Obituaries

Arthur Bellian, 72, of Hickernell Rd., Fombell (Franklin Twp.) passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at VNA Hospice following a lengthy illness.

Born February 14, 1945 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Clarence Bellian and Doris Wright Bellian Magill of Fombell. He was married to the late Constance Bellian.

Arthur was a self employed excavator. He...

Elsie L. Macri, 80, of Mallory Rd., Wampum (North Beaver Twp.) passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice following a short illness.

Born May 19, 1936 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Harvey G. and Pearl I. Kelly Yoho. She was married to Vincent A. “Sonny” Macri who passed away in 1986.

Elsie was...

Eric Alfred Miles, born on July 15, 1948, a lifelong resident of Wampum, passed away on February 19, 2017 at the age of 68.

Eric was a member of the Wampum United Methodist Church. He served on the Board of Trustees, including the offices of Secretary and Treasurer. He was a member of the Wampum Historical Society, Sons of the...

Dolores McCandless, 64, of Portersville Rd., Ellwood City passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 20, 2017 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital. Although she had been in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born March 4, 1952 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Elsie A. Newton McCandlless Sr.

Dolores enjoyed cooking and...

Pamela J. Coburn, 52, of Franklin Twp. passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.

Born May 16, 1964 in New Brighton, Pam attended Riverside High School.

Survivors include her parents, Richard and Jo Ann McDanel Coburn of...

Daniel V. “Boone” Nonnemacher Jr., 30, of Mt. Jackson, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his residence. Born August 20, 1986 in New Castle, Daniel was a beloved son, grandson, brother and friend.

“Boone” graduated from Mohawk High School in 2004. He worked at the Tic Toc in Mt. Jackson. He was a poet, writer, and...

David J. Falatko, known to his friends as ” OSO”, 61, of Taylor Township went home to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Greenville Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle against cancer.

Born September 14, 1955 in New Castle, he was the son of John M. Falatko and Joyce K. Pavkovich...

Mark Romanoski, 46, of 3rd Ave., Koppel passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver following a courageous two year battle with cancer.

Born January 23, 1971 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Darl L. Romanoski and Jill Thellman Romanoski with whom he resided.

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Millie Sosnoski, 89, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Lima Convalescent Home where she had resided for the last nine years.

Born October 4, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Eleanor Lenarchiak Moczan. She was preceded in death by her previous husband, John Damato and also by...

Robert G. McCarter Sr., 66, of New Castle passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Edison Manor following an extended illness.

Born January 4, 1951 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harvey T. and Elizabeth Sheffey McCarter.

Bob had formerly worked for the Borough of Ellwood City and also for Alsy Lighting. He was a member...

Kevin John Hall, 41, died Saturday February 11, 2017 at his home in Wampum.  Although he had been in ill health, death was unexpected.

Kevin graduated from Lincoln High School in 1994. He had formerly worked for 21 years at Dairy Farmer’s of America in New Wilmington. He was a member of the Chewton Christian Church.

Kevin was a beloved...

Gloria J. Selby, 65, of Chippewa passed away peacefully Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital following a short illness.

Born August 6, 1951 in Washington, PA. She was married for 18 years to Richard E. Selby who survives.

Gloria owned and operated Gloria’s Wallpaper and Painting Co. for many years. She had been formerly employed...

Elva J. Brown, 95, formerly of Castlewood passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at The Grove At Harmony.

Born April 28, 1921 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Alice Keller Vogler. She was married on December 3, 1945 to Curtis Glenn Brown who passed away June 5, 1989. Upon marrying Curtis, she became the...

Peggy E. Rychlicki, 83, of Main St., Wampum passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital in New Castle following a short illness.

Born June 29, 1933 in Rush Twp., Center County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Corabelle Henderson Grinnen. She was married for 48 years to John R. “Mike” Rychlicki who...

Linda L. Brown, 70, of Fountain Ave. Ellwood City passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. following a brief illness.

Born September 28, 1946 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Nettie Collins Myers. She was married for 50 years to Dale A. Brown as they were married November...

Sheridan “Rod” Rodgers Jr. 63, of North Sewickley Twp went home to be with the Lord on Thursday January 26, 2017.  He is survived by his loving wife Susan Rodgers.

Rod was born August 26,1953 in Ellwood City, the son of the late Sheridan and Marilyn Fosnaught Rodgers.

Rod graduated from Riverside High School in 1971. He was employed by...

Edna P. Miller, 88, of Frew Rd., Ellwood City (Slippery Rock Twp.) passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Born July 29, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Mae Hill Park. She was married on January 25, 1952 to Orville Ray Miller who passed...

Lucille B. Freed, 91, of West Pittsburg passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness.

Born February 7, 1925 in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary E. Richey Stickle. She was married to Edward L. Freed for 51 years when he passed away on January 16,1999.

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Anna Jean Holsinger, 28, of New Castle (Neshannock Twp.) went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2017.

She was born October 24, 1988 in Ellwood City. Anna worked at various restaurants in the area. She graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 2008 where she played on the volleyball and fast pitch softball teams. She was a...

Dr. Allen A. Dunstan passed into eternal peace on Saturday, January 14th 2017. Allen, a son of the late Kenneth and Thora Mae Dunstan was born December 20th 1947 in Meadville, Pa. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966. He enlisted in the Army in 1967, where he was awarded a purple heart, a good conduct medal, a Vietnam...