Obituaries

Frederick “Yardbird” M. Bender , 69, of Bender Lane, Marienville (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Butler.

Born April 25, 1947 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Frederick M and Alberta Swoger Bender Sr. He was married to Judy Newton Bender who passed away in 2012.

...

Janet R. Reeher, 78, of Wilson Dr., Wampum (Big Beaver Boro) passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital following a short illness.

Born October 9, 1938 in Koppel, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Schnitzki Percic. She was married for 59 years to Ronald D. Reeher, who survives.

Janet retired following 38 years...

David M. McDanel, 74, of Fombell passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Villa St. Joseph of Baden following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born May 26, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late H. Lewis and Ada Graham McDanel. He was married for 23 years to Paula Leathers McDanel who survives.

David served...

Russell H Ehrenberg, 87, of Wampum died on Saturday, October 15, at the Jameson Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

Born August 23, 1929 in Beaver Falls, PA, he was raised by his adoptive parents, the late August and Fannie Barr Ehrenberg.

He was married 65 years to Kathryn James Ehrenberg, she survives.

Russ retired from the New Castle Refractories...

Betty J. Shaffer, 88, of Mercer Rd., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at Carriage Court Assisted Living following a lengthy illness.

Born November 10, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Irene Nevin Hangst. She was married for 49 years to Robert D. “Abe” Shaffer who passed away...

Lynn N. Guy of Wampum went peacefully home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2016 surrounded by all of his loving and devoted family.

He was born in Chewton on July 23, 1931 to the late Blanche Aley Guy and Frank J. Guy.

Lynn attended Wampum High School and Ellwood City High School. He also attended the New...

Dale B. Brown, 93, of Old Rt 18, Wampum (New Beaver Boro) passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 6, 2016 at his residence.

Born March 9, 1923 in Wampum, he was the son of the late William A. and Icle Vogel Brown. He was married for 61 years to Evelyn M. Swogger Brown who passed away September 27, 2006.

Dale graduated...

Russell A. Carr, 60, of Wampum passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at the VNA Hospice in Butler following a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 7, 1956 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Vincent and Donna J. Moore Carr.

Russell graduated in 1974 from VoTech HIgh School. Following graduation, he worked in the...

Martin C. Zajac, 90, of Allen Court, Wampum passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at his residence.

Born August 14, 1926 in Gallitzin, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha Olshefka Zajac. He was married for 62 years to Irene Rafacz Zajac who survives.

Marty retired in 1986 from Babcox and Wilcox. He was a...

Jeremiah George Baker, 36, of Ridgewood Way, Neshannock Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at his residence.

Born August 22, 1980 in New Castle, he was the son of Mark R. and Marie E. Annarelli Baker of Wampum.

Jeremiah graduated from New Castle High School in 1999. He enjoyed hunting and following football. His most cherished time...

George C. Steffler, 93, of Fombell passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at UPMC Passavant Hospital.

Born March 6, 1923 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Clair G. and Nellie Weller Steffler. He was married for 63 years to Anna Mae Hart Steffler who passed away July 11, 2011.

George was a heavy equipment operator for...

Wayne Jacobs Jr., 47, of Rochester (New Sewickley Twp.) died unexpectedly Sunday, September 18, 2016 at UPMC Passavant Cranberry Twp. Hospital.

Born August 25, 1969 in New Castle, he was the son of Wayne Jacobs Sr. of Ellwood City and Darla J. Rough LeRoy of Ellwood City. He has been together for 5 years with Sandra Waite Jacobs. They were...

Regina “Gina” Vignovich, 92, of Northview Estates, Ellwood City passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at her residence.

Born June 8, 1924 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph “Curly” and Minnie Flowers Venezie. She was married on October 19, 1952 to Michael Vignovich who passed away in 2012.

Gina graduated from Lincoln High School in...

Robert A. Hegedus Sr. of Ellwood City went home to his Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Bob was78 years old and a friend to many.

Bob was a highly respected manager at Universal Rundle Corporation in the Computer Department and the first to employ a physically challenged person. After his retiring from Universal Rundle he helped maintain the computers...

Gladys M. Parker, 95, of Old Rt. 18, Wampum passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a brief illness.

Born October 3, 1920 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Charles Herman and Nina James Hall. She was married in April of 1942 to Leroy S. Parker who passed away in 1971.

Gladys...

Terry E Wisbith, 69, of Od Route 18, Wampum died Monday, September 5, 2016 at the VMC – Oakland Hospital following a brief illness.

Born June 11, 1947 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary L. Petruchik Wisbith. He was married for 45 years to Jeanette Sellers Wisbith who survives.

Terry graduated from Lincoln...

William G. Krueger, 81, of Newport Rd., Wampum (New Beaver Boro) passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital following an extended illness.

Born June 13, 1935 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Charles J. Krueger and the late Sarah Williams Krueger Binger. He was married for 60 years to Mary Alice...

Hazel “Betty” Walton Vogel, 73, formerly of Portersville passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 1, 2016 at her residence in Emporium, PA.

Born December 15, 1942 in Castlewood, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ellen Williams Walton.

Betty worked for the United States Postal Service for 25 years, retiring as the Postmaster of Austin, PA. She enjoyed traveling...

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...