Obituaries

James L. “Butch” Buchanan, 78, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born November 25, 1944 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Wendell J. and Marjorie M. Knight Buchanan. He was married to Connie Powell Buchanan.

Butch retired from the Koppel B&W after 40...

Charles H Johns Jr.,88, formerly of Wayne Twp. passed away Tuesday, February 21 at Northview Estates.

A lifelong resident of Wayne Twp., Charles was born the eldest of nine children on February 19, 1935. He was born and raised and lived his entire life on the Johns farm. He was the son of the late Charles H and Sarah Elizabeth...

Robert W. “Rob” McCready, 69, of New Galilee passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.

Born September 23, 1953 in New Castle, he was the son of the late S. Wells and Sara Belle “Sally” Noggle McCready. He was married to Candy Johnson McCready.

Rob had graduated...

Krista D. Knechtel, 42, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.

Born July 16, 1980 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Deborah Kirkham Cottrell of Ellwood City and Gary Cottrell of Montana.

Krista enjoyed painting and crafting. She loved the outdoors, especially spending time at Moraine, hiking at Buttermilk Falls, and spending time with her grandsons.

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Kenneth Wayne Wiley, 94, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice.

Born July 15, 1928 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Leslie Earl and Ethel Ida (Booher) Wiley.

Ken attended Lincoln High School. In 1946, He served in the Army Occupied Forces in Japan during WWII. Ken retired from Calgon Corporation...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...