Obituaries

Philip E. Kelly Sr

Phillip E. Kelly Sr., 63, of Bessemer died on  Thursday, November 8, 2012 at his residence following an illness.

Mr. Kelly was born in Ellwood City, May 24, 1949 to the late Robert Kelly and Lillian Craven Kelly Feree.  He was the eldest child of 12 children.  he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Jr. and his sister,...

Frank E. Boots

Frank E.  Boots, 65, of Bridge St , Ellwood City died on  Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Evergreen Nursing Center following a  2 year  illness.

Born January 30, 1947 in Ellwood City, PA,  he was the son of the late Norman Harold Boots  and Nellie Louise Newton Boots. He was married to Susan E. Lawyer Boots on August 24,...

Carl M. Bollinger Jr

Carl M Bollinger Jr, 66, of Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City died on  Friday, November 2, 2012 at the home of his sister, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born November 19, 1945 in Frisco, PA,  he was the son of the late Carl M. and Marion R. Clyde Bollinger Sr .

He was a truck driver for many years for...

Donald E. Bash

Donald E. Bash, 77, of Bash Lane, Portersville (Perry Twp.) died on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Although Don was in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born February 11, 1935 in Turtle Creek, PA, he was the son of the late Eugene and Bess Henderson Bash. He was married for 45 years to Carol Suders Bash,...

Ruth G. Guy

Ethel J. Lechner. 95

Ethel J. Lechner, 95, of Old Pittsburgh Road, Shenango Township died Friday October 26 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital.

Born January 23, 1917 in Eastbrook, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Edna Minich Munnell.

She was married to George W Lechner who died July 1 1982.

She was an active member of Castlewood Alliance Church, where...

Helen Louise Hazel

Helen Louise Hazel, 74, formerly of Ellwood City died on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital.

Born October 26, 1937 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late William John and Rose Parlington Raisley .

She was married to Frank J. Hazel for 47 years when he passed away on October 1, 2012.

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Loretta J. Marshall

Loretta J. Marshall, 71, of Morrison Ave., Ellwood City (Wurtemburg Heights) died on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a ten month illness.

Born May 28, 1941 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Albert Don Pitts and the late Nellie Patterson Pitts Wehman. She was married for 48 years to John S....

Irene Burnsides

Irene Burnsides, 73, of Stewart Ave., New Castle (Shenango Twp.) died on Friday, October 19, 2012 at her residence.

Born June 28, 1939 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Sophie Blaskowitz Zduniak .

She was married to Robert Dale Burnsides for 45 years when he passed away on September 25, 2007.

Irene worked at...

Francis “Frank” Capalbo

Francis “Frank” Capalbo, 81, of Dutch Ridge Road, Ellwood City died on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at his residence following a brief illness.

Born September 17, 1931 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Gilio “Jim” Capalbo and Angeline Christian .

He was married to Donna L. Claybundy in 1962.

Frank graduated from Wampum High School in 1949....

Shirley M. Zak

Shirley M. Zak, 84, of Snake Run Road, Wampum (Shenango Twp) died on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness.

Shirley was born on September 12, 1928 in New Castle, PA, the daughter of the late Raymond and Nell Bowles Fortney.

She was married to Theodore “Ted” Zak for 53 years. He died...

Marie Fanning

Del V. Booher

Del V. Booher, 61, of County Line Road, New Castle died on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the Hogan residence in New Bedford where he had received loving and compassionate care following his brief illness.

Born September 23, 1951 in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Victor Darl Booher and Florence Edna Stephenson Booher of...

William (Bill) A. Lemanski

William (Bill) A Lemanski, 64, of Ellport, died unexpectedly in the emergency room of the Ellwood City Hospital on Saturday, October 6, 2012.

Born June 23, 1948 in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Pertile) Lemanski. He was married to Ramona “Cookie” Agostinelli on Aug 23, 1969, who survives.

Bill began...

Kenneth L. Hackett

Kenneth L. Hackett, 71, of Second Ave., Koppel, PA died on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a brief illness.

Born February 19, 1941 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Ira and Irene Huffman Hackett. He was married to Paula Krestel Hackett who died in 2008.

Ken retired in 1988 from B &...

Frank J. Hazel

Frank J. Hazel, 74, formerly of Ellwood City died on Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital following an extended illness.

Born May 8, 1938 in Bellefonte, PA,  he was the son of the late Howard and Evelyn Hazel.  He was married to Helen Raisley Hazel for 47 years, she survives.

Frank retired from the Ellwood...

Mary S. Barracchini

Mary S. Barracchini, 88,  formerly of Ellwood City died on Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Golden Hill Nursing Center in New Castle.

Born November 8, 1923 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Jennie Ferrante Barracchini.

Mary retired as the head cook from the Ellwood City Hospital following 45 years of service.  She enjoyed...

Mark Allen Cooper

Mark Allen Cooper, 49, of  Tenth St., Bessemer died unexpectedly on  Sunday, September 23, 2012 at his residence.

Born February 15, 1963 in Ellwood City, PA,  he was the son of the late Harry James Cooper  and Carol Jean Lutz Cooper of Ellwood City.  He was married for 20 years to Donna Stambul Cooper who survives.

Mark was formerly employed...

Mary E. Driemeyer

Mary E. Driemeyer, 99, of  Martin Ave., Ellwood City (Ellport) died on  Sunday, September 23, 2012 at the Evergreen Nursing Center.

Born July 7, 1913 in Wurtemburg, PA,  she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Kitty Barnes White.  She was married to William  Driemeyer who died in 1989.

Mary graduated from Lincoln High School in 1932.  Mrs. Driemeyer...

Eudora E. Aiken

Eudora E. Aiken, 90, of State Rt. 488, Portersville (Perry Twp.) died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at the Allegheny General Hospital.

Born May 8, 1922 in Butler County, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Minnie B. Pizor Womer.  She was married to John D. Aiken who passed away on March 26, 1991.

Mrs. Aiken...