Obituaries
Tracie L. Haswell
Nov 10, 2024
Tracie L. Haswell, 60, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on the evening of November 10, 2024.
She was born May 11, 1964, in Ellwood City, PA, to the late Lloyd E. Sr. and Norma H. (Bubb) Haswell.
Tracie was a member of the Lincoln High School, class of 1982. Tracie enjoyed her work as an EHS Administrator...
Alyce A. Lutz
Nov 9, 2024
Alyce A. "Sis" Lutz, 86, of Wampum (New Beaver Boro) passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at UPMC - Jameson Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born September 2, 1938 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Alyce P. Allen Cory . She was married to Robert E. Lutz for 52 years when he passed away on...
Helen Virginia Newton
Nov 8, 2024
Helen Virginia Anderson Newton of Wayne Township, Ellwood City died at 11:45 pm on Friday November 8, 2024, at her residence.
She would have celebrated her 100th birthday in 13 days as she was born to Sarah Jane Axtell Anderson and Earl Alexander Anderson November 21, 1924. Ironically, she began her journey to heaven at 11:21pm on the day of her...
Carol J. (Brommer) Powers
Nov 8, 2024
Carol J. (Brommer) Powers passed away peacefully on Friday November 8, 2024 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her daughter, son-in-law, and grand-fur babies Toby and Willie.
Born October 1, 1948 in Newport (New Beaver Borough), she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Elizabeth E. Allen Brommer.
Later in life she met the love of her life,...
Richard L. Brewer
Nov 8, 2024
Richard L Brewer, 78, of Franklin Twp. passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at UPMC - Jameson Hospital.
Born May 1, 1946 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Ralph and Frieda Hangst Brewer. He married Janice McMichael Brewer on August 1, 1980.
A proud veteran, Richard served in the Army during Vietnam. He attended RMU where he earned his...
Ella Smilek
Nov 6, 2024
Ella Smilek, 97, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Providence Care Center.
Born August 4, 1927 in Beaver Falls she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Annie Higgens Gleeson.
Ella graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1945. She was formerly employed as a secretary at G.C. Murphy and then Mellon Bank both in Beaver...
Shawn M. Smith
Oct 31, 2024
Shawn M. Smith, 49, of Beaver Falls passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Heritage Valley Beaver due to complications from a lengthy heart condition.
Born December 14, 1974 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Gerald Smith Sr. and Donna Yaria Smith of New Castle.
Shawn graduated from Beaver Falls High School. Over the years, Shawn...
Chauncey P. Swogger
Oct 31, 2024
Chauncey P. Swogger, 88, of North Beaver Township passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born September 9, 1936 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Hubert and Goldie May Snyder Swogger.
Chauncey graduated from Wampum High School in 1956. He worked as a crane man at B&W until his retirement. After his...
Steven D. Keener
Oct 28, 2024
Steven B. Keener, 73, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 28, 2024 at UPMC Jameson in New Castle, PA.
Born June 3, 1951 in Fairmont, WV, he was the son of the late Karol K. Keener and Shirley Nuzum Gates. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law Bruce Matthews and his brother Michael Keener.
Steven retired as a...
Douglas Sleath McAnlis
Oct 26, 2024
Douglas Sleath McAnlis, 64, of New Kensington (formerly of New Galilee) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Born July 14, 1960 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John Dodds and Lois Dene Winter McAnlis.
Doug graduated from Mohawk High School in 1978 and graduated with High Honors from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania...
Thomas F. Cooper Sr.
Oct 26, 2024
Thomas F. Cooper Sr., 89, of New Beaver Borough passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Quality Life Services in New Castle.
Born November 14, 1934 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Earl D. and Beatrice E. Derrow Cooper.
Thomas was a welder by trade and worked for PA Engineering, Aetna Standard, Morgan Brothers, and Hall Industries. After...
Ashley A. McKim
Oct 25, 2024
Ashley A. McKim, 38, of New Castle passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at UPMC - Jameson Hospital following an extended illness.
Born November 16, 1985 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Clair "Beany" McKim and Lori Smith Schoettker of New Castle.
Ashley graduated from New Castle Beauty School and owned a housekeeping business. She had a lifelong...
Wanda J. Lechner
Oct 23, 2024
Wanda J. Lechner, 82, of Shenango Twp. passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a decades-long battle with breast cancer.
Born April 2, 1942, in Butler County, she was the daughter of the late Walter E. and Mildred Marshall Dean.
Wanda lived in Eastbrook and graduated from Laurel High School, class of 1960....
Alexander C. Wisbith
Oct 23, 2024
Alexander C. Wisbith, 80, of Chippewa Township passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at VA Hospital-Aspinwall following a lengthy illness.
Born October 29, 1943 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Raymond and Veronica Jaskolka Wisbith.
Alexander or as everyone who knew him, Alex, was known as the strongest man they have ever met, both inside and out. Along with...
Kim R. Goatley
Oct 20, 2024
Kim R. "Goat" Goatley, 68, of East Liverpool (formerly of Chewton) passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Valley Oaks Care Center in East Liverpool.
Born January 11, 1956 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Gus Leonard and Dorothy Penney Goatley. He was married to Anita English Goatley when she passed away on May 17, 2022.
Kim graduated...
Christine D. Costello
Oct 19, 2024
Christine D. Costello "Chrissy" went to be with her sweet Jesus and join the Heavenly Choir on October 19, 2024.
She was born November 29, 1946 in Aliquippa PA to the late John Dorchnic Sr. and Catherine Pless Dorchnic Barna. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Malcolm Gray Costello "Mack", her daughter, Catherine "Carrie" (Alan) Marsh, her son,...
Erin Rae Plavecsky
Oct 17, 2024
Erin Rae Plavecsky, 40, of Mt. Lebanon passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at her residence.
Born June 2, 1984 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of David L. Plavecsky and Robin Silvester.
Erin graduated from New Brighton in 2002. Following graduation, she continued her education at both the Pittsburgh Art Institute and Slippery Rock University. A talented artist, Erin enjoyed...
Philip James Nerti
Oct 13, 2024
Philip James Nerti, 70, of Oakdale passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 13, 2024 at his residence.
Born June 18, 1954 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Phillip A. Nerti and Anna Mae Frickanish Nerti of North Beaver Township.
Philip graduated from Duquesne with a bachelor’s in science and then from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business...
Kathy Ann Olsen
Oct 13, 2024
Kathy Ann Olsen, 71, of Enon Valley passed away following a lengthy illness Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Born October 4, 1953 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Merle Copper and Vera Mitchell Gotchen. She married Richard Olsen on October 25, 2001.
Kathy graduated from Mohawk in 1971. Throughout her life...
Donna G. Wright
Oct 11, 2024
Donna G. Wright, 91, of Franklin Township passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at Trinity Oaks Nursing Center following a four-month illness.
Born June 7, 1933 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Merrill and Laureme Darling Brenner. She married the late William Wright on December 3, 1954. He passed away on December 31, 2006.
Donna graduated from Rochester High...
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