Obituaries

Sophia Ann Dukovich Risko, 86, of Martin Ave., Ellport passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Born November 2, 1926 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Sophia Zalesnak Dukovich. She has been married to Nicholas Risko for 66 years, he survives.

Sophia was a member of Holy...

LaVina E. “Tynee” Moncrief, 102, of Northview Estates died on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born September 23, 1910 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Lester J. and Mary Alberta Duncan Thompson. She was married to Dryden H. “Dy” Moncrief who passed away August 23, 1997.

Mrs. Moncrief graduated from Lincoln High...

Velva Wiley Hildebrand, 84, of Peach St., Ellwood City went home to be with her Lord and Savior  on  Sunday, September 1, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. 

Born June 16, 1929 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Hobert H. and Clara Vogler Miller.  She was married to the late  F. Jay  Wiley Sr. and...

Mary Ann Buzzelli, 88, of Mercer Rd., Ellwood City passed away on Monday, August 26, 2013 at the Beaver Valley Rehabilitation Center following a one year illness.

Born June 27, 1925 in Amsterdam, New York, she was the daughter of the late Silvestro and Angelina Stellato Pasquarelli.

Mary retired in 1990 from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy in Beaver Falls where...

Eileen Blinn, 82, formerly of Chewton, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at the Evergreen Nursing Center following an extended illness.

Born October 8, 1930 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Julia Laughlin Hackett. She was married for 42 years to Gerald W. Blinn Sr. who died July 25, 1992. A member of...

Gerald “Jerry” Carothers, 77, of Florence, Kentucky, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on August 14, 2013 after a brief illness. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Born September 6, 1935 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late David and Anna Koach Carothers, and was raised by his aunt and uncle, the late Clarence and...

Nancy M Scala, 86, of Canal Street, Wampum died on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at the Haven Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Born February 24, 1927 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Adelina DiTommasso Scala .

Nancy graduated from Wampum High School and worked at Shenango China in New Castle. She was a member...

LaMoine B. “Boone” Hartzell, 82, of Hilltop Dr. Ellwood City (Franklin Twp) died on Monday, August 5, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident in Shenango Twp.

Born April 21, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harvey LaMoine and Fannie M. Dobson Hartzell. He was married to Lena “Pudgie” LeViere Hartzell who passed away...

Joseph Francis Daly Sr, 84, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2013.

Born March 13, 1929 in Brackenridge, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Della Lydick Daly .

Joseph was a decorated World War II Veteran having proudly served our country as a Merchant Marine and a member of the US Army....

Jack Leonard Yoho, 92, former Ellwood City resident died on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in Jacksonville, Florida after a long illness.

Born July 11, 1921 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late John Leonard and Vera Hawk Yoho. He was married on July 20, 1939 to his beloved wife, the late Ruth Winifred Johnston Yoho. They had...

Margaret M. Deal, 90, of Big Beaver Boro (Hoytdale) died on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the Carriage Court Personal Care Home with her family by her side.

Born April 9, 1923 in Koppel, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Mildred Brandt Mills. She was married to the late John C. Deal who passed away June...

Clayton W. Ketterer, 100, of Beaver Dam Rd., New Galilee (New Beaver Boro) died on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Hospice of Beaver Valley following a brief illness.

Born June 6, 1913 in Freedom, he was the son of the late Walter S. and Cora Edith Kirschner Ketterer. He was married for 49 years to the late...

Margaret V. Gotjen, 88, of Shaffer Rd., New Castle (Slippery Rock Twp.) passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

Born May 7, 1925 in Fombell, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Poskevich Link. She was married for 63 years to Paul W. Gotjen who...

June Pollyblank, 89, of Old Rt 18, Wampum (New Beaver Boro) died on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at her residence following an extended illness.

Born June 12, 1924 in West Pittsburg, she was the daughter of the late Fred D. and Lillian Mae Hackett Emery. She was married to the late James J. Pollyblank Sr. who passed away January 8,...

Jacqueline A. Hangst, 57, of Ellport died on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a brief illness.

Born December 29, 1955 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Jack L. Hangst and Shirley Ann Sternquist Hangst.

Jackie graduated from Lincoln High School in 1973. She then attended Duquesne University. She graduated with a...

Martha E. Pocza, 91, of Trinity Oaks Care Center died on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at the VNA Hospice Center in Butler.

Born October 1, 1921 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha Kovesci Bokor. She was married for over 51 years to Louis Pocza who passed away June 14, 1999.

Martha was a...

On Saturday, July 6, 2013, after a long and full life, Helen Mae Newton was called home to her heavenly father. She passed away at her home in Chippewa Township, PA with her daughter by her side. She was 92 years old.

The fourth of nine children, Helen Lucas was born on April 1, 1921, in Coal Bluff, PA. Her...

Fred D. Faraoni, 57, of Mahony Ave, Ellport died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born June 20, 1956 in Ellwood City he was the son of the late Fred H. and Alberta J. Williams Faraoni. He was married for 31 years to Deborah Ann Spratley Faraoni who...

Margaret Johnson Clark, 86, of Main St., Wampum died on Monday, July 8, 2013 at the Franciscan Manor in Beaver Falls following a lengthy illness.

Born November 21, 1926 in Ashtabula, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Mary Ryan Johnson .

She was married to the late Russell D. Widdowfiled who passed away in 1970...