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Marjorie M. Buchanan, 94, of Wampum passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Avalon Place following an extended illness. Born February 21, 1926 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John N. and Verna Fairbanks Knight. She was married to the late Wendell J. Buchanan who passed on October 9, 1970. Marjorie was a an active member of First Assembly of God Church in New Castle. She retired from K-Mart after 30 years of service as a cashier. Marjorie enjoyed traveling with her sisters to Florida for the strawberry festival. She liked country and gospel music. Survivors…

Gerald J. “Jerry” Matus, 81, of Wampum, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence. Born June 2, 1939 in New Castle, he was the son of the late John and Alferetta “Freddie” Aloe Matus. Jerry was the owner and operator of Matus Service Center and Auto Sales in Wampum. He was a well known race car driver and four time track champion at Lernerville Speedway. He was a helicopter and airplane pilot, he also instructed and flew ultralights. In Jerry’s free time, he enjoyed going to the casino. Survivors include two daughters, Sonya (Jim) Mangino, Sherry (Kevin)…

Cornelia J. Salak, 94, of New Castle passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born January 24, 1926 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah Crawford Allen. She was married to John J. Salak. He passed on August 14, 1994. Cornelia was a current member of the Moravia Presbyterian Church. She cherished time spent with her family, especially her grand and great granchildren. Survivors include two sons, Thomas J Salak with whom she resided, Michael (LuAnne) Salak of New Castle; daughter, Donna J. Salak of New Castle; three grandchildren, and two…

Mary Lou McCullough, 88, of New Galilee passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Avalon Place in New Castle following a lengthy illness. Born November 19, 1932 in Fort Wayne, IN, she was the daughter of the late Marion E. and Maude I. Allis Streett. She was married to William Paul McCullough who passed on November 20, 1993. A homemaker, Mary Lou helped on the family farm. She was an active member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church where she served as a former Deacon and also on various committees. She was a member of the Big Beaver and Pomona Grange,…

Dorothea Jane Baker Lindsay, 80, of West Pittsburg, (formerly of North Beaver Township), passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Quality Life Services in New Castle following a brief illness. Born October 27, 1940 in New Sewickley Township, she was the daughter of the late David William Baker and Belle Caroline Robinson Baker Cain and her stepfather, the late Samuel John Cain, Jr. Dorothea was a member of the Girls Scouts of Beaver and Lawrence Counties, Inc. Council for over 30 years. As a volunteer in the Mohawk Area she received the Thanks Badge for serving as a leader, Service…

Loretta E. Leslie, 80, of Wampum passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Although she was in ill health, death was unexpected. Born April 2, 1940 in Sharpsburg, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Jane E. Miller Czartorski. She was married to Charlie Leslie for 60 years, he survives. Loretta graduated from Mt. Jackson High School in 1958. She was a member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church. Loretta was an avid and accomplished bowler. In addition to her husband, Charlie, survivors include a daughter, Stacey (Chris) Carlson of Venice, FL; son in…

Suzanne M. Ierino, 80, Ellwood City passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at The Grove At New Castle following a brief illness. Born October 1, 1940 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late William Carl and Irma Staude Meise. She was married to the late Joseph Ierino who passed on December 7, 1994. Suzanne was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She enjoyed an over 40 year career in banking at Lawrence Savings and Trust, 1st Seneca, and Integra Banks. She also worked at the former Dealer Center. She was also an activities director at Carriage Manor….

William “Bill” John Miller of Ellport, 91, passed away on December 23, 2020, from complications of COVID-19. He leaves his beloved wife of nearly 70 years, Catherine Paul, daughter Janine Graham (Jim), son Robin (Patty Power), son-in-law Bob McNutt, 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. His daughter, Cherlyn McNutt, preceded him in death. Born in Ellwood City on July 13, 1929, Bill lived his whole life here. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1948, he served in the US Army during the Korean War in Japan. Upon his return, he started his long career at the Ellwood City Forge. Always…