2024

Wanda M. Nye, 97, of North Sewickley Twp, passed away, Monday, January 2, 2024, at her home. She was the daugher of the late David and Lillian (Francis) Freshcorn and was born March 23, 1926, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Thomas R. Nye of Ellwood City, Donald Nye of Ellwood City, Stella Winters and her husband Francis of Ellwood City, and Tammie Koston of Canton, OH, grandchildren; Thomas W. Nye and his wife Shelley, Michael E. Nye and his wife Jamie, David Francis, Eric Francis, Heather Francis, Mary Francis, Alyssa Koston, Noah Koston, Alea Koston, 13…

Dorothy Greubel Stahl, 97, formerly of Latrobe, Ellwood City, Bradford Woods and Zelienople passed away peacefully at Passavant Hospital in McCandless on Thursday, December 28, 2023 after a two-week hospitalization. The name Dorothy means ‘God’s Gracious Gift’ which relates to the abilities and talents the Lord gave this woman and indeed He did. Dorothy (‘Do’) was not only beautiful with a classy elegant style, but talented in so many areas-yet so humble. Her kind (Colgate) smile, her cheerful and playful personality as well as her sweet demeanor won people’s hearts and lifted them up. She exuded grace whether you deserved…

Carl Koziar, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 art UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Carl was born in Ellwood City on November 5th, 1956 to the late George and Charlotte (McClelland) Koziar. He had graduated from Riverside High School and later from Capital Campus of Penn State University in August of 1978. Carl was a hard worker. He became a millwright welder in the maintenance department at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill. He then worked at the Alaron Corporation as operations manager. Most recently, until he retired last year, he was the owner…

It is with complete sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mrs. Bonnie M. Poff, 77 of Franklin Township, on December 31st, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Mrs. Poff was born on October 20th, 1946 in Calumet, Pennsylvania to Frank and Zethel (Weightman) Emanuel. She graduated from Hurst (Mt. Pleasant) High School and from Indiana University where she earned her master’s degree in Elementary Education, which was where she met her husband, Mike. Mrs. Poff taught elementary and middle school at both Riverside, and Holy Redeemer Catholic School. She was the first women to serve in the Riverside District…