2024

Sharon A. Petrocelli, 71, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 19, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born June 24, 1953 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Shirley Kratsas. She married Walter S. Petrocelli on September 28, 1974. Sharon graduated from Perry High School in Pittsburgh and then from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. She was a member of the former BVM Church and current member of Divine Grace Parish Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. Through the years, Sharon worked at Kaufman’s in Pittsburgh, at McDonald’s for 16 years, and in the bakery at the Monaca Walmart….

Mr. Terry L. Froce Sr., 75, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, August 18th, 2024 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Terry was born on November 15th, 1948 in Ellwood City to the late Louis S. and Marjorie (Averill) Froce. He attended Lincoln High School and briefly served in the United Sates Air Force. Terry worked at the General Shale Brickyard as a setter and later as a kilm operator. Terry enjoyed being active in activities such as fishing, bowling, golfing, and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Gloria (Hairhoger) Froce whom he married on June 18th, 1968, daughter,…

Patricia L. “Patty” Gibbs, 54, formerly of North Sewickley Township passed away on Friday, August 16th, 2024 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Patty was born in Ellwood City on October 5th, 1968 to the late Howard W. and Margaret H. (Weidle) Gibbs. She had graduated from Riverside High School and attended classes at the Community College of Beaver County. She had worked at the Beaver County Human Society and more recently at the Franklin Township Plaza, Giant Eagle. Patty then devoted herself to taking care of her parents. She had a great passion for animals especially her…