Obituaries

Vicky Durbin Reynolds Jansto, 64, of Wampum passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born September 17, 1957 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late David and Eileen McCormick Durbin. She was married to Ralph “Butch” Reynolds and then to the late Michael Scott Jansto.

Vicky was a graduate...

Diana “DeeDee” Kaminski, 68, of Zelienople (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at her residence.

Born January 9, 1954 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Joseph and Ruth Miller Kaminski Allen.

She was a graduate of Riverside High School. She was employed as a clerk and then an assistant manager at...

Robert A. Knott, 66, of Ellwood City passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a six week illness.

Born April 25, 1955 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the son of the late Elmer and June D. Krafft Knott Hochbeine.

Bob worked at Hahn Auto Restoration in Harmony. He...

Timothy Leindecker, 77, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 25, 2022 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born June 14, 1944 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Regis Anthony and Marie (Locker) Leindecker . He was married to Catherine A. (Bauer) Leindecker for 47 years when she passed away in 2019.

Tim retired from...

John J. Veres, 87, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born November 17, 1934 in Ellport, he was the son of the late Denes and Margaret Falcsik Veres. He was married to Wilma Chiez Veres.

John graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952. He worked at the B&W for over 35 years until...

Lloyd E. Weisz, 90, of Edinburg passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at his residence.

Born April 16, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Daniel I. Sr. and Louise Murphy Weisz. He was married to Georgia Ullom Weisz in 1957.

Lloyd graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951. He was a United States Army Veteran,...

Nancy Lee Graham, 75, of Portersville passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born February 23, 1946 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Esther Brown Magee. She was married to James Graham.

Nancy was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She then attended Robert Morris...

Patti “Putsy” Orock, 81, of Ellwood City (formerly of Fombell) passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 18, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born March 1, 1940 in the West End of Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Frances Kwolek Kirkham. She was married to Gerald “PeeWee” Orock.

Patti was retired from Leeds and Northrup, where...

Ernest E. Downey Jr., 69, of Wampum passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at his residence.

Born November 17, 1952 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ernest Sr. and Marion Martin Downey. He was married to Susan Davis Downey.

Ernie was a graduate of Mohawk High School. He was the Captain of the Paramount Pool Team...

Gerald W. Blinn Jr., 71, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.

Born July 21, 1950 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Gerald W. Sr. and Eileen Hackett Blinn. He was married to Ruth Davis Overland, formerly of Chewton.

Gerald was a US Army Veteran,...

Norman G. Link Jr. 59, of New Castle, PA, went home to be with his Precious Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born June 30, 1962 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Norman G. Link Sr. and Darlene Cooper Link. He was married to Kathy Kloos Link.

Norman was a...

Donna L. Kobbe, 75, of Castlewood passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born January 28, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Irene Stewart Henry. She was married to Fred Kobbe.

Donna was a graduate of Shenango High School. She worked as a dispatcher for Noga’s Ambulance...

Jeffrey Joseph Krupa, 60, of Koppel passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Born March 30, 1961 in Rochester, he was the son of the late Edward D. and Katherine “Kay” Hazen Krupa. He was married to Karen Cearfoss Krupa.

Jeff has been employed at Inmetco in Ellwood City for 25 years as a heavy equipment operator. He will...

Hildegard Donley, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at The Grove At Harmony.

Born February 15, 1931 in Schonthal Czechoslovakia, she was the daughter of the late Whetzel and Maria Egerer Putz.

She married her husband Robert Donley Sr. on May 1, 1953 in Alchaffenburg Germany. Upon coming to the United States, they made their...

Roberta G. Baldwin, 67, of Ellport passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver following a brief illness.

Born August 25, 1954 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Virginia Schram Klinesmith. She was married to Gregory K. Baldwin.

Bobbie was a graduate of Riverside High School. She was formerly employed by Calgon...

Karen Rae Fleeson, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away at her home on February 2, 2022. She was 80 years old. Karen was born on July 5, 1941 to the late Raymond and Bette (White) McClintick. Karen was married to Richard Fleeson in 1957 and together they had six children.

Karen dedicated her life to caring...

Charles H. Werner, 79, of New Beaver Boro passed away following a brief illness on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born July 4, 1942 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Walter C and Ruth V. (Herold) Werner.

Chuck owned and operated Werner Excavating and Trucking Company. He also worked...

Robert C. Leonhardt, 72, of Wampum passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

Born February 26, 1949 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Clair and Laura (Glasser) Leonhardt.

Bob retired from Cemex/Medusa after 37 years working as a repairman in the Maintenance Dept. In...