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Robert E. Godwin, 86, of Wampum passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Passavant Retirement Center in Zelienople. Born July 11, 1933 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Olga (Scmetheny) Godwin. He was married to Mary Bartley Godwin for 61 years as they were married November 1, 1958. She survives. Robert retired from the Port Authority of Allegheny County where he was a bus driver for 37 years. He was an active member of Dayspring Ministries where he was an usher and greeter. Robert served in the Army during the Korean War. He…

Donald Shoaf Sr., 89, formerly of North Beaver Twp. passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Edison Manor following a lengthy illness. Born March 6, 1930 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Ruth Shoaf Gibson. He was married to Shirley Mae Shoaf who passed away March 19, 2019. Donald retired from Babcock and Wilcox, Koppel following 31 years of service. He was a Veteran of the Army serving during the Korean War. Survivors include three sons, John (Anna) Shoaf of Temecula, CA, Donald (January) Shoaf Jr.of Monaca, Marc (Missy) Shoaf of Koppel; ten grandchildren, Marc (Holly),…

Ronald John Kalac, 83, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Lakeview Personal Care Home in Darlington, PA. Born October 28, 1936 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Mary Kalac Smith. He was raised by his Uncle Al and Aunt Kay (the late Albert and Catherine (Kalac) Emilko) in Wurtemburg. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn (Meyer) Kalac and second wife, Teresa (McGowan) Kalac. Ron joined the US Army in 1954 and served his country for 20 years traveling the world serving in many overseas duty stations including…

Sarah A. (Crespo) Olayer McCready, 93, of New Beaver Boro passed away surrounded by her loving family Monday, October 21, 2019 at her home following a short illness. Born January 1, 1926 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie (Moran) Crespo . She was married to Joseph Olayer who died November 6, 1983 and then S. Wells McCready who died July 2, 2007. Sarah was a homemaker and caretaker for the elderly. She was a member of the former St. Monica Parish in Wampum and currently a member of Holy Redeemer in Ellwood City….

Ruth M. Baker, 99, of Denny Schill Manor, Ellwood City passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Northview Estates following a brief illness. Born March 20, 1920 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Lake Stewart and Dorothea (Donnan) MacNab. She was married to Robert M. Baker who passed away in 1981. Ruth, along with her husband, owned and operated the North Side Market and the Newton General Store for many years. She graduated from New Castle High School and Westminster College. Ruth was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Ellwood…

Robert J. Altman, 82, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2019 in the Emergency Room of UPMC – Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Born May 28, 1937 in Cabot, Butler County, he was the son of the late Mont C.”Mike” and Leona (Bowser) Altman. He was married to Glenda L. (McDonald) Altman for 66 years when she passed away December 1, 2017. Bob retired from Medusa Cement Company following 43 years of service. He attended the First Baptist Church on Maitland Lane in New Castle. Bob enjoyed going to the casinos. Survivors include two daughters,…

Jeffrey L. Evans, 64, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at St. John Health Care in Mars following a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 13, 1955 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late James D. and Betty Ruth (Main) Evans. Jeff was a graduate of Riverside High School, Class of 1973. He thoroughly enjoyed working on and riding motorcycles and was also an avid outdoorsman. His most cherished time was spent with his friends and family. Survivors include a daughter, Breelynn K. Evans of Cowansville, PA; two sisters, Patty Blatchford of North Carolina,…

Robert G. Barnett, 76 of Windsor Locks, CT, died on October 15, 2019. Born on April 3, 1943, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John M. Barnett and Mildred V. (Hall) Barnett. He was also predeceased in death by a sister, Judith A. Barnett. Never married, Bob is survived by his sister, Andrea L. Wilson (Rick) of Franklin, PA, his nieces, Shelley A. Carson (Kevin) of West DesMoines, IA and Monica S. Cross (Joe) of DesMoines, IA, thirteen great nephews and nieces and one great-great nephew and one great-great niece. Spending his childhood in Ellwood City,…

Robert W. “Sky” King, 71, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born January 19, 1948 in Springfield, OH, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Ruth M. Shoff King. He was married to Linda King for 45 years, she survives. Sky graduated from Lincoln High School class of 1966. He formerly owned and operated Pizza King on 2nd St. in Ellwood City. He currently worked at Home Depot in Chippewa and previously at B & W. He joined the National Guard after high school. Sky enjoyed trips to the…