Obituaries
Philip M. Fabich
Feb 6, 2026
Philip Michael Fabich, 76, of Shenango Twp. passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at UPMC - Jameson Hospital. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.
Born July 31, 1949, he was the son of the late Philip James and Pelagia Woloszyn Fabich.
Philip graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City in 1967. A proud Army veteran, he served his country until...
Debbie Jane Majors
Feb 5, 2026
Debbie Jane Majors, 65, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 5, 2026, in her home.
Born in New Castle on April 6, 1960, she was the daughter of the late James Howard and Mary Jane Woods Wimer.
Debbie was a 1978 graduate of Lawrence County Vo-Tech and had a continued love of learning as she was actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business...
Gerald L. Orock
Feb 5, 2026
Gerald L. "Pee Wee" Orock, 88, of Perry Twp. (formerly of Fombell) passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at UPMC - Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.
Born August 4, 1937, in Fombell, he was the son of the late William and Keturah McFarland Orock. He was married to Patti "Putsy" Kirkham Orock for 66 years when she passed away on...
Paul R. Surma
Feb 1, 2026
Paul R. Surma, 88, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center following a brief illness.
Born February 1, 1938, in McKees Rocks, he was the son of the late Michael Stanislov and Dorothy Catherine McClusky Surma.
Paul was an insurance salesman for many years. He was an avid golfer and member of the...
George E. Schrantz
Feb 1, 2026
George Eugene Schrantz, 85, of West Pittsburg passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at UPMC - Jameson Hospital following a short illness.
Born July 25, 1940, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Edward G. and Bernice McConnell Schrantz. He was married to Darlene L. Boughter Schrantz for 52 years when she passed away on February 6, 2021.
George...
Brent J. Maggi
Jan 27, 2026
Brent J. Maggi, 51, of Wampum passed away on Tuesday January 27, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian.
Brent was born on December 10, 1974, in New Castle to James Maggi and the late Charlotte (Fosnaught) Maggi. He graduated from Mohawk High School in 1992.
He is survived by his three children; Madeline, Cayden, and Devin Maggi whom he loved very much; father, James...
Linda L. Musser
Jan 22, 2026
Linda L. Musser, 77, of New Castle passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at UPMC Mercy Hospital.
Born August 25, 1948, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Bessie Jones Williams. Linda graduated from Union High School. She married James P. Musser Sr on December 26, 1968. They shared 41 years of marriage until his passing...
Rosemarie Moser
Jan 21, 2026
Heaven gained a beautiful angel as Rosemarie Moser, 94, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at her daughter's home in Struthers, Ohio.
Born October 20, 1931, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Damiano and Brigida Lopiano Viccari. She was married to Bill Moser for 59 years when he passed away on October 26,...
Michael R. Van Kirk
Jan 6, 2026
Michael R. Van Kirk, 79, of Enon Valley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 6, 2026, following an extended illness.
Michael was born on September 26, 1946, to the late Robert Wayne and Hilda Mae Connors Van Kirk. He retired from United Local Schools after 40 years as a high school math teacher. He was a graduate...
Joseph E. Yost
Jan 2, 2026
Joseph E. Yost, 87, of Wayne Twp. passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at Quality Life Services in New Castle.
Born July 8, 1938, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Earl J. and Viola Mae Houk Yost.
Joseph graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 and then from Slippery Rock University. He taught Driver's Education and Geometry for...
Carol Lee Hairhoger
Dec 27, 2025
Carol Lee Hairhoger, 82, of Grove City (formerly of Shenango Twp., New Castle) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital. God gained a remarkable woman whose life was filled with love, devotion, and joy. Carol was a deeply loving person, and that love showed in everything she did and everyone she cared for.
Carol was born...
Frances F. Schotsch
Dec 24, 2025
Frances F. Schotsch, 100, of Wayne Twp. passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Shenango on the Green following a brief illness.
Born November 9, 1925, in New Castle. She married John A. Schotsch on May 3, 1947. They shared over 73 years of marriage until his passing on February 8, 2021.
Frances attended the former Wampum Pentecostal Church and was a...
Karla Stelter
Dec 23, 2025
Karla Stelter, 73, of New Beaver Boro passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at her son's residence during home hospice care.
Born December 6, 1952, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lina Hartman.
Karla was a veteran of the Army serving until her honorable discharge. She worked as a bus driver for both the Mohawk School District...
Bonnie L. Stabryla
Dec 23, 2025
Bonnie L. Stabryla, 77, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Creek Meadows in Zelienople following a short illness.
Born January 10, 1948, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Betty Boots Carroll.
Bonnie worked as a bank teller locally for 52 years. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially for her family and friends....
Cory J. Long
Dec 22, 2025
Cory J. Long, 37, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Born May 12, 1988, in New Castle, he was the son of Michael D. Long Sr. and Kim Marie Wetzel Long.
Cory worked for Reel Deal Sealing as a Supervisor. He enjoyed being outdoors especially fishing and canoeing.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...
Donald E. Hawk III
Dec 21, 2025
Donald E. Hawk III, 53, of West Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully with his mother by his side Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in Beaver Falls following a courageous four-year battle with MS.
Born November 9, 1972, in New Brighton, he was the son of Kathleen DeMauro and the late Donald E. Hawk II. He graduated...
Ralph R Barber
Dec 10, 2025
Ralph R. "Rod" Barber, 89, of West Pittsburg (formerly of Ellwood City and Wampum) passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at UPMC - Jameson Hospital following a short illness.
Born November 27, 1936, in New Galilee, he was the son of the late Ralph L and Mildred Andrews Barber. He married Beverly McElwain Barber on April 21, 1958.
Rod had many jobs...
David J. Street
Dec 8, 2025
David J. Street, 74, of Shenango Twp. passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at UPMC - Jameson Hospital following an extended illness.
Born May 23, 1951 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late James C. and Margaret Doutt Street. He was married to Norma J. Woloszyn Street when she passed away on October 14, 2023.
David graduated from Lincoln...
Douglas M. Burr
Dec 8, 2025
Douglas M. Burr, of Ellwood City passed away on December 8, 2025, at AHN-Wexford following a brief battle with cancer.
He was born in Butler on October 14, 1965, to the late Edward and Blanche Eichenauer Burr.
Doug graduated from Seneca Valley and worked at Gateway Recycling for 12 years. For 15 years he served as a Franklin Twp Volunteer Fireman. Doug...
Richard E. Badger
Dec 7, 2025
It is with our hearts full of love and gentle remembrance that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Richard E. Badger, 85, of Wayne Twp. who passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Avalon Care Center following an extended illness.
Born December 7, 1940, in New Castle, he was the son...
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