Obituaries

Mathilda “Tilly” G. Randza, 93, of Norwood Dr., Wampum (Big Beaver Boro) passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Friendship Ridge following an extended illness.

Born November 27, 1921 in Rochester,she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella Armen Randza.

Tilly was a nurse’s aide at Providence Hospital and also worked at the Dew Drop Inn in Beaver...

Shirley Mae Wise entered Heaven dancing and singing at 7:29 the morning of Tuesday, December 30, 2014 after a long illness. She passed away peacefully with her kids and grandkids by her side.

After performing on the radio with her sister in the 40’s, she married Len Messner and followed his Navy career around the world living in Paris, London,...

Goldie Ann Alexander, 40, of Parkwood Court, New Castle passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born November 7, 1974 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Deneene Alexander.

Goldie graduated from New Castle High School. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church in New Castle.

Survivors include two brothers, Paul Lee...

Elsie J. Marshall, 101, of Kauffman Rd., Enon Valley (Little Beaver Twp.) passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the Avalon Nursing Center.

Born March 28, 1913 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Henrietta Steinecke Trudal. She was married for 63 years to Calvin L. Marshall who passed away October 14, 2000.

Mrs. Marshall graduated...

Ruth Ann McDanel, 72, of Pander Hollow Rd., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital following a brief illness.

Born November 9, 1942 in Chicora, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth Wall Jewart. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Benny L. McDanel. They...

Herman Herko, 91, of Crescent Ave., Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the Butler Veterans Hospice House following a brief illness.

Born April 7, 1923 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late George and Helena Herbst Herko. He was married for 61 years to Leona I Parish Herko who passed away October 5, 2006.

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Vinetta Mae Allen, 79, of Perry Highway, Portersville passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital following a brief illness.

Born February 24, 1935 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Bryon H. and Laverna M. Bartlet Sallade.

Vinetta retired in 1997 from Passavant in Zelienople where she worked in the dietary department. She...

Dr. Paul Allen Urffer, 79, of Sewickley, formerly of Doylestown, PA passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford.

Born July 3, 1935 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Darwin Heckman Urffer and Florence Shinn Urffer.

Dr. Urffer was a Radiologist at the Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington for over 30...

Laura E. Sheldon, 86, of Perry Twp. (formerly of Old Pittsburgh Rd, Wampum) passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter and son in law at her side on Sunday, December 21, 2014 following a lengthy illness.

Born November 27, 1928 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harry A. and Frances E. Stevenson Gardner. She...

James E. “Skip” Mills, 69, of Second Ave., Koppel passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, December 20, 2014 following an extended illness.

Born October 28, 1945 in New Castle, he was the son of the late James E. and Jean Winegar Mills Sr. He was married for 37 years to Eileen Davidson Mills who survives.

Skip was the founder...

Daniel Aldan Jr., 90, of Hollow Rd., New Castle (Shenango Twp.) passed away peacefully Saturday, December 20, 2014 at his home following an extended illness.

Born January 20, 1924 in West Pittsburg, he was the son of the late Daniel and Christina Bogaru Aldan Sr. He was married for 67 years to Frances “Fran” Mohorich Aldan who survives.

Dan retired...

Jon Mark Mulroy, 55, a lifelong resident of Beaver Falls passed away peacefully at the home of his brother, Rick in Ford City on Saturday, December 20, 2014.

Born December 27, 1958, he was the son of the late Reardon J. and Marie J. Algier Mulroy.

Jon worked for the City of Beaver Falls for 22 years. He was a...

Annemarie “Myra” Williard, 88, of Mercer Rd, Ellwood City died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Northview Estates Ellwood City.

Born July 26, 1926 in Breslau, Germany she was the daughter of the late Felix Siegwart and Alfreda Liche Siegwart.

She was married for 51 years to the late William C. Williard II.

Myra volunteered for the American Red Cross and...

John H. McKerahan Jr., 72, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at the Fisher Titus Hospital in Norwalk, Ohio.

Born April 9, 1942 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John H, McKerahan Sr. and Dica Mayhugh McKerahan.

Survivors include two sons, Donald (Nita) McKerahan of Norwalk, Ohio and Thomas (Velvet) McKerahan of Harmony.

He was preceded in...

Gerald L. Orock Jr., 57, of Pleasant Hill Rd., Fombell died Sunday, December 7, 2014.

Born June 5, 1957 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Gerald L. “Pee Wee” and Patti Kirkham Orock Sr. of Fombell.

Jerry formerly worked for Kerry Coal Co. and at the B & B Service Station in Ellwood City. He was associated with...

Randy S.Huffman, 50, of New Beaver Boro died Sunday, November 30, 2014 in the Ellwood City Hospital following a heart attack.

He was the son of the late Wilbert L.”Web” Huffman and Patricia Pollyblank Huffman who survives of New Beaver Boro.

Randy graduated from Mohawk High School in 1982. He had a life long career in restaurant service and management....

Sally A. Marshall, 85, of Ellwood Rd., New Castle (Wayne Twp.) died Sunday, November 30 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a short illness.

Born February 7, 1929 in Wayne Twp, she was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude Ketterer Mayberry. She was married for 65 years to Ralph Marshall as they were married February 18, 1949.

Sally...

Eugene “Crete” Crawford, 72, of Bennett Dr., Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at his residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born October 13, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Eugene “Curly” Crawford and Betty J. Houk Crawford of Beaver Falls. He was married for 42 years to Patty...

Harold E. McWhertor, 90, of Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington died Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at his residence.

Born June 3, 1924 in Sharon, he was the son of the late Thomas and Margaret Bowen McWhertor. He was married for 64 years to Jean Clark McWhertor who passed away June 25, 2014.

Harold retired in 1990 following 40...

June G. Seetch, 93, of California Ave., Ellwood City died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at her residence.

Born April 8, 1921 in Frisco, she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Florence Arnold Dobson. She was married to the late Jacob H. Seetch, who passed away in 1995.

Mrs. Seetch retired in 1975 from US Steel Company where...