Obituaries

Mary L. Wisbith, 87, of Old Rt 18, Wampum died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 4, 2014 in the Emergency Room of Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle.

Born July 17, 1926 in Chewton, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Katherine Burick Petruchik. She was married to Edward Wisbith who passed away April 30, 1966.

Mary retired in...

Martin J. Woloszyn, 73, of Chewton died on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the Avalon Nursing Center following an extended illness.

Born May 27, 1940 in Chewton, he was the son of the late Julian and Mary Ostrowski Woloszyn.

Marty retired from Babcock and Wilcox following 30 years of service. After his retirement, he served as the maintenance supervisor at...

James “Jay” Rosaci Jr., 83, of Northview Estates passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 2, 2014 following an extended illness.

Born February 17, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late James D. Rosaci Sr. and Mabel Irene Jeffers Rosaci Main. He was married for 58 years to Edith J. Pica Rosaci...

James E. Stephenson, 98, formerly of Wampum passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Clarview Nursing Home in Sligo, Pa following an extended illness.

Born February 18, 1916 in Mt. Jackson, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Moltz Bagham. He was married for 65 years to Helen J. Sadler Stephenson who passed away August 10,...

Frank Lloyd Steffler, 92, of Fombell passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family following an extended illness.

Born July 18, 1921 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Clair G. and Nellie Weller Steffler. He was married for 54 years to Lucille E. Druschel Steffler who passed away March 11, 1999.

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Robert Petrucci, 78, of Franklin Ave., Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Butler Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Born January 13, 1936 in Ellwood City,he was the son of the late James and Lucy Issacco Petrucci .

He was married for 47 years to Stella “Dee Dee” Prestopine Petrucci as they were married July...

Ruth Ann Boots, 74, of Jesse St., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) died on Friday, April 11, 2014 at her residence following a three year illness.

Born August 8, 1939 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn Wright McKeough. She was married for 58 years to Harry L. Boots who survives. They were married on...

Susan C. Guy Marich, 58, of Big Beaver Blvd., Wampum (Big Beaver Boro) passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on the 8th of April 2014.

Born October 9, 1955 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Arnold O. Guy and Sally C. Lyons Guy with whom she resided.

Susan was a beautiful wife, mother, sister, aunt...

Barry R. Boots, 57, of Stiefel Ave., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) died at home on Monday, April 7, 2014 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He had formerly live in Tampa Florida for 19 years.

Born May 11, 1956 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Harry L. and Ruth Ann McKeough Boots of Ellwood City. He was...

William J. Livingston Sr., 65, of Park Ave., Ellwood City died on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born July 10, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Harold Livingston and Mary Thody Livingston Wardman.

He was married for 44 years to Patricia Smith Livingston as...

Ronald L. Mills, 64, of Wampum Rd., Wampum (North Beaver Twp.) died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at his residence.

Born August 9, 1949 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late James E. and Jean Marie Winegar Mills Sr. He was married on June 7, 1969 to the love of his life, Emma Novalesi Mills, who...

Cynthia N. Johnson, 64, of Carson St., New Castle died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in the Emergency Room of Jameson Memorial Hospital.

Born March 29, 1949 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harvey T. and Elizabeth Sheffey McCarter. She was married on June 6, 1970 to John M. Johnson Sr. who passed away August...

Donnie M. Chappell, 48, of Ellwood City died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

Born November 5, 1965 in Ellwood City,he was the son of the late Howard D. Chappell who passed away April 23, 2006 and Lois Wehr Chappell of Plant City, Florida.

Donnie was employed as a truck driver for Dana Transport in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He enjoyed...

Frank Dick Allen, 78, of Scotland Lane, New Castle died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born March 27, 1935 in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Darl “Skinny” and Emma B. Cragle Allen.

He was married to Nora J Hennon Allen for 54 years. She survives.

Dick graduated from Lincoln...

Mary J. Vitril, 96, of Vitril Lane, Wampum (New Beaver Boro) passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 10, 2014.

Born December 5, 1917 in the family home in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Sadie Pastin Vitril .

Mary retired in 1984 after 36 years of service as the head bookkeeper at People...

Rose M Pomerico, 95, of Old Rt 18, , Wampum died on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

Born September 8, 1918 in Wampum, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Romana Quintana.

She was married for 50 years to Louis R Pomerico Sr who died on October 12,...

Francis “Frank” J. Gioffre Jr., 89, a lifetime resident of Koppel, died Fri. March 7, 2014, peacefully in his home. Born August 21st, 1924, a son of the late Frank and Mary Mangerie Gioffre. He was a World War II Veteran. He was Superintendent at B&W, for The East Works in Beaver Falls and The Special Metals plant in Koppel,...

Julia L. Stiles, 97, of Davidson St., Wampum died on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a short illness.

Born June 15, 1916 in Chrome, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Theresa Venczel Szabo. She was married for 63 years to Leonard J. “Shake” Stiles who passed away May 25, 2011.

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Paul S. Johnson Jr., 52, of Dushane St., New Castle died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital.

Born February 16, 1962 in New Castle,he was the son of the late Paul S.and Evelyn M. Johnson Sr. He was married on July 13, 1996 to Deborah R. Dean Johnson, who survives.

Paul graduated from Union High...

Elizabeth Ann Gillespie, 83, of Peach St., Ellwood City died on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born November 30, 1930 in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Charles G. and Mary Hines Myers. She was married on April 8, 1960 to Charles Raymond Gillespie who passed away June 5, 2005.

Liz graduated from...