Obituaries

Mark H. Cragle, 59, of S. Hazen Ave., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 26, 2016.

Born April 21, 1957 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Eugene “Dagwood” and Ester “Mazie” Greenwood Cragle.

Mark was a self employed Auto Mechanic who loved his job. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing.

Survivors include his...

Gary R. Foreman, 65, of Panella Way, Ellwood City (Wayne Twp.) passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born August 27, 1950 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Russell F. Foreman and Antoinette Rossi Foreman of Ellwood City.  He was married to Debra J. Spiker Foreman who survives.

Gary retired from...

LuAnn Blaine, 63, of Spring Ave., Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Despite being in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born April 7, 1953 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late David and Rose Geniviva Moritza. She was married for 38 years to Robert J. Blaine as they were married...

Raymond D. Reed Jr., 58, of Mt. Jackson passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 9, 2016.

Born February 17, 1958 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Raymond D. Reed Sr. and Annette Fandozzi Mahood of Hubbard, Ohio. He was married to Susan Coulter Reed who survives.

Ray was a Supervisor with...

Louise G. Gibson, 94, of Stony Brook, New York, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 6, 2016.

Born June 28, 1922, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Katherine Young Gayle. Her maternal grandparents were George S. Young and Clara Hamilton Young. She was married for 58 years to Wilfred A. Gibson, who passed away...

Anna Mae McClymonds, 77, of Haig St., Ellwood City died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at her residence.

Born January 14, 1939 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Robert M. and Margaret Swope Barr. She was married for 41 years to Henry P. McClymonds as they were married February 26, 1960. He passed away March...

Our much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, William (Bill) Arthur Fischer was taken home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 7, 2016 in Hilton, NY.

Bill was born in Blue Island, IL, on January 1st, 1923. He was married on June 5, 1945 to the love of his life, Constance M. Vota Fischer,...

James L. Beatrice, 73, of Wampum Rd., Ellwood City passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital.

Born October 16, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Carmen J. and Elizabeth Muoio Beatrice. He was married for 33 years to Karen Queen Beatrice as they were married February 16, 1983.

Jim was...

Henry “Chuck” Arsene LeRoy, 69, of Summit Ave., Ellwood City passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his residence.

Born February 16, 1947 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Henry Arsene and Irene Burke LeRoy. He was married to Darla J. Rough LeRoy who survives.

Henry was a truck driver for many years. He was an expert...

Harry James Cooper Jr., 54, of Crescent Place, Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 22, 2016.

Born December 28, 1961 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harry James Cooper Sr. and Carol Jean Lutz Cooper of Ellwood City .

.Through out his life, Harry worked at many different jobs, his most recent was as...

Sandra J. Miller, 64, of Sewall Court, Ellwood City passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the Evergreen Nursing Center following an extended illness.

Born August 10, 1951 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Hobart and Thelma White Miller. She recently celebrated 39 years of marriage to Raymond C. Miller as they were married July 22,...

Delores L. “Dee” Price, 83, of Enon Valley, formerly of North Sewickley Twp. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Born August 2, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gladys Taylor Dix. She was married for 62 years to Edward E. “Dink” Price Sr. who...

June C. King, 61, of Wampum Ave., Ellwood City passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness.

Born June 7, 1955 in Sharon, she was the daughter of the late Roy Samuel Canterbury and Nora Bell Kitson Canterbury of Beaver. She was married for 40 years to William “Bill” David King as...

Carolyn June Littell, 70, of Old Rt. 18, Wampum passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at her residence following a short illness.

Born June 29, 1946 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Agatha Boyer Mehall. She was married for 53 years to Donald J. Littell, who survives.

Carolyn graduated from Beaver Falls High School....

Kevin “Scott” Brown, 57, of Franklin Twp. died Monday, July 11, 2016. He passed at Allegheny General Hospital surrounded by the presence and words of his entire family. He stubbornly fought a battle with cancer for 4 1/2 years, appearing superhuman these past six months.

Born June 10, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Robert and Marilou...

Doris L. (Loveable) Steele, 85 passed to be with her lord and savior peacefully at Butler Memorial Hospital surrounded and embraced by loving family and friends after a valiant battle with heart related issues. Despite the adversity of the final weeks, Doris was spreading happiness and appreciation to various doctors and nurses; their smiles and positive comments were proof.

Doris...

Donna Jean Montozzi, 84, of Spring Hill, Florida (formerly of Ellport) passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Mariner Palms Assisted Living Facility in Florida.

Born March 16, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Hazel Gilchrist Ferrucci. She was married for 65 years to Gene Montozzi as they were married February 3, 1951....

Charles R. Hall, 100, of Second St., Ellwood City passed away peacefully Friday, June 17, 2016 at Trinity Oaks Nursing Home following a brief illness.

Born July 27, 1915 in Koppel, he was the son of the late William and Nettie Herman Hall. He was married 46 years to Virginia Brooks Hall as they were married on March 23, 1937....

Betty J. Wall, 91, of Sherwood Dr., New Galilee (Big Beaver Boro) passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center following a brief illness.

Born February 10, 1925 in Darlington, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Pearl Baker Crees. She was married for 52 years to William Wall as they were...

Faye L. McAnlis, 51, of New Beaver Boro passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital following an illness.

Born June 18, 1964 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Phillis M. Scala McAnlis.

Faye graduated from Mohawk High School in 1982. She was employed for 25 years in the...