Obituaries

Doris L. (Loveable) Steele, 85 passed to be with her lord and savior peacefully at Butler Memorial Hospital surrounded and embraced by loving family and friends after a valiant battle with heart related issues. Despite the adversity of the final weeks, Doris was spreading happiness and appreciation to various doctors and nurses; their smiles and positive comments were proof.

Doris...

Donna Jean Montozzi, 84, of Spring Hill, Florida (formerly of Ellport) passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Mariner Palms Assisted Living Facility in Florida.

Born March 16, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Hazel Gilchrist Ferrucci. She was married for 65 years to Gene Montozzi as they were married February 3, 1951....

Charles R. Hall, 100, of Second St., Ellwood City passed away peacefully Friday, June 17, 2016 at Trinity Oaks Nursing Home following a brief illness.

Born July 27, 1915 in Koppel, he was the son of the late William and Nettie Herman Hall. He was married 46 years to Virginia Brooks Hall as they were married on March 23, 1937....

Betty J. Wall, 91, of Sherwood Dr., New Galilee (Big Beaver Boro) passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center following a brief illness.

Born February 10, 1925 in Darlington, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Pearl Baker Crees. She was married for 52 years to William Wall as they were...

Faye L. McAnlis, 51, of New Beaver Boro passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital following an illness.

Born June 18, 1964 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Phillis M. Scala McAnlis.

Faye graduated from Mohawk High School in 1982. She was employed for 25 years in the...

Bryan Paul Hague, 44, of Hanna St., New Castle passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a short courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 29, 1971 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of Ralph and Judy Engle Hague of Chippewa. He was married to Melissa Argiro Hague who survives.

Bryan graduated...

Grace L. Whisler Bosley, 87, of Crescent Ave. Ellwood City passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a brief illness.

Born December 14, 1928 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harry and E. Rebecca Rossman Patterson. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wayne Whisler who passed away in 1988...

Dorothy A. “Dot” Moyer, 78, of Florence St., Ellwood City (Ellport) passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a brief illness.

Born July 30, 1937 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Dorothy (Randazzo) Custozzo. She was married for 52 years to Frederick O. Moyer as they were married September 2,...

Jeffrey S. Johnson, 58, of West Pittsburg passed away at his home on May 25, 2016, following his courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on June 4, 1957 in New Castle, the son of the late Edwin R. and Nancy K. Armstrong Johnson. Surviving at home is his beloved wife and soul mate, the former Tracey L. Rice, whom...

Judith Cupac Wilson, 81, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Carriage Court in New Castle, following a lingering illness.

Born November 18, 1934 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Judson and Ruth Haines Liebendorfer.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Joseph M. Cupac whom she married on October 10, 1953 until...

David James Aiken, 69, of St. Rt. 488, Portersville (Perry Twp.) passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at his residence.

Born May 3, 1947 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Arthur and Helen McElwain Aiken. He was married for 47 years to Patricia Young Aiken who survives.

David graduated from Lincoln HIgh School in...

Betty L. Koch, 89, of Locust Terrace , Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital.

Born November 23, 1926 in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Geraldine Cook Boots. She was married to Wallace R. Carroll who passed away January 9, 1978. She then married Wallace L....

So I’ll cherish the Old Rugged Cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the Old Rugged Cross, and exchange it someday for a crown. Margaret L. “Peg” Warnick, 78, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

Born October 13, 1937 in Wampum, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and...

Rose J. Bartley, 89, of Pershing St., Ellwood City passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at her residence.

Born April 5, 1927 on Division Ave. in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Adele Funari Battilocchi. She was married for 60 years to Clyde M. Bartley as they just celebrated their anniversary on April 28. He...

Lynn C. Stelter, 68, of Turkey Hill Rd., Wampum (Shenango Twp.) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born April 15, 1948 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Walter L. and Margaret L. Harper Stelter. He was married for 48 years to Nancy Wojnar Stelter who survives.

Lynn was the owner...

E. Harriet (Foster) Marshall, 81, of Grandview Rd., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, May 16, 2016.

Born June 5, 1934 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Stephenson Foster. She was married for 60 years to William R. Marshall, who survives.

Harriet graduated from New Castle High School in...

Elmer George Hall, 91, of Sycamore Dr., Ellwood City passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a three month illness.

Born November 29, 1924 in Ellwood City,he was the son of the late Harry L.and Helen Sias Hall.

Elmer attended Lincoln High School and then was employed by the Ellwood City Forge, National Tube Company,...

Helen C. Barto, 98, of Northview Estates passed away peacefully Saturday, May 7, 2016 at her residence.

Born October 26, 1917 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Frances Crum Gibson Sr. She was married for 59 years to Ray N. Barto who passed away November 1, 1999.

Helen was a long time Crossing Guard...

Doris Mae Jennings, 86, of Soap Run Rd., Fombell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Northview Estates.

Born March 18, 1930 in Zelienople, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jennie Agnew Drushel. She was married for 63 years to John “Jack” Jennings as they were married on November 22, 1952. He survives.

Doris graduated...

Donald E. Brommer, 60, of Meadville, formerly of Wampum, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital as a result of injuries that he received in an automobile accident on April 13.

Born June 12, 1955 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Ralph I. and Lucille Goodland Brommer. Don was married June 24, 1978 to...