Obituaries

David R. Bell, 70, of  Kanawha St., Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) died on  Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital following a lengthy  illness.

Born September 16, 1942 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late John P. and Ruth Harris Bell.  He was married for 46 years to Connie Gahagan Bell, who...

Mont L. McBride, 82, of McBride Rd., New Galilee (New Beaver Boro) died on  Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital.

Born August 5, 1930 in New Galilee, he was the son of the late Leslie and Wylda McKinney McBride . He was married for 63 years to Margaret “Peg”  Cotton McBride as they were married August 26,...

Alfred D. Aquino, 82, of Johnston Drive , Ellwood City died on  Monday, December 31, 2012 at the emergency room of the Ellwood City Hospital.  Although in ill health death was unexpected.

Born July 18, 1930 in Beaver Falls, PA,  he was the son of the late Louis E Aquino  and Rose Patricia Zigerelli Aquino.

He was married for 58...

Joseph E. “Buster”  Hairhoger, 84, of  Hickernell Rd., Ellwood City (Perry Twp.)  died on  Sunday, December 30, 2012 at his residence.

Born December 25, 1928 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Joseph and Wilma Vance Hairhoger.  He was married for 65 years to Barbara L. Hozick Hairhoger as they were married on November 29, 1947.  She survives.

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Dale John Newton, 65, of  Zelienople, formerly from the Fombell area, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012 following a two year illness.

Dale was born in New Brighton to John and Martha “Marty” Davis Newton on May 18, 1947.

He is survived by two daughters, Carol and Katherine and their children; a sister and brother in law, Janice and...

Renee J. Musguire, 60, of Haggerty Rd., New Galilee (New Beaver Boro) died peacefully Friday, December 21, 2012  following a short illness.

Born March 27, 1952 in Ellwood City,she was the daughter of the late Albert J. Yerace  and Mary C. Magliocca Yerace of Ellwood City. She was married for 40 years to Jerry W. Musguire, who survives.

Renee had...

Mervin D. Rice, 84, of  Old Zelienople Rd., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) died on  Monday, December 17, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh following a six month illness.

Born June 17, 1928 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Coulson and Lilly Miller Rice.  He was married for 62 years to Betty Herr Rice as they were...

Norman L. Welsh, 90, of Hoffman Ave., Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.)  died on  Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a brief illness.

Born December 9, 1922 in Ellwood City,he was the son of the late Benjamin H. and Sara Jane (Yoho) Welsh.  He was married for 57 years to Lenora “Nora” G. Lutz Welsh who...

Mary G. Mitchell, 88, of Norwood Dr., Wampum (Big Beaver Boro) died on  Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford.

Born July 23, 1924 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Grace (Milliron) St. John Sr.  She was married to Delmar L. “Roy” Mitchell who passed away in 1990.

Mary...

Thelma Pauline Meeder Lutz passed away at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday Morning, December 16, 2012 after suffering a stroke on Dec 12 2012.

Thelma resided at 875 Midway Drive, Wiley Hill, North Sewickley Twp.  Ellwood City. PA. since 1947.  She was married Sept. 11, 1941, to Dale R. Lutz who preceded her in death on August 15, 1968.

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Betty L. Ketterer, 93, of Denny Schill Manor, Ellwood City died on  Friday, December 14, 2012 at the Passavant Care Center following a short illness.

Born March 16, 1919 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Gladys Blaine Kenehan.  She was married for 52 years to Ralph  R. Ketterer who passed away on December 27,...

Mary Jane Zeigler, 85, of Clyde St., Wampum died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at her residence.

Born July 16, 1927 in Chewton, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Regina (Sipos) Winter.  She was married for 31 years to William H. Zeigler who passed away May 24, 1980.

Mary Jane was a member of Holy Redeemer...

Harry A. Milliken, 65, of Short St., Wampum (New Beaver Boro) died on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at his residence.  Although in ill health, his death was unexpected.

Born April 16, 1947 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Arthur and Helen Delin Milliken.  He was married for 15 years to Phyllis Hairhoger Milliken, who survives.

Harry...

Betty J.”Duffy” Peterson, 85, currently of Girard, OH, formerly of New Castle, PA died on  Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio following a motor vehicle accident in Girard.

Born April 2, 1927 in New Castle,  she was the daughter of the late Norman R. and Mary (Jackson) Duff.  She was married for 39 years...

Charles J. VanGorder, 80, of VanGorder Mill Rd, Perry Township died on  Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the Golden Hill Nursing Home  following a  lingering  illness.

Born  in Perry Township, July 12, 1932  he was the son of the late Ross and Mary (Campbell)  VanGorder.  He was married for 13 years to Flora  Ray VanGorder, who survives.

Charles was a...

Erma M. Shoup, 94, of Jefferson Avenue, Ellwood City died on  Friday, November 30, 2012 at her residence following an illness.

Born April 19, 1918 in Seneca, PA,  she was the daughter of the late Merle and Emily (Weaver) Cotherman. She was married to Leon Shoup for 72 years who survives.

Erma was the executive secretary to District Attorney, Ken...

Ethel Mae Harper, 88, of New Beaver Boro died Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a brief illness.

Born March 3, 1924 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John and Elsie Cunningham Grinnen. She was married to George E. Harper who passed away in 1979.

Ethel Mae is survived by one son,...

Willis A. “Bill” Cooper, 86, of Galilee Road, North Beaver Township died on Thursday, November 29 at his home.

Born March 12, 1926 in Castlewood, PA,  he was the son of the late Elmer E. and Nora Sis Majors Cooper.  He was married to Rosemary Ann Murphey for 62 years, She survives.

Bill was a retired truck driver and a...

Mary Jane Clark, 82, of Mt. Air Rd., New Castle (New Beaver Boro) died on  Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Born August 27, 1929 in North Beaver Twp., she was the daughter of the late James Clarence and Mary Fleming McConaghy Gardner.   She was married on May 2, 1953 to Delmar B....

Jane A. Barnhouse, 81, of Beaver Falls (Chippewa Twp.)  died on  Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born May 14, 1931 in New Galilee, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Lida McCready Senn. She was married to Arthur J.  Barnhouse who passed away September 23, 1986.

Jane worked in the concession...