Obituaries

Herman Herko, 91, of Crescent Ave., Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the Butler Veterans Hospice House following a brief illness.

Born April 7, 1923 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late George and Helena Herbst Herko. He was married for 61 years to Leona I Parish Herko who passed away October 5, 2006.

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Dr. Paul Allen Urffer, 79, of Sewickley, formerly of Doylestown, PA passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford.

Born July 3, 1935 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Darwin Heckman Urffer and Florence Shinn Urffer.

Dr. Urffer was a Radiologist at the Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington for over 30...

Vinetta Mae Allen, 79, of Perry Highway, Portersville passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital following a brief illness.

Born February 24, 1935 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Bryon H. and Laverna M. Bartlet Sallade.

Vinetta retired in 1997 from Passavant in Zelienople where she worked in the dietary department. She...

Laura E. Sheldon, 86, of Perry Twp. (formerly of Old Pittsburgh Rd, Wampum) passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter and son in law at her side on Sunday, December 21, 2014 following a lengthy illness.

Born November 27, 1928 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harry A. and Frances E. Stevenson Gardner. She...

Daniel Aldan Jr., 90, of Hollow Rd., New Castle (Shenango Twp.) passed away peacefully Saturday, December 20, 2014 at his home following an extended illness.

Born January 20, 1924 in West Pittsburg, he was the son of the late Daniel and Christina Bogaru Aldan Sr. He was married for 67 years to Frances “Fran” Mohorich Aldan who survives.

Dan retired...

James E. “Skip” Mills, 69, of Second Ave., Koppel passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, December 20, 2014 following an extended illness.

Born October 28, 1945 in New Castle, he was the son of the late James E. and Jean Winegar Mills Sr. He was married for 37 years to Eileen Davidson Mills who survives.

Skip was the founder...

Jon Mark Mulroy, 55, a lifelong resident of Beaver Falls passed away peacefully at the home of his brother, Rick in Ford City on Saturday, December 20, 2014.

Born December 27, 1958, he was the son of the late Reardon J. and Marie J. Algier Mulroy.

Jon worked for the City of Beaver Falls for 22 years. He was a...

Annemarie “Myra” Williard, 88, of Mercer Rd, Ellwood City died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Northview Estates Ellwood City.

Born July 26, 1926 in Breslau, Germany she was the daughter of the late Felix Siegwart and Alfreda Liche Siegwart.

She was married for 51 years to the late William C. Williard II.

Myra volunteered for the American Red Cross and...

John H. McKerahan Jr., 72, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at the Fisher Titus Hospital in Norwalk, Ohio.

Born April 9, 1942 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John H, McKerahan Sr. and Dica Mayhugh McKerahan.

Survivors include two sons, Donald (Nita) McKerahan of Norwalk, Ohio and Thomas (Velvet) McKerahan of Harmony.

He was preceded in...

Gerald L. Orock Jr., 57, of Pleasant Hill Rd., Fombell died Sunday, December 7, 2014.

Born June 5, 1957 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Gerald L. “Pee Wee” and Patti Kirkham Orock Sr. of Fombell.

Jerry formerly worked for Kerry Coal Co. and at the B & B Service Station in Ellwood City. He was associated with...

Sally A. Marshall, 85, of Ellwood Rd., New Castle (Wayne Twp.) died Sunday, November 30 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a short illness.

Born February 7, 1929 in Wayne Twp, she was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude Ketterer Mayberry. She was married for 65 years to Ralph Marshall as they were married February 18, 1949.

Sally...

Randy S.Huffman, 50, of New Beaver Boro died Sunday, November 30, 2014 in the Ellwood City Hospital following a heart attack.

He was the son of the late Wilbert L.”Web” Huffman and Patricia Pollyblank Huffman who survives of New Beaver Boro.

Randy graduated from Mohawk High School in 1982. He had a life long career in restaurant service and management....

Eugene “Crete” Crawford, 72, of Bennett Dr., Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at his residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born October 13, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Eugene “Curly” Crawford and Betty J. Houk Crawford of Beaver Falls. He was married for 42 years to Patty...

Harold E. McWhertor, 90, of Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington died Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at his residence.

Born June 3, 1924 in Sharon, he was the son of the late Thomas and Margaret Bowen McWhertor. He was married for 64 years to Jean Clark McWhertor who passed away June 25, 2014.

Harold retired in 1990 following 40...

June G. Seetch, 93, of California Ave., Ellwood City died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at her residence.

Born April 8, 1921 in Frisco, she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Florence Arnold Dobson. She was married to the late Jacob H. Seetch, who passed away in 1995.

Mrs. Seetch retired in 1975 from US Steel Company where...

Jean L. Worrell, 93, formerly of Wurtemburg died Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Evergreen Nursing Center following an extended illness.

Born January 13, 1921 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Carrie Painter Curry. She was married for 60 years to Floyd G. Worrell Jr. who passed away February 10, 2002.

Mrs. Worrell graduated from...

Emma Blanche Marion, 108, a lifelong resident of Ellwood City died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Northview Estates following a brief illness.

Born February 16, 1906 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Daniel J. and Anna Marie Eichenberger Bookamer. She was married on December 26, 1928 to Charles W. Marion Sr. They were married for 57...

Eugene Martin Zajac, 84, of Davidson St., Wampum died Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born November 8, 1929 in Gallitzin, Cambria County, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha Olszewska Zajac. He was married for 50 years to Joanne Lawn Zajac who survives. They celebrated their...

Frank S. Yuricha Jr., 55, of New Galilee, formerly of Koppel, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 1, 2014 at his residence. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, step father, boyfriend, and friend.

Born April 26, 1959 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Frank and Joan Arent Yuricha Sr.

Frank was employed at J Grimm Homes. He...

Cindy Jo Mayberry, 51, died on October 25, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Brighton Twp. She was a resident of Allegheny Valley School in Coraopolis. For many years, she was a resident of the Allegheny Valley School home in Slippery Rock, PA.

Cindy Jo was born February 12, 1963 in Ellwood City to Floyd L. and Judith A....