Obituaries

Frank Dick Allen, 78, of Scotland Lane, New Castle died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born March 27, 1935 in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Darl “Skinny” and Emma B. Cragle Allen.

He was married to Nora J Hennon Allen for 54 years. She survives.

Dick graduated from Lincoln...

Mary J. Vitril, 96, of Vitril Lane, Wampum (New Beaver Boro) passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 10, 2014.

Born December 5, 1917 in the family home in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Sadie Pastin Vitril .

Mary retired in 1984 after 36 years of service as the head bookkeeper at People...

Rose M Pomerico, 95, of Old Rt 18, , Wampum died on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

Born September 8, 1918 in Wampum, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Romana Quintana.

She was married for 50 years to Louis R Pomerico Sr who died on October 12,...

Francis “Frank” J. Gioffre Jr., 89, a lifetime resident of Koppel, died Fri. March 7, 2014, peacefully in his home. Born August 21st, 1924, a son of the late Frank and Mary Mangerie Gioffre. He was a World War II Veteran. He was Superintendent at B&W, for The East Works in Beaver Falls and The Special Metals plant in Koppel,...

Julia L. Stiles, 97, of Davidson St., Wampum died on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a short illness.

Born June 15, 1916 in Chrome, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Theresa Venczel Szabo. She was married for 63 years to Leonard J. “Shake” Stiles who passed away May 25, 2011.

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Paul S. Johnson Jr., 52, of Dushane St., New Castle died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital.

Born February 16, 1962 in New Castle,he was the son of the late Paul S.and Evelyn M. Johnson Sr. He was married on July 13, 1996 to Deborah R. Dean Johnson, who survives.

Paul graduated from Union High...

Elizabeth Ann Gillespie, 83, of Peach St., Ellwood City died on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born November 30, 1930 in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Charles G. and Mary Hines Myers. She was married on April 8, 1960 to Charles Raymond Gillespie who passed away June 5, 2005.

Liz graduated from...

Mary B. Moyer, 90, of Smiley Stop Rd., Wayne Twp. passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Sharon Regional Hospital.

She was born in Ellwood City on March 6, 1923. She was the only child of the late John and Alice Matheny Pappas .

Mary lived her entire life in Wayne Twp. She was of the Presbyterian faith...

Harold S. Stratton, 89, of Ellwood City died February 23, 2014 at his home following a short illness.

Born in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Richard and Edna Sloan Stratton. He was first married to Catherine Long Stratton who passed away in 1985. He then married Ernestine Wilson Hanna Stratton who survives.

Harold retired from the...

Phyllis Lasko, 71 of Glenkirk Road, New Beaver Borough, went peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on February 22, 2014 surrounded by her beloved family.

Phyllis was born December 13, 1942, in Beaver Falls. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Rachel Billman Javens.

She married Peter A Lasko on Feb 18, 1962. They...

Jon D. Householder, 54, of North Tower Rd., Fombell (Franklin Twp.) died unexpectedly on Monday, February 17, 2014 at his residence.

Born November 12, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Ted and Sally Gillespie Householder of Fombell. He was married to Jody Dominelli Householder, who survives.

Jon graduated from Riverside High School in 1978. He was an...

Philip Baker Marich, 53, of South San Francisco, CA formerly of Wampum died on Friday, February 7, 2014 following an industrial accident at his place of employment.

Born June 10, 1960 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Lewis R. and Jane Baker Marich.

Phil graduated from Lincoln High School in 1977 and was a member of...

Joe A. Segura, 85, of the Princeton area died on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at his residence.

Born October 15, 1928 in San Pablo, Colorado, he was the son of the late Pete N. and Rumaldita M. Quintana Segura Sr. He was married to Elsie Young Segura, who survives.

Joe served in the Marine Corp for 20 years. He earned...

Shirley A Morrow 76, of North Sewickley Township died on Tuesday February 11, 2014 at the Creek Meadows Nursing Center.

Born June 7, 1937 in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Glady Marshall Gallaher .

She was married to Paul L. Morrow who died in 2005 after 44 years of marriage.

Shirley was a...

Russell L.”Dutch” Beachem, 79, of State Rt. 488, Ellwood City (Perry Twp.) died Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Born May 24, 1934 in the Wiley Hill area of Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Frances and Alberta Bartley Beachem. He is survived by his wife of 61 years; Sally...

Richard Lee Stelter Sr., 74, of Oswald St., Wampum (Wayne Twp.) died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at his residence.

Born April 23, 1939 on the family homestead in Shenango Twp, he was the son of the late Fred D. and Virginia Bowden Stelter. He was married on October 9, 1959 to Judy Shallenberger Stelter, who survives.

Richard graduated...

John William Deal, 68, of Ellwood Rd, Wayne Twp died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.

Born February 21, 1945 in New Castle, he was the son of the late John C. and Margaret M. Mills Deal. He was married for 47 years to Sharyn R Guy Deal, who survives.

Jack graduated from Beaver Falls High...

Ralph S. Barber, 68, of East Palestine Rd., Darlington died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2014.

Born May 26, 1945 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Charles J.and Gertrude Shugar Barber Sr.

Ralph formerly worked at Babcock & Wilcox. He then worked at Donahue Railroad in Darlington. He currently was employed at Precision Fasteners Specialties. Ralph was...

Bruce Arthur Clark, 82, of Clark Rd., Enon Valley (Little Beaver Twp.) died on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born August 7, 1931 on the family homestead in Little Beaver Twp.,he was the son of the late Ellis and Anna Byers Clark .

Bruce was a lifelong farmer who co-owned Clark’s Dairy Farm...

Eleanor Deloris Scott Dunham, 91, of the Shenango Presbyterian Senior Care Home in New Wilmington, PA formerly of Monroeville, PA died on Monday, January 20, 2014 at her residence.

Born July 12, 1922 in Shinnston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Hattie Cornwell Scott. She was married to Harlie B. Dunham who survives of New Wilmington....