Obituaries

May 9, 2023

Carol J. Franz “CJ”, 80, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Victoria (Moskal) Biega and was born November 23, 1942.

She is survived by her sons; James Franz and his wife Natasha of Ellwood City, Alan...

May 7, 2023

George R. Stafford, 68, of Beaver Falls passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. He was the son of the late Herman and Pearl (Phillippi) Stafford and was born February 16, 1955 in Fombell.

George is survived by his wife, of 35 years, Nancy (Atkinson) Stafford, his brothers; Robert...

May 4, 2023

William O. Thompson “Uncle Junior” and “Pappy” , 95, of Beaver Falls passed away peacefully at Guardian Healthcare in Beaver Falls on May 4, 2023.He was the son of the late William and Lottie (Forgy) Thompson and was born in Washington DC.

He is survived by three daughters; Renita Renee’ Thompson and her husband Larry...

Apr 22, 2023

Ronald Hollinback of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania passed away on Apr 22, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 22, 2023

Ronald William Hollinback, 73, years of Ellwood City, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at The VA Community Center in Butler, PA. He was the son of the late William Thomas and Clysta (Dambach) Hollinback and was born on September 28, 1949, in Ellwood City.

He is survived by his sisters; Shirley and her husband...

Apr 14, 2023

Myrtle “Mert” E. Hardy, 84, of Ellwood City, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Friday, April 14, 2023 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Hogue) Main and was born May 15, 1938, in Ellwood City.

She is survived by her children; Debbie Piper and her husband George...

Apr 5, 2023

Carolyn G. Hinkle, 83, of Perry Twp passed away peacefully, at her home with the love of her family surrounding her, on April 5,2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Esther (Brown) Magee and was born in New Castle.

She was survived and will be lovingly remembered by her husband, of 64...

Apr 1, 2023

Dianne Ludwiczak, 57, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Patricia(Michaels) Upperman and was born February 3, 1966 in New Castle.

She is survived by her daughters; JoLynne Garzel and her husband Brady of Fombell, Ashley McCune of New Castle, Chelsea...

Mar 30, 2023

William J. Dallies, Jr., 69, of Ellwood City, passed away with his wife and daughter by his side. He was the son of the late William and Hazel (Moore) Dallies and was a born February 1, 1954.

He is survived by his loving wife: Linda McKeough Dallies of Ellwood City, daughter; Kristin Dallies Custer and...

Mar 19, 2023

Carlos Humberto Fonseca, 75, of New Brighton was called home suddenly, by the Heavenly Father, at Heritage Valley , Beaver, surrounded by his immediate family and nephew Luciano Coelho (San Francisco, CA), on March 19, 2023. Carlos was the son of the late Pedro and Olivia Fonseca and was born in Brazil.

He is survived...

Mar 18, 2023

Edward D. Dallies, 60, of Ellwood City, passed away at Heritage Beaver Medical Center with his family beside him. He is the son of the late William and Hazel (Moore) Dallies and was a born May 10, 1962 in Rogers, OH.

He is survived by his children; James Dallies his wife Danielle of Chippewa Twp,...

Mar 5, 2023

Ellen B. Rugh, 91, of Ellwood City died Sunday, March 5, 2023 at UPMC- Passavant McCandles Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Moran and was born February 22, 1932, in Frisco, PA.

She was survived by her daughter; Ellen Lutz and her husband Jeff of Ellwood City, one sister; Catherine...

Feb 25, 2023

Robert R. Stevenson, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home. He was the son of the late William R. and Katherine Porter Stevenson and was born September 29, 1946, in Ellwood City.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years; Donna McCullough Stevenson, his children; William R....

Feb 19, 2023

Paul L. Hazen, 88, of Ellwood City (Perry Township), passed away on February 20, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born May 17, 1934, in Ellwood City.

He is survived by his children; Jeff Hazen of Greenville, NY, Shane Hazen and his wife Talitha of Ellwood City, Kim Kerr of New Galilee,...

Feb 9, 2023

Richard Claire “Dick” Main, 84, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully at AHN Wexford Hospital on February 9, 2023. He was the son of the late Claire and Pauline (Britton) Main and was born August 21, 1938, in Ellwood City.

He is survived by his sons; Daniel Main, David Main and his wife Jackie (Clyde),...

Dec 30, 2022

Lafe M. Pelissier, 83, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Northview Estates under the care of VITAS Hospice. He was the son of the late Emile and Margaret "Peg" (Mitchell) Pelissier and was born February 22, 1939, in Ellwood City.

He is survived by his first wife, Nancy (Kaufman) Pelissier...

Dec 19, 2022

The sweetest blue-eyed girl went to personally thank her Savior on Monday, December 19th, 2022

Brenda Lee (Martin) Oliver, 73, passed away after a short but stubborn battle with cancer. She was born on June 12, 1949, to A. William and Marion (Miller) Martin and was the fourth of six children, and a 1968 graduate...

Dec 18, 2022

John N. Shiderly , "Jack", 74, of Ellwood City passed away, Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home. He was the son of the late John and Ruth (Stubbel) Shiderly and was born February 2, 1948 in Pittsburgh.

He was survived by his wife; Judy (Danver) Shiderly of Ellwood City, his daughter; Dana Shiderly of...

Nov 29, 2022

Carol Diane Wilfong, 79, of Emlenton, Pa. passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Butler Memorial Hospital on November 29, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Norma (Bubb) Haswell and was born December 23, 1942, in Ellwood City, Pa. She is survived by her Husband; Richard "Rick" Wilfong; Daughter; Christine Hamovitz (spouse; Arnie),...

Nov 25, 2022

Warren Charles Kenn, 85, of New Castle died November 25, 2022 at his home. He was the son of the late Melvin and Edith (Myers) Kenn and was born June 15, 1937, in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife, of 34 years, Barbara Kenn, two daughters; Deneen Pence and her husband Sam of New Castle, Lisa Kenn...