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Milton D. Ippolito, 76, of Wampum passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at AHN Grove City following a short illness. Born March 19, 1946 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Jacob A. and Betty J. Powell Ippolito. He was married to Karen Kennedy Ippolito in 1967. Milton had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. Milt was employed by the B&W and then was the Owner and Operator of Wampum Sport and Cycle. He was a full time National Guardsman retiring as Master Sergeant from the 107th Field Artillery. From 1992-2002 he was maintenance support of…

Barbara Cippel Grinnen, 63, of Wampum (formerly of Ford City) passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 after a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born December 24, 1958 in Ford City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Martha Beno Cippel. She was married to James R. “Tex” Grinnen. Barb graduated from Ford City High School in 1977. Then she attended Seton Hill and Penn State University where she earned a master’s degree in dietetics. She was employed at UPMC Jameson Hospital for over 41 years as a dietitian. Survivors include her husband of 35 years James;…

Vicky Elaine Grant, 56, of North Sewickley Township passed away Sunday October 30, 2022 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a heart attack. Born October 18, 1966 in Riverhead, NY. She was married to Timothy Sickelsmith for 19 years. Vicky loved all kinds of animals, especially White Tigers. She met her husband Tim while working for Animal Control in McKee’s Rocks. She loved cooking shows, Q.V.C., trying new recipes, and learning about Native American Culture and History. She was a descendent of Ulysses S. Grant. Survivors include her husband Tim; sister-in-law, Cynthia Grimm; brother-in-law, Raymur (Tracy) Sickelsmith, and a number…

Edward P. Zikeli, 99, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at the Providence Care Center following a brief illness. Born November 19, 1922, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John and Helen Blose Zikeli. He was married to his first wife Eleanor Zikeli when she passed away in 1996. He then married Janice Kellner Smith, and they were married until she passed away in 2017. Edward served as a Medic during WWII in Japan. He was retired from US Steel and also worked various odd jobs throughout the area. He was a…

Samuel John Panico was born in Ellwood City on October 21, 1938 and died on October 27, 2022. Those are the facts, But what’s truly important is how he lived. Hopefully, you knew him – and if you did, you loved him – but if you didn’t, you should come away from reading this knowing a few things. First off, he loved his wife of 51 years, Patty, more than the human heart can hold that emotion. He raised two boys, Noah and Sam, whom he was very proud of. He lived in a very, very, very fine house with…

William C. Bodnar, 69, of Cochranton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at his son’s residence surrounded by those he loved following a two-year illness. Born December 15, 1952, in Canonsburg, he was the son of the late William and Joyce Hopkins Bodnar. He was married to Karen Wagstaff Bodnar. William was a consultant for Bill’s Craning and Rigging Company. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed cooking. Survivors include his wife: Karen; son; William V. (Tiffany) Bodnar of Wampum; two stepsons, Jason and Chris Corbin both of Canonsburg; sister, Louann (David) DeJohn of…

Robert Lee Brown, 89, of North Sewickley Township passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 23, 2022 at his residence. Born December 22, 1932, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ira and Lottie Welsh Brown. He was married to the love of his life, Marilou Boots Brown for 65 years until her passing. Robert worked as a Steel Fabricator for Ellwood Iron & Wire and then as a Custodian at Riverside High School. He was a member of the Union Goodwill Church. His farm was his pride and joy and he was well…

Ashley Annarumo, 38, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 17, 2022 at her residence. Born November 29, 1983 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Loretta Kennedy Prestopine. Ashley graduated from Lincoln High School. She formerly worked at Christy’s and Burger King. Survivors include two children, Lillyonna and Stephen; two sisters, Pamela Wheeler and Brenda Ludley, both of Virginia; special niece, Emily; and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Web Kennedy. Friends will be received on Sunday October 23 from 5:00 pm…

Marianne Cilli Whipkey, 65, of New Galilee passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born August 10, 1957 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Alfred G. Cilli and Mary A. Caimano Cilli. She was married to Scott Whipkey. Marianne had graduated from Mohawk High School and Geneva College, where she earned her BS Chemistry Degree. She was employed by Environmental Laboratory Services, where she served as a Lab Director for 35 years. An accomplished cook and baker, Marianne enjoyed her role as the family event coordinator. A loving,…

Richard A. “Dick” Brown, 76, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born December 23, 1945 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Virginia Main Brown. Dick retired from the Ellwood City Fire Department following 25 years of service to the community. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War (1966-1971). Following his retirement, Dick moved to Las Vegas for 15 years. He enjoyed working and gambling. Dick moved back to the area 12 years ago and enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels…