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Harry W. Lyons, 72, of Shenango Township passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at his residence. Born May 6, 1951 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harky and Adell E. Parker Lyons. Harry attended Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. He was the owner and operator of H & P Trucking. Harry enjoyed working on and repairing cars. Above all, he cherished time spent with his family especially his grand and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 53 years Patricia A. Radich Lyons; three sons, Harry (Jennifer) Lyons, Jr. of Shenango Twp, Michael (Sherri)…

Audrey Bolam, 86, of Ellwood City, PA died peacefully in her sleep at Quality Life Services in New Castle, PA on March 3, 2024 after a long illness. Audrey was born on November 30th, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Andrew and Julia Zudal. On July 19th, 1958, she married Howard Bolam. They remained happily married for 53 years until Howard’s passing in 2011 residing most of their life on Heinz Camp Road in Portersville, PA. Audrey was employed at Precision Metal in Ellport, PA for over 30 years until she retired. In her retirement, she enjoyed bowling, line…

Michael Milnes, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday February 29, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. For those who knew him, he lived his life curious, adventurous, brave, funny, hard-working, passionate, generous, and loving. While employed by the YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee in Fombell, he organized many projects including hayrides for ARC and the Blind Association, construction projects for the Navy Seabees, and many other organizations across PA. In addition, he was a man of many talents. He always had a plan to build, create, or serve. He cherished the memories of the times he coached Lil…

Daniel V. Nonnemacher, 54, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his residence. Born February 9, 1970 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Richard W. Nonnemacher and Anita Leonard Hunter of Wampum. Daniel worked as a mail carrier for the US Post Office. He was a gifted artist and enjoyed painting. A loving son, father, brother and friend, he is survived by his mother Anita (Jerry) Hunter; son, Zachary Lee (Kathleen) Nonnemacher of Florida; daughter, Sydney Rae Nonnemacher of Enon Valley; sister, Theresa (Bill) Coates of New Castle; brother, Michael W. (Lisa) Nonnemacher…

Al C. Kocher, 85, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Shenango On the Green after a brief illness. Born August 13, 1938 in Beaver Falls he was the son of the late Harry A. and Helen Groscost Kocher. Al graduated from Ellwood City Lincoln High School in 1956 and from Geneva College where he earned his B.S. degree. He spent his career in the steel industry, first working at Blaw Knox and then United Engineering in sales and management. While working at United Engineering he was the co-inventor of the Kool Flo product. He then worked…

Catherine Theresa (Klemenz) Shuttleworth, 89, of Wampum died on Sunday February 11, 2024 at home surrounded by many family members. Catherine was born in Philadelphia on October 10, 1934, the daughter of the late Kathryn and Joseph Klemenz. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 65 years, William (Bill) Shuttleworth on December 17, 2020, a son-in-law, William J Fleck and a daughter-in-law, Regina Santamaria Shuttleworth. Catherine and Bill married on October 22, 1955, at St. Mathew Catholic Church in Philadelphia. After his death, she spoke to him every day and longed for the time when God…

Louise E. Newman, 86, of North Sewickley Township passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at her home. Born September 13, 1937 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Hazen Lersch. Louise graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955, and then off to nursing school at St. Francis in New Castle. During her working career, she worked as a Registered Nurse at Jameson Hospital and Ellwood City Hospital. In addition, Louise was a maternity ward nurse at Mary Evans Hospital. She has told many stories about delivering babies before the doctors could arrive….

Lana Jo Hudson, 70, of Beaver Falls (formerly of Wampum) passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. Born April 23, 1953 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Melda Stanford Martin. For many years Lana worked as a nurses aide in Roman Eagle, VA. She enjoyed painting, doing puzzles, and loved her cats. Survivors include three sons, Philip D., Paul D. and Robert E. Parker; three sisters, Terrie (James Lester) Parish, Judy McDermot, Janis (Ed) Lyberger; two brothers, Mike (Trina) Martin, Roger Martin; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and many…

Rodger Dale Swogger, 85, of New Beaver Borough passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his residence. Born April 16, 1938 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Hubert Lee and Goldie May Snyder Swogger. Rodger spent his working years as a meat cutter and also managed the meat department in grocery stores in the area. Survivors include his wife Carlotta Germanski Swogger; four daughters, Kimberely (Paul) Wolanski of New Castle, Stacey (Frank) Walker of Campbell, OH, Deborah (Greg) Borichevsky of Butler, and Melissa (James) Ryhal of New Castle; two sons, Rodger Dale (Donna) Jr. of…

Carol Bash, 80, of Portersville passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born October 7, 1943 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Marjorie Suders. She was married to Donald E. Bash for 45 years when he passed away on October 30, 2012. Carol worked for 30 years at Montgomery Ward in Beaver Falls and then for 25 years at Airway Luggage until their closing. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a devout Christian who enjoyed reading her Bible daily. She…