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Lori Anne Campbell

Lori Anne Campbell

Apr 7, 2025

Lori Anne Campbell, affectionately known as “Boo-Boo” or “Jama,” of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7th, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 65 years young.

Lori was the heart and soul of every room she entered - a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and fiercely loyal friend. She was the glue that held generations...

Helen A. Colosimo

Helen A. Colosimo

Apr 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen A. Colosimo of Koppel. She was a beacon of kindness, and a true inspiration of a life well spent. She passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday April 5, 2025, at the age of 74 following a courageous eight-year battle with ovarian cancer.

Born November...

Audrey L. McKinney

Audrey L. McKinney

Apr 4, 2025

Audrey L. McKinney, 71, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Born October 11, 1953, in Kittanning, she was the daughter of the late William Stedina and Shirley Olinger.

Audrey was employed as a medical transcriptionist and also worked at the previous Hallmark Store in Ellwood City. She took pleasure in cross-stitching,...

Terry Lynn Cumberledge

Terry Lynn Cumberledge

Mar 27, 2025

Terry Lynn Cumberledge, 62, of West Pittsburg passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born May 10, 1962, in Lawton, OK, he was the son of the late James William and Donna Foster Cumberledge of Texas. He was married to Lori Ferrucci Cumberledge.

Terry worked at Universal Refractories in Wampum as a press operator. Catholic by faith, he enjoyed...

Janet Elizabeth Hall

Janet Elizabeth Hall

Mar 27, 2025

Janet Elizabeth Hall, 82, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at The Grove at Harmony following a lengthy illness.

Born on August 17, 1942, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Clara Lostetter Warren. She was blessed to share 55 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, William E. Hall, until...

Frances Aldan

Frances Aldan

Mar 26, 2025

Frances "Fran" Aldan, 102, of Shenango Twp passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Haven Convalescent New Castle.

Born February 26, 1923 in Bessemer, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Theresa Puz Mohorich. She was married to Daniel Aldan Jr. for 67 years when he passed away on December 20, 2014.

Fran graduated from Bessemer High School in 1941....

Jessie V. Berkebile

Jessie V. Berkebile

Mar 22, 2025

Jessie Virginia Berkebile, 82, of Koppel passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.

Born September 28, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret McCloskey Swogger. She was married to Robert Russell Berkebile when he passed away on January 17, 2023.

Jessie graduated from Lincoln...

Frances Irene Sbarro

Frances Irene Sbarro

Mar 21, 2025

Frances Irene Sbarro of New Castle, formerly of Chewton departed this world for heaven on March 21, 2025 at the age of 97.

Frances was born August 5, 1927 in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Frank and Florence Cleck Murphy. She was married for 68 years to her husband Nick Sbarro until his death in 2015.

Frances is survived by her...

Robert J. O'Brien

Robert J. O'Brien

Mar 19, 2025

Robert J. O’Brien, 93, of Ellwood City passed away March 19, 2025 at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.

Born May 16, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late George O'Brien and Grace (Stiefel) O’Brien. He was married to Jane Karen (Merritt) O’Brien until her death on February 1,1973.

Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He worked...

Russell J. Malcolm

Russell J. Malcolm

Mar 11, 2025

Russell J. Malcolm, 72, of North Beaver Twp passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born February 17, 1953 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Russell B. and Margaret Ednie Malcolm.

Russell worked at B&W in Koppel and Aliquippa. He then had a deer processing business and retired from Giant Eagle on Wilmington Rd. as...

David O. Hairhoger Sr.

David O. Hairhoger Sr.

Mar 6, 2025

David O. Hairhoger Sr., 91, of New Beaver Boro, passed away March 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of Joseph and Wilma Vance Hairhoger and the devoted husband of Marlene Harper Hairhoger. Dave and Marlene were childhood friends whose love blossomed into a 63-year marriage, built on unwavering devotion, shared adventures, and a...

Diana J. Libicer

Diana J. Libicer

Feb 23, 2025

Diana J. Libicer, 74, of Big Beaver Borough passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at her residence with her loving husband and family by her side.

Born May 17, 1950 in Romney, WV, she was the daughter of the late Glise and Betty McBride Judy. 

Diana graduated from Beaver Falls in 1968 and was a member of the former 1st...

William C. Chapman

William C. Chapman

Feb 23, 2025

William C. Chapman, 84, of Wayne Twp. passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at UPMC - Jameson Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Born March 2, 1940 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Van and Vida Houk Chapman. 

William graduated from Shenango in 1958 and had retired from Calgon after 30 years of service as a chemical operator. An...

Robert R. McLaughlin Sr.

Robert R. McLaughlin Sr.

Feb 17, 2025

Robert R. McLaughlin Sr., 79, of North Sewickley Twp passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born October 28, 1945 in Park Gate, he was the son of the late Christopher Alex and Katurah Wineman McLaughlin. He married Elsie I. Curtis McLaughlin on September 11, 1976. They were married for 32 years when she...

Lee Anne Moyer

Lee Anne Moyer

Feb 15, 2025

Lee Anne Moyer, 77, of Wayne Twp, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Born May 19, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Johanna Crowe Gaiser. 

Lee Anne was a current member of the Calvin Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City. She worked...

Linda L. Bognoski

Linda L. Bognoski

Feb 11, 2025

Linda L. Bognoski, 77, of Chewton passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at UPMC - Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.

Born August 31, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy Huber Rambo. She married Ralph D."Boogie" Bognoski in 1965. They shared 59 years of marriage until his passing on September 18, 2024.

Linda graduated...

Daniel James Blank

Daniel James Blank

Feb 10, 2025

Daniel James Blank, 23, of Scott Twp passed away Monday, February 10, 2025.

Born November 2, 2001 in Farrell, he was the son of Jacob R. and Nancy E. Blank.

Daniel graduated from Laurel Jr/Sr High School with the class of 2020. He furthered his education at Westminster College where he earned his degree in Biology, and a minor in Business. He...

Joan Snyder

Joan Snyder

Feb 9, 2025

Joan Snyder, 89, of West Pittsburg passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Haven Convalescent Nursing Home, New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Born June 18, 1935 in West Pittsburg, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Mae Valentine Schultz. She married Thomas E. Snyder on June 20, 1959. They were married for 56 years when he passed away on March...

Dann S. Zelic

Dann S. Zelic

Feb 7, 2025

Dann S. Zelic, 85, of Chewton passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Born November 21, 1939 in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of the late Mike and Eileen Hickman Zelic. He was married to Mary G. Jacquin Zelic.

Dann first worked at Mike's Bait Shop in Portersville, then B&W, and then he owned...

Fred E. Bennett

Fred E. Bennett

Feb 4, 2025

Fred E. Bennett, 94, of Fombell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his residence.

Born May 1, 1930 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Bender Bennett. 

A proud Army Veteran, Fred served from 1952-1954. He formerly owned F.E. Bennett excavating and retired from Herr-Voss in Rochester where he worked as a truck...

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