Obituaries

Anita Louise Hunter, 78, of New Beaver Borough passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital.

Born October 18, 1945 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Ancell Louis and Della Mae Ruehl Leonard. She was married to Gerald B. Hunter.

Anita was a Veteran of both the Army and Navy serving during Vietnam....

Barbara J. Chappell Barr, 90, a lifelong resident of Chewton, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Born May 4, 1933 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Margaret E. Gillespie Davis. She married Larry Barr on September 13, 1975.

Barbara was a lifelong member of the Chewton Christian...

Sandra L Gahagan, 65, of New Castle passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her residence.

Born March 4, 1959 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Irene Gahagan.

Sandra had worked in telemarketing and as a cook at various restaurants in the area including the Ellwood Hot Dog Shop, Fray’s, and the Oasis. An...

Jesse G. Montero, 42, of Koppel passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following an extended illness.

Born December 25, 1981 in Beaver, he was the son of the late Thomas Montero and Tina Montero Turner of Koppel. .

Jesse had attended Lincoln High School and was formerly employed at Shop and Save. An avid and...

Marilyn A. Connors, 83, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at Providence Care Center.

Born April 5, 1940 in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Mary T. McElhivly Johnson.

A devoted homemaker, Marilyn was a member of the Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City, and cherished time spent with her family.

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Edna Ellen Blake, 81, Darlington Township, formerly of Big Beaver, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Born November 14, 1942 in Burns, OR, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Olive Parsons Pierce.

Edna worked in housekeeping and laundry for 33 years at the Holiday Inn. Edna was a talented and accomplished seamstress. She loved going...

Paula Ann Rambo Burnette Tinney, 57, Darlington passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her sister’s residence in Wampum.

Born December 19, 1966 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of David Paul Sr. and Jeraldyne Ann “Jerry” Haswell Rambo.

Paula had worked in the dietary department of the Providence Care Center as a cook. She enjoyed playing bingo and...

Harry W. Lyons, 72, of Shenango Township passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at his residence.

Born May 6, 1951 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harky and Adell E. Parker Lyons.

Harry attended Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. He was the owner and operator of H & P Trucking. Harry enjoyed working...

Audrey Bolam, 86, of Ellwood City, PA died peacefully in her sleep at Quality Life Services in New Castle, PA on March 3, 2024 after a long illness. Audrey was born on November 30th, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Andrew and Julia Zudal. On July 19th, 1958, she married Howard Bolam. They remained happily married for 53 years...

Michael Milnes, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday February 29, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

For those who knew him, he lived his life curious, adventurous, brave, funny, hard-working, passionate, generous, and loving. While employed by the YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee in Fombell, he organized many projects including hayrides for ARC and the Blind Association, construction...

Daniel V. Nonnemacher, 54, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his residence.

Born February 9, 1970 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Richard W. Nonnemacher and Anita Leonard Hunter of Wampum.

Daniel worked as a mail carrier for the US Post Office. He was a gifted artist and enjoyed painting.

A loving...

Al C. Kocher, 85, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Shenango On the Green after a brief illness.

Born August 13, 1938 in Beaver Falls he was the son of the late Harry A. and Helen Groscost Kocher.

Al graduated from Ellwood City Lincoln High School in 1956 and from Geneva College where he earned his...

Louise E. Newman, 86, of North Sewickley Township passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at her home. Born September 13, 1937 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Hazen Lersch.

Louise graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955, and then off to nursing school at St. Francis in New Castle. During her...

Lana Jo Hudson, 70, of Beaver Falls (formerly of Wampum) passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born April 23, 1953 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Melda Stanford Martin.

For many years Lana worked as a nurses aide in Roman Eagle, VA. She enjoyed painting, doing puzzles,...

Rodger Dale Swogger, 85, of New Beaver Borough passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his residence.

Born April 16, 1938 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Hubert Lee and Goldie May Snyder Swogger.

Rodger spent his working years as a meat cutter and also managed the meat department in grocery stores in the area.

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Carol Bash, 80, of Portersville passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Born October 7, 1943 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Marjorie Suders. She was married to Donald E. Bash for 45 years when he passed away on October 30, 2012.

Carol worked for 30...

Harry Robert “Bob” Shirley, 93, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully at home following an extended illness on January 22, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1930 in Huston, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Thomas Charles Shirley and Mary Louise “Putt” Shirley Nicholson. Bob married the love of his life, Carol Ann “Cook” Shirley, on March 28, 1970,...

Paul Robert Zurynski passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his residence with his loved ones steadfastly surrounding him.

Paul was born on September 17, 1956, in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Paul and Jane (Watson) Zurynski. He graduated from Big Beaver Falls Area High School with the Class of 1974. He was a long-time member, and...