Obituaries

Louise E. Newman, 86, of North Sewickley Township passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at her home. Born September 13, 1937 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Hazen Lersch.

Louise graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955, and then off to nursing school at St. Francis in New Castle. During her...

Lana Jo Hudson, 70, of Beaver Falls (formerly of Wampum) passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born April 23, 1953 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Melda Stanford Martin.

For many years Lana worked as a nurses aide in Roman Eagle, VA. She enjoyed painting, doing puzzles,...

Rodger Dale Swogger, 85, of New Beaver Borough passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his residence.

Born April 16, 1938 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Hubert Lee and Goldie May Snyder Swogger.

Rodger spent his working years as a meat cutter and also managed the meat department in grocery stores in the area.

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Carol Bash, 80, of Portersville passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Born October 7, 1943 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Marjorie Suders. She was married to Donald E. Bash for 45 years when he passed away on October 30, 2012.

Carol worked for 30...

Harry Robert “Bob” Shirley, 93, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully at home following an extended illness on January 22, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1930 in Huston, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Thomas Charles Shirley and Mary Louise “Putt” Shirley Nicholson. Bob married the love of his life, Carol Ann “Cook” Shirley, on March 28, 1970,...

Paul Robert Zurynski passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his residence with his loved ones steadfastly surrounding him.

Paul was born on September 17, 1956, in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Paul and Jane (Watson) Zurynski. He graduated from Big Beaver Falls Area High School with the Class of 1974. He was a long-time member, and...

Richard P. Himes, 86, of North Sewickley Township passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his residence.

Born February 22, 1937 in Porter, PA. He was married to Maxine M. Hollabaugh Himes for 61 years when she passed away on April 16, 2016.

Richard had graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1955....

Brett Kevin Gess, age 55, of Wampum, Pennsylvania passed away January 9th 2024. He is survived by his wife Lori, children: Jared, Robin, Paul and Josh with four grandchildren and one expected. Brett was incredibly proud of his wife’s and children’s military service.

Brett was born November 26,1968 in Winter Park, Florida – the first-born child of David and Grace...

Leonard Anthony “Dominic” Gratteri, 80, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Friday, January 12, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA.

Born August 16, 1943, in Reggio Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Samuel and Rosa Politano Gratteri. He was married to Barbara Straley Gratteri for 60 years, she survives.

Dominic attended Beaver Falls High School. He...

Dorothy Greubel Stahl, 97, formerly of Latrobe, Ellwood City, Bradford Woods and Zelienople passed away peacefully at Passavant Hospital in McCandless on Thursday, December 28, 2023 after a two-week hospitalization. The name Dorothy means ‘God’s Gracious Gift’ which relates to the abilities and talents the Lord gave this woman and indeed He did.

Dorothy (‘Do’) was not only beautiful with...

Stephen G. “Bimbo” Grinnen, 69, of New Beaver Borough passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his residence.

Born February 23, 1954 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Robert K. and Helen Szilvasi Grinnen.

Bimbo had graduated from Mohawk High School. He was a Veteran of the Army serving...

Paige Yarzebinski, 55, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at her residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. She had battled Huntington’s Disease for many years.

Born May 10, 1968 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anabelle Houk Yarzebinski.

Paige worked at Kimmel’s Bakery in Ellwood City and also bartended...

Carolyn (Brewer, Weir, Workley) Riedel, 84, of North Sewickley Twp. arrived at her heavenly home on Thursday December 7, 2023 at UPMC Mercy following a short illness.

Born February 4, 1939 in Morgantown WV, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Juanita (Mallott) Brewer.

Carolyn graduated from Beaver Area High School with the class of 1957. She was...

Lillian I. Cunning, 99, of New Beaver Borough passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her residence.

Born on July 10, 1924 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Oval and Idella Zeigler Moore. She was married to Wilbert F. Cunning when he passed on December 19, 1993.

A strong and...

Lois Jean Chappell, 95, of Wampum (formerly of Plant City, Fl.) passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her daughter’s residence after a brief illness.

Born July 21, 1928 in Harmony, she was the daughter of the late Lester L. and Dorothy Sheiver Wehr. She married Howard D. Chappell in 1947. They were married for 59 years when he passed...

Angelo S. Morini Jr., 81, of Ocala, Florida, (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away on Friday November 24, 2023.

He was born on September 30, 1942 to the late Angelo Sr. and Lisa Ricciuti Morini.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn Morini; three sons Matthew, Brian, and Jamie Morini, and two brothers Albert and Christopher Morini.

In addition to...