Obituaries

Phillip A. Nerti passed peacefully on June 29, 2019. He was born on January 15, 1929 in West Pittsburg, PA. He was an extraordinary Husband, Father, and Grandfather.

Mr. Nerti is survived by his wife of 66 years AnnaMae (Frickanish): sons, Philip Nerti of Oakdale and David (Cheryl) Nerti of Wampum; granddaughters Nicole (Justin) Scott and Angela (Alex) Elbanna; great...

Margaret Lynn (Wray) Kosciuszko, 61, of Mahoningtown, New Castle passed away  Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born March 3, 1958 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Edward E. Wray and Elaine Berry Wray of Ellwood City.

Lynn graduated from Riverside HIgh School in 1976...

Gerald S “Jerry” Mook, 70, of Shenango Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 16, 2019.

Born August 8, 1948 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Gerald S. and Martha A. Campbell Mook. He was married to Patricia Czzowitz Reddick Mook for 27 years. She survives.

Jerry retired from Prudential Insurance Company with over 30 years...

Mary Jane Hall, 57, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her home in Chewton following a short illness.

Born August 12, 1961 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John H. Hall Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Goebel Hall with whom she resided.

Mary Jane graduated from Walmo Intermediate School. She worked at Lark Workshop for many...

Ruth Alma Oberfeitinger, 97, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Northview Estates.

Born May 19, 1922 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late LaRue and Bertha Murray Gortner. She was married to Howard Oberfeitinger for 51 years when he passed away in 1998.

Mrs. Oberfeitinger began her teaching career in the East McKeesport Schools...

Lee E. Huston, 68, of Little Beaver Twp., Enon Valley passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver following a short illness.

Born January 23, 1951 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Wayne E. Huston and Elizabeth Lucille Gleghorn Huston of Enon Valley. He was married to Anna R. Yoder Huston for...

Glenn Leroy Armstrong, 81, of Chippewa passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Heritage Valley Hospital.

Born September 21, 1937 in Butler, he was the son of the late Edwin P. and Mary A. (Deal) Armstrong. He was married to Toyoko Nishida Armstrong for 54 years when she passed away November 9, 2011.

Glenn retired in...

Rosemary A. Cooper, 87, of North Beaver Township passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her residence.

Born April 11, 1932 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late James T. and Mary E. (Pecore) Murphey. She was married to Willis A. “Bill” Cooper for 62 years when he passed away November 29, 2012.

Rosemary graduated from Mt. Jackson...

Nathan C. Fatula, 28, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly at his residence Friday, May 17, 2019.

Born March 6, 1991 in Anchorage, AK, he was the son of Charles M. Fatula of Ellwood City, and Kerry (Ron) Halter of Kodiak, AK.

Nate was an avid and accomplished guitarist and bass player who enjoyed writing music. He was known for...

Roger R. McPheron, 85, of Little Beaver Twp. passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness.

Born March 22, 1934 in Johnson Twp., Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles Ross and Ellen (Houk) McPheron. He was married to Alice Sheetz McPheron for 51 years when she passed away October 20, 2009.

Roger...

Frances M. Evans, 76, of North Sewickley Twp., Ellwood City passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Vibra Hospital in Boardman, Ohio following a brief illness.

Born February 25, 1943 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Wetzel and Gladys (Stoups) Murphy.

Frances graduated from Lincoln High School and was a Notary Public from 1989 -2017. She...

Jeraldyne Ann Rambo, 71, of Tionesta passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Wampum following a three year illness.

Born January 15, 1948 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia Claire (Wolfe) Haswell.

Jerry formerly worked as a Sales Associate at Wal-Mart in Chippewa. She had also previously...

Ann (Fox) Tweddell, 38, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 11, 1980 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Gary and Lisa (Kimpel) Fox of Ellwood City. She was married to Joseph Tweddell for 15 years. They all survive.

Ann graduated...

Helen Marie (Barberio) Lippert, 73, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born November 22, 1945 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late George T. and Abigail Margaret (Hughes) Barberio.

For over 20 years, Helen owned and operated the Doll House Beauty Salon then managed the kitchen at McDowell’s Hotel...

Dr. Robert E. Gregg, 95, of Pershing St., Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Born October 12, 1923, in Rockdale, PA, he was the son of the late Walter P. and Anna Luntz Gregg. He graduated from Lincoln High School and the PA College of Optometry.

Dr. Gregg was an optometrist for over 60 years in...

Ruth Alice (Gabele) Hall, 98, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on April 25, 2019 at Northview Estates.

Born June 14, 1920 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Jay A. and Esther Blankenbicker Gabele.  Ruth graduated from Rochester High School in 1938 and Garfield Business School in Beaver Falls in 1939. She was employed at Treadwell Construction...

Donna L Capalbo, 76, of Dutch Ridge Road, Ellwood City passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Born April 14, 1943 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James and Donna (Claybundy) Carr. She was married to Francis J. “Frank” Capalbo for 50 years when he passed away...

Diana L. Hegedus, 58, of Ellport passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born August 15, 1960 in Mount Vernon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. Hegedus Sr. who died in 2016 and Shirley Miskolcze Hegedus of Ellport.

Diana graduated from Lawrence County Career Tech in 1979. She was...

Lois Jean Sari, 90, went home to be with her Savior on Monday, April 15, 2019. She passed away peacefully at her home of 71 years in Perry Township surrounded by her family.

She was born July 21, 1928 in Castlewood to the late Robert Ben and Lulu Viola Lutz Newton.

Lois leaves behind her loving husband of 71 years,...

Judith A. Strohecker, 69, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at UPMC Passavant following a lengthy illness.

Born November 11, 1949 in Spangler, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis C. and Ethel Jean Miller Greene. She was married to Stanley E Strohecker for 48 years. He survives.

Judith attended Riverside High School. She worked...