Obituaries

Larry “Bear” Walls, 74, of Old Rt. 18, Wampum passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 following a short courageous battle with cancer.

Born February 6, 1943 in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Merrill and Vera Mitchell Walls.

Larry was a self employed truck driver. A graduate of Wampum High in...

Lynn Marie Schry, 55, of West Pittsburg passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Jameson Memorial Hospital.

Born July 6, 1962 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James C. Schry and Patricia Mehard Schry, formerly of Ellwood City.

Lynn graduated from Riverside High School. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday...

Vicki Jo Stelter, 66, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly at a friend’s home in Ohio on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

Born May 31, 1951 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Elizabeth Plassmeyer Smith. She was married to Ray Stelter who died March 7, 1999.

Vicki graduated from Mohawk High School. She drove...

The family of Linda White is saddened to announce her passing on December 17, 2017 due to complications from surgery. Strong willed and courageous, Linda fought hard the last 59 days with her husband and her daughters by her side.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Hazel Bemis, her sons Dale Weilacher Jr. and Boyd Weilacher,...

William R. Nagel, 76, of North Side, Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at his home. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born February 12, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ralph A. and Margaret Walker Nagel. He was married for 55 years to Georgie Louden Nagel who survives. They were...

James T. Irwin, Jr. (Jim) – 74, passed away peacefully at Golden Hill Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 13th following a lengthy illness.

Jim was born on July 6, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late James T. Irwin, Sr. and Virginia Telford Irwin.

Jim would have been married 50 years in June to Michele Kraynak Irwin who survives. He...

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, Christian, athlete, educator, coach, mentor, patriot, and friend, Dr. Ronald Galbreath, passed peacefully to his eternal reward on Saturday, December 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born August 12, 1940 in Wampum, the son of the late Charles T. and Helen M. Newbold Galbreath.

Ron was a long time professor and basketball coach...

Devin M. Roberto, 30, of Bell Ave., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 8, 2017 at his home.

Born March 26, 1987 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Tim and Lisa McKelvey Roberto with whom he resided.

Devin graduated from Riverside High School in 2005. He was affiliated with Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Devin enjoyed nature...

Glenda L. Altman, 78, of Wampum Rd., New Beaver Boro passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 1, 2017.

Born April 29, 1939 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Glenn E. McDonald and Gertrude E. Smock. She was married for 59 years to Robert Altman who survives.

Glenda was a...

Z. Ann McKim, 85, of Pershing St., Ellwood City passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Born November 2, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Wimer Cook .

Ann graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. She held many different jobs, including being a beautician, bus...

Chelsee Marie Bevington, 22, of North Sewickely Twp. (formerly of Wampum) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.

Chelsee was born June 22, 1995 in Ellwood City. She graduated from Lincoln High School where she played softball. Her most cherished time was spent caring for her daughter.

Survivors include her mother, Tracey Dicianno of Wampum, father, Robert E. Bevington...

Rob’s guardian angel came down and surrounded him and carried him to the Heavens on Sunday November 19, 2017.

Rob loved his wife Loreekay so much he carved his love in stone, and his daughter Leah, who he would have moved the world for. This certainty gives them both comfort and strength.

Born August 11, 1961, Rob has rejoined his...

Janice E. Kelly, 76, of New Beaver Boro died Friday, November 17, 2017 at Jameson Hospital. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born September 9, 1941 in Kane, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick A.and Beatrice Bushley Phillips.  She was married for 34 years to Carl M. Kelly who survives. They were married December 5, 1983.

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Robert F. Smorada Sr., 80, of Ellwood City, passed away Saturday at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born April 21, 1937 in Haydenville, PA, he was the son of the late Rudolph R. and Valeria Ann Buran Smorada.  He was married for 59 years to Marcia Lee Osterwise Smorada who survives. They were married September 29, 1958.

Bob graduated from the University...

Ricky L. Blaskowitz, 48, of Second St., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly at work on Tuesday, November 14, 2017.

Born October 5, 1969 in Sharon, he was the son of Dennis and Emma L. Lutz Blaskowitz of Ellwood City.

Ricky graduated from Lincoln High School in 1987 where he was a member of the football team. He was a member...

Alan H. Bargebuhr, 83, formerly of South Hills passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Jefferson Medical Center in Clairton.

Born December 22, 1933 in New York City, he was the son of the late Herbert and Jeanette Aron Bargebuhr.

Alan retired as the District Director of the Pennsylvania Public Welfare Office in McKeesport. He was a...

Lillian M. Aromatorio, 86, of Allen Court, Wampum passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.

Born May 16, 1931 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the John and Rose George Saad. She married Angelo Aromatorio of Wampum on April 24, 1954 and was blessed with over 63 years of...

Robert J. Guy, 80, of Hardy Lane, Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the VNA Hospice in Butler following a courageous seven month battle with cancer.

Born June 11, 1937 in Jeannette, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Elsie Daugherty Guy. He was married for 54 years to Darlene Hoover Guy...

Frances J. Campbell, 94, formerly of Hogue Rd. passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Carriage Manor in New Castle.

Born July of 1923 in Tug Hill, New York, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Myrtle Hopseker Rogers. Frances was married to Ernest Raymond Campbell who passed away March 2, 1995.

Mrs. Campbell was an Elementary...

David J. Boydell, 56, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital.

He was born August 10, 1961 in Ellwood City. Dave graduated from Vo-Tech in 1979. He worked for 26 years as a millwright at BNZ Materials in Zelienople. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He also enjoyed time spent...