Obituaries

Robert L. Hackett

Robert L. Hackett

Jun 22, 2024

Robert L Hackett, 86, of Possum Hollow Road Wampum died on Saturday, June 22nd following an extended illness at his home.

Born January 21, 1938 in New Castle, PA. He was the second of four children to Hansel "Jack" and Esther (McQuiston) Hackett

He graduated from Wampum High School in 1955. He maintained friendships with many classmates and enjoyed breakfasts for years...

Helen "Pudy" Pander

Helen "Pudy" Pander

Jun 20, 2024

Helen Suzanne "Pudy" Pander, 84, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Northview Estates.

Born July 6, 1939 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Jeane (Helling) Krestel Sr. She was married to the late William K. "Biff" Pander Jr. for 64 years as they were married August 29, 1959. He passed...

Diane S. Gallo

Diane S. Gallo

Jun 19, 2024

Diane S. Gallo, 67, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.

Born March 24, 1957 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Glen Ray and Annie McConahy Boyer. She was married to Nick Gallo.

A graduate of Mohawk in 1975, Diane had retired from the PA Turnpike where she worked...

Kenneth J. Nagel

Kenneth J. Nagel

Jun 15, 2024

Kenneth J. Nagel, 65, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center following a lengthy illness.

Born February 11, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Don Nagel and Shirley Crowl Nagel Cox of Beaver Falls. 

Kenneth graduated from Riverside in 1977 then from Penn State Behrend with High Honors...

Dorothy A. Houk

Dorothy A. Houk

Jun 8, 2024

Dorothy A. Houk, 74, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, died in Leechburg, PA the afternoon of June 8, 2024 after an extended illness.    She was born on July 30, 1949 in Ellwood City to Blaine Norman and Nancy Elizabeth Markle Houk.    She attended the North Denver Apostolic Church of Jesus where she enjoyed sharing her love of the Lord and music, and...

Virginia R. Fosnaught

Virginia R. Fosnaught

Jun 7, 2024

Virginia R. Fosnaught, 94, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Haven Convalescent Home following an extended illness.Born April 24, 1930 in Donora, she was the daughter of the late Dorin Huffman and Myrtle Cox.  She was married to Charles D. "Chuck" Fosnaught for 49 years when he passed away on July 5, 1996.Virginia was a member...

Martha L. Wehman

Martha L. Wehman

Jun 3, 2024

Martha L. Wehman, 86, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at Cranberry Place.Born October 1, 1937 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late J. Kenneth and Mabel Baldwin Louden.  She was married to Arthur F. Wehman for over 64 years when he passed away on February 10, 2021.Martha graduated from Lincoln High School in...

Michael R. Nicely

Michael R. Nicely

Jun 3, 2024

Michael R. Nicely, 74, of Enon Valley passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford.Born August 16, 1949 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Willard and Ruth Meehan Nicely.  Michael was a graduate of Northwestern High School.  He was a welder by trade and had worked for Thompson Brothers Coal Company...

Helen Burns

Helen Burns

Jun 2, 2024

Helen Burns, 94, of Portersville Rd. Perry Township passed away surrounded by her family Sunday, June 2, 2024 at her residence after a lengthy illness.Born December 2, 1929 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Thelma Bartle McKinney Smith.  She was married to Kenneth Burns for 66 years when he passed away in 2014.Helen graduated...

Harold A. Allen

Harold A. Allen

May 29, 2024

Harold A. (Hank) Allen, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland (formerly of Wampum, PA) passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, he was 83.Born July 23, 1940 in Wampum, PA, he was the son of the late Coy W. and Era Rhodes Allen. He was married to the late El Dora Hughey together they had two children. He then later married Charlotte Allen.Hank...

Norma M. Boots

Norma M. Boots

May 29, 2024

Norma M. Boots, 95, of Pleasant Hill Rd. Perry Township passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at her residence.Born May 19, 1929 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William Oris and Gertrude Gibson Houk.  She was married to Paul N. Boots for 42 years when he passed away in 1993.Norma...

Richard D. Keith

Richard D. Keith

May 27, 2024

Richard  D. Keith, 75, of Darlington Township passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 27, 2024 at his residence.Born March 3, 1949 in Garrett, PA, he was the son of the late Russell D. and Ila Mae Ackerman Keith.  He was married to Shirley A. Keith for 22 years when she passed away on June 16, 2012.Richard had retired from Koppel Steel...

Derrick M. Stevenson

Derrick M. Stevenson

May 25, 2024

Derrick M Stevenson, 82, of Beaver Falls passed away  Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Aspinwall following a brief illness.Born December 25, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William and Kay Porter Stevenson.Derrick graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the Army during the Korean War.  He worked as a...

James Charles "Charlie" Leslie

James Charles "Charlie" Leslie

May 17, 2024

James Charles "Charlie" Leslie, 86, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2024 at UPMC - Jameson Hospital.Born May 14, 1938 in New Castle, he was the son of the late William B. and Florence A. Youkers Leslie.  He was married to Loretta E. Czartorski Leslie for 60 years when she passed away on January 2, 2021.  A...

Donald H Simpson

Donald H Simpson

May 15, 2024

Donald H. Simpson, 88, of New Castle (formerly of Chapel Drive, Ellwood City) passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at The Grove at New Wilmington following a lengthy illness.Born July 15, 1935 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late James Albert and Frances Alberta Headland Simpson.  He was married to Alice Catherine Rhodes Simpson for 43 years...

Harold R. McConnell

Harold R. McConnell

May 14, 2024

Harold R. McConnell, 93, of Salisbury North Carolina (formerly of Old Rt.18 Wampum) passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his daughter's residence following an illness.Born February 19, 1931 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Russell and Susie Park McConnell.  He was married to Pearl E. Brommer McConnell for 62 years when she passed away on...

Brenda L. Hughes

Brenda L. Hughes

May 13, 2024

Brenda L. Hughes, 60, of Mercer passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at UPMC Farrell following a courageous battle with cancer.Born June 10, 1963 in New Galilee, she was the daughter of the late William B. Lindsay and Betty J. Frank. A graduate of Shenango High School, Brenda worked as a nurse's aide at the Golden Hill Nursing Home.  She was...

Susan E. Bennett

Susan E. Bennett

May 13, 2024

Susan E. Bennett, 94, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024 at UPMC Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.Born January 22, 1930 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth McCullough Hollinback.  She was married to Guy J. Bennett for 44 years when he passed away on July 14, 2012.Susan had...

Vern R. Ault

Vern R. Ault

May 7, 2024

Vern R. Ault, 101, of New Galilee passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Edison Manor following a short illness.Born March 10, 1923 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John and Sara King Widdowfield .  She was married to Roy W. "Jack" Ault until he passed away in 1984.Vern was a member of the former Koppel...

Elizabeth "Betty" Meyer

Elizabeth "Betty" Meyer

May 4, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Meyer (Maxwell), 88, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away at home surrounded by loving family on May 4, 2024. Born on December 31, 1935, in the same hometown she adored, Betty's life was one marked by dedication-to her country, her career, and most importantly, her family.Betty answered the call of duty and served honorably in the United States...