Obituaries

Edna Mae Richards, 64 of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on July 4, surrounded by her loving family.

Edna was born in Ironton, Ohio on October 27, 1948 to the late Nellie Catherine (Floyd) and Chester Bernard Ford. After Ironton, she lived in Phoenix before settling in Gallipolis, Ohio, graduating from Gallia Academy High School (GAHS) in 1966. She moved...

Gary E. Cragle, 60, of Millview St., Ellwood City died at his residence on Monday, July 1, 2013 surrounded by his loving family following a one year illness.

Born March 30, 1953 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Eugene “Dagwood” and Esther “Mazie” Greenwood Cragle. He was married to Darlene Novalesi Cragle who survives.

Gary worked...

Sally Cornelius, 60, of Treece Ave., Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) died on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the Evergreen Nursing Center following a lengthy illness.

Born July 29, 1952 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Virginia Stelter Baney.

Sally graduated from Riverside High School in 1970.

Survivors include her husband of 35 years,...

Raymond D. Jackson, 54, of Bellevue, PA formerly of Wampum died on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness.

Born September 21, 1958 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Raymond C. and Maryann Zultowski Jackson of Wampum.

Raymond graduated in 1977 from Lawrence County Vocational Technical School. He was Catholic by faith,...

Kenneth Jerome Johnson Sr., known as “Saul” by his close friends, passed away early Tuesday morning June 18, 2013 following his birthday a day prior.

Born June 17, 1948 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Solomon and Cora Rhodes Johnson.

Kenny was a Mohawk High School graduate where he excelled in basketball. Upon graduation, he went to...

Blake Robert McMahan, 42, of Vine St., Enon Valley died unexpectedly Monday, June 17, 2013 at his home.

Born May 9, 1971 in Chandler, Arizona, he was the son of Mac and Joan Tribelhorn McMahan of New Hampshire.

Blake graduated from Texas A & M University and received his Master Degree from Geneva College. He was employed as an Instructional...

Lois VanGorder James, 102, of Northview Estates died on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at her residence following a brief illness.

Born November 17, 1910 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie Baldwin VanGorder. She was married to the late Earl “Pinky” James.

Mrs. James graduated from Lincoln High School She was a member of...

Dorothy Wilson Carroll, 100, of the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls died on Monday, June 10, 2013 at her residence.

Born October 31, 1912 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late David Wilson and Blanche Redmond Wilson Herrington. She was married to John W. Carroll who passed away in 1981.

Dorothy and her husband, John owned...

Charles  Zagorski Jr., 71, of Big Beaver Boro died unexpectedly on  Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital.

Born August 1, 1941 in New Brighton,  he was the son of the late Charles and Anna Ciao Zagorski Sr. He was married for 40 years  to Linda Dennison Zagorski who survives.

Chuck previously worked at Babcock and Wilcox and...

Eric John Allwine, 42, of Creston Ave., Ellwood City died unexpectedly on  Sunday, June 2, 2013 in the Emergency Room of the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born February 12, 1971 in New Castle, he was the son of John C. and Sandra Guy Allwine of Ellwood City.

Eric was the weigh master for Colonia-McCLymonds Trucking Co.  He loved playing the guitar...

Bernice  Duff, 97, of Export, PA., formerly of Enon Valley, PA passed away  Sunday, May 26, 2013 at the Clare Bridge Personal Care Home following a short  illness.

Mrs. Duff was born September 28, 1915 in Ambridge, PA, and was the daughter of the late Willard Gilkey and Lois Irene Gray Foster.

She was married to the late C. Edwin ...

A former Chewton resident, Dr. Charles B. Hennon, 65, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on  Tuesday, May 14, 2013 after a six year battle with cancer.

He was born December 9, 1947 to the late Glenn B. and Bernice Yoho Hennon .

Chuck graduated from Lincoln High School, Geneva College and Case Western University.  He taught at universities in Morgantown,...

Ann  Braykovich, 93, formerly of Wampum died unexpectedly on  Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born December 7, 1919 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Katherine Somin Hervatine Sr.  She was married for 50 years to Frank Braykovich who passed away May 2, 1991.

Ann was a member of Holy Redeemer Church...

Herbert  W. “Tiger” “Sonny Boy”  Robinson, 84, of Elm Lane, Wampum (New Beaver Boro) died unexpectedly on  Thursday, May 23, 2013 at his residence.

Born November 24, 1928 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Clifford and Laura Mosley Robinson.  He was married for 59 years to Lonnie Mae Lewis Robinson as they were married June 18,...

Jessica R. Vega Marweg, 36, of State Rt. 288, Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) died unexpectedly on  Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at her residence.

Born October 16, 1976 in New York City, she was the daughter of Jose and Alma Valentin Vega, both of Florida.  She was married for 16 years  to Jeff  Marweg, who survives.

Jessica was a loving and...

Ethel M. Taylor, 91, of Denny Schill Manor, Ellwood City passed away  Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at her residence following a brief illness.

Born November 22, 1921 in Houtzdale, PA,  she was the daughter of the late Glynn and Irene Barnes Robeson.  She was married to Ralph Taylor who passed away February 10, 1980.

Mrs. Taylor was a member of...

Judith  Menk Morrison, 64, of  Wampum and formerly of Boynton Beach, Florida died unexpectedly on  Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born December 17, 1948 in West New York, New Jersey,  she was the daughter of Fred D. Menk of Boynton Beach and the late Lillian Way Menk.

She was married for 42 years to Louis C....

Lucy K. McKinley, 80, of North Beaver Twp. passed away on  Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital following a brief  illness.

Born February 1, 1933 in New Galilee, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Helen Sheerer Kennedy. She was married for 59 years to Robert “Bob” L. McKinley as they were married July...

Darlene C. Burton, 70, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on  Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Overlook Health Care Center following a brief  illness.

Born July 29, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Clarence K. and Madeline Deitrick Kennedy.

Darlene graduated from Lincoln High School.  A devoted Christian, her faith was very important to...

Johanna  Gandy, 54, of Ellwood City died on  Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at UPMC Mercy Hospital following a brief  illness.

Born January 17, 1959 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Willie Howard Gandy Sr. and Mae Evans Gandy of Ellwood City.

Hanna graduated from Lincoln High School in 1976.  She loved to cook, having cooked at...