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December 21, 2020

Joseph Michael Gasper, 102

Ellwood City’s last Pearl Harbor Survivor, Staff Sgt Joseph Michael Gasper passed away in his home on December 20, 2020. Joe, the youngest of three children from Hungarian immigrants Michael Gasper and Mary (Pollack) Gasper, was born April 23, 1918 in Zelienople PA. As a teen growing up during the Great Depression, he left home after his mother died to help support his family. He worked with the Ringling Bros Circus and then became a part of Franklin Roosevelt’s fledgling Civilian Conservation Corps. He sent money home every month to his family. At the CCC, he quickly rose through the…

August 31, 2020

Edward R. Gasper, 75

Edward Raymond Gasper, 75, of West Pittsburg PA, passed away August 11, 2020 at Cadia Healthcare in Hagerstown, MD following a lengthy illness. Born November 26, 1944 in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of the late Vincent T. Sr. and Margaret (Eckler) Gasper. Edward was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed attending NASCAR races. He was a truck driver and was proud of being a teamster. He also liked going to the casino. Survivors include two sons, Justin (Amber) Gasper of Martinsburg, WV, Jason Gasper of Pittsburgh, PA; two daughters, Arvada (Jeff) Morrissey of…

June 15, 2020

Gerald Lee Gasper, 66

Gerald Lee Gasper, 66, of Beaver Falls passed away in the comfort of his home on June 15th after a 3 1/2 year battle with mesothelioma. Born November 22, 1953 in Ellwood City he was the son of the late Vincent T. Gasper, Sr. and Margaret (Eckler) Gasper and a stepmother, Irvina (Wright) Gasper. Upon graduating from Riverside High School in 1971 Jerry served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Jerry was retired from Reyerson Steel in Ambridge and prior to that he owned and operated the 5th Street Lounge in New Brighton. Jerry will be greatly missed by…

April 21, 2020

Mayor Court Declares April 23rd “Joe Gasper Day”

Our area’s last World War II Pearl Harbor Survivor will turn 102 years of age on Thursday, April 23. In conjunction with the birthday celebration for Ellwood City native Joseph Michael Gasper, Mayor Anthony J. Court is honoring Mr. Gasper with a proclamation. The Mayor has declared his birthday, April 23, as “Joe Gasper Day”. Mr. Gasper is the last local survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. This is the 7th proclamation Mayor Court has issued in honoring Mr. Gasper. Mayor Court describes Gasper as a hero that was one of the first men wounded in World…

December 9, 2019

Mayor Proclaims December 7 Joseph Gasper Day

Ellwood City Mayor Anthony J. Court proclaimed December 7, 2019 as “Joseph Gasper Day.” Court presented a proclamation to Gasper, a Pearl Harbor Survivor. Gasper is our area’s last World War II Pearl Harbor Survivor. “Mr. Gasper is a War Hero,” Court said. The mayor was joined in the presentation by Samuel Teolis, a main representative of all veterans in Ellwood City. Teolis is also former Mayor of Ellwood City. “God Bless these Veterans and all Veterans,” Court said. “They are all hero’s in my eyes!” Gasper, who has lived in Ellwood City ever since he was discharged from the…

December 7, 2018

‘Joseph Gasper Day’ Proclaimed In Ellwood City

Mayor Court has proclaimed Friday, December 7, 2018 as “Joseph Gasper Day in Ellwood City”, which is also Pearl Harbor Day. In the photo is Mayor Court, Mr. Gasper and Mr. Sam Teolis, a former Ellwood City Mayor and a Service Officer, Veterans Honor Guard for both Beaver and Lawrence County. Mayor Court refers to Joseph Gasper as a Hero. A World War II Veteran for his “Unwavering love and service to his Country”. The proclamation reads as follows: WHEREAS, as an Ellwood City native, Joseph Gasper has served the United States of America with honor and dignity; and, WHEREAS,…

July 1, 2024

Richard Strohecker, 78

Richard Strohecker, 78, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on October 3, 1945, Richard was the son of the late Clark and Irvina Wright Strohecker. Richard owned and operated Strohecker Sealcoating and Paving. He previously worked at B&W Steel and also drove truck. Richard is survived by his wife, the former Marylu Harper, who he married on July 1, 1995. He passed away one day shy of their 29th anniversary. He is also survived by his children, Laura “Laurie” (Joe) Laurain of New Wilmington and Richard “Rick” Strohecker, Jr….

April 1, 2024

Barbara J. Chappell Barr, 90

Barbara J. Chappell Barr, 90, a lifelong resident of Chewton, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born May 4, 1933 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Margaret E. Gillespie Davis. She married Larry Barr on September 13, 1975. Barbara was a lifelong member of the Chewton Christian Church where she served as a deaconess and Sunday School Teacher for many years. She was one of the founders and a lifelong member of the Ladies Auxiliary Chewton Fire Department. Throughout the years, Barbara served as a Girl Scout…

November 9, 2023

Mary M. Krchmar, 76

Mary M. Krchmar, 76, of Koppel passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center. Born December 9, 1946 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Fred D. and Violet Arvada Dixon Leksell. Mary had graduated from culinary school and worked as a cook for many years in a number of restaurants in the area including the McDowell Hotel in Koppel. She loved cooking and especially loved to cook holiday dinners. She enjoyed making Christmas cookies and giving them to her friends and loved ones. Mary was a Presbyterian by faith. “An angel in…

July 31, 2023

Violet Mae Wright Strohecker Scheidemantle, 85

Violet Mae Wright Strohecker Scheidemantle, 85 of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Clark and Irvina (Wright) Strohecker and was born August 8, 1937, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her son Jeffrey and his wife Tracy of Spotsylvania, VA, her daughter; Susan Tomlinson of New Galilee, Sharon Dziennik of Ellwood City, daughter; Sally Scheidemantle, of New Castle, her son Brian Scheidemantle of New Castle, her siblings; Donna Jones and her husband Arnold “Spike”, Irvin Strohecker and his wife Betty, Karen Holler, Richard “Dick” Strohecker and…

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