Obituaries

Dorothy K. Newton, 80, of Fombell died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born February 16, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary Sommers Kast.

She was married to Norman F. Newton, who passed away in December of 1983.

Dorothy was a court stenographer for 10 years for...

George T. Patterson, Jr. passed away peacefully at home at 5:50 a.m. on Sunday, May 20th, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at his bedside.

George was born on February 25th, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late Cevilla (McDanel) and George T. Patterson, Sr. He attended Lincoln High School and left before graduation to join the United States Marine...

David L. Schotsch Sr., 63, of Main St. Wampum died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 14, 2012.

Born September 3, 1948 in New Castle, he was the son of John and Francis Ferrante Schotsch of Wampum.

He was married on October 26, 1968 to Glenda McConnell Schotsch who survives.

Dave was employed at Cemex...

Zelma Marie Hahn, 93, of Hubbard, Ohio, formerly of Ellwood City and Sharon, PA. died on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Austinwoods Health Center in Austintown, OH following a brief illness.

Born June 4, 1918 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Grunden Derrow.

She married Frederick G. Hahn on June 12, 1935....

Loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Lorena Ilene (Weatherby) Yoho went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 12, 2012.

Born September 24, 1940 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Clifford L.and Irma (Weaver) Weatherby .

She was married for 53 years to Phillip Yoho who survives.

Lorena had many jobs...

Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Johns, 94, of Johns Lane New Castle (Wayne Twp.)  passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 following a brief illness.

Born April 13, 1917 in Perry Twp. she was the daughter of  the late John Leon and Mabel Theresa Barton Thompson .

She was married to Charles Johns who passed away on May 7, 1993.

Sarah...

Dorothy L. Shallenberger, 90, of  Chewton died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on  Monday, March 26, 2012 following a short illness.

Born March 19, 1922 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Sara H. Grunden Derrow .

She was married to George H. Shallenberger for 64 years when he died on...

Nick A. Dando Jr., 80, of Canal St. Wampum (Wayne Twp) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on  Monday, March 26, 2012 at his residence following a short  illness.

Born May 31, 1931 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Nick A. and Jessie M. Ross Dando Sr.

He was married for 52 years to Delores...

Helen E. Kosior, 93, of Third Ave. Koppel died on  Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Mary Evans Extended Care Unit of the Ellwood City Hospital following a brief illness.

Born August 8, 1918 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Katherine Somin Hervatine Sr.

She was married to Raymond  Kosior who passed away June 30,...

Adell P. Lyons, 86, of First St. Ellport and Beverly Hills, Florida died on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at her residence following a short illness.

Born November 8, 1925 in Langdon, North Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Wendell and Rena Williamson Parker .

She was married for 44 years to Harky Lyons who passed away on April...

Velia L. Matthews, 91, of Ellwood City, formerly of Wampum, died on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Avalon Nursing Center following an extended illness.

Born August 15, 1920 in Athens, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Sara Jane Curry Stewart.

She was married for 34 years to William W. Matthews who passed away on January...

Virginia Iannantuono, 83, of 212 Johnston Dr Ellwood City died on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Avalon Nursing Center following a lengthy illness.

Born April 10, 1928 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Sarah Houk.

She was married to Angelo “Mo” Iannantuono who survives.

Virginia was an operator with Bell Telephone. She was...

Shirley J. Guy, 84, of Oakland Ave. Ellwood City died unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born December 27, 1927 in Castlewood, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Laird and Clara Marie Harper Kissick.

She was married to Neil Guy for 49 years when he passed away on August 4, 1996.

Shirley...

J. Edward Keane, 66, Beechwood Blvd., Ellwood City, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness.

Born October 31, 1945, in Ellwood City, he was the son of John and Ruth Ada Marion Keane. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. He was employed for 36 years as a water treatment plant...

Richard B.”Woody” Edmiston, 52, of Fletcher Hill Rd. Wampum (Shenango Twp.) died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 16, 2012 in Boardman, Ohio.

Born March 24, 1959 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Chester L. and Dorothy McQuiston Edmiston.

He was married for 30 years to Michele Lenhart Edmiston, who survives.

Dick was a lifelong truck driver, currently...

Norman R. Cearfoss Sr., 77, of 115 Jessie St. Ellwood City (Hardyville) died on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Shadyside Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 13, 1934 in Koppel, he was the son of the late Thomas G. and Rachel Reeher Cearfoss.

Norman retired from Babcock and Wilcox following 33 years of service as a...