Obituaries

Marie Pander, 91, formerly of Lundy Lane, Ellwood City passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospice following an extended illness.

Born August 8, 1924 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Margaret DeRose D’Amore. Marie was married to George O. Pander who passed away November 9, 2006.

Marie was a member of...

Mary A. Cilli, 87, of New Beaver Boro, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Born December 25, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Shultz Caimano. She was married for over 50 years to Alfred G. Cilli who passed away March 11, 2002.

Mary...

Maxine M. Himes, 78, of Pikes Corner, North Sewickley Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital.

Born May 10, 1937 in Punxsutawney, PA, she was the daughter of the late Loy Hollabuagh and the late Dorothy Dixon Hollabaugh Pearce. She was married for 60 years to Richard Himes as they were married...

John G. “Jack” Fury, 96, formerly of Hickernell Rd., Ellwood City (Wurtemburg) passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Jameson Care Center after a period of declining health.

John was born in Ellwood City, on April 8, 1920. He was the son of the late Harry and Isabelle Majors Fury.

John attended grade school in Wurtemburg where he lived his...

John E. “Buddy” Palinski, 75, of Lynnwood Dr., Fombell died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family who will miss him tremendously on Sunday, April 10, 2016.

Born August 11, 1940 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John and Mary Kendi Palinski. He was married for 57 years to Mary K. Murphy Palinski who survives.

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Bernard ” Bernie” J. Pogozelec, 74, of Chewton passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at UPMC Mercy Hospital.

Born December 1, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John B. and Anna B. Skoczylas Pogozelec. He was married for 52 years to Dorothy A. (Tedrow) Pogozelec as they were married on June 22, 1963. She survives.

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Mary Kathryn Fosnot, 97, of Wampum passed away March 31, 2016 at Elk Haven Nursing Home in St. Marys, PA. She is no longer wondering why she is still here on Earth as she is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus in Heaven.

Mary was born in Chewton on May 2, 1918 to the late Charles and Essie Mayberry...

Richard A. “Arch” Geer, 90, of Perry Twp., Portersville passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born September 14, 1925 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late David and Emily Maloney Geer. He was married for 64 years to Patricia Moser Geer who survives.

Richard worked at the Aetna Standard until its closure....

Donald “Dike” Perry, 82, of Rustic Park Rd., Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at his residence..

Born January 4, 1934 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Joseph and Pauline Minnocci Perry. He was married for 52 years to Mary Ann Leopardo Perry who survives.

Dike retired as a millwright supervisor...

Jerome “Jerry” A. Ambrose, 83, of Paden Rd., North Beaver Twp. passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Jameson Memorial Hospital.

Born November 14, 1932 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Henry R. and Beatrice Elizabeth Carkhuff Ambrose. He was married for 63 years to Delores “Dolly” McConnell Ambrose as they were married December 5, 1952....

Ann L. Hackett, 93, formerly of Wampum passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at Rhodes Estates in New Castle following an extended illness.

Born March 13, 1923 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ethel Binger Ferrucci. She was married for 50 years to James W. Hackett Sr. who passed away May 19, 1996.

Ann was...

Arthur L. St. Clair, 77, of Perry Twp. Ellwood City passed away. Friday, March 11, 2016 at his residence.

Born in Portersville, on June 3, 1938, he was the son of the late Edwin and Mary Allen St. Clair. Art was married to Lois (Richt) St Clair, for over 56 years. She survives.

Art retired from BNZ in Zelienople. He...

Ethel Mae (Koach) Sorcio, 94, of Wampum Ave, Ellwood City passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 at St. Johns Care Center in Mars following a brief illness.

Born November 30, 1921 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harold Paul and Ethel Mae Webster Koach. She was married to John J. Sorcio for 20 years who passed...

Joseph Scala, 79, of Larchwood Dr., New Galilee passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 29, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.

Born June 11, 1936 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Norge Scala.

Joe retired from B & W Steel after 19 years of service in the Hot Mill Works in Beaver Falls. He also farmed...

Glenda K. Nicklas, 65, of Short St, Ellwood City died Monday, February 22 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a 30 year courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Born April 25, 1950 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Curtis Glenn Brown and Elva Vogler Brown of Ellwood City, formerly of Castlewood. .

Glenda graduated from Shenango High...

Clara C. Armstrong, 85, of Grant Ave., Butler (Oakland Twp.) went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2016 from the VNA Hospice following a short illness.

Born April 13, 1930 in Oakland Twp.,she was the daughter of the late Orie and Florence McMillen Mottern. She was married for 64 years to Clair Armstrong who survives.

Clara...

Barbara M. Walker, 80, of Longvue Ave. Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at Cranberry Place following an extended battle with diabetes.

Born September 20, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William and Harriet Ellen Wardle Maronde. She was married for 50 years to Dale Walker who survives.

Barbara graduated...

Robert “Gizmo” E. Huffman, 75, of Dutch Ridge Rd., Ellwood City (Wayne Twp.) passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital following an extended battle with colon cancer.

Born October 13, 1940 in Ellport, he was the son of the late Wilbert L. and Martha Stanyard Huffman. He was married for 47 years to Linda Aumiller Huffman...

Her faith in her Savior and the love she gave to and received from her family carried her along the journey that Elinore G. Davis traveled until February 15, 2016. Elinore shared her smile with everyone and will long be remembered for it.

Elinore was born in North Beaver Township, PA on January 2, 1919 to the late James C....

Cathy D. Bingle, 59, of Lutz St., Fombell passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born October 12, 1956 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Martha McKeough Fischer. Cathy was married for 40 years to Stan Bingle who survives.

Cathy graduated from Riverside High School in 1975. She worked...