah Hilton Hairhoger. He was married for 50 years to...

Stanley Bingle, 62, of Lutz St. Fombell passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the residence of his daughter.

Born August 17, 1954 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Charles Ross Bingle and Ethel Mae Rogan Bingle McAnallen. He was married for 40 years to Cathy D. Fischer Bingle who passed away February 12, 2016.

Stan...

Randy “OB” O’Brien, 56, of Hazel Ave., Ellwood City died Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his residence.

Born November 27, 1959 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Ronald O’Brien who passed away in 2015 and Susan Butler O’Brien of Beaver Falls .

Randy graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1977. He worked at the Ellwood...

Robert VanTine Baird, 84, of Kate Houk Rd., Wayne Twp. passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at his residence.

Born August 6, 1932 in Allegheny County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Josephine VanTine Baird. He was married for 62 years to Donna Mae McCaslin Baird as they were married June 11, 1953. She passed away January...

Frederick “Yardbird” M. Bender , 69, of Bender Lane, Marienville (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Butler.

Born April 25, 1947 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Frederick M and Alberta Swoger Bender Sr. He was married to Judy Newton Bender who passed away in 2012.

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Janet R. Reeher, 78, of Wilson Dr., Wampum (Big Beaver Boro) passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital following a short illness.

Born October 9, 1938 in Koppel, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Schnitzki Percic. She was married for 59 years to Ronald D. Reeher, who survives.

Janet retired following 38 years...

David M. McDanel, 74, of Fombell passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Villa St. Joseph of Baden following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born May 26, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late H. Lewis and Ada Graham McDanel. He was married for 23 years to Paula Leathers McDanel who survives.

David served...

Russell H Ehrenberg, 87, of Wampum died on Saturday, October 15, at the Jameson Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

Born August 23, 1929 in Beaver Falls, PA, he was raised by his adoptive parents, the late August and Fannie Barr Ehrenberg.

He was married 65 years to Kathryn James Ehrenberg, she survives.

Russ retired from the New Castle Refractories...

Betty J. Shaffer, 88, of Mercer Rd., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at Carriage Court Assisted Living following a lengthy illness.

Born November 10, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Irene Nevin Hangst. She was married for 49 years to Robert D. “Abe” Shaffer who passed away...

Lynn N. Guy of Wampum went peacefully home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2016 surrounded by all of his loving and devoted family.

He was born in Chewton on July 23, 1931 to the late Blanche Aley Guy and Frank J. Guy.

Lynn attended Wampum High School and Ellwood City High School. He also attended the New...

Dale B. Brown, 93, of Old Rt 18, Wampum (New Beaver Boro) passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 6, 2016 at his residence.

Born March 9, 1923 in Wampum, he was the son of the late William A. and Icle Vogel Brown. He was married for 61 years to Evelyn M. Swogger Brown who passed away September 27, 2006.

Dale graduated...

Russell A. Carr, 60, of Wampum passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at the VNA Hospice in Butler following a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 7, 1956 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Vincent and Donna J. Moore Carr.

Russell graduated in 1974 from VoTech HIgh School. Following graduation, he worked in the...

Martin C. Zajac, 90, of Allen Court, Wampum passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at his residence.

Born August 14, 1926 in Gallitzin, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha Olshefka Zajac. He was married for 62 years to Irene Rafacz Zajac who survives.

Marty retired in 1986 from Babcox and Wilcox. He was a...

Jeremiah George Baker, 36, of Ridgewood Way, Neshannock Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at his residence.

Born August 22, 1980 in New Castle, he was the son of Mark R. and Marie E. Annarelli Baker of Wampum.

Jeremiah graduated from New Castle High School in 1999. He enjoyed hunting and following football. His most cherished time...

George C. Steffler, 93, of Fombell passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at UPMC Passavant Hospital.

Born March 6, 1923 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Clair G. and Nellie Weller Steffler. He was married for 63 years to Anna Mae Hart Steffler who passed away July 11, 2011.

George was a heavy equipment operator for...

Wayne Jacobs Jr., 47, of Rochester (New Sewickley Twp.) died unexpectedly Sunday, September 18, 2016 at UPMC Passavant Cranberry Twp. Hospital.

Born August 25, 1969 in New Castle, he was the son of Wayne Jacobs Sr. of Ellwood City and Darla J. Rough LeRoy of Ellwood City. He has been together for 5 years with Sandra Waite Jacobs. They were...

Regina “Gina” Vignovich, 92, of Northview Estates, Ellwood City passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at her residence.

Born June 8, 1924 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph “Curly” and Minnie Flowers Venezie. She was married on October 19, 1952 to Michael Vignovich who passed away in 2012.

Gina graduated from Lincoln High School in...