Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ellwood City, PA, Lawrence County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas

Thomas Lloyd Spielvogel

Thomas Lloyd Spielvogel

Jul 20, 2025

Thomas Lloyd Spielvogel, 69, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the R.J. Schill Manor in Ellwood City. He was the son of the late Eugene and Betty (Moskal) Spielvogel and was born February 4, 1956, in Ellwood City.

He is survived by his sister; Sandra Spielvogel Bieselt and her husband Mike of Ellwood City, one brother;...

Michael A. Napolitan, Jr.

Michael A. Napolitan, Jr.

Jul 18, 2025

Michael Anthony Napolitan, Jr, 47, of Koppel passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the Michael, Sr. And Katie (Kennelly) Napolitan and was born July 23, 1978, in Pittsburgh.

Michael is survived by his wife; Erin Napolitan of Koppel, his children; Michael Napolitan III, and his wife Ashlynn of Enon Valley, Anna Napolitan...

Amy Whitney

Amy Whitney

Jul 12, 2025

Amy Whitney was born on January 13, 1964, and passed away on July 12, 2025, under the Capricorn moon, at UPMC, with her daughter by her side. Amy is survived by her mother, Anita McDonie, her stepfather, Larry Loftis, her daughter, Marisa Whitney, and her siblings, Laura, Jimmy (& Cheri), Denise, and Scott (& Kathy) McDonie as well as many...

Barbara Hempstead Rauch

Barbara Hempstead Rauch

Jul 10, 2025

Barbara Hempstead Rauch, 82, of Zelienople and formerly Fulton NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at NewHaven Court of the Passavant Community in Zelienople. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Marie (Spagnola) Hempstead and was born December 20, 1942

Barbara is survived by her sons; Brian Curran and his wife Susan of Columbia, SC, Matthew...

Clyde "Red" M. Bartley- US Army World War II

Clyde "Red" M. Bartley- US Army World War II

Jul 9, 2025

Clyde "Red" M. Bartley, 98, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. He was the son of the late Eugene and Mable (Kile) Bartley and was born April 29, 1927, in Harmony Junction, PA

Clyde is survived by his son; Brad Bartley and his wife Sandy of Monaca, his grandchildren; Aaron Bartley...

Rosetta A. (West) Herbert-Colao

Rosetta A. (West) Herbert-Colao

Jun 28, 2025

Rosetta A. (West) Herbert-Colao, born in Crider’s Corners (Cranberry Township, PA) on her family’s farm on February 3, 1937, died, Saturday, June 28, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was born to the late Abraham and Dorothy West. Mrs. Herbert-Colao was married to Nicholas V. Colao of Ellwood City, PA who survives on September 3, 2016. She was married to...

Dolores J. Zupancic

Dolores J. Zupancic

Jun 20, 2025

Dolores J. Zupancic, 86, of New Brighton passed away and into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Providence Health and Rehabilitation Center in Beaver Falls. She was the daughter of the late Adolph and Irene (Pellegrino) Tomaino and she was born June 29, 1938, in New Brighton.

Dolores is survived by her son; David...

John “Bob” R. Richardson

John “Bob” R. Richardson

Jun 16, 2025

John R. “Bob” Richardson, 68, of Ellwood City passed away, Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born to the late John W. and Ruth (Ball) Richardson on October 20, 1956, in Kittanning, PA.

John is survived by his wife, of 48 years, Stephania Richardson, his sons; Jeremiah Richardson and his wife Rachel of Gibsonia, Nathaniel Richardson and his wife Deborah of...

Tressa Abranovich

Tressa Abranovich

Jun 11, 2025

Tressa Caroline Abranovich passed away at her home, on June 11, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Philip and Helen (Potosky) Mathias and was born December 28, 1929, in Sharon, PA.

Mrs. Nick Abranovich was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas, one son: Nick, Jr, of Pulaski, two daughters; Jeanie of Pulaski and Amy of Niles, OH. Five...

Gerald Korpi

Gerald Korpi

Jun 6, 2025

Gerald Korpi, 66, of New Castle passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his residence. He was the son of the late Oliver and Alice (Matyevick) Korpi and was born February 22, 1952 in Youngstown, OH. 

He was preceded in death by his close friend; Mrs. Donna Cookson of New Castle. 

Cremation Arrangements entrusted to the Turner-Hyde Funeral & Cremation Services...

John Wagner

John Wagner

Jun 4, 2025

John Wagner, 74, of New Castle passed away on June 4, 2025 at his home. He was the son of the late Timothy and Alice (Lucas) Wagner and was born April 11, 1951, in New Castle.

John was known for his unwavering dedication to his family and friends, and his presence brightened the lives of those around him. He had a...

Doran Keeley

Doran Keeley

May 22, 2025

Doran James Keeley, 71, of Bessemer, PA died on May 22, 2025 in Youngstown, OH following a brief illness. He was born on January 1, 1954, a son of the late Donald W. Keeley Sr. and Marjory "Marge" Phillips Keeley Nye.

A 1973 graduate of the Lawrence County Vo-Tech High School, Doran spent most of his life working as an electrician...

Stephen C. Jackson

Stephen C. Jackson

May 19, 2025

Stephen C. Jackson, 65, of Monroeville, PA passed away, Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born June 5, 1959 in Pittsburgh.

Steve is survived by his daughter; Amanda Jackson of Pittsburgh, his grandson; David Christopher O’Shea, his brothers; Jeffery Jackson and his wife Doreen, James Jackson and his wife Deb.

Steve was born and raised in Pittsburgh. He was a 1977 graduate...

Randy H. Blinn

Randy H. Blinn

May 10, 2025

Randall “Randy” Blinn, 70, of Perry Twp, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late Virgil and Helen (Bintrim) Blinn and was born May 31, 1954, in Ellwood City.

He is survived by his brother; Kevan Blinn and his wife Jill of Perry Twp, his niece; Nicole Maunder of Ellwood City, and...

William Emmett Challis, USMC MSGT (R)

William Emmett Challis, USMC MSGT (R)

May 8, 2025

William Emmett Challis, 83, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late William and Margaret (Lawrence) Challis and was born February 28, 1942, in New Castle.

He is survived by his second wife, Mary J. Challis, of Ellwood City, his children; Jacquelyn Carol Kunzler and her husband Charles of...

Robin Piper

Robin Piper

May 2, 2025

Robin Piper, 77, of North Sewickley Twp., went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2025. Born in Ellwood City December 17, 1947 to the late George O. and Catherine (Hamilton) Piper.

He is survived by his wife; Shirley, daughters; Michelle Huffman and Trisha Sanders, stepdaughter; Tina (Ryan) Emerick and stepson; Brian (Katharine) McKelvey. Sisters; Shirley Franze, Linda (Woodrow) Kroll,...

Bernadean "Patsy" Wimer

Bernadean "Patsy" Wimer

May 1, 2025

Bernadean “Patsy” English Wimer, 90, of Harmony passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Charles N. and Olive (Wimer) English and was born January 6, 1935, in Franklin Twp.

She is survived by her sons; Thomas L. Wimer, Steven L. Wimer, Scott A. Wimer of Harmony, Todd W. Wimer, four grandchildren,...

Terry Lee Pegg

Terry Lee Pegg

Apr 30, 2025

Terry Lee Pegg, 72, of Columbiana, OH and formerly of Beaver Falls passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic at Akron General Hospital, in Akron, OH. He was the son of the late Charlotte Norton and he was born January 8, 1953, in Beaver Falls.

He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Robin, of Columbiana,...

Joseph "Joe" Edward Calderoni

Joseph "Joe" Edward Calderoni

Apr 27, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Edward Calderoni, 60, of Enon Valley passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at UPMC Jameson in New Castle. He was the son of Christine (Stawowczyk) Cann of Port St. Lucie, FL. and the late Antonio Calderoni and was born September 11, 1964, in Detroit, MI.

He is survived by his wife,of 38 years, Clarissa (Osborne) Calderoni of Enon...

Deborah Jacklett

Deborah Jacklett

Apr 21, 2025

Deborah Jacklett, 57, of Franklin PA, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Virginia (Potts) Cottrell and was born July 24, 1967, in Greenville, PA.

She is survived by her children; Frank Jacklett and his wife Sara of Linesville, PA, Trisha Harmon and her husband Michael...