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George Ream, 67

George Ream, 67, of Wampum, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Edison Manor in New Castle PA. He was the son of the late Daniel and Audrey (Coyle) Ream and was born January 6, 1956 in Rochester, PA. He is survived by his sister; Kimberly Ream of Wampum, PA. His family is having no services, per his wishes. Cremation Arrangements entrusted to the TURNER FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES located at 5th and Park in Ellwood City.


Donna Jean Simmons, 67

Donna J. Simmons, 67 of New Castle formally of Ellwood City passed away on May 13, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born on November 28, 1955 to the late Herman Simmons, Sr. and Lydia Simmons. She is preceded in death by her brother Herman Simmons, Jr, her sister Linda Prestia, and her grandparents Arlie and Marjorie Simmons, Josephine Davidson, and Charles Mathes. She is survived by her four children; Stevie (Staci) Simmons, Billy (Marie) Simmons, Christopher Simmons, Crystal (Robert) Federer, numerous grandchildren, her siblings; Elizabeth (Jay) Prestia, Charles Simmons, Elva (Tim) Klingensmith, Marjorie (Doug) Ehrenberg, and her companion…


Carol J. Franz, 80

Carol J. Franz “CJ”, 80, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Victoria (Moskal) Biega and was born November 23, 1942. She is survived by her sons; James Franz and his wife Natasha of Ellwood City, Alan Franz and his wife Krista of New Castle, her grandchildren; Aaron Franz and his wife Chris of Ontario Canada, Rachel Thomas and her husband Wesley of Ellwood City, Kayla Weller and her husband Will, Rylee Franz, Maeson Cearfoss and her husband Robert, all of Ellwood…


George R. Stafford, 68

George R. Stafford, 68, of Beaver Falls passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. He was the son of the late Herman and Pearl (Phillippi) Stafford and was born February 16, 1955 in Fombell. George is survived by his wife, of 35 years, Nancy (Atkinson) Stafford, his brothers; Robert Reisinger of Ellwood City, Charles Reisinger of California, Herman Stafford of Portersville, his sister; Minnie Lutz and her husband John of Fombell, uncles; Perry Phillippi of Ellwood City, Sam Phillippi of Fombell along with a host of nieces newphews, great-nieces and newphews and many friends….


William O. Thompson, 95,

William O. Thompson “Uncle Junior” and “Pappy” , 95, of Beaver Falls passed away peacefully at Guardian Healthcare in Beaver Falls on May 4, 2023.He was the son of the late William and Lottie (Forgy) Thompson and was born in Washington DC. He is survived by three daughters; Renita Renee’ Thompson and her husband Larry Nesbitt of Beaver Falls, Barbara Benson of South Carolina, April Morton of New Jersey, two sons; Eddie Thompson of Pittsburgh, Michael Thompson, his grandchildren; William Thompson, Jr of Maine and Larry Nesbitt of Beaver Falls, Brian Benson. He also had great love for his other…


Ronald “Ronnie” W. Hollinback, 73

Ronald “Ronnie” William Hollinback, 73, years of Ellwood City, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at The VA Community Center in Butler, PA. He was the son of the late William Thomas and Clysta (Dambach) Hollinback and was born on September 28, 1949, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his sisters; Shirley and her husband Tom of Ellwood City, Caroll Young and her husband Edd of Sewickley, Nieces and Nephews; Jeffrey Syphrit and his wife Jackie of Ellwood City, Richard Syphrit and his wife Nicole of Ellwood City, Lori Syphrit of Ellwood City, Carrie Froce and her husband Neil…


Myrtle “Mert” Hardy, 84

Myrtle “Mert” E. Hardy, 84, of Ellwood City, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Friday, April 14, 2023 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Hogue) Main and was born May 15, 1938, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Debbie Piper and her husband George of Franklin Twp, Diane Lutz of Ellwood City, Darlene McQuiston of Fombell, Dennis Agnew and his wife Kathy of Ellwood City, Dawna Fox and her husband Joe of Beaver Falls, stepchildren; Terri Emery and her husband Jim of New Castle, Woody Hardy and his wife…


Carolyn G. Hinkle, 83

Carolyn G. Hinkle, 83, of Perry Twp passed away peacefully, at her home with the love of her family surrounding her, on April 5,2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Esther (Brown) Magee and was born in New Castle. She was survived and will be lovingly remembered by her husband, of 64 years, Bud “Earl” Hinkle, her son; Bobby Hinkle and his wife Tammy, her daughter; Debbie Galbreath and her husband Chris, her grandson; Jason Hufnagel and his wife Britney and one granddaughter; Brianna Kauffman, great-granddaughters; Alexis and Kenna Hufnagel, her sister; Bonnie Lansberry and her husband…


Dianne Rozzo, 57

Dianne Ludwiczak, 57, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Patricia(Michaels) Upperman and was born February 3, 1966 in New Castle. She is survived by her daughters; JoLynne Garzel and her husband Brady of Fombell, Ashley McCune of New Castle, Chelsea Haswell of Pittsburgh, her grandchildren; Ian Hartzell, Isabella Hartzell, Aurora Brown, Patrick Fuller, III, Rylee Haswell, Adalynn Ross, Colton Hamilton, her siblings; Laurie Monaco, Eddie Upperman, and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Dianne loved music, she loved going to concerts especially Kenny Chesney, the…


William J. Dallies, Jr, 69

William J. Dallies, Jr., 69, of Ellwood City, passed away with his wife and daughter by his side. He was the son of the late William and Hazel (Moore) Dallies and was a born February 1, 1954. He is survived by his loving wife: Linda McKeough Dallies of Ellwood City, daughter; Kristin Dallies Custer and Ben Agey of Ellwood City, grandchildren; Darius Custer, Avalise Custer, Bradley Custer, his siblings; Nancy Johnson and her husband Les, Debbie Dallies, Deanna Myers and her husband William, Brenda Dallies, Peggy Baldwin and her husband Jeff, Ronald Dallies and his wife Beverly, and his special…