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Harry L. Boots, 85

Go Rest High on That Mountain; Son your work on Earth is Done. Go To Heaven a-Shouting, Love for the Father and the Son Harry L. Boots, 85 of Ellwood City was called home by Jesus Christ, our Lord on August 8, 2023. Harry was born June 11, 1938, to the late Henry Plugh Boots and Pearl Olive Gallaher Boots. He was married to the love of his life, his soul mate Ruth Ann McKeough Boots who preceded him in death in April 2014. They were reunited in heaven on her birthday and those who knew the love that Harry…


Robert L. Lutz, 73

The children of Robert Lewis Lutz, 73, of Beaver Falls would like to take this opportunity to announce the death of their father who passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. Mr. Lutz was born September 6, 1949 in Ellwood City, where he was raised and spent the entirety of his youth and is predeceased by his parents John L Sr. and Lorena M. (Gifford) Lutz, three sisters; Erma Lutz, Emma (Lutz) Blaskowitz, and Marilyn (Lutz) Peters, and his former wife Barbara Strohecker who passed on November 25, 2020. Robert attended Riverside High School….


Robert L. Nalesnik, 85

Robert L. Nalesnik, 85, of Big Beaver Borough passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born August 21, 1937 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Stephen L. and Emma Popp Nalesnik. Bob first worked for Kohlman’s Bottling in Beaver Falls then for 7 Up Bottling in Cranberry. He was a member of the Church of Nazarene in New Galilee. For many years he was a volunteer fireman for Big Beaver Borough where he held many offices including Chief. He was an avid Steelers and Pirates fan, loved…


Jack L. Brandon, 82

Jack L. Brandon, 82, of Shenango Township passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Canterbury Family Hospice in Lawrenceville. Born April 20, 1941 in New Castle, he was the son of the late George W. Sr. and Rebecca Baker Brandon. He was first married to Dorothy A. Connor Brandon when she passed away, then he married Cheryl Ann Reno Brandon. Jack served the country in the Army during the Vietnam War. A mechanic by trade, he worked on cars and tractors. He belonged to the Lawrence County Cycle Club. He enjoyed farming on his family farm in Shenango Township, playing…


Virginia M. Comcowich, 94

Virginia M. Comcowich, 94, of Beaver, PA passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, while under the care of Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver. Born December 17, 1928 in West Haven, CT, she was the daughter of the late Carmen Thomas and Alice Jasmin Thomas. Virginia lived most of her life in West Haven, CT until 2017 when she moved to Beaver, PA to be closer to her daughter and her family. She worked for many years as a bookbinder at Herlin Press and then worked at Pez until her retirement. Virginia always looked “put together” with her matching outfits, hair done,…


Patricia Ann (Myers) Pyles

Patricia Ann (Myers) Pyles, of Zelienople, formerly Darlington passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023 at the Lutheran Passavant Senior Living Community. She was beloved wife Of Robert Thomas Pyles, who passed away May 16, 2021 at the same facility. She struggled with his absence the rest of her life, having been side by side for 70 years (married November 13, 1950). She was born April 2, 1933 to Elfreida J (Merz) Myers and Corbett Vance Myers. Her father was an engineer on the Pittsburgh Lake Erie Railroad until his retirement as well as a farmer in Darlington PA. Patricia…


Gloria Ann Scheller, 93

Gloria Ann Scheller, 93, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Rochester Manor. Born August 20, 1929 in Everett, PA, she was the daughter of the late Porter and Faye Bottomfield DuVall. She was first married to the late Maynard Sheffield, then to the late Frank Scheller. Gloria had graduated from McConnellsburg High School. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Ellwood City. She was an accomplished seamstress and loved music and traveling. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt. Survivors include three sons, Terry (Sandra) Sheffield of Phoenix, Eric (Marge) Sheffield…


Randy A. Barkey, 55

Randy A. Barkey, 55, of Ellwood City, PA passed away on July 18th, 2023 at UPMC Jameson following an extended illness. Randy was born the youngest of four children to the late Randolph and Evelyn Partington Barkey of Beaver Falls, PA on October 3, 1967. Randy, known to many as Butch, graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1986. He was the owner of Barkey Construction for over 30 years. He was a member of the Beaver Valley USBC and participated in numerous leagues at Sims Bowling Lanes his entire life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. His love…


Phyllis Jean LeViere, 95

Phyllis Jean LeViere, 95, of Perry Township passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at Quality Life Services in Grove City. Born July 12, 1928 in Cedarville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Donald P. and Mabel C. Strobridge Snarr. She married David L. “Big Pa” LeViere on July 11, 1953. He passed away on April 22, 2006. Jean went to elementary school in Yonkers New York and had graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis IN. She then attended Indiana University in IN for 1 year before attending Anderson College in IN where she earned her bachelor’s…


Viola Angelucci, 99

Viola Angelucci, 99, of Franklin (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at The Caring Place in Franklin after a brief illness. Born March 17, 1924 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Anna Joseph Salvati. She was married to Anthony C. Angelucci when he passed away on April 5, 2005. For over 20 years, Viola was the manager at the Women’s Specialty Clothing in Levittown. She also worked in quality control for American Can. She was a member of the Divine Grace Parish Holy Redeemer Church where she belonged to the…