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Goldie Elizabeth “Betty” Hinkle, 77, of Portersville passed away at 9:00 AM on Saturday March 4, 2023 at the Quality Life Services Chicora with her family at her side. She fought a valiant battle against Alzheimer’s Disease. Goldie, also known as Betty, was born February 10, 1946 in Jamestown New York, and was adopted as an infant by Walter and Leona Cooper Bixler and moved to her new home in Butler County, PA. There, she was raised on her grandfather’s farm near Harrisville and her home in Slippery Rock. She attended Slippery Rock High School, graduating in 1964. Upon graduation…

Dale E. Young, 72, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at UPMC Passavant. Born November 16, 1950 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Russell A. and Ruth L. Linzey Young. He was married to Theresa Prinkey Young on January 4, 1980. Dale had graduated from Lincoln High School. He worked for Koppel Steel in the Steelyard. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Dale also enjoyed traveling and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. His most cherished moments were spent with his family. Survivors include his wife, Theresa; two sons, Andy (Sarah) and…

Cherian Rae Small, 76, of New Castle passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at UPMC Montefiore following a brief illness. Born January 30, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Irene Hazel Foreman. Cherian had graduated from Lincoln High School. She worked as a beautician and was Presbyterian by faith. She loved dancing and sewing. Her grand and great-grandchildren were her life. Survivors include two daughters, Michelle (Joshua Fair Sr.) Stevens of New Castle and Brenda Malinowsky of Aiken, SC; three sisters, Shelba Jean (Carl) Mancich of Boiling Springs, PA, Mary Anna (Elvin…

James L. “Butch” Buchanan, 78, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born November 25, 1944 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Wendell J. and Marjorie M. Knight Buchanan. He was married to Connie Powell Buchanan. Butch retired from the Koppel B&W after 40 years of service as a crane operator. He was a member of the Wayne Township Fire Department and the Chewton Polish White Eagles. Butch enjoyed NASCAR and dirt track racing, and in his younger years, hunting and fishing. Survivors include…

Charles H Johns Jr.,88, formerly of Wayne Twp. passed away Tuesday, February 21 at Northview Estates. A lifelong resident of Wayne Twp., Charles was born the eldest of nine children on February 19, 1935. He was born and raised and lived his entire life on the Johns farm. He was the son of the late Charles H and Sarah Elizabeth (Thompson) Johns Sr. He was married to Marilyn (Rice) Johns for 67 years as they were married October 22, 1955. Charles retired from Calgon in 1990. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952 and was a member of Slippery…

Robert W. “Rob” McCready, 69, of New Galilee passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Born September 23, 1953 in New Castle, he was the son of the late S. Wells and Sara Belle “Sally” Noggle McCready. He was married to Candy Johnson McCready. Rob had graduated from Mohawk in 1972. Working alongside his father and brother, he became the 5th generation owner and operator of the Indian Run Dairy Farm. He was a member of The Galilean Presbyterian Church where he served as a former deacon…

Krista D. Knechtel, 42, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. Born July 16, 1980 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Deborah Kirkham Cottrell of Ellwood City and Gary Cottrell of Montana. Krista enjoyed painting and crafting. She loved the outdoors, especially spending time at Moraine, hiking at Buttermilk Falls, and spending time with her grandsons. In addition to her parents Deborah and Gary, survivors include two daughters, Cassidy Smith and Marilyn Knechtel both of Ellwood City; son, Elijah Knechtel of Ellwood City; three sisters, Jamie (Matt) Kelosky of Ellwood City, Halie Cottrell and Mellisse Garcia…

Kenneth Wayne Wiley, 94, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice. Born July 15, 1928 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Leslie Earl and Ethel Ida (Booher) Wiley. Ken attended Lincoln High School. In 1946, He served in the Army Occupied Forces in Japan during WWII. Ken retired from Calgon Corporation where he worked in the Maintenance Department. He also worked at Armstrong Cable. Ken was a member of the First Church of God. Ken enjoyed gardening, fishing, woodworking, bowling, horses and repairing ball gloves. He volunteered for the local Meals…

Florence M. McCrobie, 90, of Koppel passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness. Born June 23, 1932 in Morgantown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Florence Eicher Thompson. She was married to Charles E. McCrobie for 61 years when he passed away November 21, 2010. In Florence’s younger years she worked as a Machine Operator at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. She loved baking and making candy. Her most cherished moments were time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Survivors include six daughters, Virginia F. Jacobs of…

Adrienne B. Majors passed away peacefully at the Heritage Valley Medical Center on January 27, 2023, due to heart disease. She was 84 years old. Adrienne was born on March 2, 1938, in Portsmouth, VA, to Donald F. and Margaret B. Bartel. Her family later moved to Ellwood City where she graduated from Lincoln High School. It was here that she met the love of her life, Raymond R. Majors, her husband of 41 years. Adrienne went on to graduate from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, as well as her Masters degree from Geneva…