Obituaries

Stephanie R. Barber, 48, Edinburg passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 unexpectedly at her residence.

Born July 18, 1971 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Cherin R. Foreman Small .

She was a graduate of Lawrence County Vo-Tech and the Butler County Community College with a degree in accounting. A dedicated mother, she especially enjoyed attending her sons...

Helen McElwain, beloved wife of the late Harold L. McElwain passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Helen was born on June 14, 1921 in Philadelphia, the daughter of Francis J. and Gertrude Cahill Cavanaugh. Helen and Harold met while he was stationed in Philadelphia during WWII. They married on March 11, 1944, and after his discharge...

Margaret “Peggy” Anne Karner of Wampum passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the age of 86.

Born September 23, 1933 to John and Margaret Karner, she lived most of her life in Wampum, residing most recently at Carriage Manor in New Castle. Peggy attended Wampum High School where she enjoyed playing the clarinet in the band. After high...

James L. McBride, 68, of Slippery Rock Township passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle following a lengthy illness.

Born August 30, 1951 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Mont and Margaret Cotton McBride. He was married to Debra E. McBride who passed on April 23, 2005.

Jim was a...

Michael C. Ingram, 71, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his residence.

Born July 17, 1948 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Harold and Ruth Ryhal Ingram. He was married to Kathleen Foster Ingram, for 45 years. She survives.

Mike was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and traveling to...

Amber Cherie LaGala, 32, Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 14, 2020 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital.

Born November 7, 1987 in Beaver, she was the daughter of the late Bill Rankin and Tina Boots who survives.

Amber was a graduate of Mohawk High School. Amber enjoyed motorcycle rides and outdoor activities, especially camping, fishing, and canoeing.

Survivors include...

David P. Colas, 68, of West Pittsburg passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness.

Born March 3, 1952 in North Charleroi, PA, he was the son of the late Paul G. and Eleanor D. Zadrozny Colas.

Dave graduated from Monessen High School. He worked at Remacor (a steel additive producer) as a lab technician....

Gustave “Hutch” Tetmire, 70, of Ellwood City, Wayne Twp, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Butler Memorial Hospital, although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born April 4, 1950 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Gustave and Erma Michaels Tetmire Sr. He was married on May 30, 1987 to Connie Tetmire for 33 years, she...

James G. Wright, 77, of North Sewickley Township passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born June 6, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Sharp B. and Frances “Birdy” (Knight) Wright.

Jim was a co-owner of Wright’s Meat Packing in Fombell where he partnered with his brother since 1955. James was an...

Carter J. Huzinec, 20, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital following complications of injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

Carter was known for being the fun, playful, silly, kind hearted, helpful, hard working friend to all and was always able to put a smile on everyones face. He was a laborer at Universal...

David E. Guy, 72, of South New Castle Borough passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at his residence due to complications of Agent Orange exposure.

Born December 22, 1947 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Walter I Guy Jr. and Helen Shultz Guy of West Pittsburg. He was married to Mary Jo “Pudgy” Kromka Guy for...

Joel W. Mariacher Sr., 81, of New Beaver Boro passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a brief illness.

Born December 23, 1938 in New Castle, he was the son of the late John “Jack” and Josephine (Walzer) Mariacher.

Joel graduated from Shenango High School in 1957. He retired after 27 years from Babcock and Wilcox,...

Mary DeMark Allgood, 103, of New Middletown, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Born September 2, 1916 in Wampum, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Theresa (Aiello) DeMark. She was married to John E. Allgood MD for 31 years when he died in 1973.

Mary graduated from...

David L. Cory, 73, of Wampum passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.

Born October 24, 1946 at home in Wampum, he was the son of the late John and Alyce (Allen) Cory.

David was a graduate of Mohawk High School. He worked as a Water Treatment Operator at the former Republic...

Christine Marie (Vith) Kalac, 63, formally of McKees Rocks, PA passed away peacefully on May 21st 2020 at home in Darlington, PA.

Born May 27th 1956, in McKees Rocks, PA. She joined the US Navy in 1979 and served as one of the first female crew members aboard a US Navy ship the USS Point Loma (AGDS-2).

After leaving the...

Mary C. McKerahan, 73 of Ellwood City

A private committal service will take place for Mary who died May 9, 2020 on Friday, May 22. It will be conducted by Rev. Father Mark Thomas. All are welcome to a Celebration of Mary’s life on Saturday, May 23 at 3:30 pm at the family residence. Please bring a favorite memory story...

Cynthia Aquino Nordi, of Franklin Park, Pa passed away on May 16, 2020 of complications from pancreatic cancer.

She was born in Pittsburgh to Alfred D. and E. Joan (Snyder) Aquino on August 13, 1952. She grew up in Beaver Falls and attended Beaver Falls High School where she was a majorette. She performed with the band at a televised...

Betty J. Ippolito, 95, of Wampum passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle.

Born June 24, 1924 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Garnet (Lewis) Powell . She was married to Jacob A. Ippolito for 71 years when he died June 2, 2014.

Betty was a member of...

George J. Weber, 86, of New Galilee passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Lakeview Personal Care Home in Darlington following an extended illness.

Born May 7, 1934 in Homewood, he was the son of the late William C. and Annabel (Forney) Weber Sr.

George retired in 1987 as a dispatcher from Babcock and Wilcox following 35 years of...