Obituaries

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...

Lizbeth M. Brandenburg

Apr 10, 2025

Lizbeth M. Brandenburg, 70, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Crowe) Smith and was born June 21, 1954, in Ellwood City.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, James A. “Jim’ Brandenburg of Ellwood City, James R. Brandenburg...

Virginia M. LeBuis

Apr 1, 2025

Virginia M. LeBuis, 89, of New Castle and formerly of East Brunswick, New Jersey passed away on Monday, April 1st, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of of the late Edward and Virginia (Smith) LaBelle and was born May 7, 1935, in Schenectady, NY.

She was survived by her children; Marjorie Sokolow and her...

Janice Lee Boone

Mar 14, 2025

Janice Lee Boone, 79, of Ellwood City died peacefully in Palmetto, FL on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Edward K. and Ida Mae (Reese) Boone and was born July 11, 1945, in Ellwood City.

She is survived by her brother; Thomas Boone and his wife Susan of Palmetto, FL, her nieces; Kylie Boone Freed and...

Ella Mae Forbush

Mar 14, 2025

Ella Mae Forbush, 101, formerly of New Castle PA, went to be with her Lord on Friday morning, March 14, 2025, after a brief illness.

She was born in Shenango township near Duck Run, Castlewood, PA, on October 6, 1923, to the late Harry Edward Ort and Lyda Pearl Ewing Ort. Ella Mae graduated from Shenango High School in 1941. She...

Patricia Tarasovich

Mar 14, 2025

Patricia Tarasovich, a beloved homemaker and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1938, in Philadelphia, Patricia spent her later years in Mars, Pennsylvania, where she was deeply invested in her family and community.

Patricia's life was characterized by her unwavering commitment to her loved ones. As a homemaker, she took great...

David R Kardish

Mar 12, 2025

David R. Kardish, 78, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Adam and Louisa “Lucy” (Esposito) Kardish and was born September 10, 1946, in New Castle.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years; Cathy (McClearn) Kardish of Ellwood City, his children; David M. Kardish...

Ruth E. McClintick

Mar 7, 2025

Ruth E. McClintick, 64, Ellwood City passed away on Friday, March 7, 2024, at her home. She was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Peffer) Graham and was born May 26, 1960, in Ellwood City.

Ruth is survived by her son; Cody McClintick and his husband Nick of Ellwood City and her sister; Deborah Dikum of Ellwood City.

Ruth was...

Judith Pasta

Feb 23, 2025

Judith E. Pasta, 83, of Enon Valley passed away at Orchard Manor in Grove City. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Pawol, Sr. and Velma (Pander) Pawol and was born July 29, 1941, in Ellwood City. 

 She is survived by her children; Laurie L. Stoner and her husband Roy of New Castle, Holly C. Rudolph of Tigard, OR, Leslie...

Kenneth R. Zwick

Feb 19, 2025

Kenneth R. Zwick, 59, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late William Zwick and Katherine (McCormick) Krezan and was born in Pittsburgh on November 12, 1965.

 He is survived by his wife, of 20 years; Rae Ann Zwick, his step-children; Amanda Young of Bessemer, Matthew Wheeler and his...

Eleanor Cunningham

Feb 18, 2025

Eleanor M. Cunningham, 94, of New Castle passed away on Monday, February 18, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Yates) Usselton and was born July 25, 1930, in Youngstown, OH.

 

She was survived by her children; Karen Perzanowski and her husband Joe of Meriden, CT, Donna R Dorris and...

Dennis Partridge

Feb 4, 2025

Dennis M. Partridge, 73, of Ellwood City, passed away on February 4, 2025, at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center in Beaver. He was the son of the late Francis (Mike)and Doris (Cookie) (Cook) Partridge and was born in Ellwood City on January 19, 1952.

He is survived by his two sons; William Partridge and his wife Sarah of Ellwood City, Steven...

Jack R Turner

Feb 1, 2025

Jack R. Turner, 69, of Ellwood City and formerly of New Castle passed away at UPMC Passavant McCandless Hospital in Pittsburgh, on February 1, 2025.

He was the son of the late Kenneth C. and E. Regina (Wimer) Turner and was born August 17, 1955, in Ellwood City.

He is survived...

Bradley Gibbons

Feb 1, 2025

Bradley Gibbons, 47, of North Sewickley Twp, passed away on February 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Charles and Belinda (Wymer) Gibbons and was born April 30, 1977, in Ellwood City.

He is survived by his wife, of 23 years, Lisa Gibbons of Ellwood City, his children; Eric Gibbons and...

William "Bill" T. Weir

Jan 30, 2025

William T. Weir, 72, of North Sewickley passed away on January 30, 2025, at Pam Health Systems in Beaver, PA. He was born February 19, 1953, in Ellwood City, to the late Willard and Shirley (Kolitz) Weir.

Bill is survived by his wife of 17 years, Sue Kirkham Weir, his sons; William Weir, II of New Castle,...

Dr. John "Jack" Francis Jacobs, Jr

Jan 22, 2025

Dr. John “Jack” Francis Jacobs, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, medical doctor, and a beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late John and Mary (George) Jacobs and was born October 14, 1947, in Chicago, IL.

Jack was raised...

Timothy Slavic

Jan 12, 2025

Timothy Slavic, 72, of Ellwood City, PA passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA. with his loving wife Billie by his side. He was the son of the late Louis and Josephine (Scrivo) Slavic and was born April 20th, 1952, in Ellwood City.

Tim was a 1970 graduate of Lawrence County Vocational High School...

Toni Cull-Karing

Jan 6, 2025

Toni Cull-Karing, 55, of Hermitage passed away on January 6, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian In Pittsburgh. She was born June 26, 1969, in Sharon.

At her request, there will be no services.

Cremation Arrangements entrusted to the TURNER-HYDE FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City.

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Charles J Hoffman

Jan 3, 2025

Charles Jospeh “Charlie” Hoffman, Jr, 72, of Tarentum, PA, formerly of Charlotte, NC, passed away January 3, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late Charles, Sr. and Meredith (Glaab) Hoffman and was born May 27, 1952, in Port Jefferson, NY.

He is survived by his son; Charles J. Hoffman, III (Hannah)...

Robert "Shack" H. Ewing

Jan 1, 2025

Robert "Shack" H. Ewing, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at home. He was the son of the late William C. and Elda (Booher) Ewing and was born February 12, 1938, in Ellwood City.

He is survived by his son; Robert Ewing and his wife Stephanie of Ellwood City, one...