Obituaries

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...

Susan Eileen Hardy Scherer, 60, of North Beaver Township passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a courageous battle with brain cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 14, 1961 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Karen Elizabeth (Burgess) Hardy. Susan married Noe’ Karl Scherer in 1983 and...

Charles Lynn Stelter, 88, of North Beaver Township passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Uniontown Hospital.

Born December 20, 1933 in Moravia, he was the son of the late Elmer Edward and Essie Mae Kelly Stelter. He was married to Martha Elizabeth Stelter.

Charles was a longtime member of the North Beaver Volunteer Fire Department. He was employed at...

Samuel R. “Bob” Tepsich Jr., 79, of Wampum (formerly of Chewton) passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his residence.

Born April 7, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Samuel and Katherine (Krystynski) Tepsich Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Barbara K. (Piersol) Tepsich when she passed on...

Carl E. Leight, 71, of New Castle, died peacefully Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Grove City Hospital with his son and daughter by his side following a brave, decade’s long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Born May 2, 1950, in New Castle, Carl was the son of the late John and Isabelle (Ramsey) Leight. He graduated from Shenango High...

Anna Marie Colavincenzo, 89, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

Born November 20, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Antoinette Cosentino Bellissimo. She was the beloved wife for 49 years to Herbert G. Colavincenzo when he passed on April 26, 2006. The loving mother to son Martin (Valerie)...

Ben D. Tanchuk, 79, of Patterson Township passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a short illness.

Born February 2, 1942 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Joe and Virginia Wiltrout Tanchuk. He was married to Judy Elliott Tanchuk when she passed in November 2015.

Ben was the owner and operator...

Frances Stewart, 93, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at UPMC Passavant McCandless.

Born April 14, 1928 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Mable Strohecker Partridge. She was married to Gilbert “Windy” Stewart when he passed in 1983.

Frances was an active lifelong member of the 1st Christian Church in...

Linda L. Pollyblank, 73, of New Beaver Borough passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 10, 2022 at her residence.

Born December 3, 1948 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late James and June Emery Pollyblank.

Linda was a graduate of Mohawk High School. She was a member of the Wampum Methodist Church. Some of Linda’s interests were...

God saw that you were tired, a cure was not to be, so he wrapped his arms around you and whispered come with me.

Sara Jean Jenkins, 42, of Beaver Falls, born August 29, 1979 passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 surrounded by loved ones at her father Fred Jenkins home with the help of Hospice.

She leaves behind her...

Late in the night of January 2nd, Jenn went home to meet her heavenly Father and to be with her earthly father, Dale Jeffries. Jenn was preceded in death by her beloved cousin Michael and many loved Aunts and Uncles. Jenn is survived by her loving mother, Grace Jeffries; her second mother and father, Aunt Linda and Uncle Scott, whom...

Helen June Bailey, 84, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver following a lengthy illness.

Born June 7, 1937 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Alice Barnes Wolfe. She was married to Donald E. Bailey Sr. when he passed on March 10, 2008.

Helen was...

Daniel J. “Shorty” Senchak, 74, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at his residence.

Born December 19, 1947 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Andrew and Carmella Arket Senchak.

Shorty was formerly employed at the B&W where he worked as a bricklayer. He was a current member of the Croatian Club in...

Ernest F. Borroni, 84, of New Castle passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Quality Life Services in Grove City.

Born June 9, 1937 in New Galilee, he was the son of the late Angelo and Margaret Colaizzi Borroni.

Ernest was a retired steel worker who worked in the piercing mill. After his retirement, he was the beloved custodian at...

Shirley Ann Baird, 72, of North Sewickley Township passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at her residence.

Born July 4, 1949 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary Jane Reynolds Bush. She was married to Charlie Baird until his passing on November 28, 2015.

Shirley first worked at her mothers restaurant “Janie’s...

David Richard Sokoloski, 86, of Beaver Falls went to see the Lord on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center following an illness.

Born May 31, 1935 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Albert “Red” and Mary Zak Sokoloski.

David was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He served in the Army and...

Gary B. Guy, 79, of Ellwood City went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver.

Born January 19, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Lewis B. and Ruth Davis Guy. He was married to Sylvia Carroll Guy for 55 years.

Gary was the owner...

Lois Marjorie Hayes, the daughter of the late Ellis and Evelyn Chambers Allen, passed away on December 21, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Lois was a full-time homemaker. She is most known for her sense of humor and ability to make the most of any situation. Lois lived her life to the fullest. In her earlier years she liked to...

Debra L. Barber, 66, of West Pittsburg passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Avalon Place in New Castle.

Born May 17, 1955 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of William G. Barber and Mary K. (Grekon) Barber of Wampum.

Debe graduated from Mohawk High School in 1973. She was affiliated with the Wampum Methodist Church. Everyone that knew...