Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

Angela K. Weller, Gibsonia, Pa., formerly a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Dec. 16, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was 83. Mrs. Weller was born Nov. 24, 1940, in Ellwood City, Pa., a daughter of Frank and Kate (Herman) Calandriello, and graduated from Ellwood City Lincoln High School in 1958. A homemaker, Angela dedicated her life to taking care of her family and their home. She was a wonderful cook and an avid reader. Angela was a longtime member of St. Joseph Church, Sharon. Her husband of 52 years, Frederick J. Weller Sr., whom…

Phyllis J. Bamberger, 82, of Ambridge, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Heritage Valley, Sewickley Campus Emergency Room. She was born on October 10, 1941 in Ellwood City, to the late Louis L. and Mary A. Zitell. She was a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Baden. Phyllis enjoyed praying the Holy Rosary, word puzzles, coloring books, playing board games and cards, watching movies, shopping and going out to eat. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were a son, William Bamberger and granddaughter, Alyssa McKee. She…

Sarah M. Hardy, affectionately known as “Ma” to most, age 95, of New Castle, went home to be with her Lord and Savior the morning of Dec. 11, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born Jan. 7, 1928, in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Emma D. (Hall) Curry. On March 27, 1948, she married her husband, William Frank Hardy, Sr. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2019. Sarah was a graduate of Wampum High School. For several years, she worked as a clerk, employed by P&LE Railroad. In her younger years,…