Obituaries

Ralph E. “Meg” Ferrucci, 74, of Main St., Wampum passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 23, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness.

Born May 2, 1943 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ralph A.”Smitty” and Eileen “Ikie” Altman Ferrucci. He was married for 27 years to Terry Beshero Ferrucci...

Timothy D. Gorgas, 66, of Ellport passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at UPMC Passavant Cranberry Twp. following an apparent heart attack.

Born January 6, 1951 in New Castle, he was the son of the late John Adam and Helen Cello Gorgas. He was married for over 33 years to Pam Rossman Montozzi Gorgas, who survives.

Tim graduated from Lincoln...

Delores M. Weingartner, 85, of Ellwood Rd., (Wayne Twp.) passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at her residence.

Born February 18, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Edith Ross Filippone. She was married for 66 years to Harold “Bucky” Weingartner as they were married May 5, 1951. He survives.

Delores graduated from Lincoln...

James J. Scala, 84, of 35th St., Beaver Falls passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver.

Born September 14, 1932 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Norge Scala. He was married to Rose Marie Keppen Scala who passed away in 1967.

James retired in 1987 after 35 years...

Leonard A. “Bobo” Agnello, 80, of Kittanning (formerly of Wampum) was called home by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

“Bo” was a Veteran of the US Army, serving in Frankfurt, Germany. He was a cottage parent, barber instructor, and bounty hunter all at George Jr. Republic, At George Jr, he also coached and instructed the drill...

Ralph Melfi Jr., 82, formerly of Mt. Vernon Dr., Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at the Community Living Center of the Veterans Hospital in Butler.

Born February 7, 1935 in Wampum, he was the eldest son of the late Ralph and Philomena Barile Melfi Sr. He was married to Kay Takako Melfi for 40 years when she...

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelations 21:4

Sandy Lynn Boots, 41, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Born May 6, 1976 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter...

Joseph F. Butera Jr., 77, of HIckory Twp., New Castle, formerly of Wampum, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at UPMC – Greenville Hospital following an extended illness.

Born August 30, 1939 in West Pittsburg, he was the son of the late Joseph F. Butera Sr. and Margaret Woods Butera of West Pittsburg. He was married for 57 years to...

Robert C. Beitsch, 65, of Clover Ave., Ellwood City passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the VNA Hospice in Butler following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born December 1, 1951 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Job C. Beitsch and Mildred Virginia Long. He was married for 46 years to Patty A. Gahagan Beitsch who...

Janice McKeough Kellner Zikeli, 87, of Sunset Blvd, Ellwood City, and most recently at Elmcroft of Chippewa and Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls, passed away in the arms of her family on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

Janice was born on January 2, 1930, in Ellwood City. She was the daughter of the late John McKeough and Clarinda Cole McKeough, and...

Jordan T. Bobin, 17, of New Beaver Boro, Wampum passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He died from injuries received after being struck by an automobile while bicycling.

Born June 14, 1999 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Jon M. and Cindy Wise Bobin.

Jordan was a Senior at Mohawk High...

Timothy B. Powell, 69, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Paramount Senior Living in Cranberry.

Born September 10, 1947, Tim was the son of Robert W. and Helen Bauder Powell of Ellwood City. He was married for 46 years to Pamela Sewall Powell as they were married February 20, 1971. His parents and wife survive.

Tim...

Janice Renee Crawley, 60, of 2nd St., Ellwood City passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 17, 1956 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Vivian M. Eady Crawley Sr.

Janice worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Trinity Oaks and also worked at...

Sandra E. Myers, 75, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital.

Born September 9, 1941 in Uniontown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Florence Dwyer Foster. She married Lloyd A Myers Sr. 56 years ago in the Brush Valley Brethren Church in Adrian, PA. He survives.

Sandra...

Dr. Donald Alvin Magee passed away peacefully at his home on Beechwood Boulevard in Ellwood City, PA on May 3, 2017.

He was pre-deceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Vivienne Bauder Magee and his sisters Dr. Margaret Craig and Dorothy Philson.

Dr. Magee was born on February 12, 1925 in Ellwood City to Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Edna...

Leona B. Crable, 92, of Old Pittsburgh Rd., New Castle (Shenango Twp.) passed away  Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the  Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born November 16, 1924 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Chauncey and Laura  Belle Weakley Stewart.  She was married to Edgar  Crable who passed away December 21, 1998. Leona graduated from...

Misty B. McKim, 33, of Franklin Ave, New Castle passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 22, 1984 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Clair McKim and Lori Schoettker.

Misty enjoyed skating and going to the movies. She also loved to shop and paint.

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Debra Rose White, 38, of Hickory View Dr., North Beaver Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at her home.

Born January 8, 1979 in Everett, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph A. and Mary Ellen Kulich Herr of New Galilee. She was married to David White who survives.

Debra graduated from Hopewell High School in 1997....

Joan M. Brommer, 70, of Meadville (formerly of New Castle) passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, Ohio following an illness.

Born December 29, 1946 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Margaret Jeanette Scott Porada. She was married on June 24, 1978 to Donald E. Brommer who passed...