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Anthony Rockar Jr, 87, of New Galilee passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born May 14, 1937 in Campbell, OH, he was the son of the late Anthony Sr. and Julia Stralick Rockar. He was married to Dolores Woods Rockar when she passed away in 1999. Anthony worked at the J & L in Aliquippa as an equipment operator and was a member of the LMBA and a social member of the VFW both in New Galilee. An avid outdoorsman, Anthony loved to hunt, fish, and camp. He also enjoyed flea markets….

Ronald D. Rinker, 70, of North Sewickley Township, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, surrounded by family. Born August 5, 1953, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Dale F. and Irene R. Young Rinker. He married Betsy Bailey Rinker on February 24, 1973. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his infant brother Gary, and his father-in-law Chester Bailey. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Betsy; his son, Jason D. (Adele) of Ellwood City; brother, Richard (Judith) of North Sewickley, and his mother-in-law, Joline Bailey of Clearfield. He is additionally survived…

Dennis C. Lynch, 67, of North Sewickley Township passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 surrounded by family. Born February 1, 1957 in Phillips, WI, he was the son of the late Kenneth Lynch and Marlene (Rhyner) Lynch Braun. Dennis had a passion for cars; he was a self-employed auto body repairman for most of his life. He enjoyed going to car shows and tinkering with his classic car. He also loved to tell stories of his time living in Saudi Arabia, Florida, and Wisconsin. Dennis will be greatly missed by his two daughters, Ashley Lynch of Pittsburgh and Aimee (Anthony)…

Dorothy A. Pogozelec, 80, of Chewton passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at her residence. Born February 17, 1944 in Waynesburg, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Bernice Tedrow. She married the late Bernard J. Pogozelec on June 22, 1963. She was a member of the former St. Monica’s in Wampum, a current member of the Divine Grace Parish in Ellwood City, and a longtime member of the Wampum Women’s Club. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, and working in her garden. Survivors include three sons, Bernard E. (Karen) of Chewton, Anthony M. (Wendy) of Mercer, and Edward…

Robert L Hackett, 86, of Possum Hollow Road Wampum died on Saturday, June 22nd following an extended illness at his home. Born January 21, 1938 in New Castle, PA. He was the second of four children to Hansel “Jack” and Esther (McQuiston) Hackett He graduated from Wampum High School in 1955. He maintained friendships with many classmates and enjoyed breakfasts for years with his fellow teammates. He married Betty (Dolly) Straley on March 31, 1956 and had four children. He worked at the B&W and Medusa. He was a member of the Clinton Methodist Church. Mr. Hackett enjoyed many activities…

Diane S. Gallo, 67, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born March 24, 1957 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Glen Ray and Annie McConahy Boyer. She was married to Nick Gallo. A graduate of Mohawk in 1975, Diane had retired from the PA Turnpike where she worked as a toll collector. She enjoyed gardening, golfing, and gambling. Above all, she cherished moments spent with her family. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Nick Gallo; daughter, Nicole Ann Gallo of the home; two…

Helen Suzanne “Pudy” Pander, 84, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Northview Estates. Born July 6, 1939 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Jeane (Helling) Krestel Sr. She was married to the late William K. “Biff” Pander Jr. for 64 years as they were married August 29, 1959. He passed away January 6, 2024. Pudy retired after 25 years from the Ellwood City School District where she was a 4th Grade Teacher at West End and North Side Elementary Schools. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. Pudy…

Kenneth J. Nagel, 65, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center following a lengthy illness. Born February 11, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Don Nagel and Shirley Crowl Nagel Cox of Beaver Falls. Kenneth graduated from Riverside in 1977 then from Penn State Behrend with High Honors and ultimately from YSU, where he earned his master’s degree in electrical engineering. He worked at Seco/Warwick Corporation in Meadville, taught at the New Castle School of Trades, and had retired from SPX Flow Technologies in Ocala FL….

Dorothy A. Houk, 74, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, died in Leechburg, PA the afternoon of June 8, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born on July 30, 1949 in Ellwood City to Blaine Norman and Nancy Elizabeth Markle Houk. She attended the North Denver Apostolic Church of Jesus where she enjoyed sharing her love of the Lord and music, and would often play the keyboard, organ or piano that she taught herself to play. She was employed as an LPN at a variety of hospitals from Miami, FL to Denver, CO, to Seattle, WA where she eventually retired after 21…

Virginia R. Fosnaught, 94, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Haven Convalescent Home following an extended illness. Born April 24, 1930 in Donora, she was the daughter of the late Dorin Huffman and Myrtle Cox. She was married to Charles D. “Chuck” Fosnaught for 49 years when he passed away on July 5, 1996. Virginia was a member of the 1st Church of God on Euclid Ave. in New Castle, the G.A.R, and the Beaver Falls Elks where she crocheted lap robes for Veteran’s. She was honored by the Beaver Falls Elks as Citizen of the…