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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…

Harold A. (Hank) Allen, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland (formerly of Wampum, PA) passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, he was 83. Born July 23, 1940 in Wampum, PA, he was the son of the late Coy W. and Era Rhodes Allen. He was married to the late El Dora Hughey together they had two children. He then later married Charlotte Allen. Hank graduated from Wampum High School in 1958, where, as captain of the basketball team, led the team to the PA State Championship Title. He was honored as “All State”. Then he attended Baldwin-Wallace and Youngstown State University. His…

Martha L. Wehman, 86, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at Cranberry Place. Born October 1, 1937 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late J. Kenneth and Mabel Baldwin Louden. She was married to Arthur F. Wehman for over 64 years when he passed away on February 10, 2021. Martha graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955. In her youth, she worked for her Aunt Helen and Uncle Jake at the Triangle Inn. A devoted homemaker, she was a member of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. She was an avid Pirates fan, enjoyed going…

Michael R. Nicely, 74, of Enon Valley passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. Born August 16, 1949 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Willard and Ruth Meehan Nicely. Michael was a graduate of Northwestern High School. He was a welder by trade and had worked for Thompson Brothers Coal Company and at Universal Rundle in New Springfield OH. Always a jokester, Michael loved anything to do with cars, camping in Tionesta, and watching old Westerns on Tv. Above all else, Michael cherished time spent with his family. Survivors include…

Helen Burns, 94, of Portersville Rd. Perry Township passed away surrounded by her family Sunday, June 2, 2024 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Born December 2, 1929 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Thelma Bartle McKinney Smith. She was married to Kenneth Burns for 66 years when he passed away in 2014. Helen graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed spending time at home and at her camp in Marionville. Above all Helen cherished moments with her family. She is survived by her…

Norma M. Boots, 95, of Pleasant Hill Rd. Perry Township passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at her residence. Born May 19, 1929 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William Oris and Gertrude Gibson Houk. She was married to Paul N. Boots for 42 years when he passed away in 1993. Norma graduated from Harlansburg High School. She was a devoted homemaker. Norma enjoyed singing in the choir at the Wurtemburg Methodist Church and also in the Pennsylvania State Choir in her youth. She was a member of the Women’s…

Richard D. Keith, 75, of Darlington Township passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 27, 2024 at his residence. Born March 3, 1949 in Garrett, PA, he was the son of the late Russell D. and Ila Mae Ackerman Keith. He was married to Shirley A. Keith for 22 years when she passed away on June 16, 2012. Richard had retired from Koppel Steel where he worked as a crane operator. An avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed watching sports and was an ardent fan of any team from Pittsburgh. He is survived by his daughter, Dana (Steve)…

Derrick M Stevenson, 82, of Beaver Falls passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Aspinwall following a brief illness. Born December 25, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William and Kay Porter Stevenson. Derrick graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked as a Beaver Falls Policeman from 1972 until his retirement in 1992. He also owned Stevenson’s Exterminating for a time. Derrick was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the VFW and the American Legion. He enjoyed reading. Family…

James Charles “Charlie” Leslie, 86, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2024 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born May 14, 1938 in New Castle, he was the son of the late William B. and Florence A. Youkers Leslie. He was married to Loretta E. Czartorski Leslie for 60 years when she passed away on January 2, 2021. A quick, sharp, and keen sense of humor, Charlie enjoyed making people comfortable and leaving them laughing. Charlie had previously owned and operated the Ewing Park Market and also worked at Inmetco. A veteran of the US Army, he loved…