Obituaries

Wilbert B. “Dubby” Cunning, 74, of New Galilee passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at UPMC Passavant – McCandless Twp. following a short illness.

Dubby was born on August 10, 1947 in Beaver Falls, to Wilbert F. and Lillian Moore Cunning.

He served in the United States Navy, touring in Vietnam. He was retired from CSX Railroad. He also worked...

Sally J. Jones, 82, of Wampum passed away peacefully with family by her side Thursday, September 30, 2021 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital.

Born April 20, 1939 in Newton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Curtis K. and Lila M. Pascoe Porter.

Sally is survived by her husband of 63 years, William H. “Bill” Jones. Together they raised...

Waide C. Kennedy, 93, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Haven Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Born December 23, 1927 in Slippery Rock Township, he was the son of the late Alfred and Lyda Hogue Kennedy . He was married to Roberta Brown Kennedy in May 1951. She passed away on January 12, 1996.

Waide...

Harold L. Cole, 93, Ellwood City passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a three month illness.

Born January 27, 1928 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John H. and Mary Elizabeth Ward Cole. He was married to Joann M. Spielvogel Cole whom he married on September 10, 1955 by the...

Kevin J. Peters, 63, of New Beaver Borough passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief courageous battle with cancer.

Born June 30, 1958 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Raymond M. and Lucetta Remler Peters. He was married to Tina M. Barnes Peters.

Kevin was a graduate of Riverside...

Raymond H. Wilson, 88, of Ellwood City (PerryTwp.) passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness.

Born October 2, 1932 in Mars, PA, he was the son of the late Henry and Nina (Gongaware) Wilson . He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Pascoe Wilson, a son, William Wilson, and a grandson, Ryan...

Edward W. Nicol, 72, of Little Beaver Township passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 unexpectedly at his residence.

Born October 22, 1948 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Douglas and Dorothy Baughman Nicol. He was married to the late Rita Jo Chuey Nicol for 41 years when she passed on May 1, 2015.

He was a...

James Foreman Olinger, 55, of Beaver passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center.

Born November 29, 1965 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Robert Olinger and Barbara Olinger Blashak.

James was a graduate of New Castle High School. He was a self employed computer repairman and enjoyed Ham Radio where his...

Jean Carol Mars, 82, of New Beaver Borough went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a brief illness.

Born May 19, 1939 in West Winfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin “Frank” and Helen M. Hairhoger Mars.

Jean graduated from Wampum High School...

Leland Wayne Marshall, 75, of Perry Township passed away on September 4, 2021 at the UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness.

Born on March 20, 1946 in Ellwood City, he was a lifelong resident of Perry Township.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray S. and Priscilla Wasson Marshall and a sister-in-law, Loretta Marshall.

Lee...

Philip James Bozlinski, 72, of Wampum passed away peacefully Thursday, September 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his residence.

Born April 29, 1949 in New Castle, he was the youngest child of the late Nytody and Nellie Losten Bozlinski.

Philip was a lifelong farmer, who took over the dairy farm at the young age of 15. He loved...

Delores J. Dando, Delores “Dolly” of Wampum died at age 86 on September 3, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

Born January 24, 1935 she was last child born to Anthony and Adelina DiTommasso Scala.

She was married to Nick Dando for 53 years when he preceded her in death on March 26. 2012.

Delores was a graduate of...

James Richard Wyse, 63 of Pittsburgh, PA., passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2021.

He was born June 24, 1958, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Thomas Joseph Wyse, Sr. and Coletta Philomena (Schmidt) Wyse of Pittsburgh.

Jim is survived by his life partner Rebecca Carpetta; daughters, Jennifer Braun, Sarah Wyse and Naomi Carpetta; son, Brian Kardell; sister, Beverly Bell; brothers,...

Roger A. Hogue, 57, of Portersville passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 unexpectedly at his residence.

Born February 7, 1964 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Charles and Joann Christophe Hogue. He was married to Denise Jacobs Hogue.

Roger was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed at Kawneer, the former Traco, in Cranberry....

Sheldon Harry “Shelly” LeViere Sr., 89, of Ellport passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 under Hospice Care at the Haven Nursing Home.

Born November 4, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late David W. and Lois Young LeViere. He was married to Sally Lou Lewis LeViere for 68 years as they were married on November 8,...

Pamela Sue Hudspath, 65, of Wampum passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her residence after an extended illness.

Born September 10, 1955 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Betty Heaton Kirkwood. She was married to Ernest J. Hudspath for 46 years.

Pamela was a member of the...

Brian S. Holsinger, 45, of Ellport passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Heritage Valley – Beaver.

Born November 7, 1975 in Germany, he was the beloved son of Edward and Dawna Holsinger. He was married to Brandi Dourlain Holsinger for four years.

Brian was a graduate of Riverside High School in 1994. He was a jack of all trades...

Charles W. “Chuck” Brommer, 61, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his residence.

Born September 2, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Charles L. Brommer of New Castle and the late Peggy C. Stiles Brommer. He was married to Linda M. Keller Brommer of Bessemer.

He was a jack of all trades and...

Betty L. Kirkwood, 82, of Bradenton Florida (formerly of Wampum) passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center following an extended illness.

Born March 6, 1939 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Helen Goehring Gabler. She was married to the late John E. Kirkwood. He passed in...