Obituaries

Rebecca M. Stewart, 77, of Portersville, passed away on October 7th, 2026 at Quality of Life Services in New Castle.

Rebecca was born n December 14th, 1948 in Ellwood City, to the late Carmine and Cora (Naples) Costa. She graduated from Lincoln Highschool with the class of 1966, and later from the Bradford Business School, with an associates degree in business. Rebecca formerly worked at JOANN Fabrics, at the local Franklin Plaza, as a manager for many years, and then was the creator behind “Becca’s Creations”, a craft vendor-shop in Volant, Pa in the late 90s. Gifted with her artistic ability, she enjoyed making crafts, especially her talent as a seamstress, making many custom wedding and prom gowns. Although she was an excellent crafter, her greatest joy was being Nonni to her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Harry E. Stewart whom she married on March 9th, 1968, of Portersville, daughter, Samantha Stewart also of Portersville, son, Sean (Kelly) Stewart of Ellwood City, grandchildren, Cole and Libby Stewart both of Ellwood City, sister, Corally (Kevin) Howell of Alexandria, VA, brother Douglas Costa of Freedom, nephew Doug Costa, her “second daughter”, Dana (Zelic) Cirelli of Ellwood City, and special family friend, Bryan Apolinar.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Carmen Costa, sisters-in-law, Niva Costa and Nancy Hazen and her beloved dog, Bronson.

As per Rebecca’s wishes, there will be no public service. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.

Brandon E. Holsinger, 29, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2026.

Brandon was born May 6th, 1997 in Ellwood City the son of Nicole (Musloe) Holsinger of North Sewickley Township and Edward Holsinger Jr. of Mt. Jackson. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 2016. He had worked at Shook Specialty Welding and presently was the owner and operator of Holsinger Lawn Care & House Washing. Recently he has been attending the Lillyville Church of God. An outdoorsman, Brandon enjoyed hunting, fishing and is a member of the Zelienople-Harmony Sportsmen’s Club. He also liked all kinds of music, singing and playing his guitar.

Brandon is survived mother Nicole Holsinger (Steven McCreary), father Edward Holsinger Jr. (Tamra Marshall), sister Ciara Crusan, brother Tyler Holsinger, maternal grandparents Jim and Becky McClean, paternal grandparents Ed and Donna Holsinger, niece Emmalynne Crusan, nephew Damien Crusan, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his uncle Brian Holsinger.

A Celebration of Life for Brandon will be held on Sunday, October 11th, 2026 at the Hungarian Home, 4 First St., Ellwood City, Pa from 3-7 pm. In memory of Brandon please bring your own favorite beverage.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc..

Mrs. Santina “Sunny” Cucunato, 93, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 at the Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing in Canonsburg.

Mrs. Cucunato was the daughter of the late Augusto and Martina “Martha” (Barsottini) Cruciani born on April 28th, 1933 in Ellwood City. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. Sunny worked at Dustproof Mattress Company and later for the Ellwood City Area Public Library as a clerk. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She volunteered as a Girl Scout Leader for five years and enjoyed babysitting for her neighborhood children.

She is survived by her daughter Linda (Rick) Raman of Colorado, sons Anthony (Nora) Cucunato of Canonsburg and Richard “Rick” Cucunato of Tennessee, grandchildren Nicholas, Andrew, Sara, Martina, Todd, Ryan, and Daniel, nine great-grandchildren, and her sisters Dianna Woloszyn of Ellwood City and Joan Goins of Virginia.

Sunny was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank Cucunato whom she married on May 16th, 1953 and passed away on March 26th, 2012, sister Ida (Lou) Greco, and her brother-in-law Andrew Woloszyn.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.. A mass of Christian burial will follow on Friday at Noon at Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church with Father Joe Freedy officiating. Interment will be at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Members of the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers are asked to meet at the church on Friday to form and honor guard.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. Cucunato’s name can be made to; Ellwood City Area Public Library or Divine Grace Parish Social Services.

Barbara S. Sheehan, 72, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2026 at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital surrounded by her family, after along and complicated battle with cancer.

Barb was born on January 26th, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late Clifford E. and Vivian (Cunningham) Boren. She graduated from Riverside Highschool with the class of 1972. She was a proud catholic by faith. Barb was adored and loved by her family and community, a selfless women who found joy in her devotion to her family.

Barb is survived by her son, Jason Matheny, daughter-in-law, Jennifer Matheny, grandchildren, Emery Matheny and Jason Matheny Jr., brother, Timothy (Beth) Boren, niece, Lindsay Samaras, nephews, Cory and Cody Boren and their families, and many life-long friends and beloved neighbors.

As per Barb’s wishes, there will be no public service. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc..

Memorial contributions can be made in Barb’s name to the Ellwood City Club Hope Foundation at 26 Foundation Avenue, Ellwood City, Pa 16117.

John Hudson, 58, of North Sewickley Township passed at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township on Sunday, October 4th 2026.

John was born on February 16th,1968 at Mary Evan’s Hospital in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Walter and Nancy (McKelvey) Hudson. John graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1986. He served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years, he was stationed in Rhode Island as a diesel mechanic on the USS Exploit. He was awarded Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle Efficiency “E” Award, Good Conduct, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and Naval Reserve Sea Service Ribbon. Following his service with the Navy John attended CCBC for IT and an elective of photography. For many years John worked for Butler Refrigerated Meats as technical support for all the warehouses, and was the owner/operator of Hudson Photography. He also served as the treasurer for the North Sewickley Township Volunteer Fire Department. John is a member of the Bricks and Bibles Club and a long time 4-H supporter. He enjoyed building Legos and loved his cats.

He is survived by his three siblings, Gary Hudson and his wife Sandy of Koppel Pa, Kimberly Hudson and fiancé Trevor Fedrizzi of Portersville Pa, Marc Hudson and his wife Julie Hudson of Ellwood City Pa, his nieces and nephew, Nikki St.Clair, Travis St.Clair, Nancy St.Clair and great nephews Roger, Hunter and Robert. Also survived by his six fur babies, Deku, Shepard, Neo, Bean, Revan and Daisy.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 from 2:00 pm until the time of the service at 5:00 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. with Rev. Dennis Arndt officiating. Members of the Veterans Honor Guard are asked to meet at the funeral home on Wednesday by 4:50 pm to conduct full military honors.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that Legos be donated to the ‘Bricks & Bibles’ club he helped run or to a local Children’s hospital so that his joy of creating is passed on to another generation of builders.

Chiseko Bell, 94, of New Castle passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family

Born January 10, 1932 in Kobe Japan, she was the eldest daughter of the late Kunshi and Kano Akiyama. She left Yokohama, Japan on an ocean liner and docked in Seattle, Washington where she boarded the train en route to Wampum, Pa. She was greeted by Mr. Harold Marshall of Wampum, Pa.

Chiseko worked at the Golden Hills Nursing Home as a CNA for over 20 years until her retirement in 1997. She was affiliated with the Chewton Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed games of chance as well as traveling.

Survivors include four daughters, Alexis Hammond (Raymond) of New Castle, Gloria A. Barker of New Castle, Mary Ann Bell of Canfield, OH, and Lisa (Charles) Chevalier of Casa Grande, AZ; three sons, John (Frances) Bell of Erie, Timothy (Selena) Bell of New Castle, Samuel (Robin) Bell of Roy, WA; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Bell.

Friends and family will be received on Friday October 9, 2026 from 11:30 am until the memorial service at 1:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home 341 Main St. Wampum. Elder Patricia Young, Pastor Kenneth Riddle and Rev. Matthew Bupp will officiate. Interment will follow in Clinton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association

Special thanks to Dr. Lamb of AHN Hospice and AHN nurses and care givers for their kind and compassionate care.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Candace L. Freed, 66, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.

Born March 18, 1960 in Beaver, she was the daughter of the late Richard B. and Shirley A. Keller McMurdy.

Candace graduated from Beaver Falls High School. Throughout her life, she worked many jobs in the health care field, with her favorite being her time spent as an office manager for a laser surgery clinic. Her most cherished roles were being a homemaker and caring for her aging parents. She loved baking and shared cookie trays and rolls with her friends and family during the holidays.

Survivors include two daughters, Katie (Logan) Beckinger and Christal Kyler; two sons, Mark and Matthew Freed; four grandchildren, Mason, Nathan, Aiden, and Kiera Beckinger; brother, Bruce (Janice) McMurdy, and niece, Heather McMurdy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald McMurdy and niece, Dawn McMurdy.

Per her wishes no services will be held.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Kathleen Anne Kusluch, 61, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those who loved her on Thursday, October 1st, 2026.
Kathy was born on October 10th, 1964, in Pittsburgh, PA, to her loving parents Ferdinand and Kathryn M. Roehlich.

She will be missed by all of her family who she left behind, including her husband, Joseph A. Kusluch III; her children, Jaclyn S. Kusluch, Joseph A. Kusluch IV, Amanda B. Kusluch, Lori A. Roberts, and Mary E. Fallecker; her grandchildren, Alexis M. Kusluch, Lee F. Turney, Liliana L. Roberts, Reese L. Fallecker, and Rainelle R. Fallecker; her brothers, Donald M. Roehlich and Alan W. Roehlich; her sister-in-law, Krista R. Scott; and her niece, Riley R. Roehlich.

She led a life devoted to her family and loved nothing more than being a mother and grandmother. She poured love into all of those in her family, including her children, grandchildren, and even her beloved dogs and cats.

Kathy was generous and kind and led a life filled with laughter. She found joy in nature and loved traveling with her family. The mountains were always calling her, and there she found great peace and happiness with the ones she loved most.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Beaver County Humane Society in her name.

While it was Kathy’s wishes to not have a service held, her family invites all those who loved her to remember her loudly and often, and with great fondness. The love Kathy filled the world with will always remain and it is a better place having had her in it. She will be dearly missed by all.

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

Mrs. Amy Jo Love, 66, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, September 28th, 2026 at her residence.

Amy was born in Ellwood City on February 1st, 1960 to the late Jack L. and Shirley A. (Sternquist) Hangst. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1977. For many years Amy worked at the Ellwood City Hospital as the Head of Admission until the closing of the hospital.

She is survived by her brother Jeffrey Hangst of Geneva, Switzerland, nieces Zofia Hangst and Amelie Hangst also of Geneva, Switzerland, nephews Jonas Hangst & Kristian Hangst both of Aarhus, Denmark, half-sister Andrea Hangst of Chicago, step-daughter Kristin Love and her spouse Eric Barbiea of Florence, KY, and step-son Bryan Love of Florence, KY.

Preceding her in death where her parents, husband James Love, sister Jacqueline Hangst, grandparents Violet and Ted Hoover and John and Amanda Hangst.

There will not be a public service. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc..