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J. Eugene Montozzi, 97, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Celebration Villa of Chippewa. Born September 27, 1927 in Chewton, he was the son of the late Guido and Anna Leopardo Montozzi. He married the late Donna Jean Ferrucci Montozzi on February 3, 1951. They were married for 65 years when she passed away on June 26, 2016. Eugene graduated from Wampum High School in 1945 and from the University of Pittsburgh in 1951. A proud Veteran, he retired as a Major after 20 years of service in the Army including his time in the Reserves. Following his military…

Brian M. “Pooch” Berendt, 62, of Ellport passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 25, 1962 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William M. and Elsie L. Paul Berendt. Pooch graduated from Lincoln High School in 1981. He retired as a truck driver and also worked with his brother at Berendt General Contracting. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Saxon Club in Ellwood City. A lifelong Rolling Stones fan, Pooch was a roadie for many local bands specializing as a sound…

Bernard R. “Bernie” Lutz, 72, of Portersville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his residence. Born March 22, 1952 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Norman L. and Margaret L. Coast Lutz. He was married to Patricia L. Lutz for 49 years when she passed away on March 30, 2021. Bernie graduated from Lincoln High School in 1971. He retired from Koppel Steel after 20 years of service as a caster operator. In his younger years he worked as a mechanic for McClymonds Trucking and at B&W. He was a lifelong member of the…

Bonnie M. Stevenson, 80, of Beaver Falls passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Providence Care Center following an extended illness. Born February 15, 1944 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Carl and M. Viola Houk Richards. For decades, Bonnie worked at the Red Bull Inn and the Holiday Inn. She started the This & That Store on College Hill. She loved cooking, thrifting, traveling, and spending the summers in Lake Erie. A phenomenal grandmother, Bonnie loved to spend time with her family. Survivors include two daughters, Tami Stevenson Clarke of Beaver Falls and Vicci Lea…

James B. Tillia, 88, of Wayne Twp. passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at UPMC Jameson. Born July 3, 1936 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Eugene and Hazel Reno Tillia. Jim worked as a foreman at B&W in Koppel until his retirement. He was a proud Veteran and served in the Army with the 82nd Airborne. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church where he served as a trustee for many years and of the Koppel-Big Beaver Sportsman’s Association where he served as treasurer for many years. He loved being outside, sitting on his…

William S. “Taz” Reeher, Sr., age 73, of College Hill area of Beaver Falls, PA passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver. He was born on February 16, 1951 in Beaver Falls, the son of the late William C. and Sylvia Plake Reeher. He grew up in the little town of Koppel, PA where he played baseball for his home team. William attended the old St. Teresa Catholic School and Church where he was an Altar boy for many years. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Ellwood City – Class…

Mary Jane LeRoy, 93, of New Beaver Boro (formerly of North Sewickley Twp) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at her residence. Born February 16, 1931 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Mary Jane Bathgate Tritt . She was married to Merle R. “Bud” LeRoy on August 12, 1955. They were married for 56 years when he passed away on December 10, 2011. Mary Jane graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949 and was a member of the First Church of God, Mercer Rd. Through the years,…

Robert “Bob” Kimpel, 87, of Meadowland Ave. Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at The Grove at Harmony following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born September 29, 1937 in Ellwood City on Meadowland Ave., he was the son of the late John and Rebecca Isenberg Kimpel. A skilled watchmaker and jeweler, Bob owned and operated Kimpel Jewelers in Ellwood City for 47 years. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church Ellwood City, where he served as a leader of various activities through the years. He was a former president and served on the…

Thelma G. Walker, 83, of Neshannock Twp (formerly of Wampum) passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born June 9, 1941 in Ohioville, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd C. and Erma Fulton Goddard. She married Robert R. Walker on May 6, 1960. Through the years, Thelma worked at Trinity Oaks in Ellwood City, Carriage House in Shenango, and Rhodes Estates in New Castle. Thelma loved to bake and was well known for her delicious wedding cakes and cookies that she provided for many special occasions. She was a member…

Connor M. Lutz, 16, of North Sewickley Township tragically passed away in a car accident on Friday, November 15, 2024. Born May 15, 2008 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Chad Lutz and Jodi Schilling Coe. Connor was in 11th grade at Riverside High School where he was enrolled in the Vo-Tech HVAC Program. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, being outdoors, playing X-Box and hanging out with his friends. Connor was a kind and caring soul who was funny, happy and always had a good time no matter what he was doing. He will be remembered for his…