Obituaries

Rev. Donald Shellenberger, 91, of Ellwood City passed into eternal life on August 24, 2018. Donald served in the US Navy in the South Pacific on the landing ship LST 1106. Later he worked for Babcock and Wilcox Co. as the Chief of Plant Security for 31 years. He served as Pastor of Bennetts Run United Methodist church for six...

Alice M. Cole, 93, formerly of Cole Rd. (Wayne Twp.) passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Springfield, Ohio on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

Born February 20, 1925 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late George and Ettie O. Bowden Hobel . She was married for 65 years to David W. Cole who passed...

Esther Matilda Elizabeth “Betty” Gwin, 93, of North Beaver Township Passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018.

Mrs. Gwin was born May 8, 1925, in Bury St. Edmunds at Suffolk, England, the daughter of Harold V. and Ada C. Ross.

She was a 1940 graduate of Ardleigh Green School, Hornchurch, Essex,...

Aseneth J. “Seene” Doctor, 50, of Wilkes Ave., Butler passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler following a short courageous battle with cancer.

Born December 26, 1967 in Mercer, she was the daughter of Forrest C. McCamey and Roberta J. Hoffman (Larry) Geer. She was married for 13 years to George S. Doctor who...

Dorothy E. McKinney, 104, of Portersville passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at Creek Meadows in Zelienople.

Born July 8, 1914 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Elmer John and Anna Mae Spears Herrscher. She was married to Bertus B. McKinney who passed away in 1983. She was preceded in death by her two children, Doris (Harold)...

Cheryl L. Baker, 68, of Wampum passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 3, 2018 following a lengthy illness.

Born June 3, 1950 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Robert M. Kirkwood and Betty Heaton Kirkwood of Wampum. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two husbands, John K. Martin...

Martha Ann McConnell, 57, of North Beaver Twp. passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness.

Born April 16, 1961 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Frank Thomas McConnell who passed away in 1986 and Veva Herold McConnell with whom she resided.

Martha graduated from Walmo School and...

Henry G. Sommers, 85, of Sechen Dr., Portersville (Muddy Creek Twp.) passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the VNA Hospice in Butler following a brief illness.

Born August 14, 1932 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late George B. and Irene L. Kline Sommers . He was married for 63 years to Janis E. Hawthorne Sommers...

On Sunday, July 8, 2018, Robert E. Nye Beachem passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family.

He was born July 5, 1961 and at the age of 57, he lost his courageous battle with cancer.

He was the son of Mary and Kermit “Joe” Beachem.. Robert was the beloved companion of Joann Johnson for 28 years. He was...

Martha M. Ippolito, 86 of Wampum, went to her eternal home on Sunday, July 1, 2018 to be with her Lord whom she loved. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who always put others before herself. She was truly a blessing to her family and friends, creating bonds that can never be broken. Martha will live on...

Sara I. Vaneman, 100, of Old Pittsburgh Rd. , New Castle passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Haven Nursing Home following a short illness.

Born May 5, 1918 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late James and Grace Mayberry Edwards . Sara was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, David R. Vaneman...

Linda K. Biddle, 68, of First Ave. Ellwood City passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot following a brief illness.

Born November 13, 1949 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ruth Clayton Newell . Linda was married to Terry Biddle who passed away January 23, 2015.

Linda graduated...

Cheryl F. Wagner, 70, of Fombell passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born January 21, 1948 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ross and Ethel Mae Rogan Bingle. She was married for 52 years to Sterling L. Wagner as they were married December 10, 1965. He survives.

Cheryl formerly...

Dorothy Patricia Vetica White, 94, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at The Grove At Harmony. She was a beloved wife, sister, aunt, great aunt and great great aunt, and godmother.

Born December 24, 1923 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Querino and Pasqualina Condi Vetica. She was married for 62 years...

Lois M. Jameson, 90, formerly of New Castle passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the home of her daughter in Illinois.

Born April 30, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Doelbor and Nora Hays Reno.

Lois led a full and productive life, she graduated from New Castle High School, worked for Bell...

Norma J. Kelly, 75, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford following an illness.

Born August 20, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late LaVerne and Helen Kissick Vinroe . She was married to Vernon T. Kelly who passed away August 3, 2008.

Norma graduated...

Perry Alan DuBois Sr., 29, of Clover Ave., Ellwood City died as the result of injuries received from a motor vehicle accident on Route 18 on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

Born August 30, 1988 in New Castle, he was the son of Sherry Klingensmith of New Castle and the late Frank DuBois. He was married to Amy Romano DuBois for...

Henry Eugene Krupa, 13 months, of Ellwood City passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born April 19, 2017 in Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Henry Joseph Krupa Jr. and Davina Marie Clark, both of Ellwood City.

Henry was very brave and a strong fighter. He was...

Joyce A. McDanel, 72, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at her residence following a courageous three year battle with cancer.

Born April 15, 1946 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Collins Dell and Ethel Main Streckeisen. She was married to Donald G. McDanel for 47 years as they were married September...