Obituaries

Dorene McLaughlin, 61, of North Sewickley Township passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 14th, 2024.

Dorene was born in Ellwood City on April 28th, 1961 to Gloria (Popoff) Arkwright and the late Robert D. McLaughlin. She had attended Riverside High School and graduated from Beaver County Community College with a degree in Phlebotomy. For the past 24 years Dorene worked at U.S. Gypsum in Aliquippa as a lab technician. In her earlier years she served as a Rainbow Worthy Advisor.

She is survived by her mother Gloria and step-father Bill Arkwright of North Sewickley Township, daughter Adrian Searle of Sharon, son William Brent Robles of New Castle, grandchildren Bryce Searle and Addyson Searle, sisters Leslie (Todd) Main of Ellwood City and Dawn (Gregg) Proper of Oklahoma, brothers Allen (Catherine) McLaughlin of Ellwood City and Dirk Arkwright of Conneautville, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and her maternal grandparents Kime and Mary Popoff.

Following Dorene’s wishes there will not be a public service. The cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc..

Steven J. Misco Jr., 70, of Shenango Twp. passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Edison Manor following a short illness.

Born May 30, 1954 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Steven J. Sr. and Helen Dudash Misco.

Steve was a graduate of Shenango High School. He was a journeyman machinist working at Precision Feed Screws in New Castle. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, being outdoors, and was an avid Steelers fan.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Rae Lynn Wimer Misco; two stepsons, Shaun E. (Lynn Nocera) Smith of New Castle and Kenneth F. (Kim Culp) Smith Jr. of Chesterton, IN; two brothers, Jim (Susan) Misco of Edinburg and Tom (Chris) Misco of Burghill, OH; step grandson, Landan Smith Chesterton, IN; two nieces, Stephanie and Jackie, and nephew Mathew.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street Wampum. Rev. Mike Wimer of the Chewton Baptist Church will officiate.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Maryellen Evans-Stalker, 51, of Pittsburgh and formerly of Philadelphia passed away on December 16, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was the daughter of Bonnie (Beatty) Evans and the late Ronald Evans and was born May 29, 1973
She is survived by her children; Evan Stalker of Mount Pleasant, NJ, Erin Duffy of Chalfont, PA, and her brother; Mark Evans of Southampton, Pa.
She was a graduate of Little Flower Catholic School in Philadelphia. She was a nurse’s aide and a home caregiver. She loved to color and she loved music, especially Justin Timberlake.

Cremation Arrangements entrusted to the Turner-Hyde Funeral & Cremation Services located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City.

Roy Vega, 37, of Pittsburgh, formally of El Paso, TX passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. He is the son of Jose and Maria Theresa (Median) Vega. He was born January 1, 1987, in El Paso, TX
He is survived by his son; Kingsley Elijah Vega, of El Paso, his brothers; Joe Vega and his wife Jessica Vega, Edgar Vega and his wife Yong Vega, his sisters; twin sister; Stephanie Vega and his youngest sister Priscilla Vega and husband Michael, all El Paso, his grandmothers; Sara Medina and Angela Vega of El Paso, his nieces and nephews; Joevannin Vega, Cielo Vega, Soyoung Vega, Somi Vega, Soyu Vega, Blue Wiskerchen Eternity Torres, Serenity Torres, and Forest Torres, and best friend; Jorge Garcia and John Paul Papa.
Roy was born and raised in El Paso, TX. He was a graduate of Santa Teresa High School and received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Texas at El Paso. He and his father owned JVC Homes, LLC. Roy loved basketball and was an avid sneaker collector. His three greatest passion was his family, his sneaker collection and basketball. Roy never met a stranger and had friends wherever he went. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and true friend to all he met in his life.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers; Jose Vega and Leopoldo Medina, his uncles: Raul Vega, Sr, Jorge Vale, his aunt; Juanita Medina, his cousins; Raul Vega, Jr, Miguel Vega and Arlen Chavira
Cremation Arrangements entrusted to the TURNER-HYDE FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City.

J. Eugene Montozzi, 97, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Celebration Villa of Chippewa.

Born September 27, 1927 in Chewton, he was the son of the late Guido and Anna Leopardo Montozzi. He married the late Donna Jean Ferrucci Montozzi on February 3, 1951. They were married for 65 years when she passed away on June 26, 2016.

Eugene graduated from Wampum High School in 1945 and from the University of Pittsburgh in 1951. A proud Veteran, he retired as a Major after 20 years of service in the Army including his time in the Reserves. Following his military career, he worked for U.S. Steel for 32 years where he retired as a General Supervisor of Engineering. Roman Catholic by faith, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling and traveling.

Survivors include daughter, Pattie (Bill) Houk of New Castle; two sons, Mark (Arlene) Montozzi of New Galilee and Dave (Lori) Montozzi of Hobart, IN; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife Donna, he was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Montozzi, and two brothers, Edmund and Dr. Richard Montozzi.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday December 19, 2024 from 4 to 7 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street Wampum.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church on Friday December 20, 2024 at 11 am with Father Joseph Freedy officiating. Military Rites will be observed. Entombment will follow in the Holy Redeemer St. Peter’s Mausoleum.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Sandra L. Allison, 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Velma (Thomas) Burson and was born October 23, 1945, in Beaver Falls.

She is survived by her sons Paul H. Allison, Jr. and his wife Kim Jr of Jacksonville, FL, Scott A. Allison of Ellwood City, one daughter; Shannon Lee Allison-Leszek and her husband Cris of Erie, her grandchildren; Lauren Allison, Tanek Leszek, Jordan Allison; her siblings; Ruth Eisenhuth and her husband Larry of Clover, SC, and Beth Toth of Clover, SC and numerous nieces and nephews

Sandra was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School. She met and married the love of her life, Paul H. Allison, Sr in 1964. Sandy and her family loved to travel and loved camping. She loved and adored her grandchildren. She was a wonderful and special lady and loved taking care of her family and just being with her family. Sandy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.
She is preceded in death by her husband; Paul H. Allison, Sr., her brothers; Clarence Burson, Nelson Burson, her sisters; Leona Fritzius, Margie Snipes, Patty Brewer, and one daughter-in-law; Cynthia Alliso

Friends may call on the family on December 16, 2024, from 11:00AM-1:00PM with a Funeral Service following at 1:00PM at the Turner-Hyde Funeral & Cremation Services with Pastor Charlene Kennedy, Officiating

Interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park in Rochester.

Arrangements entrusted to THE TURNER-HYDE FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City

Pamela R. Hallberg, 76, of Ellwood City went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Harper) Tritt and was born December 3, 1948, in Ellwood City.

She was survived by her husband of 42 years, David Hallberg of Ellwood City, her children; Emily Flatt and her husband Nathanael of Ellwood City, Laurie Hallberg of Ellwood City, grandchildren; Isaiah, Judah, Eliyanah, Joannah Flatt; her siblings; Kim Kennedy and her husband Mike of Ellwood City, Tammy Upton and her husband Brian of Enon Valley, her brother-in-law; Lynn Weyman of Ellwood City, numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and she received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Bob Jones University and her master’s degree in elementary education from Pensacola Christian College. She met the love of her life, David, when she was teaching at North Hills Christian School, and they were married December 19, 1981. She enjoyed ceramics, scrapbooking, baking, cross-stitching and knitting. She adored her grandchildren and loved to spend time with them. She was also an avid reader. She and her family were longtime members of Portersville Bible Church and currently attend Faith Fellowship Baptist Church in, Ellport. Pam was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a true friend, to those who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her sister; Sharen Weyman,

Friends may call on the family from 10:00AM-1:00PM on December 14, 2024, with a Funeral Service following at 1:00PM at Turner-Hyde Funeral & Cremation Services with Pastor Michael Charles and Pastor Nathaniel Wilson, officiating.

Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Beaver Falls.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial donations, in Pam’s name made to Faith Fellowship Baptist Church at 156 Portersville Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117

Arrangements entrusted to Turner-Hyde Funeral & Cremation Services located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City.

Frank R. Lagana, 69, of Franklin Township, passed away on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at Quality Life Services in New Castle.

Frank was born on June 22nd, 1955 to the late Frank G. and Mary (Lasso) Lagana in Ellwood City. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1973 and is Catholic by faith. Frank had worked at Nalco for 33 years and was the co-owner and operator of the Keystone Bar for the past 25 years. He enjoyed watching football and baseball, especially the Pittsburgh Pirates, gardening, playing the harmonica and was an avid Allman Brothers Band fan. Frank also loved having gatherings at his pool and taking care of his beautiful garden. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

Frank is survived by his fiancé’ Pam Gorgas, his son Frank L. “Frankie” Lagana of Franklin Township, Pam’s sons, Erik Montozzi (Rhonda Hauser) of Scott Township and Adam (Rayya) Gorgas of Renfrew, PA and their children Avery and Maximus Gorgas and Jada Montozzi, and his brother and sister-in-law Ron and Becky Lagana of Franklin Township.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3-7 pm and on Friday from 10:00am until the time of the Blessing Service at 11:00 am at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.. Interment will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Frank’s name may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org.