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John J. Illig, 93, of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his daughter’s residence in Conway. Born in Ebensburg, PA on July 12, 1927, John was the son of the late Phillip and Mary Duman Illig.  He married the former Mae Grasser in 1956 and she preceded him in death on November 17, 1983.  John retired from Conrail in 1991 where he worked as everything from a brakeman to a conductor.  A member of Holy Redeemer Parish, John was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army Air Corps.  He was also a member of…

Stanley A. Wrona, 86, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Villa St. Joseph in Baden. Born in New Castle on October 15, 1933, he was the son of the late Stanley S. and Stella Bartkowski Wrona.  He married the former Joan Jaskey on October 24, 1959 and she preceded him in death on December 6, 2011.  A graduate of New Castle High School and the University of Cincinnati, Stanley worked for Medusa and later Cemex as an assistant plant manager.  He was a Veteran of the US Army and a member of Holy Redeemer Church…

Janet (Saliga) Ramella, 80, of Aliquippa, passed away on October 1, 2020, at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls, PA.  Janet was born in Beaver Falls on November 28, 1939, to the late George and Ann (Seidler) Saliga.  She is survived by her children, Beth Ramella (Todd Reeves) of Marshall Township; Stephen (Jennifer) Ramella of Boston, MA; Nikki DeLuca of Ellwood City; and her grandchildren, Keyawna Harris, Mia Perry, Riley DeLuca, Travis Novotny, Giovanna DeLuca, and Xander Bowens.  In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her fiancé, Herman “Chuck” Udick. A graduate of Beaver Falls High…

Robert H. Lauten, 87, of Fombell, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at UPMC Passavant McCandless. Born in Zelienople on November 1, 1932, Robert was the son of the late George and Esther Rape Lauten.  He married the former Evelyn Dawson on March 23, 1956.  He and Evelyn owned and operated Lauten’s Dairy Farm in Fombell. In addition to his wife, Evelyn, Robert is survived by his children, Burt (Janet) Lauten, Sr., of Ellwood City, Lynn Lippert of Ellwood City, Diane Durnell of Evans City, Kenneth (Brenda) Lauten of Fombell, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Ruth Thoma…

Lawrence Kadunce, 71, of Ellwood City, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 25, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born in New Castle, PA on June 1, 1949 Lawrence was the son of the late Maximilian and Sophia Graliski Kadunce.  A Veteran of the US Air force, Lawrence served in Vietnam.  Lawrence was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steeler fan.  His family was the most important thing in his life, he taught his children how to hunt, fish and how to just have fun together.  A wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he will be deeply missed by those who knew…

Emilia Kardasz Carcaise, 90, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2020 at the Lutheran Senior Life Passavant Community in Zelienople, PA. Born in Freedom, PA on May 15, 1930, Emilia was the daughter of the late Peter and Pazia Fedyn Kardasz.  Upon graduation from Freedom High School and later Duff’s Business College in Pittsburgh, she moved to Washington, D.C. where she worked as an administrative assistant for the Secretary of State.  Emilia was a charter member of the Ellwood City Lioness Club and was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.   Emilia married Dr. Michael A. Carcaise on…

Mary T. Bartolomeo, 62 of Ellwood City passed away at her residence on Friday, September 18, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on November 8, 1957, Mary was the daughter of Joseph and Joann Black Lordi of Ellwood City.  She is survived by her husband, Orlando E. Bartolomeo whom she married on June 16, 1984.  Mary worked as a baker at Kimmel’s Bakery and was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.  In her earlier years Mary worked as a nail tech and hairdresser.  She enjoyed arts and crafts but mostly enjoyed her time with her grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband,…

Donald R. Holfelder, 82 of Franklin Township, passed away at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on January 25, 1938, Donald was the son of the late Harry and Velma Bowers Holfelder.  Donald was preceded in death by his wife, the former Ernestine Takas on October 25, 2017.  They were married on October 4, 1958.  Don attended North Star School and Lincoln High School.  He had worked for American Planting in Zelienople and Veka in Fombell.  Don was a custodian at North Star School, Riverside School District and PNC Bank.  He…

George A. Tengeres, Jr., 62, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at UPMC McCandless. Born in Windber, PA on May 12, 1958, George is the son of Jean Yocca Tengeres of Windber, PA and the late George A. Tengeres.  George married the former Patricia Smith on August 31, 1986.  He worked as both a mechanic and manager of Monro Auto Service in Butler.  George was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and he enjoyed woodworking. In addition to his wife and his mother, George is survived by his son, Jonathan Tengeres of New Galilee, PA, a sister,…

Carol Ann Richards, 80, of Franklin Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.  She drifted peacefully having spent her final two days with her children by her side and surrounded by the loving voices of her grandchildren, who she loved more than anything in this world. Carol was born April 7, 1940 in New Brighton to the late Catherine and Charles Oliver.  She was well known for being a cashier at Murphy’s Mart in Ellwood City.  She also worked at Ames Department Store and as one of the most loving aides to…