Obituaries

Nov 10, 2022

Mary Lou Faull, 68, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Kermit and Carrol (Hoessler) Rotruck and was born July 3, 1954 in Honolulu, Hi. She is survived by her husband, of thirty-nine years, Gary L. Faull of Ellport, her two aunts; Doris...

Nov 7, 2022

Kathryn Elizabeth Dillon, 32, of North Sewickley Twp., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Heritage Valley Medical Center, Beaver on Monday, November 7 after an extended illness. Born on December 12, 1989 in Annapolis, Maryland, Kate was the daughter of Elaine Ann (Keul) Geisel and Matthew Roy Dillon. After graduating from Riverside Beaver County High School...

Nov 3, 2022

Oct 29, 2022

Patricia A. (Reese) Vargo passed away on October 29, 2022, at Trinity Oaks Personal Care Center, in North Sewickley Twp. She was born July 17, 1930, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Gary and his wife Mary of Waldorf, MD, Cynthia "Cindy" Vargo of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Leslie Vargo of West Palm Beach, FL, grandchildren;...

Oct 8, 2022

David T. Gordon, 64, of New Galilee passed into the arms of his loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 8, 2022, at Beaver Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the son of the late Harry and Ruth (Boring) Gordon and was born November 6, 1957, in New Brighton. He was survived by his wife, of 18 years, Diana (Kuzio)...

Sep 23, 2022

Ellen L. (McEwen) Nye of Portersville, now of Northview Estate, Ellwood City, passed away on September 23, 2022 at the age of 90 years old. She was survived by her brother's-in-law; Calvin Nye of Portersville, PA, Joe Nye of New Matamoras, OH and numerous nieces and nephews. She was born on April 17, 1932, in Fredonia, PA in Mercer...

Sep 17, 2022

Ann Keul Johnson, 87, of Harrisburg and formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2022 at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Alfred P. and Mildred (McCandless) Hamilton and was born April 23, 1935, in Philadelphia. She is survived by her daughter; Elaine Geisel of North Sewickley, sons; Stephen Keul...

Aug 21, 2022

Anna Belle Hardisky Zikeli, 85, of Ellwood City went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Blake and Alice (Beighey) Bolam and was born May 21, 1937, in New Brighton. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband;...

Aug 16, 2022

Gerald Lee (Jerry) Cole, 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, after a long battle with COPD and cancer. He is survived by his wife, Linda. They were married for 61 years. He is also survived by his children, his daughter Tania (James) and grandson Rory, his daughter Shahna, and his son Andrew (Kimberly A.) and grandchildren, Julianna,...

Aug 7, 2022

Richard L. Simmons, 82, of Ellwood City passed away, Sunday August 7, 2022, at Carriage Manor in New Castle. He was the son of the late Walter and Esther (Schramm) Simmons and was born October 13, 1939, in Marion Twp. He was a 1956 graduate of Zelienople High School and met and married his late wife, Alice, in 1965....

Jul 25, 2022

Nancy J. Cooper, 83, of Portersville passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Ellwood and Marien (St. Clair) Vandiver and was born November 3, 1938, in Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband, of 64 years and the love of her life; James H. Cooper, her sons; James...

Jul 23, 2022

Shirley Ann Port Deemer, 90, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2022, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Victoria Port and was born June 2, 1932, in Ellwood City. She married the late Harold Fehl, with whom she had 2 sons who survive, Harold (Debbie) Frank...

Jul 2, 2022

Trudy Wigton, 94, of Portersville, Pennsylvania, died on July 2, 2022, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Trudy was born on October 20, 1927, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Leora and Arnold McAllister. She was the grand-daughter, and namesake of, Gertrude McAllister. She had two siblings, Robert and Richard McAllister, who preceded her in death. She...

Jun 19, 2022

Winifred D. Walker, 96, of Ellwood City and formally of North Sewickley Twp passed away peacefully at Northview Estates, on June 19, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Wilber H. And Winifred (Greene) Dexter and she was born October 10, 1925, in Athol, MA. She is survived by her son; Jeffrey R. Walker and his wife Denise...

Jun 13, 2022

Louis Andrew "Lou" Conte Sr., 90, passed away peacefully on Monday June 13, 2022, at Northview Senior Living in Ellwood City. He was born on September 2, 1931, to the late Emil "Shorty" and Mary (Szabo) Conte and grew up in Ellport. Lou was a graduate of Lincoln high school where he played football and excelled in track and...

May 29, 2022

Mardel P. Hartzel, age 80, of Ellwood City, PA went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on May 29, 2022, while in the care of UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, following a short illness. She was first and foremost a kind, compassionate, loving person, who always offered a helping hand, broad shoulder, or wise words. She graduated from Lincoln...

May 5, 2022

Blaine G. Olinger, 70, of Franklin Twp. passed away at his residence on May 5, 2022. Blaine was born in Ellwood City, PA on September 23, 1951 to the late Robert H. and Hazel I. ‘Reese' Olinger. Blaine was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan and fisherman, as well as being a member of the APA Pool League. He loved...

Apr 27, 2022

Betty Spielvogel, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Heritage Valley Medical Center, in Beaver. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Josephine (Mora) Moskal and was born September 21, 1930 in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Sandra Bieselt and her husband Michael of Ellwood City, Thomas Spielvogel of...

Apr 27, 2022

Martha O. Johnson, 94, of New Wilmington passed away at Shenango on the Green on April 27, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Martha (Harrison) Dawson and was born January 14, 1928, in McKeesport She is survived by her children; Janet A. Minteer and her husband Frank, Robert J. Johnson and his wife Sue,...

Apr 24, 2022

Thomas Lee Francis, 65, of Fombell passed away at his home, on April 24, 2022. He was the son of the late Mearl G. and Catherine E. (Hogue). Francis was born August 26, 1956, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his daughter; Lauren Francis of North Sewickley Twp, Lisa Meyers, whom he loved like a daughter, and her...