Obituaries

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,...

Adell P. Lyons, 86, of First St. Ellport and Beverly Hills, Florida died on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at her residence following a short illness.

Born November 8, 1925 in Langdon, North Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Wendell and Rena Williamson Parker .

She was married for 44 years to Harky Lyons who passed away on April...

Velia L. Matthews, 91, of Ellwood City, formerly of Wampum, died on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Avalon Nursing Center following an extended illness.

Born August 15, 1920 in Athens, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Sara Jane Curry Stewart.

She was married for 34 years to William W. Matthews who passed away on January...

Virginia Iannantuono, 83, of 212 Johnston Dr Ellwood City died on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Avalon Nursing Center following a lengthy illness.

Born April 10, 1928 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Sarah Houk.

She was married to Angelo “Mo” Iannantuono who survives.

Virginia was an operator with Bell Telephone. She was...

Shirley J. Guy, 84, of Oakland Ave. Ellwood City died unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born December 27, 1927 in Castlewood, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Laird and Clara Marie Harper Kissick.

She was married to Neil Guy for 49 years when he passed away on August 4, 1996.

Shirley...

J. Edward Keane, 66, Beechwood Blvd., Ellwood City, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness.

Born October 31, 1945, in Ellwood City, he was the son of John and Ruth Ada Marion Keane. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. He was employed for 36 years as a water treatment plant...

Richard B.”Woody” Edmiston, 52, of Fletcher Hill Rd. Wampum (Shenango Twp.) died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 16, 2012 in Boardman, Ohio.

Born March 24, 1959 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Chester L. and Dorothy McQuiston Edmiston.

He was married for 30 years to Michele Lenhart Edmiston, who survives.

Dick was a lifelong truck driver, currently...

Norman R. Cearfoss Sr., 77, of 115 Jessie St. Ellwood City (Hardyville) died on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Shadyside Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 13, 1934 in Koppel, he was the son of the late Thomas G. and Rachel Reeher Cearfoss.

Norman retired from Babcock and Wilcox following 33 years of service as a...

Mark R. Johnston, 55, of Frank Ave. New Castle died on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at his residence following a lengthy illness.

Born September 23, 1956 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Clarence and Martha L. Harper Johnston.

Mark formerly worked as a butcher at Giant Eagle.

Survivors include 3 brothers – Bruce H. Johnston of...

Ethel Mae Daly, 76, of Old Pittsburgh Rd. Ellwood City (Wayne Twp.) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital with her family by her side.

Born March 30, 1935 in Millerstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Agnes A. (Poston) Christy Sr.

Ethel worked for the United States Postal...

Eleanor I. Andorfer, 85, of Alpha Dr. Wampum died on  Monday, February 6, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital following a short  illness.

Born July 25, 1926 in Clinton, she was the daughter of the late Ira W.  and Irene Hoffman Hackett.

Eleanor was a home care nurse until 2005.  She enjoyed bowling, traveling, and crossword puzzles.  Her most cherished time...

Marguerite A. Klingensmith, 86, of Wayne Twp. died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at her residence.

Born April 7, 1925 in Zelienople, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Eva Hicks Vollrath.

She was married on January 13, 1945 to Melvin Klingensmith who passed away on April 2, 1997.

Marguerite was an active member of...

Frances Coulter, 87, of Orchard Ave. Ellwood City died on Friday, February 3, 2012 at her residence following a brief illness.

Born January 29, 1925 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harrie Charles and Lillian Frances Davis Cook.

She was married to Laird L. Coulter who passed away June 12, 1993.

Frances was a member of...

Dolores Mae O’Neill, 73, of Koppel died on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver following a 3 week illness.

Born May 18, 1938 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Gladys Russianburger Lee. She grew up in Mars, PA on the Treesdale Farm.

She was married to Frank E. O’Neill...

Dorothy Jane Tillia, 86, of Chewton peacefully went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2012 while at home.

She was born September 29, 1925 in the family homestead where she resided her entire life. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Mayberry) Kelly. She was married to her husband, Robert J. Tillia of 56...