Obituaries

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...

Floyd S. McLane, 94, of Carrywood Rd., Koppel (Big Beaver Boro) died on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital following a short illness.

Born June 6, 1919 in the College Hill Area of Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Ira S. and Elizabeth K. Stratton McLane. He was married for 69 years to...

Charles J. Krueger, 82, of Goebel Lane, Wampum died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.

Born August 22, 1931 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Charles J. Krueger Sr. and Sarah Williams Krueger Binger. He was married on June 27, 1953 to Suzanne Goebel Krueger, who...

Lillian I. Cowles, 99, formerly of West Pittsburg and Struthers, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the Overlook Medical Clinic following an extended illness.

Born March 17, 1914 in North Beaver Twp., she was the daughter of the late Walter S.and Mary Moltz Wigley. She was married for 43 years to William C. Cowles who passed away...

Robert J. Hozick, 79, of Snake Run Rd., Wampum (Shenango Twp.) died on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Ellwood City Hospital following an extended illness.

Born January 7, 1935 in Chewton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Albina Kosior Hozick. He was married for 54 years to Helen Louise Rychlicki Hozick who survives.

Bob retired from...

Anne Downey, 91, of Oakland Ave. PO Box 73, Ellwood City died on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Ellwood City Hospital following an extended illness.

Born July 30, 1922 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Virginia Paolini. She was married for 37 years to Edward Downey Jr. who passed away May 26, 1985.

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John E. Snowden Jr.,83, of Country Club Drive, Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born November 23, 1930 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late John E. and Ruth Ritter Snowden Sr. He was first married on April 13, 1957 to Anna Mae Herrmann Snowden, who...

Nora J. Allen, 79, of Scotland Lane, New Castle died on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a short illness.

Born July 21, 1934 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Glen B.and Bernice Yoho Hennon. She was married for 54 years to Frank Dick Allen who passed away March 16, 2014.

Nora...

Mary L. Wisbith, 87, of Old Rt 18, Wampum died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 4, 2014 in the Emergency Room of Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle.

Born July 17, 1926 in Chewton, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Katherine Burick Petruchik. She was married to Edward Wisbith who passed away April 30, 1966.

Mary retired in...

Martin J. Woloszyn, 73, of Chewton died on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the Avalon Nursing Center following an extended illness.

Born May 27, 1940 in Chewton, he was the son of the late Julian and Mary Ostrowski Woloszyn.

Marty retired from Babcock and Wilcox following 30 years of service. After his retirement, he served as the maintenance supervisor at...

James “Jay” Rosaci Jr., 83, of Northview Estates passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 2, 2014 following an extended illness.

Born February 17, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late James D. Rosaci Sr. and Mabel Irene Jeffers Rosaci Main. He was married for 58 years to Edith J. Pica Rosaci...

James E. Stephenson, 98, formerly of Wampum passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Clarview Nursing Home in Sligo, Pa following an extended illness.

Born February 18, 1916 in Mt. Jackson, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Moltz Bagham. He was married for 65 years to Helen J. Sadler Stephenson who passed away August 10,...

Frank Lloyd Steffler, 92, of Fombell passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family following an extended illness.

Born July 18, 1921 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Clair G. and Nellie Weller Steffler. He was married for 54 years to Lucille E. Druschel Steffler who passed away March 11, 1999.

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Robert Petrucci, 78, of Franklin Ave., Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Butler Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Born January 13, 1936 in Ellwood City,he was the son of the late James and Lucy Issacco Petrucci .

He was married for 47 years to Stella “Dee Dee” Prestopine Petrucci as they were married July...

Ruth Ann Boots, 74, of Jesse St., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) died on Friday, April 11, 2014 at her residence following a three year illness.

Born August 8, 1939 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn Wright McKeough. She was married for 58 years to Harry L. Boots who survives. They were married on...