Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....