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Albert R. Leopardi, 83, of Franklin Township, passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 27, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on October 4, 1938, Albert was the son of the late Albert and Thressa Ritorto Leopardi.  Albert is survived by his wife, the former Linda Fabian, whom he married on February 19, 1994.  He had worked as a machinist at American Steel and later retired from the Ellwood City Forge. After his retirement, he worked at Trader Horn.  Albert was a Veteran of the Navy serving on the USS Wasp.  While on the USS Wasp he visited both…

Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Polanichka reposed in The Lord on Monday morning, December 20, 2021 at the age of 85. Born July 17,1936 in Scranton, PA to the late Nicholas and Susan (Chuvan) Polanichka.Proto. Michael entered the Diocesan Seminary of Christ the Savior in Johnstown, PA in September 1956 and graduated in June 1960. On June 11, 1960 he married the former Eleanor Jean Hazuda in Nesquehoning, PA and they just celebrated their 61st Wedding anniversary in June 2021. His beloved wife, Pani Eleanor, who was his caregiver for the past 3 years passed away suddenly on November 21, 2021….

Michael J. “Mike” Evanick, 67, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 AHN Wexford Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born on July 29, 1954 in McKees Rocks, PA, Mike was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Palulas Evanick.  A graduate of Sto-Rox High School, Mike grew up attending St. Cyril & Methodius Church.  Mike was a loving father, a devoted husband and a friend to many.  He could often be found listening to the classics like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bing Crosby.  Fun-loving and always one to make people laugh and smile, Mike’s hobbies…

Opal Jane Nye McConahy, 90, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on October 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Catherine and Theron Nye. Opal graduated from Jackson High School in Canton, Ohio.  She was the past president of the Ellport School PTA and she also worked many jobs in the Ellwood area. Opal had worked at her uncle Bill Hinkle’s store in Ellport, she was the first post master in Ellport, she was also the head cashier at Christy’s and Value King, she worked at Hinkle’s bedspread store and was the receptionist…

Eleanor “Tuitti” Bartolomeo, 90, of Ellport passed away at her daughter’s residence in Shenango Township on Friday, December 10, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on February 22, 1931, Tuitti was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ann Emilko Pogozelec.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor A. Bartolomeo on June 27, 2013.  They were married on January 29, 1949.  Tuitti was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Surviving are her 6 children, Maureen Bartolomeo of Longview, WA, Cheryl and Terry Kamerer of Shenango Twp., Vic and Cindy Bartolomeo of Slippery Rock, Kathy and Jeff Belonzi of…

Danny L. McQuiston, 79, of Wayne Township, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 10, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on September 30, 1942, Danny was the son of the late Olin and Grace Lewis McQuiston.  He married the former Sharon Hogue on January 17, 1965.  A 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School, Danny also attended Community College of Beaver County.  He was a Veteran of the Air Force, serving from 1961 through 1965.  Danny worked at B&W for twenty-three years and then worked at Butler Refrigerated Meats for twelve.  Presbyterian by faith, Danny was an avid golfer, he…

Addison Lin Wells, of Franklin Township, passed on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver. She is survived by her parents, Richard R. Wells and Kylie N. Palm of Franklin Township, 2 brothers, Jaxson Palm and Braxton Wells, her maternal grandparents, Ronald Palm, Jr. of Ellwood City and Mary Pangels of Volant, paternal grandparents, Richard and Rebecca Wells of Evans City, her maternal great grandmother, Dantza Palm of Ellwood City and her paternal great grandparents, Fr. Terry and Mary Ann Johnson of Evans City and Ann and Grant Fuller of Syracuse, New York. Addison was preceded in death by…

Patricia A. Metheny, 78, of Beaver Falls, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Beaver Falls on February 4, 1943, Patricia was the daughter of the late Paul and Tess Monza Braid.  She married Gregg Metheny on June 16, 1984.  Patricia was an RN and her nursing career took her many places, including Heritage Valley Beaver, Oakland Neurosurgical and also into home healthcare.  She was also a massage therapist.  Patricia enjoyed quilting, playing the piano and spending time with family and friends. Patricia is survived by her husband, Gregg Metheny, three sons, David Russell…

Donald L. Caplinger, 69 of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at UPMC Jameson. Born in New Brighton on April 22, 1952, Donald was the son of the late Floyd and Mildred Pepsic Caplinger.  Donald had retired as a mechanic at Sim’s Lanes in Koppel.  An avid Pittsburgh Penguin, Steeler and Pirate fan, Don also enjoyed fishing, gardening and tinkering around the house. Don is survived by his sons, Justin (Augusta) Caplinger of Ellwood City and Josh Caplinger of Beaver Falls, 2 grandchildren, Christian and Alivia Caplinger, a sister, Jean McAnallen of Ellwood City and 2 brothers,…

Frederick A. “Mac” McAnallen, 73, of Ellport, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at UPMC McCandless, just 9 days after his wife, Leslie. Born in Ellwood City on December 17, 1947, Mac was the son of the late William and Marjorie Robson McAnallen.  He and his wife, Leslie were only 4 days shy of their 45th anniversary when she preceded him in death on November 23, 2021.  A Veteran of the US Navy, Mac served during the Vietnam War.  He retired from the hotel industry in Las Vegas where he worked in everything from management to security.  Mac and…