Obituaries

Carmen N. Bucci, 79, of Wampum passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at UPMC Passavant Cranberry.

Born February 19, 1943 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary Cannami Bucci. He was married to Kathleen J. Smith Bucci on May 23, 1970. She passed away on March 12, 2022.

Carmen had graduated from Lincoln High...

Nellie Bessell Strickler, 87, of Shenango Township, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Haven Nursing Home in New Castle.

Born December 13, 1934 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Della Martin Bessell. She was married to Richard C. Strickler for 56 years when he passed away on November 27, 2007.

She attended Savannah...

Frederick Konyak, 84, of North Sewickley Township passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his residence.

Born January 8, 1938 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Andrew and Helen Burcik Konyak. He was married to Patricia Steckman Konyak.

Fred graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955. For many years, Fred was employed at the...

Jean J. Kingston, 85, of Shenango Twp. passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a lingering illness.

Born December 17, 1936 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John P and Nellie (Henry) Hobrat . She was married to Mervin Kingston who passed away in 2000.

Jean enjoyed bowling and bird watching....

Charlotte L. Cooper, 79, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at Heritage Valley – Beaver.

Born October 4, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Augusta Mohr Hogue. She was married to Donald Cooper when he passed on March 25, 2017.

Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Shira of New Castle,...

Daniel F. Kitzko, 86, of New Castle, (Formerly of Wampum) passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Autumn Grove Care Center.

Born March 31, 1936 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Felix S. Sr. and Mary Ann Chabak Kitzko. He was married to Wilma J. Evanoff Kitzko. She passed on July 8, 2009.

Daniel graduated from...

Cathy L Bucci, 62, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at UPMC Passavant Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 24, 1960 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Eileen Oliver DeLisio.

Cathy graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1978. She worked in the purchasing department...

Edward P. Kirchel, 83, of Wayne Township passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his residence.

Born July 9, 1938 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Paul and Sophie Bednar Kirchel. He was married to Marilyn Safreed Kirchel on October 18, 1958.

Ed was the owner and operator of Kirchel’s Auto since 1972. He was a...

Carol I. (Rossi) Wehman , 75, of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital unexpectedly.

Born October 7, 1946 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James and Virginia (Rizzo) Rossi.

Carol loved to travel and enjoyed the casino. She cherished time spent with her family and friends.

Survivors include daughter, Shannon...

Donna L. (Galbreath) Senn Ketterer, 89, formerly of New Galilee passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at Cambridge Pointe Personal Care Home in Beaver.

Born November 23, 1932 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Alice Mae (Mollenkopf) Kirtley Galbreath.

Donna was the former owner and operator of Senn’s Mobile Home Park. She was a member...

Bill W. Klobetanz, 77, of New Beaver Borough passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a short illness.

Born May 13, 1944 in Chambersburg PA, he was the son of the late Merle H. and Nannie Gifford Klobetanz.

Bill was a member of the Allegheny Canoe Club and a member of the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association....

Ann C. Oprisu, 94, of New Beaver Borough passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Avalon Place.

Born November 19, 1927 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Hugo and Elizabeth DeLeonardis Ciro. She was married to Eugene Oprisu for 47 years when he passed on September 5, 1997.

Ann was a graduate of Wampum High School. She...

Roy Lee Herr Sr., 70, of Mesa AZ (formerly of Wampum) passed away Friday, April 8, 2022.

Born December 24, 1951 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dolly Mielke Herr. He was married to Cynthia “Cindy” Klinesmith Herr.

Lee was a graduate of Shenango High School and then Geneva College. He came from a...

Mary A. Carney, 65, of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital following a short illness.

Born August 10, 1956 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Lucille B. Stickle Freed. She was married to Carl V. Carney.

Mary was retired from Universal Refractories in Wampum where she served...

Donna L. Kreiling, 89, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at her residence following an illness.

Born January 25, 1933 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Dorothy Nye Daufen. She was married to Samuel Kreiling. He passed away on March 22, 2006.

Donna was an active member of the Lillyville Church...

John “Jack” R. MacDonald, 87, of Ellwood City, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Haven Nursing Home in New Castle.

Born November 28, 1934 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Eugene and Isabelle (Means) MacDonald. He was married to Arlene VanGorder MacDonald for 65 years as they were married April 27, 1956. She survives.

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Anthony D. “Tony” Capalbo, 85, of Wampum passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at his son’s residence in Ellwood City.

Born April 16, 1936 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Gilio “Jim” and Angeline Christian Capalbo.

Tony was a graduate of Wampum High School in 1954. He retired as a Supervisor from Medusa Cement in Wampum after...

Kathleen J. “Kathy” Bucci, 75, of Wampum passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at UPMC Passavant.

Born August 25, 1946 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Harvey and Margeret Berger Smith. She was married to Carmen Bucci.

Kathy was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. She was a member of the Holy...

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...