Obituaries

Ron P. Kraynak, 82, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Golden Hill Nursing Home.

Born December 24, 1940 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Kotuba Kraynak. He was married to Joyce M. Newton Kraynak when she passed away on September 29, 2020.

Ron graduated from Lincoln in 1959....

Mary M. Krchmar, 76, of Koppel passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center.

Born December 9, 1946 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Fred D. and Violet Arvada Dixon Leksell.

Mary had graduated from culinary school and worked as a cook for many years in a number of restaurants in the...

John R. Coulter, 61, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his residence.

Born September 8, 1962 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Laird and Frances Cook Coulter.

John graduated from Lincoln in 1981. He was a self-employed handyman and enjoyed drawing and painting.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years Kerry...

Donald Eugene Fisher Sr., 84, of North Sewickley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Born March 29, 1939 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William D. Sr. and Ida Thompson Fisher. He was married to Betty J. Chiez Fisher for over 52 years when she passed away in 2011.

Donald had retired in 1985...

Marc A. Shoaf, 32, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his residence.

Born December 14, 1990 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Marc D. Shoaf and April Donofrio.

Marc graduated from Lincoln in 2009. During high school he played on the Football Team. After high school, he attended Vo Tech where he graduated with...

Louella A. Bookamer, 85, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born November 5, 1938 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Christopher A. and Kiturah J. Wineman McLaughlin.

Louella graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958. She had retired in 2011 after 43 years of working in the Dietary Department...

Gary D. Hart, 78, of Fombell passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice following an extended illness.

Born August 1, 1945 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Leroy Samuel and Lois E. Palmer Hart.

Gary graduated from Riverside in 1964. He worked at Herr Voss for 46 years serving in multiple roles. He...

A celebration of life service for Perry Phillippi, who passed away on August 19, 2023 has been planned for Sunday October 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. 258 Slippery Rock Drive, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117. For those unable to attend, go to Facebook and find the service live on Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. The Celebration...

Norma J. Street, 72, of Shenango Township passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Edison Manor following a lengthy illness.

Born March 11, 1951 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Dolores Overbeck Woloszyn.

For many years, Norma worked at the Hill View Manor. Above all, her main focus was her family.

Survivors include her...

Kathy B. Rekrut, 76, of Brighton Township passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 12, 2023 at her residence at the Friendship Commons.

Born April 6, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence J. and Agnes Cragle Pack. She was married to Stanley J. Rekrut. He passed away on July 26, 2000.

Kathy had graduated from Riverside...

Randy Lee “Spider” “Happy” Swogger, 65, of South Beaver Township passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness.

Born January 25, 1958 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late LaVerne D. “Weasel” Swogger who passed away on February 26, 2008 and Evelyn Hackett Swogger of...

Larry D. Gaiser, 74, of Ellport passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Cambridge Falls following a three-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born November 3, 1948 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John and Johanna Crowe Gaiser. He married Jill Young Gaiser on September 21, 1968 in the Calvin Presbyterian Church, where they are both members.

Larry...

Joshua P. Lease, 36, of Wampum passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness.

Born May 3, 1987 in Beaver, PA, he was the son of the late Jeffrey P. Lease and Patsy McKinney Stoops of Wampum.

Josh had graduated from New Castle School of Trades and worked as an HVAC Technician for...

Richard Michael Cini, 88, of Monroeville and formerly Wampum, died on September 12, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. The deceased was born on November 1, 1934, in Chewton to Stella Sobczak Cini and Joseph Cini.

During the depression, Richard and his brother were raised by his single mother with help from her siblings. Richard graduated from Wampum High...

Kenneth L. Jenkins, 89, of New Galilee passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his residence, the house where he was born.

Born March 23, 1934, he was the son of the late Frank W. and Sylvia F. Russell Jenkins. He was married to Olga A. Franchi Jenkins for 65 years until her passing on January 13, 2020.

Kenneth...

Shari E. Kennedy, 63 of Ellwood City, went home to her Lord and Savior on September 6, 2023 following a valiant fight against Alzheimer’s.

She is survived by her husband, James, her father William R. Marshall, her sister Patricia (Jay) Petrak, and many in-laws, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.

A graduate of Lincoln High and Slippery Rock University,...

Rev. David Alleman, 63, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a brief illness.

Born September 26, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Raymond Alleman who passed away in 2009 and Jean Reed Alleman of Ellwood City.

Rev. David had graduated from Riverside High School, then attended...

Wendy L. Hienz, 56, of Ellport passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at PAM Unit at Heritage Valley Hospital following a short courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 31, 1967 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John “Jack” and Janice M. Martin Hienz.

Wendy had graduated from Riverside in 1985 and then from Carlow where she...

Karl R. Dicks, 63, of Oil City passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at his mother’s residence in Ellwood City following a short battle with cancer.

Born November 13, 1959 in Grove City, he was the son of the late Raymond W. and Martha Griffin Dicks.

Karl had graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech in 1977. For many years, he worked...