Obituaries

Ryan M. Clark, 32, of Old Chewton Rd., West Pittsburg died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 16, 2014.

Born August 4, 1982 in New Castle, he was the son of Raymond E. Clark of Edinburg and Bonnie Bell Hedlund (Rick) of New Castle.

Ryan loved fishing and was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his grandmother,...

Michael W. Lloyd, 40, of North Beaver Township, passed away on September 11, 2014, after a very brief illness.

Born on December 12, 1973, in Clarion, PA, Michael was the son of Michael and Jayne Kahle Lloyd.

Mike was married to Melanie Loughhead for 15 years. Melanie is the daughter of John and Karolee Loughhead of Wampum.

Mike was a...

Frances H. Clark, 88, of Patricia Dr., Ellwood City died Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Born January 23, 1926 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Flora Burns Hogue. She was married to Allen E. Clark who passed away April 10, 2009.

Fran retired from the Ellwood...

Delia DeCianno Leopardo, 87, of North Sewickley Township, passed away at her residence on September 11, 2014.

She was born April 12, 1927, in Beaver Falls, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Amelia DeMatteo DeCianno.

She graduated from Beaver Falls High School and the Providence Hospital School of Nursing. Delia worked as a nurse in Miami Beach, FL, and...

Delia DeCianno Leopardo, 87, of North Sewickley Township, passed away at her residence on September 11, 2014.

She was born April 12, 1927, in Beaver Falls, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Amelia DeMatteo DeCianno.

She graduated from Beaver Falls High School and the Providence Hospital School of Nursing. Delia worked as a nurse in Miami Beach, FL, and...

Michelle A. Buccelli, 38, of Main St., Wampum died unexpectedly Friday, September 5, 2014 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle.

Born March 25, 1976 in Ellwood City. She was the daughter of Debra and John Colbert of Wampum and Richard Buccelli of Zelienople.

Michelle graduated from Lawrence County Vo Tech in 1994. She loved being around her nieces and...

Jean G. Miles, a lifelong resident of Wampum passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the age of 97.

Born May 20, 1917 in North Beaver Township, she was the daughter of the late James C. and Mary (Molly) McConaghy Gardner. She was married for 48 years to Frank Alfred Miles who passed away in 1988.

Mrs. Miles was...

Violet Jean Trudo, 85, formerly of Northview Estates in Ellwood City died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the Evergreen Nursing Center. She had formerly lived in Rochester and Beaver.

Born June 27, 1929 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Jessie Margaret Barnes Campbell. She was married to Louis W. Trudo Jr. who passed away September...

Aline M. McCready, 91, of Wampum Mt. Air Rd, New Galilee went to be in the presence of her Lord Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from her home.

Born April 12, 1923 in Harlansburg,she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Rosalie Parsons McFarland. She was married for 68 years to C. Pat McCready Sr., who survives at home.

Aline...

Laura Virginia Arkwright, 95, formerly of South Tower Rd., Fombell died Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Passavant Care Center in Zelienople.

Born July 10, 1919 in Connellsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Norman and Eula Pearl Satterfield Welling. She was married December 9, 1939 to Norman James Arkwright who passed away in 2003.

Mrs. Arkwright...

Ethel Bell Hudson, 89, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Ellwood City went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2014 surrounded by her family.

Born October 30, 1924 in Chewton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Sylvia Craven. She was married for 58 years to Robert John Hudson who passed away in 2004.

Ethel and...

Martha E. Young, 97, formerly of Ellport, died Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Creek Meadows in Zelienople following a brief illness.

Born September 11, 1916 in Connoquenessing, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Dora Fehl Milleman. She was married for 60 years to William Lloyd Young who passed away November 15, 2002.

Mrs. Young was an...

Gladys I. Walker, 101, of Northview Estates in Ellwood City died Monday, August 11, 2014 at the Ellwood City Hospital following an extended illness.

Born January 27, 1913 in Castlewood, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Katie Rose Weimer Houk. She was married on December 20, 1940 to Frank H. Walker who passed away November 4,...

Emma E. Lumley, 83, of Underwood St., New Castle (Union Twp.) died Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born May 30, 1931 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late D. Henry and Emma Lakes Welsh. She was married for 51 years to C. John Lumley who passed away in...

Richard P. Stillwagon, 44, of Wampum Ave., Ellwood City died unexpectedly Sunday, August 10, 2014 in the Emergency Room of the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born March 26, 1970 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Jack P. Stillwagon and Audrey Henry Stillwagon of Harmony. He was married to Ophelia Riddell Stillwagon who survives.

Richard was a strong...

Thomas R. Straitwell, 60, of Ellwood Rd., New Castle (Slippery Rock Twp.) died Friday, August 8, 2014 at Jameson Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Born April 20, 1954 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Robert M. and Sara Irene Shaw Straitwell.

Tom graduated from New Wilmington High School and was a computer analyst. He enjoyed...

J. Craig McDowell, 41, of Mercer Rd., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) died Thursday, August 7, 2014 in the Emergency Room of the Ellwood City Hospital. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born August 7, 1973 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Karen Smith Bentel of Ellwood City .

He was married for 13 years to Danielle Boring...

Jackie L. Pumphrey Sr., 73 of New Castle passed peacefully to rest with his Lord surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 26, 1941 in Weston, WV, he was the son of the late Cecil and Minnie Riffle Pumphrey.

Jackie’s family moved to PA in the 1950’s. His pleasures in life included; fishing, camping, working on cars, and music. His...

Beulah B. Stelter, 87, of Patterson Dr., New Galilee (New Beaver Boro) died Saturday, August 9, 2014 at her residence following an extended illness.

Born June 1, 1927 in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Clara Haag Rohr. She was married for 62 years to Earl T. “Red” Stelter who passed away March 22, 2008.

Beulah...

William S. Ferrucci Sr., 83, of West Pittsburg died August 5, 2014 peacefully at his home with his wife and family by his side. He was a devoted member of St. Vincent DePaul Parish in Mahoningtown.

Bill was born August 28, 1930 in Ellwood City. He was a graduate of the Lincoln High School Class of 1948 where he was...