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Urie C. Yoder, 75, of Little Beaver Township passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his residence following a farm accident. Born July 4, 1949 in Enon Valley, he was the son of the late Christie S. and Mary Hostetler Yoder. He was married to Bonnie Thomas Yoder. Urie retired from Kuhn’s Brothers Lumber, Lewisburg PA, where he worked as a laborer and forklift operator. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and working on his farm, and local dirt-track racing. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; son, Floyd Yoder; three stepdaughters, Melody (Jeff Jacobson) Deetz, Sandy (David) Bittner, and Holly (Paul)…

Betty Leddon, 62, of Squaw Run Rd. Wayne Township passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 13, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born April 6, 1962 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Anna Mae Stanford Oliver. Betty worked in the dietary department at UPMC Cranberry Place. A lover of all animals, she raised pugs, was on the board of Feline Friends of Ellwood City and was a member of the Lawrence County Animal Relief Fund. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, and gambling. Her most cherished moments were spent with family. Survivors include two sons, Timothy F….

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….