Obituaries

Betty J. Crawford, 93, formerly of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Blair Personal Care Home following a lengthy illness.

Born January 17, 1923 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Dorothy Forbush Houk. She was married to Eugene E. “Curly” Crawford for 27 years when he passed away...

Eunice T. Watt Boyles, 88, formerly of Wampum went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 14, 2017.

Born March 19, 1928 in Enon Valley, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Shirley Fraser Williams. In 1946 she married Robert Watt of New Castle who preceded her in death in 1980. She subsequently...

Donald F. Fazenbaker, 86, of New Beaver Boro passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver following a short illness.

Born May 10, 1930 in Westernport, MD, he was the son of the late Ernest S. and Florence E. Warnick Fazenbaker.  He was married for 67 years to Althea P. “Red” Green Fazenbaker as they were...

Helen M. Fabian, 84, of Wayne Twp., Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the home of her daughter in Carnegie, PA following a brief illness.

Born May 20, 1932 in New Castle, she was one of ten children born to the late Adolph and Winifred Jones Forkey. She was married for 53 years to Paul R. Fabian...

Santiago E. “Jimmy” Martinez, 53, of Dushane St., New Castle passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born November 10, 1963 in Cotulla, Texas, he was the son of the late Santiago Martinez and Adela Elizondo Perez with whom he resided.

Santiago was a self employed sign fabricator. He was affiliated...

Steve Burcik, 92, of Hutter Ave., Ellwood City passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

Born December 31, 1924 in Finleyville, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Ignatowicz Burcik. Steve was married for 65 years to Evelyn Kniess Burcik who survives.

Steve retired after 38...

Geraldine J. Marshall, 89, of Koppel passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at Ellwood City Hospital. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born March 12, 1927 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Thelma Stanyard Harper. She was married for 69 years to Glenn H. Marshall who survives.

Prior to being married, Gerry...

Katherine “Katie” S. Johns, 90, of Wayne Township passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Northview Estates.

Born May 31, 1926 in Ellwood City, she was the eldest daughter of the late George and Katharina Szegedi Paul. She was married for 35 years to W. Ray Johns when he passed away May 2, 1984.

Katie graduated from Lincoln High...

Tina M. Harding, 42, of St. Rt 18, New Castle (North Beaver Twp.) passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at her residence following an extended illness.

Born June 8, 1974 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Martin J. Schiraldi and Kathryn M. Pollyblank Schiraldi of New Beaver Boro. She was married for thirteen years to Darrell...

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Betty L. Butera, 95, of New Beaver Boro passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Golden Hill Nursing Center following an extended illness.

Born December 18, 1921 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Nettie Ray Wigley Brooks. She was married for 53 years to Jack A. Butera who passed away...

Beverly A. Yoho, 71, of Northwestern Dr., Ellwood City (Wayne Twp.) passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Family Hospice in Lawrenceville following a short illness.

Born March 28, 1945 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late George W. “Mick” and Dorothy E. Laughlin Huffman. She was married to Frank N. Yoho who survives.

Beverly had...

Ronald B. “Ronnie” Anderson, 55, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, December 29, 2016 at West Penn Hospital.

Born March 20, 1961 in Punta Gorda, Florida, he was the son of the late Alan L. and Doris McConnell Anderson Sr. He was married for 35 years to Sue Ellen Grinnen Anderson who survives.

Ronnie graduated from the...

Nancy E. D’Arrigo, 61, of Main St. Wampum passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 29, 2016 at her residence following a short illness.

Born November 3, 1955 in Meadville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Geraine Stallard Watkins. She was married for 30 years to Anthony C. D’Arrigo who survives.

Nancy was a member of the...

Anna M. Weingartner, 99, formerly of Ellwood Rd., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24 at the Clepper Manor in Sharon.

Born March 19, 1917 in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles S.and Clara Kocher Weisz. She was married for 64 years to William Fred Weingartner who passed away February 24, 2003.

Anna was a...

Helen J. Zeh, 92, of New Beaver Boro passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at her home following a short illness.

Born April 24, 1924 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Nancy H. “Dimple” Davis Wilson. She was married for 68 years to William C. Zeh, who...

Harold Lee Gwin, Sr, 92 of North Beaver Twp passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, Pa following a brief illness.

Mr. Gwin was born May 28, 1924 in North Beaver Twp, a son of Edwin Lee and Matilda H. Hopper Gwin.

He was a 1942 graduate of Mount Jackson High School and was known...

Freda Mae Cooper Brenneman, 85, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Portersville, PA, strongly and confidently walked into heaven and was welcomed by her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 17, 2016.

Born March 19, 1931 in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Lena Stickle Cooper. Freda was married for 52 years to John Jarvis...

Pamela R. Fatula, 61, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at her residence.

Born March 26, 1955 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Lafe”Bud” and Joyce Gillespie Faurie. She was married for 40 years to James J. Fatula who survives.

Pam was employed at the Ellwood City Hospital where she worked...

David K. Neff, 80, of Short St., Ellwood City passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born November 17, 1936 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Curtis E. and Anna J. Duvall Neff.

David graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955. He then served in the Army from 1956 – 1957. Following...

Donald Lee “Gabby” Hays, 78, of Mottern Rd., Chicora (Oakland Twp.) passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Oakland following a lengthy illness.

Born October 13, 1938 in Donegal, Butler County, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mabel Rodgers Hays. He was married for 59 years to Judy Mottern Hays who survives.

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