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Michael R. Reed, 54, of Blake Lane, Wampum (Taylor Twp.) passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Born Aug. 20, 1961 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Raymond D. Reed Sr. and Annette Fandozzi Reed of Hubbard, Ohio. Michael enjoyed working on cars, hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his dogs. In addition to his mother, Annette, survivors include his former wife, Norma Kendall Reed; two sisters, Laura (John) DePolis of Corona, Calif., Cynthia (Dennis) Vestal of Hubbard; two brothers, Raymond D. (Susan) Reed of Mt. Jackson,…

Donna M. Ippolito, 65, of Ella St., Wampum passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness. Born Sept. 27, 1950 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Gene W. and Helen Irene Mecklem Roberts. She was married for 45 years to Kenneth F. Ippolito who survives. Donna graduated from Lincoln High School. She enjoyed gardening and making candy. In addition to her husband, Ken, survivors include two sons, Lucas and Thomas Ippolito, both of Wampum; sister, Jane (Dave) Badgett of Navarre, Fla.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by…

Elizabeth A. “Beth” Boots, 56, of Stiefel Ave., Ellwood City (formerly of Tampa, FLorida) passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 at her residence. Born Sept. 9, 1959 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of David P. and Lois V. West Peeples of Fombell. She was married to Barry R. Boots for 38 years when he passed away April 7, 2014. Beth attended Riverside High School and graduated as a Registered Nurse from Jameson School of Nursing. She was currently employed as a Visiting Nurse for Vitas Hospice in Cranberry. She formerly worked at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital,…

Darlene Donley, 58, of Harmony Fischer Ave., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 10, 1957 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Robert F. Donley and Hilda Egerer Donley of Harmony. Darlene worked as the Manager of Conley’s Best Western in Cranberry. She had also formerly worked at Airway Luggage in Ellwood City. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Darlene loved the ocean and vacationing in Puerto Rico. In addition to her mother, Hilda, survivors include two sisters, Kathleen…

June N. Goehring Gahagan, 96, formerly of Ellport passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 at the Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Born April 24, 1919 in West Pittsburg, she was the daughter of the late Percy B. and Alice Fosnot Weaver. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harland “Fin” Goehring who died in 1973 and Harry L. Gahagan who died in 2008 and a brother, Donald Weaver. June was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to flea markets. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Goehring of Ellwood City, Barry (Deborah) Goehring of…

Kathy M. Hahn, 66, of Mulberry, Fla. (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2015 at the Lakeland Regional Hospital in Florida. Born May 19, 1949 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Frederick G. and Zelma Marie Derrow Hahn. Kathy graduated from Laurel High School. She continued her studies at Roberts Wesleyan College in North Chili, N.Y. earning her bachelors degree. She also received her Master’s Degree from Western Maryland University. She retired as the registrar at Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina where she worked for many years. Kathy enjoyed reading and cooking. She…

Betty J. Street, 85, of Chewton passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2015 at the Rochester Manor. Born Jan. 30, 1930 in East Palestine, Oh., she was the daughter of the late Lyman and Mary Jane VanKirk Schultz. Betty retired from Conley’s Irish Pub where she was the head cook. She then worked at Little Joes in Beaver Falls for a few years. She was a member of the Chewton Christian Church. Betty was an accomplished cook and baker. She won over 70 ribbons from the Lawrence County Fair, three of them were blue ribbons for her apple pie. Her most…

Pamela Diane Reed, 56, of South Beaver Boro, Pa. passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015 at her residence. Born Feb. 25, 1959 in Aliquippa, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Roberta McDonald Cooper. She was married to Duane Reed who passed away in 2007. Pam graduated from Hopewell High School in 1977. She worked as a nurse’s aid at McGuire Home for 25 years. He was a member of the Teamster’s Union through McGuire Home. She was a great homemaker and was very outgoing. She cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include daughter,…

Shirley V. Harper, 76, formerly of Denny Schill Manor, Ellwood City passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital following an illness. Born Nov. 19, 1939 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Lester Boyd and Isla Naomi Smurthwaite Cook. She was married to David D. Harper who passed away in 1991. Shirley was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Her most cherished time was spent with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include four daughters, Rebecca Murray of Ellwood City, Gail Hackett of Florida, Susan (Robert) Musgrave of Biglerville, Pa., Sandra Dee…