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Marie Pander, 91, formerly of Lundy Lane, Ellwood City passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospice following an extended illness. Born August 8, 1924 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Margaret DeRose D’Amore. Marie was married to George O. Pander who passed away November 9, 2006. Marie was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. She was active with the Women of the Moose and was an officer in the Gotta-Gittaway-Campers club. Survivors include a sister, Agnes D’Ambrosia of California and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death…

Mary A. Cilli, 87, of New Beaver Boro, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 18, 2016. Born December 25, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Shultz Caimano. She was married for over 50 years to Alfred G. Cilli who passed away March 11, 2002. Mary was a homemaker who loved her six children. She was a member of the former St. Monica Catholic Church in Wampum. She enjoyed cooking and baking, but her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Survivors include…

Maxine M. Himes, 78, of Pikes Corner, North Sewickley Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital. Born May 10, 1937 in Punxsutawney, PA, she was the daughter of the late Loy Hollabuagh and the late Dorothy Dixon Hollabaugh Pearce. She was married for 60 years to Richard Himes as they were married in August of 1955. He survives. Maxine was an escort for 20 years at Heritage Valley, Beaver Hospital. She enjoyed reading, flower gardening and doing crafts. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. In addition to her husband,…

John E. “Buddy” Palinski, 75, of Lynnwood Dr., Fombell died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family who will miss him tremendously on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Born August 11, 1940 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John and Mary Kendi Palinski. He was married for 57 years to Mary K. Murphy Palinski who survives. John was originally from the Brookline Area of Pittsburgh. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1979. John and his family then settled in the Fombell area. John worked for…

John G. “Jack” Fury, 96, formerly of Hickernell Rd., Ellwood City (Wurtemburg) passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Jameson Care Center after a period of declining health. John was born in Ellwood City, on April 8, 1920. He was the son of the late Harry and Isabelle Majors Fury. John attended grade school in Wurtemburg where he lived his entire life. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1938. He married Goldie Pearl Main on November 4, 1942. They were married for 65 years when she preceded him in death on January 8, 2008. John served in the US…

Bernard ” Bernie” J. Pogozelec, 74, of Chewton passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born December 1, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John B. and Anna B. Skoczylas Pogozelec. He was married for 52 years to Dorothy A. (Tedrow) Pogozelec as they were married on June 22, 1963. She survives. Bernie was the owner and operator of Keystone Lawrence Express Trucking Company in Koppel for over 25 years. He was a member of the former St. Monica Church in Wampum and a current member of St. Joseph the Worker Church…

Richard A. “Arch” Geer, 90, of Perry Twp., Portersville passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Born Sept. 14, 1925 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late David and Emily Maloney Geer. He was married for 64 years to Patricia Moser Geer who survives. Richard worked at the Aetna Standard until its closure. He was a member of the First Church of God. Arch served in the Navy from 1943-1946 in the South Pacific. He was a member of the F& AM Masonic Lodge # 599 in Ellwood City. An outdoorsman, Arch enjoying…

Mary Kathryn Fosnot, 97, of Wampum passed away March 31, 2016 at Elk Haven Nursing Home in St. Marys, Pa. She is no longer wondering why she is still here on Earth as she is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus in Heaven. Mary was born in Chewton on May 2, 1918 to the late Charles and Essie Mayberry Tillia. She was married for 49 years to Russell S. Fosnot who passed away June 25, 1987. She was an active member of the Wampum United Methodist Church. She enjoyed square dancing. She is survived by a brother, Frank Tillia…

Donald “Dike” Perry, 82, of Rustic Park Rd., Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at his residence. Born January 4, 1934 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Joseph and Pauline Minnocci Perry. He was married for 52 years to Mary Ann Leopardo Perry who survives. Dike retired as a millwright supervisor from Babcock and Wilcox in 1982. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1953. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Church and a Veteran of the US Army. An avid golfer, Dike was a member of…

Jerome “Jerry” A. Ambrose, 83, of Paden Road, North Beaver Twp. passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 14, 1932 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he was the son of the late Henry R. and Beatrice Elizabeth Carkhuff Ambrose. He was married for 63 years to Delores “Dolly” McConnell Ambrose as they were married December 5, 1952. She survives. Jerome retired from Wampum Hardware. He was a member and former Trustee at the Moravia Presbyterian Church. Jerome was an avid hunter and fisherman. His most cherished time was spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition…