Obituaries

Michael W. Shearer, 45, of Hubbard, Ohio died unexpectedly on  Tuesday, June 12, 2012.

Born October 1, 1966 in Beaufort, SC,  he was the son of the late Harry Wayne and Lorraine  Schrecengost Shearer .

He was married to Nadine Casalandra Shearer who survives.

Mike was the owner-operator of Precision Siding and Windows in Hubbard.  He served in the US...

Steven J.  Nye, 47, of  Rear South Street Ellwood City died unexpectedly  on  Sunday, June 10, 2012 at his residence.

Born December 8, 1964 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Miles and Florence Buano Nye Sr.

He was formerly employed at VEKA for 20 years.

Steven enjoyed  fishing, hunting, kayaking and time spent with his dogs...

Christy A. Walton, 40, of E. Moody Ave. New Castle died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at her home following complications from an earlier surgery.

Born September 29, 1971 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Richard T. Walton and Kathy J. Kissick Walton Kuntz of Ellwood City.

Christy graduated from Lawrence County Vo Tech School...

William L. Shaffer, 67, of  Newport Rd. Wampum  (New Beaver Boro) died on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at UPMC Mercy Hospital following a short  illness.

Born September 6, 1944 in Ellwood City, PA,  he was the son of the late Russell W. Shaffer and Rosella Herring Shaffer Smith of Zelienople .

He was married for 40 years to JoAnn Price...

Donald J. Miller Sr., 90, of  Sunset Blvd. Ellwood City died on  Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Golden Hill Nursing Center following a lengthy  illness.

Born January 23, 1922 in Ellwood City,  he was the son of the late Cecil W. and Lulu Searfoss Miller.

He was married for 66 years to Maxine Harmer Miller as they were married...

George Lawther, 82, of Portersville went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. He died at the Evergreen Nursing Center following a brief illness.

Born November 13, 1929 in Bakerstown, PA, he was the son of the late George Raymond and Jessie R. Dobson Lawther.

He was married to his best friend, Margaret June Nye Lawther...

Randolph R. “Randy” McQuiston, 57, of Old Rt. 18 Wampum (New Beaver Boro) died unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Born April 17, 1955 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Chester D. McQuiston and Jean Shelatree McQuiston of Wampum .

Randy was formerly employed at B & W. He then taught computer programming...

Carl L. Poerschke III, 45, of Pittsburgh died on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at his residence following an illness.

Born January 10, 1967 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Carl Poerschke Jr. and Janice Keller Grudowski.

Carl was the owner and operator of Optimal Computer Networks. He graduated from Laurel High School and continued his studies at Indiana University...

Dorothy K. Newton, 80, of Fombell died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born February 16, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary Sommers Kast.

She was married to Norman F. Newton, who passed away in December of 1983.

Dorothy was a court stenographer for 10 years for...

George T. Patterson, Jr. passed away peacefully at home at 5:50 a.m. on Sunday, May 20th, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at his bedside.

George was born on February 25th, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late Cevilla (McDanel) and George T. Patterson, Sr. He attended Lincoln High School and left before graduation to join the United States Marine...

David L. Schotsch Sr., 63, of Main St. Wampum died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 14, 2012.

Born September 3, 1948 in New Castle, he was the son of John and Francis Ferrante Schotsch of Wampum.

He was married on October 26, 1968 to Glenda McConnell Schotsch who survives.

Dave was employed at Cemex...

Zelma Marie Hahn, 93, of Hubbard, Ohio, formerly of Ellwood City and Sharon, PA. died on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Austinwoods Health Center in Austintown, OH following a brief illness.

Born June 4, 1918 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Grunden Derrow.

She married Frederick G. Hahn on June 12, 1935....

Loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Lorena Ilene (Weatherby) Yoho went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 12, 2012.

Born September 24, 1940 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Clifford L.and Irma (Weaver) Weatherby .

She was married for 53 years to Phillip Yoho who survives.

Lorena had many jobs...

Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Johns, 94, of Johns Lane New Castle (Wayne Twp.)  passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 following a brief illness.

Born April 13, 1917 in Perry Twp. she was the daughter of  the late John Leon and Mabel Theresa Barton Thompson .

She was married to Charles Johns who passed away on May 7, 1993.

Sarah...

Nick A. Dando Jr., 80, of Canal St. Wampum (Wayne Twp) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on  Monday, March 26, 2012 at his residence following a short  illness.

Born May 31, 1931 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Nick A. and Jessie M. Ross Dando Sr.

He was married for 52 years to Delores...

Dorothy L. Shallenberger, 90, of  Chewton died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on  Monday, March 26, 2012 following a short illness.

Born March 19, 1922 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Sara H. Grunden Derrow .

She was married to George H. Shallenberger for 64 years when he died on...

Helen E. Kosior, 93, of Third Ave. Koppel died on  Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Mary Evans Extended Care Unit of the Ellwood City Hospital following a brief illness.

Born August 8, 1918 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Katherine Somin Hervatine Sr.

She was married to Raymond  Kosior who passed away June 30,...