Obituaries

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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Terry L. McCandless, 57, of First Ave., Ellwood City passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 11, 2016 following an extended illness.

Born June 1, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Elsie A. Newton McCandless Sr. He was married to Cathy Yeykal McCandless who passed away in 2012.

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Kathleen J. Bartholomew, 80, of North Beaver Twp. passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Heritage Valley, Beaver Hospital following a short illness.

Born October 12, 1936 in Beaver Falls , she was the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Anna Laurene Sheets. She was married for 61 years to Richard J. Bartholomew who...

Malinda M. Greene, 45, of Big Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

She was born June 4, 1971 in New Brighton.

Malinda was a waitress at many local restaurants. She attended Beaver Falls High School and was affiliated with the First Primitive Methodist Church. Malinda enjoyed crocheting.

Survivors include her mother and...

Arnold S. Armstrong, 68, of Stephenson, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Winchester Medical Center in Virginia following a short illness.

Born December 19, 1947 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Edwin Plummer and Mary Alice Deal Armstrong. He was married to Barbara Bable Armstrong who survives.

Arnold retired on October 31, 1984...

Walter R. Kirkwood, 90, formerly of Wampum passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at Rhodes Estates in New Castle following an extended illness.

Born December 22, 1925 in Wampum, he was the son of the late James Dorse and Helen Ruth Nagel Kirkwood. He was married for 73 years to Jean Grinnen Kirkwood who survives.

Walter retired after 41 years...

“My love and peace to you on this special day. At 7:32 AM, in the quiet of the morning, the angels, archangels and my Guardian angel surrounded me and carried me to the Heavenly Kingdom. I took my final breath at the place in which I was born, 1835 Brighton Road. I have now left this Earth after 95 years...

Joshua M. Figurel, 34, of Fourth St., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 24, 2016 at his home. Josh was a kind hearted man who is loved by many and will be missed by all.

Born April 28, 1982 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Daniel and Toni Dombeck Stephenson of Chewton.

Josh graduated from Lincoln High...

Eileen C. DeLisio, 78, formerly of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Providence Care Center following an extended illness.

Born August 1, 1938 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Alice James Oliver. She was married for 43 years to Joseph M. DeLisio who passed away November 9, 2000.

Eileen,...

Robert J. McConahy, 80, of Boyd School Rd., Wampum (Shenango Twp.) passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Curahealth – Heritage Valley Hospital following a one month illness.

Born October 25, 1936 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Ida Glenala Johnston McConahy. He was married for 47 years to Nancy Barber McConahy who...

Shirley J. Slaugenhaupt, 84, of Union Twp., New Castle, formerly of Squaw Run Rd. Ellwood City, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness.

Born October 5, 1932 in Rimersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Mae Hollobaugh Stanford. She was married for 55 years to Harvey E....

Nancy M. Peffer, 70, of Perry Twp. Ellwood City passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Trinity Oaks Nursing Home in Brighton Twp.

Born November 13, 1946 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Dorothy Rough Koscho. She was married on October 26, 1968 to Warren Peffer who survives.

Nancy was a member of...

Janice McClymonds, 74, of McClymonds Lane, Portersville passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Evergreen Nursing Center following a lengthy illness.

Born March 3, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late William Cecil and Pearl Duncan Miller.

Janice worked as a floral designer at many local flower shops including the former Jean Flower Shop in...

Eugene Bessell, 84, of Wampum passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Tuesday, November 15, 2016.

Born August 6, 1932 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Harrison and Della May Martin Bessell. He was married for 64 years to Bonnie L. Mohr Bessell. She survives.

Eugene retired in 1994 from Penn Power...

Frank J. Wehman, 75, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Passavant Lutheran Senior Life in Zelienople.

Born August 30, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Alvi Charles Wehman and Violet M. Wiley Luchka. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph H. and Michael...

Maxine Queen, 89, formerly of Tuscarawas Rd. Ohioville passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born September 24, 1927 in Industry, she was the daughter of the late Oles G. and Daisy Riggs Williams. She was married to Raymond Queen who passed away in 1986.

Maxine was a LPN at area hospitals including,...

Betty Miller Kardish, 89, of Foch St., Ellwood City passed away November 5, 2016 at Northview Estates.

Born August 29, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Brenner Miller. She was married for 38 years to Adam Kardish who passed away February 18, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her brother,...

Fannie R. Powell, 99, formerly of Beaver St. Wampum passed away at the home of her daughter in Mentor, Ohio onTuesday, November 1, 2016 following a short illness.

Born April 26, 1917 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Katherine Golino DeMaio. She was married for 52 years to Andrew J. “Hump” Powell who passed away...

Stephanie “Stevie” Hangst, 71 , passed away peacefully at her Ellwood City residence on Saturday, October 29, 2016.

Beloved by many, Mrs. Hangst was almost universally described as “wonderful” by those who knew her. She was best-known for her ability to find the good in and bring it out of anyone she met and her generous nature.

Born July 20,...

Gerald E. Hairhoger Sr., 96, of Wampum New Galilee Rd., New Beaver Boro passed away surrounded by his loving family Saturday, October 29, 2016 at his residence following a short illness.

A lifelong resident of New Beaver Boro, Gerald was born April 8, 1920 to the late David “Pup” and Hannah Hilton Hairhoger. He was married for 50 years to...