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Randy L. Gwilt, 65, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1956 in Battlecreek, Michigan. Randy retired from TMS International where he was a truck driver. He enjoyed playing cards and shooting pool. An outdoorsman, Randy was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved his cats and cherished time spent with his family. Survivors include children, Beth (Tony) Boffo of New Brighton, Sherri (Steve) Bokor of Ellwood City, Todd (Fiancé, Denise Ashman) Campbell of Beaver Falls; sister, Julie Yardley; and 2 grandchildren, Ryan and Julia. He was preceded in death…

Sally C. “Ninny” Guy, 84, of Ellwood City (formerly of Wampum) passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 unexpectedly at her residence. Born February 12, 1937 in Clay County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Stewart Elijah Lyons and Mary Elizabeth Fultz Lyons May. She was married to the late Arnold O. Guy. Sally was previously employed by Airway Industries and then Heraus Electro-nite for 25 years until her retirement. She loved to dance and enjoyed crafts. Her family was her life, particularly her grand and great children. Survivors include two daughters, Sandy (Mark) Dombeck of Shenango Township and…

On Friday May 28, 2021 Our Father in Heaven called his son Todd Henry Boots home. Todd, 59, of Ellwood City died at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital after collapsing at work on Monday. Born March 24, 1962 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Harry L. and the late Ruth Ann McKeough Boots who died on April 11, 2014. Todd was a quiet and gentle soul who loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He had an awesome sense of humor and to this day, his family still chuckle at his wit. Many who knew Todd have shared sentiments and…

Burton Lee “Tim” Baker, 78, of Bessemer (formerly of North Beaver Township) passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Uniontown Hospital in Fayette County following complications from Covid-19. Born July 27, 1942 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Samuel Burton Baker and Louise McMillan Baker Thompson. He married the love of his life Nancy D. Elliott Baker on July 18, 1975. Tim was a proud veteran of the Air Force, serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion in New Castle and the Lighthouse Baptist Church of Bessemer. He was employed at Hardy…

Carter Jon Woloszyn, 18, of Chewton passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a motorcycle accident. Born July 24, 2002 in Ellwood City, he was the son of David A. and Kathleen S. Simmons Woloszyn. Carter graduated from Lincoln High School in 2020. He did lawn care and handy work for many people in Chewton. He was Christian by faith. He was an aspiring tattoo artist. Carter enjoyed playing baseball, working out, and physical fitness. An avid outdoorsman, he liked hunting, archery, and fishing. Carter was an organ donor. Survivors include his parents David and Kathleen,…

Robert Thomas “Bob” “Sundance” Pyles, 88, of Zelienople (formerly of Darlington) passed away peacefully on May 16, 2021 at the Lutheran Passavant Senior living community, in the company of his wife of many years after a very brief illness. Born December 12, 1932 in Byesville Ohio to Dallas and Mary Isabelle Foley Pyles. Dallas was employed by The Jeffersonian newspaper in Cambridge, Ohio. Bob leaves his beloved wife of 70 years (married November 13, 1950) , Patricia Ann ( Myers) Pyles, three children; Kristina (Peter) Sotos MD, Randy (Sharon Berry) Pyles and Jeffrey (Joan Stahl) Pyles, two grandchildren Marcel (Scott)…

William “Bill” Welsh, 60, of Franklin Township passed away at his residence on May 2, 2021 after a courageous battle with small cell lung cancer. Born September 27, 1960 in New Brighton he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Mildred Irene Clear Welsh. He was married to Crystal Lutz Welsh. Bill was employed by A.T.I. in Zelienople as a super tradesman for over 30 years. He was a member of Lillyville Church of God. Bill liked working with his hands and could fix or build just about anything. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing,…

John W. Baker, 78, of Sewickley passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born February 16, 1943 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Robert M. and Ruth M. McNabb Baker. He was married to Linda Jock Baker for 50 years. John was a graduate of Lincoln High School in 1961. He continued his education at Grove City College. John was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an owner and partner of Windows on Washington in Northern Virginia before he returned to Sewickley. John enjoyed exercising and sports. He loved…