Obituaries

Jackie L. Pumphrey Sr., 73 of New Castle passed peacefully to rest with his Lord surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 26, 1941 in Weston, WV, he was the son of the late Cecil and Minnie Riffle Pumphrey.

Jackie’s family moved to PA in the 1950’s. His pleasures in life included; fishing, camping, working on cars, and music. His...

Beulah B. Stelter, 87, of Patterson Dr., New Galilee (New Beaver Boro) died Saturday, August 9, 2014 at her residence following an extended illness.

Born June 1, 1927 in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Clara Haag Rohr. She was married for 62 years to Earl T. “Red” Stelter who passed away March 22, 2008.

Beulah...

J. Craig McDowell, 41, of Mercer Rd., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) died Thursday, August 7, 2014 in the Emergency Room of the Ellwood City Hospital. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born August 7, 1973 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Karen Smith Bentel of Ellwood City .

He was married for 13 years to Danielle Boring...

Thomas R. Straitwell, 60, of Ellwood Rd., New Castle (Slippery Rock Twp.) died Friday, August 8, 2014 at Jameson Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Born April 20, 1954 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Robert M. and Sara Irene Shaw Straitwell.

Tom graduated from New Wilmington High School and was a computer analyst. He enjoyed...

William S. Ferrucci Sr., 83, of West Pittsburg died August 5, 2014 peacefully at his home with his wife and family by his side. He was a devoted member of St. Vincent DePaul Parish in Mahoningtown.

Bill was born August 28, 1930 in Ellwood City. He was a graduate of the Lincoln High School Class of 1948 where he was...

Mildred M. Jenkins, 97, formerly of Koppel and New Galilee, died on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Providence Care Center.

Born December 31, 1916 in Koppel, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ida Smith Milliron. She was married to Frederick D. Jenkins Sr. who passed away November 17, 1971.

Survivors include three daughters, Kathryn Potts of Lakeland,...

Dale R. Creely, 59, of Wampum died Friday, July 18, 2014 at his residence.

Born September 10, 1954 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Russel Creely and the late Eleanor Palmieri Creely Monnin .

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Martina Bruno Creely; a son, Justin Swan of Valencia; and a brother, Russel Creely of Brookline.

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James Joseph Curry, 44, of New Beaver Boro, passed peacefully from this life surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at his residence following a courageous five year battle with cancer.

Born March 31, 1970 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the Bertram Joseph Curry of Pittsburgh and the late Dorothy Ann Drab Curry. He married...

Sherry Lee Wehman Weigel, 77, of VanGorder Mill Rd., Ellwood City died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Creek Meadows Senior Guest Haus in Zelienople.

Born November 30, 1936 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Alvi Charles Wehman and Violet Wiley Wehman Luchka. She was married on July 9, 1954 to John Horace Weigel who passed away...

Kenneth E. “Rudy” Burns Sr., 90, of Portersville Rd., Ellwood City (Perry Twp.) died on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at his residence following a lengthy illness.

Born February 27, 1924 in Ellwood City,he was the son of the late Walter and Cora Hazen Burns. He was married for 66 years to Helen McKinney Burns who survives.

Rudy worked as a...

Elsie Ann (Sommariva) Sheldone, 78, of Rear Fourth St., Ellwood City died Monday, July 7, 2014 at her residence.

Born August 2, 1935 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rose Rich Sommariva.

Elsie retired from the Ellwood City School District where she worked in the cafeteria for over 10 years. She was Catholic by faith....

James Craig Richards, 45, of Stamm Hollow Rd., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) died on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

Born April 19, 1969 in Ellwood City, he was the son of James C. and Judith Ann Stratton Richards of Franklin Twp.

Craig graduated from Riverside High School in 1986 where he participated on the football and track teams. He was Presbyterian...

Jean McWhertor, 89, of 150 Waugh Ave. Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington, formerly of Ellwood City died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Jameson Memorial Hospital.

Born March 27, 1925 in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Eleanor Philp Clark. She was married for 64 years to Harold E. McWhertor as they were married...

Olive G. Cearfoss, 82, of Koppel, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Rochester Manor.

Born April 17, 1932 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Ubry) Joy.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert H. Cearfoss who passed away July 8, 2003, a brother,...

Dorothy G. Shallenberger, 91, formerly of Hazen Ave., Ellwood City died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Passavant Care Center following a lengthy illness.

Born May 14, 1923 in Hillsville, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Audrey Booher Cole Sr. She was married for 58 years to James L. Shallenberger who passed away September 18, 2004.

Dorothy was...

Carl Ray Parks, 66, of Ellwood City died Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the Ellwood City Hospital Emergency Room.

Born May 12, 1948 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Troy and Thelma Lowers Parks.

Carl was stationed in Germany while serving in the US Army from 1968-1970. Upon his return from active duty, Carl worked as...

Jacob A. Ippolito, 93, of Clyde St., Wampum died on Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a brief illness.

Born August 29, 1920 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Jacob A. and Amelia Altieri Ippolito Sr. He was married for 71 years to Betty J. Powell Ippolito as they were married January 13,...

Lewis Allen, 79, of Market St., Zelienople died on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Cranberry Place in Cranberry Twp.

Born May 26, 1935 in Butler, he was the son of the late Lawrence Lewis and Gladys McCracken Allen. He was married to Ruth Miller Allen, who survives.

Lewis was a Union Electrician with the Local #56 out of Erie for...

Shirleen B. Baker, 79, of Wises Grove Rd., New Brighton, formerly of New Galilee died Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital following a short illness.

Born April 1, 1935 in Bridgewater, she was the daughter of the late Hays A. and Emma Iris Casassa Dean. She was married for 26 years to Harry Earl Baker who...

Dolores A. Bender, 86, of Lemon Way, Koppel died on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at St. Johns Lutheran Care Center following an extended illness.

Born March 27, 1928 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Freida Mackenstein Oravitz. She was married to Henry Bender who passed away October 16 2003.

Dolores was a member of...