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James C. Quinn, 78, of Wayne Twp. passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Heritage Valley – Beaver following short illness. Born August 27, 1947, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Richard and Virginia Adams Quinn. James graduated from Lincoln in 1965. He worked for McKesson Pharmaceutical Distributors in Shenango Twp. until his retirement. An avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing and hunting. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and was also a member of the Ellwood Wampum Rod and Gun Club and the West Pittsburg Croatian Club. Survivors include his beloved wife Melanie L….

Benjamin Panella Jr, of Wampum, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025. Ben was born May 23, 1943 to the late Benjamin and Ann Panella (Paolini). He is survived by Sister Patricia Smail (Ed), Brother James Caruso, daughters Billie Jo Wyant (Michael) and Robin Luffman (Ransom), companion Donna McConnell, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Ben, a man of few words, but shared a life of great stories and memories not to be forgotten. If you didn’t find Ben elbow deep in the garage working on his latest project, he would be on his Harley. The sun to his back,…

Andrew B. Gierlach, 82, of Shenango Twp. passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his residence following an illness. Born March 6, 1943, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Dante A. Fusco and Bernice Gierlach. Andrew enlisted in the Army in 1960, serving until 1963. For 25 years he worked for UPS as a truck driver. He was a member of the local Teamsters, loved trucks, and enjoyed gardening and feeding birds. Survivors include his beloved wife of 49 years, Helen McDonald Gierlach; four sons, Henry “Hank” (Paula) Gierlach, Christopher (Lisa) Gierlach, Mark Gierlach, and Steve…

Sally J. Pander, 84, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born October 14, 1941 in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Connie Mullin Bridge. Sally was a member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed antiques, home decorating, creating floral arrangements for weddings, traveling, and riding motorcycles. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Harold “Hap” Pander, whom she married on October 10, 1966. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Kelly McDanel on April 19,…

Sally Jo Fraser, 82, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Heritage Valley – Beaver. Born March 2, 1943, in Ellwood City, and raised on Squaw Run Rd., she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Jean (MacMurdo) Maxwell. Sally graduated from Lincoln High School and for over 20 years was employed by the Beaver Valley Medical Center as a Clinical Tech. She was a devoted and active member of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Above all, family was the most important part of her life. Survivors include son, John Fraser of Ellwood City; daughter, Jean (Pete)…

Mary Jane (Harbert) “Jane” Timmerman, 84, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden. Born on March 18, 1941, in Spencer, West Virginia, Jane was the daughter of the late Robert R. and Rebecca Raines Harbert. Jane proudly earned her B.S. degree from West Virginia University and her M.S. degree from Slippery Rock University. She began her career as an educator in the Ellwood City and Riverside school districts, where she touched the lives of many students. Later, she found great fulfillment as a realtor,…

Sharon G. “Sherry” Donnelly, 74, of Wampum passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Heritage Valley Beaver following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born March 5, 1951, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Violet L. (Houk) Tillia. Sherry worked several jobs in her life. She was a beautician, but her longest career was as Quality Assurance and Billing Manager for Hill Railcar from where she retired after 30yrs of service. She was well known and respected in the Railroad Industry. Sherry graduated from New Castle Beauty Academy and was an active…

Mark Alan Hudspath, 75, of Ellwood City, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on October 2, 2025. His earthly address changed to Heaven, where he is now fully healed and rejoicing in eternal life. Born on June 16, 1950 in Lorain, Ohio, Mark was the son of the late William M. Hudspath and Lillian T. Appollino Hudspath. On June 22, 1973, he married the love of his life, Betty Bernd, with whom he shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. Together they raised two beloved daughters, Tina (Chad) Hamon and Jeri (Chris) Beale, who were his greatest…

Robert L. Stunkard, 70, of New Galilee passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born January 6, 1955, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Robert H. and Irene Fay Dexter Stunkard. Robert was the owner and operator of Robert Stunkard Construction and previously worked at the Ellwood City Forge. He was Christian by faith. An avid tennis player, he also enjoyed fishing at French Creek, riding his motorcycle, gardening, and taking care of his property. He is survived by his son, Dan J. Stunkard with whom he resided; three grandsons,…