Sharon Arbogast, 58

Sharon Arbogast, 58, of South Beaver Township was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 26, 2023 following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones and battled her illness with strength, grace, and unshakable faith.

Sharon always found the strength to smile and care for others in every circumstance. She was a blessing to all who knew her and was the light in every room she entered. Sharon insisted on putting others first and found ways to offer random acts of kindness to all she encountered.

Born December 27, 1964 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William and Alberta Moore Lutz. She was a loving wife to her husband Kevin for 40 years.

Sharon was a 1983 graduate from Mohawk High School. She was a devout Christian and member of the Chippewa United Methodist Church. She enjoyed planting flowers, gardening, and Corvette rides, but her greatest passion was helping others.

Sharon had insurmountable love in her heart for her entire family and friends. Sharon was a devoted caregiver and a beloved “Nunny” to her five beautiful grandsons. She was an amazing mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Any conversation with Sharon was truly a blessing and one that left you feeling comfort and love.

She is survived by her husband Kevin; daughter, Alaina (Shane) Swogger of South Beaver Township; son, Alan (Lindsey) Arbogast of Chippewa; three sisters, Georgia (Steve) Biega of Enon Valley, Brenda (Les) Herb of New Castle, and Kim (Robert) Feezle of Hillsville; two brothers, Bill Lutz, and Bryan (Linda) Lutz both of Wampum; five grandsons: Jackson and Samson Swogger, and Brody, Braxton, and Brooks Arbogast.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law Connie Lutz.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main St, Wampum.

Funeral Services will be held at the Clinton United Methodist Church on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Clinton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, share a smile and be a blessing to someone who least expects it in Sharon’s honor.

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Barbara Anne Ferrucci, 90

Barbara Anne Cowher Ferrucci, 90, passed away peacefully at 2:12 pm, March 26, 2023 in her home in West Pittsburg, surrounded by her loving family.

The daughter of the late Daniel and Clara Boos Cowher, she grew up in West Pittsburg with two brothers and four sisters.

She graduated from New Castle High School in 1951 and married the love of her life, William Sylvester Ferrucci of Ellport, in October of that year.

Barbara loved nothing more than getting the family together for holidays, and you could count on something yummy to eat any time you stopped by. Her faith and family were the cornerstone of her life.

She is survived by sons; William Jr. (Cindy) of Greensboro, NC, Gregory (Carol) of Edinburg, and Sylvester (Patty) of West Pittsburg; daughters, Kathleen Deloplaine of Anderson, SC and Lori (Terry) Cumberledge of West Pittsburg; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eileen (Ed) Onofray of Coldwater, MI, Sally (Tom) Carangi of West Pittsburg, and Virginia (Robert) McLaughlin of Wexford, and one brother, Hal Cowher of New Castle.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William, son Russell, son-in-law Jack Deloplaine, her in-laws Sylvester and Hazel Ferrucci; brother Daniel M. “Sonny” Cowher, and sister Clara “BeBe” Coyne.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday March 29 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main St. Wampum. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM at St. Vitus Church with Rev. Father Joseph McCaffrey officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in New Castle.

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Linda Vidrick, 73

Linda Vidrick, 73, of Beaver Falls (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center following a lengthy illness.

Born February 27, 1950 in Monaca, she was the daughter of the late John and Sara Milligan Roble.

Linda enjoyed bowling and was in a league at Sims Lanes.

Survivors include daughter, Tammie (Mark Kennard) Williams of Edinburg; son, John (Carol Kelly) Vidrick of Mercer; boyfriend, Kevin Martin of Beaver Falls; sister, Becky Kellis of Greece; one granddaughter, Stephanie (Angelo) Greco; two grandsons, Bobby (Kelsey Starcher) Williams and Garren Vidrick, and a great-grandson, Theo Greco.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter Christina Williams in 2008 and two sisters, Betty Matthews in 1985 and Judith Bott in 2014.

A Celebration of Linda’s life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City.

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Beverly A. Chiodo, 88

Beverly A. Chiodo, 88 of Ellwood City, formally of Sharon, PA went home to be with her Lord & Savior surrounded by loved ones on March 23, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Beverly was born on October 27, 1934 in Sharon, to parents Arloene Leonard & Harold Bodamer. She was a graduate of Hickory High School. Beverly married the love of her life the late David R. Chiodo on November 10, 1956.

She is survived by her children Arloene (Denni) Cusato, Lois (Richard) Stem, Judy (James) Banick, & David (Tracy) Chiodo. Grandchildren Domenic, Rocco, Saverio Cusato & Nicole Bastide, Jovan (Marty) Tappel, Justine (Scott) Jennings, Rebecca (John) Manguno & Abraham (Brittan) Stem. She also had 10 great grandchildren & many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. She was preceded in death by husband Dave & granddaughter Renee Bastide.

Visiting Hours will be held on Monday March 27, 2023 from 5:00 pm until the time of the

Memorial Service at 8:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home 200 Fountain Ave, Ellwood City.

Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Sharon.

Another Celebration of Beverly’s Life will be held at a later date.

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Carol A. Blackwell, 80

Carol A. Blackwell, 80, of Franklin Township passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Avalon Place in New Castle following a brief illness.

Born September 1, 1942 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Hazel Powell Fosnaught. She was married to Alva “Bud” Blackwell when he passed away in 2009.

Carol had worked at Airway Luggage in Ellwood City. In her youth, she bowled a perfect 300 game. Some of her interests were playing Atari and video games, playing cards, crosswords and word finds, watching game shows, and using her iPad. She had a love/hate relationship with camping and loved Elvis.

Survivors include son, Charles (Angel) of New Castle; daughter, Debbie (John) Miller of Ellwood City; two brothers, Richard of Phoenix, AZ and Eugene (Peggy) Fosnaught of Darlington; sister, Janet Hottel of Tulsa, OK; grandson, Owen Miller and a granddaughter, Kali Blackwell.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Bud.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday March 28, 2023 from 5:00 pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 7:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. Pastor Stacey Cox will officiate.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Karaoke for a Cure, 1259 Savannah Rd. New Castle PA, 16101.

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Tina Marie Peters, 62

Tina Marie Peters, 62, of New Beaver Borough passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at her residence.

Born September 20, 1960 in Fort Knox, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ira L. and Esther M. Farkas Barnes Jr.. She was married to Kevin J. Peters when he passed away on September 19, 2021.

Tina graduated from New Brighton High School in 1979. She worked for the Ramada Inn in Beaver Falls as a housekeeper. Tina was a member of the New Beaver Fire Department Auxiliary. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, loved dolphins, her beagle puppy Kelly, and especially loved time with her family. Her many friends will remember her as a kind, generous, and special soul.

Survivors include her son, Brian J. Peters of New Beaver Borough; three brothers, David L. (Rosemary) Barnes of New Brighton, Ronald Joseph “Joe” (Nita) Barnes of New Castle, and Gary A. “Chip” (fiancé Mary Ellen Johnson) Barnes of Koppel, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Kevin.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday March 18 from 10:00 am until the time of the Memorial Service at 1:00 pm at the New Beaver Borough Fire Hall, 898 Wampum New Galilee Rd. 16141. Pastor Dave Keppen of the Wampum Methodist Church will officiate.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the New Beaver Fire Department.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Wampum.

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Frances J. “Frannie” Goebel, 80

Frances J. “Frannie” Goebel, 80, of Wayne Township passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Avalon Place following an extended illness.

Born December 21, 1942 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Russel and Velma Grinnen Mohr. She was married to John O. Goebel Sr. on August 25, 1961.

Frannie enjoyed working on the family farm. Her most cherished moments were spent with family, especially her grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years John; two sons, John O. (Rose) Jr. and James R. (Jodi) Goebel both of Wampum; two sisters, Carol (Louis) Miller and Bonnie Bessell both of Wampum; two granddaughters, Casey Jo Goebel, DVM of Kittanning and Jamie Lynn Goebel of Wampum; grandson, Ricky (Kristin) Curry of Edinburg, and great-granddaughter, Olivia Curry.

She was preceded in death by her brother Earl James Cameron.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday March 17, 2023 from 4:00 pm until the Funeral Service at 7:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street, Wampum. Pastor Dave Keppen of the Wampum Methodist Church will officiate.

Interment will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.

Memorial Contributions in Frannie’s name may be made to the Lawrence County Farm Building Fund.

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Joseph Allen “Joey” Taylor, 46

Joseph Allen “Joey” Taylor, 46, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his residence.

He was born August 21, 1976 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Anthony M. Jr. and Linda M. Moczan Taylor.

Joey was a member of the Wampum Methodist Church. He loved fishing, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and time spent with his family. He was always eager to extend a helping hand where he could. He spent most of his life working in the labor industry where he was known as a hard worker. Joey was a kind and thoughtful soul with a big heart and will be forever missed and remembered by the many lives he touched.

Joseph is survived by his parents; three daughters, Jaelyn Marie, Jaycee Lynn, and Gracie Ann Taylor; brother Tony (Nicole) Taylor III of Ellwood City; sister, Christina Hufnagel of Ellwood City; granddaughter, Ava Lynn Taylor; two nieces Lexi and Lucia and two nephews Ben and Josh.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Anthony and Jean Taylor, Joseph and Ann Moczan, and his brother-in-law Bill Hufnagel Jr.

Visiting hours will be held Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 4:00pm until the Funeral Service at 7:00pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street Wampum. Pastor Dave Keppen of the Wampum Methodist Church will officiate.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Funeral Home.

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Robert W. Moyer, 69

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Robert W. Moyer, 69, of Smiley Stop Rd., Wayne Twp. passed away on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023.

He was born in Ellwood City on March 14, 1953. He was the son of the late Walter H. and Mary B. Pappas Moyer.

He was a member of the White Eagle Polish Club in Chewton.

Bob enjoyed the good things in life. He lived on his own terms, his way! He enjoyed spending time with Bev, his children, grandchildren, and friends. He was an outdoorsman who loved running his dogs, hunting, gardening, butchering, and working on old tractors. You were guaranteed to have a good time if he was around. He had a story about everything!

He is survived by his long time companion Beverly Rice; son Robert Ryan (Heather), Homer City; son Cliff (Jennifer), Homer City; grandchildren, Abigale, Elizabeth, Cash, Robert Michael, Isabella, and Taylin; many brothers and sisters; and nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Rose, and brother-in-law Edward Bennethum.

He will be sadly missed by his family and all that knew him. He was always joking around and you could hear his laugh everywhere that he was. We would love to hear his laugh one more time!

Friends will be received on Saturday March 25, 2023 from 2:00 pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 4:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main St. Wampum. Pastor Jeff Gardner will officiate. The family will continue the celebration of Bob’s life with food and stories immediately following the service at the Chewton Polish Club.

His final resting place will be at the Slippery Rock Church Cemetery.

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Goldie Elizabeth “Betty” Hinkle, 77

Goldie Elizabeth “Betty” Hinkle, 77, of Portersville passed away at 9:00 AM on Saturday March 4, 2023 at the Quality Life Services Chicora with her family at her side. She fought a valiant battle against Alzheimer’s Disease.

Goldie, also known as Betty, was born February 10, 1946 in Jamestown New York, and was adopted as an infant by Walter and Leona Cooper Bixler and moved to her new home in Butler County, PA. There, she was raised on her grandfather’s farm near Harrisville and her home in Slippery Rock. She attended Slippery Rock High School, graduating in 1964. Upon graduation she worked for Dr. Vincent until resigning to raise her family.

Betty met her soul mate, Robert Hinkle in High School and they were later married on February 11, 1966 at the United Methodist Church in Slippery Rock, PA.

Betty was always a loving and caring person, which prompted her to become an Emergency Medical Technician and to volunteer with the Portersville Muddy Creek EMS. She was part of the organization for 25 years. She was very compassionate with her patients and comforted them as they were treated and transported. Her efforts were recognized by receiving the “Paul Harris Award” issued by the Rotary Club.

She is survived by her husband Bob, daughter Terri (Ken) of Prospect, two sons, Todd (Ronda) of Portersville and Jonathan of Slippery Rock; daughter-in-law Angie of Japan; Aunt Pauline Ward; a brother; ten grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Christopher.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday March 8, 2023 from 1:00 PM until the time of the Funeral Service at 4:00 PM at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. Pastor Dana Opp will officiate. Interment will follow in Mountville Cemetery.

The family gives special thanks to the staff at QLS-Chicora and Three Rivers Hospice for their wonderful and loving care of Betty.

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