Obituaries

Francis “Frank” Capalbo

Francis “Frank” Capalbo, 81, of Dutch Ridge Road, Ellwood City died on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at his residence following a brief illness.

Born September 17, 1931 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Gilio “Jim” Capalbo and Angeline Christian .

He was married to Donna L. Claybundy in 1962.

Frank graduated from Wampum High School in 1949....

Shirley M. Zak

Shirley M. Zak, 84, of Snake Run Road, Wampum (Shenango Twp) died on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness.

Shirley was born on September 12, 1928 in New Castle, PA, the daughter of the late Raymond and Nell Bowles Fortney.

She was married to Theodore “Ted” Zak for 53 years. He died...

Marie Fanning

Del V. Booher

Del V. Booher, 61, of County Line Road, New Castle died on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the Hogan residence in New Bedford where he had received loving and compassionate care following his brief illness.

Born September 23, 1951 in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Victor Darl Booher and Florence Edna Stephenson Booher of...

William (Bill) A. Lemanski

William (Bill) A Lemanski, 64, of Ellport, died unexpectedly in the emergency room of the Ellwood City Hospital on Saturday, October 6, 2012.

Born June 23, 1948 in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Pertile) Lemanski. He was married to Ramona “Cookie” Agostinelli on Aug 23, 1969, who survives.

Bill began...

Kenneth L. Hackett

Kenneth L. Hackett, 71, of Second Ave., Koppel, PA died on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a brief illness.

Born February 19, 1941 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Ira and Irene Huffman Hackett. He was married to Paula Krestel Hackett who died in 2008.

Ken retired in 1988 from B &...

Frank J. Hazel

Frank J. Hazel, 74, formerly of Ellwood City died on Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital following an extended illness.

Born May 8, 1938 in Bellefonte, PA,  he was the son of the late Howard and Evelyn Hazel.  He was married to Helen Raisley Hazel for 47 years, she survives.

Frank retired from the Ellwood...

Mary S. Barracchini

Mary S. Barracchini, 88,  formerly of Ellwood City died on Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Golden Hill Nursing Center in New Castle.

Born November 8, 1923 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Jennie Ferrante Barracchini.

Mary retired as the head cook from the Ellwood City Hospital following 45 years of service.  She enjoyed...

Mark Allen Cooper

Mark Allen Cooper, 49, of  Tenth St., Bessemer died unexpectedly on  Sunday, September 23, 2012 at his residence.

Born February 15, 1963 in Ellwood City, PA,  he was the son of the late Harry James Cooper  and Carol Jean Lutz Cooper of Ellwood City.  He was married for 20 years to Donna Stambul Cooper who survives.

Mark was formerly employed...

Mary E. Driemeyer

Mary E. Driemeyer, 99, of  Martin Ave., Ellwood City (Ellport) died on  Sunday, September 23, 2012 at the Evergreen Nursing Center.

Born July 7, 1913 in Wurtemburg, PA,  she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Kitty Barnes White.  She was married to William  Driemeyer who died in 1989.

Mary graduated from Lincoln High School in 1932.  Mrs. Driemeyer...

Eudora E. Aiken

Eudora E. Aiken, 90, of State Rt. 488, Portersville (Perry Twp.) died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at the Allegheny General Hospital.

Born May 8, 1922 in Butler County, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Minnie B. Pizor Womer.  She was married to John D. Aiken who passed away on March 26, 1991.

Mrs. Aiken...

Thomas G. Rouser

Thomas G. Rouser, 63, of  Old Rt 18, Wampum (New Beaver Boro) died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born November 29, 1948 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Thomas A. Rouser  and Ora Jean McConahy Rouser Zigler of Sarasota FL. He was married for 38 years to June “Judy” Nath...

Nellie R. Mielke

Nellie R. Mielke, 90, of Grigsby St.  New Castle (Shenango Twp.)  died on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the Haven Nursing Home.

Born September 5, 1922 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Minnie Minteer Cotton.  She was married to the late Everett L. Ayersman and then to the late Louis A. Mielke.

Nellie was...

Margaret Eleanor Reese

Margaret Eleanor Reese, 90, of Kittery Ridge Dr., New Castle (Shenango Twp.) died on  Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born April 20, 1922 in Castlewood, PA,  she was the daughter of the late Albert M. and Bessie Houk Brown.  She was married to David  R. Reese who died on October 3, 1993.

Margaret was a member...

Florence E. Aiken

Florence E. Aiken, 99, of Conner School Rd., Wampum (Shenango Twp.) died on  Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Haven Nursing Home.

Born May 2, 1913 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late George and Bella Weir Clark.  She was married to Oren  Aiken who died May 3, 1972.

Florence was an Avon Representative for 50 years. ...

Doris L. Martin

Doris L. Martin, 84, formerly of Neshannock Twp. died on  Thursday, September 13, 2012 at the Lawrence County Gericare following a  lingering illness.

Born September 12, 1928 in Sandy Lake, PA,  she was the daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth Lusk Swisher. She was married for 62 years to Reinhold  Martin who passed away on March 14, 2009.

Doris...

Nick Gobrich Iii

Nick Gobrich III, 54, of Mentor, Ohio (formerly of Wampum)  died on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 following a one year illness.

Born November 17, 1957 in Ellwood City,  he was the son of the late Nick Gobrich Jr. and Irene Falkowski Gobrich of Wampum.

He was married to Laura Shaffer Gobrich who survives.

Nick was a Veteran of the US...

Fern Mckinney Hall

Fern McKinney  Hall, 92, of Shinglehouse, Pa, formerly of North Sewickley Twp. Ellwood City went home to be with her Lord on Monday, September 3, 2012.

Born January 11, 1920 in Frisco, she was the daughter of the late Stephen L. and Valdora Anderson McKinney.  She was married on August 19, 1942 to the late Shermon W. Hall, who died...

Fred H. Faraoni

Fred H. Faraoni, 85, of Ellport died on Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital following an illness.

Born November 17, 1926 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Manfredo  and Eula Mae Chaffin Faraoni. He was married to Alberta J. Williams Faraoni who passed away on March 15, 2003.

Fred was a self employed...

Tristan Leroy And Trustan Lee Bell

Tristan Leroy & Trustan Lee  Bell, infant sons, died Monday, August 20, 2012 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Survivors include their parents, John P. and Cara L. McKim Bell of Canal St. Wampum, siblings,  Amber Rose and Domenic J. Bell, both at home, grandparents, David and Connie Bell of Ellwood City, Harry and Susan McKim of Wampum, and many...