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Randy P. Kirchel, 59, of Wampum Rd., Ellwood City (Wayne Twp.) died Friday, August 24, 2018. Born June 21, 1959 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of Edward P. and Marilyn Safreed Kirchel of Wayne Twp. Randy attended Ellwood City Schools and graduated from Lawrence County Vo Tech in 1977. He worked for the past 45 years with his father at Kirchel’s Auto. Randy was an active member of the Moose Lodge in Ellwood. He enjoyed camping and boating. Randy was a friend to many and will be sorely missed. In addition to his parents, survivors include a son,…

Rev. Donald Shellenberger, 91, of Ellwood City passed into eternal life on August 24, 2018. Donald served in the US Navy in the South Pacific on the landing ship LST 1106. Later he worked for Babcock and Wilcox Co. as the Chief of Plant Security for 31 years. He served as Pastor of Bennetts Run United Methodist church for six years. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl, his sister, Joanne Cowie, and his brother, Paul Shellenberger. He is survived by his children, Lawrence Shellenberger, Donna Mayhew, Allen Shellenberger, Wanda Shellenberger, Peggy Rudisill and his sister, June Lewis….

Alice M. Cole, 93, formerly of Cole Rd. (Wayne Twp.) passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Springfield, Ohio on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Born February 20, 1925 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late George and Ettie O. Bowden Hobel . She was married for 65 years to David W. Cole who passed away December 22, 2007. Alice was a member of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church where she was a former Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Ladies Association. She enjoyed sewing, reading, traveling and playing cards. Her most cherished time…

Esther Matilda Elizabeth “Betty” Gwin, 93, of North Beaver Township Passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. Mrs. Gwin was born May 8, 1925, in Bury St. Edmunds at Suffolk, England, the daughter of Harold V. and Ada C. Ross. She was a 1940 graduate of Ardleigh Green School, Hornchurch, Essex, England. It was in Bury St. Edmunds that she met the love of her life, Harold Lee Gwin, an American soldier with the U.S. Army Air Force stationed at Rougham Air Base in World War II. They married in 1945…

Aseneth J. “Seene” Doctor, 50, of Wilkes Ave., Butler passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler following a short courageous battle with cancer. Born December 26, 1967 in Mercer, she was the daughter of Forrest C. McCamey and Roberta J. Hoffman (Larry) Geer. She was married for 13 years to George S. Doctor who survives. They had been together for 21 years. Seene graduated from Moniteau High School in West Sunbury. She worked all of her life, including for IBIS Teck, Mine Safety, and most recently in the cafeteria for the Butler School District….

Dorothy E. McKinney, 104, of Portersville passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at Creek Meadows in Zelienople. Born July 8, 1914 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Elmer John and Anna Mae Spears Herrscher. She was married to Bertus B. McKinney who passed away in 1983. She was preceded in death by her two children, Doris (Harold) English and Elmer McKinney, and a grandson, Bryan McKinney. Dorothy was a former active member of the Franklin Park Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. Survivors include her daughter in law, Arlene…

Cheryl L. Baker, 68, of Wampum passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 3, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Born June 3, 1950 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Robert M. Kirkwood and Betty Heaton Kirkwood of Wampum. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two husbands, John K. Martin and David Baker and a brother, Robert D. Kirkwood. Cheryl formerly worked as a cook at Northview Estates. She was affiliated with the Wampum Methodist Church. Her most cherished time was spent with family. Survivors include her mother, and a…

Vera Jean Wilson, 92, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Trinity Oaks, following a brief illness. Born September 13, 1925 in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Rhoda Jean McClelland Smith. She was married to Albert G. “Jingles” Wilson for 63 years when he passed on March 13, 2009. Vera was a member of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church, where she was a former Deacon and Elder. She was the eldest member of the Order of Eastern Star. A volunteer driver of Meals on Wheels, Vera enjoyed…

Joseph L. Doutt, 84, of North Beaver Twp., Wampum went to his eternal home with Jesus on Thursday, July 12, 2018. He passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born October 23, 1933 in Moravia, he was the son of the late Eugene and Grace Buttermore Doutt . He was married for 66 years to Mildred “Millie” Dukovich Doutt who survives. Joseph graduated from Mt. Jackson High School where he was a star basketball player. He retired as a Supervisor from Cemex in 1995. Joe was a proud and loyal Patriot, having served in the Marine…