Obituaries

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...

Lisa Marie Stelter Oliver, 31, and Katherine May Thomas, 8, of Moravia St. New Castle died on Friday, January 20, 2012 at their residence following a house fire.

Lisa was born June 30, 1980 in New Castle, the daughter of Robert B. and Wilda M. Bartley Stelter of Wampum.

Katherine May Thomas was born June 10, 2003 to Lisa Stelter...

Dorothy M. Guthrie, 93, formerly of Line Ave. Ellwood City, PA died on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born April 18, 1918 in Elkview, WV, she was the daughter of the late James B. Melton and Nina A. Hayes and step father Owen W. Hayes .

She was married for 45 to Roy N. Guthrie who...

Judy Bender, 66, of S. River Rd. Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) died on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a brief illness.

Born June 2, 1945 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Virgil A. and Dorothy Blanche Chapman Newton.

She was married to Frederick M. Bender Jr. who survives.

Judy had formerly...