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Mary Jane Hergenrother Navolio, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice House following an extended illness. Born July 27, 1932, in Chewton, she was the daughter of the late John Oliver and Dorothy May Wigley Hergenrother of Chewton. Mary Jane graduated from Lincoln High School, Class of 1950, and was a graduate of Geneva College. She worked for Scharr Jewelry Distributors from Hartford, CT as a District Manager. She was a member of the former St. Agatha’s Church in Ellwood City. Mary Jane is survived by two daughters, Melissa (Ken) Gates of…

Shaelyn Beachem, 28, of Robinson Twp. (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born June 11, 1997, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of John Beachem of Portersville and Nan Wilson Beachem of Ellwood City. She was married to the love of her life, Alex Coates of Stevenage, England. They met in Nashville in September of 2023 and continued a life of travel to destinations all over Europe. They married on June 20, 2025 in a private ceremony with just the two of them. At her bedside, Alex shared he would…

Lois M. Liebendorfer, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 28, 1943, in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Charles “Pickles” and Rose Beatrice Mitchell. The day after her high school graduation in 1960, she began working at Mathew’s Conveyor Company where she made many life-long friendships. After her time at Mathews, she was a secretary in Pittsburgh for the US Steel company within the National Tube Division, before taking a break to start a family. Later she returned to work at Kelly Temp…

Carl Otis Dietrich, 68, of Butler passed away peacefully with his family by his side March 23, 2026, following a brief illness. He was born December 3, 1957 in Butler to Ralph and Cynthia Pierce Dietrich. Carl was a self-employed truckdriver. He is survived by his former wife, Mary Dietrich, son, Matthew, daughters Kitzie, Brandi and Darlene and special friend Laura Slaback. He is also survived by sisters Evelyn Oesterling, Vera Angles, Winifred Hiles, Rose Mainhart, Edna Mae Neff, and Kathleen Sherman. Brothers Howard Dietrich and Chester Dietrich and 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death…

Joseph A. Yhelka, 59, of Wayne Twp. passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at his residence. Born July 13, 1966, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late James Yhelka Sr. and Margaret “Peg” Duncan Cassucio of Ellwood City. Joe was a welder by trade and served as the caretaker of Rock Point Boat Club. An avid outdoorsman, he loved being in nature, the woods, and fishing. His most cherished moments were spent with his family especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his beloved wife of 29 years, Tonya Yhelka; mother, Peg; five sons, Kenneth (Alex) Shirley of Ellwood…

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Georgianna Coppess, 77, of New Brighton who passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her residence. Born December 3, 1948, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Catherine Pancurak Senules. Georgianna graduated from Duquesne University and worked as a case worker in Beaver County for over 30 years. She loved bird watching and turtles. She also enjoyed baking, shopping, and going on adventures. Her most cherished moments were spending time and playing games with her three grandsons, whom she adored. Survivors include two sons, Kendall (Erika)…

James A. “JJ” Jones Jr., 49, of Bessemer passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, following a two-vehicle automobile accident. Born July 2, 1976, in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of the late James A. Jones Sr. and Linda Aeschbacher Mitchell of Butler. JJ was a graduate of Lawrence County Vo-Tech and worked as a diesel mechanic for McClymonds Trucking. He was a member of Victory Family Church New Castle Campus. He loved riding and racing quads and dirt bikes. He was a football fan who also enjoyed playing pool, watching movies, and sports on TV. Survivors include his mother,…

William J. “Bill” Lutz, 70, of Wampum passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Covington Place East Palestine following a one-year illness. Born January 10, 1956, in New Castle, he was the son of the late William D. and Alberta J. Moore Lutz. He was married to Connie J. McKinney Lutz for 45 years when she passed away on March 3, 2021. Bill retired from Cemex in 2020 following an over 30-year career in maintenance. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and long walks with his dog Tucker. His most cherished moments were spent with his family. Survivors include…

Mary K. Palinski, 85, of Fombell passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at her residence. Born September 2, 1940, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Murphy. She was married to John E. “Buddy” Palinski for 57 years when he passed away on April 10, 2016. Mary retired from the Riverside High School Cafeteria. She was Catholic by faith. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling, and going camping in Tionesta. Survivors include her daughter, Theresa (Jim) Calhoun of New Castle; two grandsons, Jonathon (Kaitlyn) Palinski of Butler and James Calhoun of Ellwood City; two granddaughters, Victoria…