Obituaries

Diana “DeeDee” Kaminski, 68, of Zelienople (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at her residence. Born January 9, 1954 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Joseph and Ruth Miller Kaminski Allen. She was a graduate of Riverside High School. She was employed as a clerk and then an assistant manager at the State Store in Ellwood City for 17 years. DeeDee played pool for the Chewton White Eagles Club and enjoyed volunteering at the veteran’s club in New Galilee, especially “Christmas for the Kids”. She loved being with her many friends….

Robert A. Knott, 66, of Ellwood City passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a six week illness. Born April 25, 1955 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the son of the late Elmer and June D. Krafft Knott Hochbeine. Bob worked at Hahn Auto Restoration in Harmony. He loved restoring old cars and riding his Harley. Bob was a proud member of the US Marine Corp having served in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his partner of many years, Rachel Bargebuhr; two daughters, Candace Knott-Hineman of Hookstown, Leigh…

Timothy Leindecker, 77, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 25, 2022 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born June 14, 1944 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Regis Anthony and Marie (Locker) Leindecker . He was married to Catherine A. (Bauer) Leindecker for 47 years when she passed away in 2019. Tim retired from the Iron City Spring Company where he was a welder. He then worked at Walmart in Cranberry. Tim could always be found at his spot at the Clearview Flea Market in Butler. Tim was known for his dry sense of…

Karen “Kacee” Guy, 61, of Rochester and formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. She was the daughter of Patricia A. Shoaf and the late Ronald L. Shoaf, and was born June 30, 1960, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her husband; Mark Guy, her mother; Patricia Shoaf, her children; Sherrie Bevington-Hurne (Jim) and Rick Cancelliere (Flo), grandchildren; Levi, Emma, Braden, Luci, Angelina, and Riley, her brother; Eric Shoaf, two nephews, as well as aunts, uncles, and many…

John J. Veres, 87, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born November 17, 1934 in Ellport, he was the son of the late Denes and Margaret Falcsik Veres. He was married to Wilma Chiez Veres. John graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952. He worked at the B&W for over 35 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Local 1082 Steelworkers Union, Elks Club, and the Holiday Ramblers Vacation Club Chapter 436. Some of his interests were hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing, and camping. He loved to travel with his wife…

Joyce Ann Meek, 65, of Ellwood City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022 at her residence. Born January 22, 1957 in Paintsville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ruth Burke Meek. Joyce graduated from Johnson Central High School in 1975. She then attended Prestonsburg Community College, University of Kentucky, and Kentucky Christian University, where she majored in education. She was baptized at Howell’s Mill Christian Camp. She was a current member of the First Christian Church in Ellwood City. Joyce worked as a waitress and at Dairy Queen. She loved…