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Mrs. Angeline J. Eckman, 85, of Ellwood City, formerly of Chippewa Twp., passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 in her residence. Mrs. Eckman was born on May 31, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late Rocca A. and Theresa Choff Manzo, Sr.. She is a graduate of Lincoln High School, and a former member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church. She loved to go dancing, traveling, and being with her family. Mrs. Eckman is survived by her daughter, Denise Sebastian of Erie, her son, Matthew Eckman of Big Beaver Boro, her grandchildren, Ian Sebastian and Thomas Sebastian, and her brothers,…

Mrs. Carol Ann Buzzelli, 71, of Perry Twp. passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in her residence. Mrs. Buzzelli was born on April 24, 1945 in Ellwood City to the late Robert and Sara Houk Lambert. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1963. Carol had worked at Loccisano’s Grocery Store, and presently at Giant Eagle in Franklin Twp. in the customer service department. She is a member of the West Minister United Presbyterian Church in New Brighton where she served as a deacon and helped with the soup kitchen. Carol also did missionary work…

Mr. Lester C. Ruby, 93, of Koppel passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in the Good Samaritan Hospice. Lester was born on December 20, 1923 in Koppel to the late Norman S. and Anna Baker Ruby. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on February 22, 1943 and served with the Head Quarter Company 2nd Battalion 71st Infantry of the 44th Division until his discharge on November 6, 1945. He fought in the battles of the Rhineland, Northern Europe, and Central Europe and was awarded 3 bronze stars, and the combat infantryman badge. Lester had worked at Geneva Paint &…

Mrs. June A. Hudson, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 in the Ellwood City Hospital. June was born on June 13, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late John and Ruby Butler Murphy. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1945. June had worked at the Ellwood City Glass Plant, Blair Personal Care Home, Cully’s Restaurant, and the Hazel Manor as a cook. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and going to casinos. She is survived by her sons, John (Judy) Swesey of Greensburg, and Gary (Sandy) Hudson of Beaver Falls, and…

Mrs. Carol Ann Buzzelli, 71, of Perry Twp. Passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in her residence. Mrs. Buzzelli was born on April 24, 1945 in Ellwood City to the late Robert and Sara Houk Lambert. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1963. Carol Had worked at Loccisano’s Grocery Store, and presently at Giant Eagle in Franklin Twp. in the customer service department. She is a member of the West Minister United Presbyterian Church in New Brighton where she served as a deacon and helped with the soup kitchen. Carol also did missionary work…

Mrs. Lori S. Hulick, 54, of Wayne Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in her residence. Lori was born on May 6, 1962 in Ellwood City to the late Anthony and Betty J. Rutter DeFonde. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1980, and also graduated from Computer Tech. in Pittsburgh. She worked as a stay at home mom where she helped run her families rental property business. She attended the Orchard Hill Church in Wexford, and her greatest joy was baking cookies for and spending time with her granddaughter Charlee. She is…

Mrs. Marjorie L. Grinnen, 81, of Ellwood City, formerly of Wampum, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Rhodes Estates in New Castle. Mrs. Grinnen was born on August 2, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Paul E. and Margaret G. Francis Minteer. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1953. In her younger years, Marjorie enjoyed bowling. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara, (Randy) Senior of Ellwood City, and Diana (Jeffery) McDonald of Koppel, her son, Timothy Grinnen of Burghill, Ohio, her grandchildren, Tom (Erin) Stelter, Beth Ann (PJ) Ceriani, Liam…

Vincent M. Stanton, 23, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in the UPMC Jameson Memorial Hospital. Vincent was born on November 13, 1993 in Ellwood City to Michael D. and Becky J. Atkinson Stanton. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 2012. He had worked as a construction worker with the Laborers Union #373 in Pittsburgh. Most recently, Vince was working as a shipper/receiver for Hall Industries. He enjoyed martial arts, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family. Vincent is survived by his parents, his sisters, Amber Stanton of…

Mrs. Helen M. Giancola, 79, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2016 in the Good Samaritan Hospice. Mrs. Giancola was born on February 4, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Ernest and Theresa Sandora DeCaro, Sr.. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. Helen, along with her husband Clem, was the co-owner/founder of Clem’s Electronics and the 8-Til-Late on 88 Food Mart in Franklin Twp., Clem’s Trailer Sales Inc. on Route 65, Riverside Chrysler Dodge, the Ellwood City Boron Station, Riverside Pizza, and the Beaver Valley RV Center in Beaver…

Mrs. Janet E. Hufnagel, 71, of Portersville passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 in the VNA Hospice, Butler, Pa. Mrs. Hufnagel was born on October 21, 1945 in Ellwood City to the late Wilmer R. and Adda E. Twentier Young. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1963. For 23 years she worked at Butler Refrigerated Meats as the secretary for the transportation department. She is also a member of the Mountville Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed going to auctions, working puzzles, and most of all quilting and belonged to the Wurtembug Presbyterian Church Quilting Club….