Obituaries

Florence M. McCrobie, 90, of Koppel passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness.

Born June 23, 1932 in Morgantown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Florence Eicher Thompson. She was married to Charles E. McCrobie for 61 years when he passed away November 21, 2010.

In Florence’s younger years...

Judy Louise Bollinger, 56, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital.

Born October 24, 1966 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of John and Nancy Lample Bollinger.

Judy had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1984. She was an animal lover, a Steelers fan, and enjoyed watching birds. She enjoyed time spent...

Robert Russell Berkebile, 83, of Koppel passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at PAM Health at Heritage Valley-Beaver following a brief illness.

Born July 16, 1939 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Russell and Mildred Craig Berkebile. He married Jessie Swogger Berkebile on October 12, 1999.

Robert had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957. After...

Matthew W. Cogley Sr., 88, of Franklin Township passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at his residence.

Born June 12, 1934 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Leroy Ellwood and Louise Smith Cogley. He was married to Kathleen Gilligan Cogley.

Matthew was a Veteran of the US Air Force. He worked as a Union Electrician until his...

John Charles Brady, 76 of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away on January 8, 2023 at Edison Manor, New Castle, PA after suffering a stroke a year ago.

John was born on June 13, 1946 in Sparta, WI, only child of John P. and Cecelia (Lobenstein) Brady. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic grade school in 1960 and Tomah High...

Royann Winfield, 62, of Ellport passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at her residence following a 3 1/2 year courageous battle with cancer. Royann faced her battle with cancer with strength, courage, and a positive attitude that was an example to all.

Born August 5, 1960 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Dolores Geary...

Suella Ida Volpe, 80, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 in North Carolina following a short illness.

Born November 15, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Orville Cox and Lorraine Kildoo Jeffers.

Suella graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960. She was part owner of The Kildoo Agency Insurance Company on...

Gary L. “Shorty” Armstrong, 72, of Wampum passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital following injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident.

Born February 6, 1950 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Plummer and Lucy Goodland Armstrong. He was married to Debra A. Clark Armstrong.

Shorty was a Veteran of the Army serving...

Jessica Michelle Spaulding, 41, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

Born May 28, 1981 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Todd Boots and Rachelle Bellian Kruger. She was married to James Spaulding Sr. when he passed away on August 8, 2008.

Jessica was employed by the DON Services of New Castle where...

Margaret Peg” Tritt, 97, of Ellport passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born October 16, 1925 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Gilchrist Gardner. She was married to Floyd “Bud” Tritt who preceded her in death in January 1994.  She was also preceded in death by three sisters,...

Robert Lee “Boo” Johnson, 54, of Aliquippa passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at his residence.

Born March 7, 1968 in New Brighton, he was the son of Robert Tanchuk and Diane Kidd.

Robert was a self-employed mechanic who loved to work on cars. He had a passion for attending and participating in Demolition Derby’s. He also enjoyed camping in...

Michael Douglas, 49, of North Sewickley Township passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his residence.

Born January 17, 1973 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late James P. and Patricia G. Barrows Douglas.

Michael attended Riverside High School. He worked as a Diesel Mechanic for Douglas Garage and helped on his uncle’s farm. He played baseball...

Alexander “Alex” Mulig, 26, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family, following a two and a half-year courageous battle with cancer.

Born March 10, 1996 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Robert Mulig and Debbie Novakovich.

Alex attended Riverside High School and then worked as a concrete...

Albert Wesley William Boots, 78, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at The Grove at New Castle following an extended illness.

Born June 24, 1944 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harry C. and Rosalie C. Boots.

Albert was a truck driver all of his life and owned his own trucking business. He...

Mary Ann Phillippi, 87, of Perry Township passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness.

Born December 5, 1935 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James and Violet Anna Sanko Rusidoff. She was married to Samuel W. Phillippi.

Mary Ann graduated from Slippery Rock High School. In her working years, she...

Charles H. “Chuck” Ritter, 85, of Franklin Twp., Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his residence.

Born July 30, 1937 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harry and Evelyn Kobbee Ritter.

Chuck graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955 and retired from BNZ Inc. in Zelienople after 35 years. He was affiliated with...

Claudia Jean Wimer, 85, of Wampum passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on December 7.

Born October 26, 1937 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William and Winona McDonald Bartholomew.

Claudia had graduated from Union High School and then from the New Castle School...

Linda R. Huffman, 76, of Wayne Township passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 peacefully at her residence.

Born October 25, 1946 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Ruth M. Clarke Aumiller. She was married to Robert E. Huffman when he passed on February 14, 2016.

Linda had graduated from the Pittsburgh Business Academy...

Eugene Andrew Scala, 88, of North Sewickley Township passed away Tuesday following a chronic illness from which he usually bounced back. He just kept on going, sharing kindness, humor and love. He survived familial polyposis, a tainted blood infection containing hepatitis, multiple kidney infections, kidney stones and living with only one kidney.

Born November 3rd, 1934 he was born in...