Obituaries

Linda L. Halt, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June, 30th, 2026 at her residence.

Linda is the daughter of the late John and Vincie (Perno) Court born on October 28th, 1951 in Ellwood City. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1969, was Catholic by faith, and a wonderful homemaker. She loved reading and time spent with her loving family.

She is survived by her daughters Lisa (Temple) McAllister of Ellwood City and Shay (Robert) Romano Jr. of Chewton, sons John (Hope) Miles of North Sewickley Township and Joe Court-Miles of Aliquippa, grandchildren; Robbie Romano, Anthony Miles, Rylie Miles, Lexus King, Jeffry McAllister Jr., and Davin McAllister, and her sister Rose (Mike) Miller of Ellwood City.

Following along with Linda’s wishes there will not be a public service. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc..

Fabio A. Arevalo, of New Brighton and formerly of Queens, New York passed on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, in Pittsburgh, after a long battle with cancer. His exposure the toxins at the World Trade Center Site became a direct causation of Fabio’s cancer that he contracted at the World Trade Center Site, on September 11, 2001, and the 7 months following, working alongside fellow NYPD brothers Jonathan and Carlton, who were called the Ground Zero Trio. Fabio is the son of Blanca (Martinez) Arevalo and the late Pedro Arevalo. Fabio was born February 23, 1968, in Bogota, Colombia.

He is survived by his wife; Georgette of New Brighton, his children; Daniel Arevalo of Rochester and his fiancé Brittany, Victoria Arevalo of Queens, his siblings; Edwin Arevalo and his wife Jennifer of Long Island, NY, Nancy Arevalo of Queens and his mother-in-law; Elizabeth “Ma” Davis of Natrona Heights, and his grandchildren; Jio, Kaylee and Avery.

Fabio attended William Cullen Bryant High School in New York. In 1994, he applied for, and was hired by the New York City Police Department, after a chance meeting with Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Fabio’s first assignment was the Upper East Side of Manhattan’s 19th precinct, the most densely populated precincts in the city. Fabio was trained as a NYPD K-9 dog handler in 1999. Fabio joined NYPD’s ESU in 2002 (Emergency Services Unit) and eventually he became the Head of ESU Operations for the NYPD in 2002, as well. He was also an ESU K-9 dog handler. Fabio’s life would change forever on September 11, 2001, and the 7 months following as he worked daily with search and recovery alongside his partners as they searched for fallen NYPD officers, along with other victims as they went through the rubble and looked for signs of life, while pulling hundreds of victims from the bottom of the collapsed Twin Towers. Only 2 months post September 11, 2001, he also began recovery efforts at the Rockaway plane crash of American Airlines, Flight 587, which crashed in Queens, NY. He continued his work in New York’s ESU until he was medically retired in 2006. While raising his kids, he took them to the arcade, car shows, he and his son Danny worked on cars together, something they both enjoyed and love to do together. He loved to travel and loved taking Danny and Victoria on these road trips to upstate New York to look at houses. Fabio loved movies and enjoyed watching them with his kids. Fabio was a loving father and friend.

Fabio met Georgette the love of his life, in 2018, on Georgette’s mail route delivering mail to his newly acquired Victorian Italinate House, which was his labor of love, showcasing his wood working skills, after Fabio’s dog, Tabby jumped on her, as Fabio called her off. Fabio then asked her to get a cup of tea and that is how it all started. They loved to “Wonderlust” where he and Georgette would just get in their Land Cruiser and just drive. She and Fabio were parishioners of Most Precious Blood of Jesus Catholic Church in Pittsburgh, and they often joined other parishioners after mass for lunch or dinner. Fabio and Georgette worked on Fabio’s numerous projects. Fabio and Georgette were married May 20, 2026, until his passing.

Fabio an incredibly talented carpenter by trade and made a table for the White House during the Obama administration and even built an armoire for the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, due to his incredible talent. Fabio also crafted and build a desk for Donald Trump for his office, before Trump became president. One of his last projects, Fabio created and build the confessionals at Most Precious Blood of Jesus Catholic Church.

After he retired, he moved to New Brighton where he spent his time working as a carpenter and spending time with his friends, who became his family at local cigars shoppes, including King Beaver Cigars in Monaca, PA. Fabio was known by his friends and family as being one of the kindest, gentlest, and loving people you’d ever have known. He had the deepest love for his family, his friends and those he served a police officer.

Friends may call on the family on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Turner-Hyde Funeral Home in Ellwood City. A Blessing Service will be held at 7:00pm with Canon William Avis, conducting the service.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 10:00AM on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, at Our Lady of La Salette Catholic Church located at 46-44 204th St. in Bayside, Queens, NY with Father Paul de la Dolorosso, celebrating the mass. Their will be a time of visitation and viewing beginning at 9:00am in the Narthex of the church preceding the mass.

Interment, with New York Police Department honors, will follow in the Plain Law Cemetery in Hicksville, and on Long Island, NY.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial donations be made in Fabio’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at https://www.stjude.org.

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

Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” J. Pullion, 92, of Ellwood City and formerly of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Sunday, June 28th, 2026 at the Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in East Palestine, Ohio.

Betty was born on June 6th, 1934 in New Brighton to the late Milon and Emily (Carevic) Fabyanic. She graduated from New Brighton High School with the class of 1952. She was the co-owner/operator of Pullion’s Market along side her late husband James in New Brighton until her retirement. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Betty enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, and crocheting.

She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Popoff of Ellwood City, Esther Jacobs of Union Township, and Kathy Mendenhall of Las Vegas, NV, sons, John R. (Kim) Pullion of Columbiana, OH, William Pullion of Florida, and Phillip Pullion of Los Angeles, CA, 14 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband James R. Pullion Jr. whom she married on November 20th, 1954 and passed away on January 23rd, 1997, daughter and son-in-law Susan and Joseph Petrie, sisters Frances Balin and Mary J. Tislaretz, brothers, Frank, Steve, John, and Ivan Fabyanic, and sons-in-law Ronald Popoff and John Mendenhall.

Family and friends are invited to attend a mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 11:30 am at the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church with Father James Wehner officiating. Interment will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Betty’s name can be made out to Divine Grace Parish Social Services, 300 Crescent Avenue, Suite 1, Ellwood City, Pa 16117.

John A. “Jam” Mohr, 74, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung disease.

Born on July 23, 1951, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, John was the son of the late Geraldine Maggi Mohr and John R. Mohr.

John was the devoted husband and best friend of Deborah Lee (Fusco) Mohr, with whom he shared 47 wonderful years of marriage with the love of his life. Together they built a loving family that was the center of his world. He is survived by his beloved children, Stephanie N. (Mohr) Kelosky and Brian M. (Lindsay) Mohr. Nothing brought John greater joy than being “Papa” to his five cherished grandchildren: Gabriel F. Kelosky, Alexander D. Kelosky, Elise H. Kelosky, Carson A. Mohr, and Mia A. Mohr. They gave his life a whole new meaning, and he treasured every moment spent with them.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his father- and mother-in-law, Frank and Frances Fusco.

John graduated from Ellwood City High School in 1969 and dedicated 30 years of service to Hussey Copper before retiring in 2010.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, John had a passion for baseball and was a devoted fan of Pittsburgh’s Black and Gold teams, especially the Pirates. He generously gave his time coaching youth baseball, softball, and football, sharing his love of sports with countless young athletes. He also coached men’s softball for many years, leaving a lasting impact on those who played alongside him.

Music was another of John’s great passions. In his younger years, he was an accomplished trombone player and proudly performed with The Contempos throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He was also an active member of the Ellwood City Jaycees, where he enjoyed serving his community. And proudly served as President and treasurer of his Union for decades.

Later in life, John strengthened his relationship with God and was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church.

John’s warm smile, contagious laugh, generous spirit, and enormous heart touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed but forever remembered by his family, friends, and all whose lives he made brighter.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 from 1-3 and 5-8 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 309 Spring Ave., Ellwood City, Pa 16117. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Holy Family Church at 10:30 am. Entombment will follow at the Beaver Falls Cemetery Mausoleum.

James Foster, 60, of Ellwood City passed away on June 24, 2026, at UPCM Jameson. In New Castle. He was born August 29, 1965, in Waynesburg, Ohio.

Hi survived by his former wife; Ashley Foster, their children; James, Elijah and Natalie, His two sisters; Debbie Adkison and Marie Ledbetter.

Jim enjoyed camping and fishing. He enjoyed collecting, just about anything. He also enjoyed the paranormal, including watching Ghost Adventures or just about anything related to the paranormal.

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

Charles “Charlie” Stuart Prestopine, 89, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife, Phyllis, and devoted family and friends.

Born in Flemington, N. J., a descendant of famed Cavalry General J. E. B. Stuart and raised in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, Charlie was the son of the late Joseph and Marie Stuart Prestopine. He and his beloved wife, Phyllis, moved to Hackettstown from Teaneck, NJ, in 1969, establishing deep roots in the Hackettstown community they would call home for over five decades.

A respected educator by profession, Charlie earned two Master’s degrees in History from Seton Hall University and Bowling Green State University. He started teaching and coaching football and baseball at Teaneck High School and dedicated his career to inspiring young minds, retiring as a History teacher from Hopatcong High School in 1994.

Upon retirement, Charlie channeled his passion for the past into local preservation, becoming one of Hackettstown’s most dedicated civic volunteers. In 1975, ahead of the nation’s Bicentennial, he began his long tenure as a Revolutionary and Civil War reenactor. He was a founding member of Helms Company, 2nd New Jersey Regiment, and actively participated in the 8th New Jersey Civil War Regiment, bringing American history to life for generations.

Among his proudest accomplishments was his work with the Olde Historical Burial Ground Committee. Charlie was a key cog in the all-volunteer effort to restore the 249-year-old colonial cemetery on Main Street, personally helping resurrect and preserve over 180 historic headstones, including those of Revolutionary War patriots. His dedication earned him the prestigious international Oakley Certificate of Merit for gravestone preservation and public awareness. Additionally, Charlie was instrumental in restoring the neighboring historic Presbyterian Chapel. In 2001, he chaired the committee that successfully raised $150,000 to replace the town’s historic 1896 “Billy Yank” Civil War statue, which had previously been removed due to traffic flow.

Charlie was a member of the Musconetcong Lodge #42 F.&A.M. in Mount Olive, NJ, and a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hackettstown.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years ,Phyllis; his brother Dave Prestopine and his wife Molly; his sister in law Beryle Prestopine and his late brother Mickey; his two sisters, Karen Hill and her late husband Ray, and Lorna Benner and her husband Dr. Michael Benner; his sister in law Shirley DeLoia and her late husband Louis. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Marie Prestopine and his in laws, Mr. And Mrs. Anthony and Florence Paglia.

Charlie was also blessed with many nieces, nephews, God children and friends.

Visitation is Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Cochran Funeral Home 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. Funeral Service was Thursday, June 11, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church 298 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ. Entombment will follow at the Hackettstown Union Cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to: First Presbyterian Church Attn: Old Burial Ground Maintenance 298 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Cochran Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Charles S. Prestopine.

Mark A. Majors, 67, of Chewton passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 surrounded by his daughters.

Born January 23, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Aubrey C. “Ted” and Madelyn F. Main Majors. He married Debbie J. Wimer Majors on May 16, 1981, and together they shared 44 years of marriage until her passing on February 5, 2026.

Mark attended Lawrence County Vo-Tech and took great pride in his work as a machinist. He retired from Blair Strip Steel in New Castle after a long career. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing and spending time in his garage.

Of all the roles he held in his life, being a father and “pap” meant the most to him. Mark was incredibly proud of his daughters and a doting grandfather. Mark loved his family deeply, and they will forever remember his unwavering love, playful teasing, and countless other memories with him.

Survivors include three daughters, Jessica (Bill) Liva of Wayne, PA, Ashley (David) Rosenberger of Mars, PA, and Brittany (Aleks) Grocic of Denver, CO; two granddaughters, Callahan Rosenberger and Evelyn Liva; two grandsons, Devin Rosenberger and Mark Liva, brother, Rick (Barbara) Majors, half-sister, Marilyn (John) Mueller and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Aubrey C. and Terry A. Majors.

Friends and family will be received on Sunday June 28, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm and on Monday June 29, from 10 am until the funeral service at 11 am at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street, Wampum, PA. Retired Pastor Dave Keppen will officiate. Following the service, all are welcome to join the family at the Polish White Eagles Club, 438 Oswald Street Wampum, PA for lunch and to gather and remember his life.
Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Mr. Joseph “Joe” R. Raman, 87, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township.

Mr. Raman was born in Ellwood City on April 5th, 1939 to the late William and Nad Lena (Regna) Raman Sr.. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. Over the years Joe worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill, Koppel Steel, and Halstead Industries. He is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, and an active member of Camp Lease Associates out of Grand Valley, PA. An outdoorsman, Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, and playing baseball and softball. In the past Joe had been a Pony League Coach with the Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation.

He is survived by his daughter Cynthia (Todd) Minto Rossman of Wrangell, Alaska, sons Richard (Linda) Raman of Castle Pines, Colorado and John W. Raman of Ellwood City, grandchildren Daniel Raman, Logan Minto, and Gabriella Minto, and sisters Janet Betteridge of Rochester, New York and Virginia Straley of Wampum.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Linda L. (Smeltz) Raman whom he married on September 23rd, 1961 and passed away on April 20th, 2018, sister Angeline Plutko, brothers William Raman Jr. and Patsy Raman, step-brother Samuel Aleuso, and brothers-in-law Mel Straley and Ron Betteridge.

Family and friends will be received on Monday, June 29th, 2026 from 10:00 am until the time of the Blessing Service at 11:00 am at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.. Entombment will be at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery, St. Peter’s Mausoleum.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Raman’s name may be made to: Divine Grace Parish Social Services.

Mrs. Connie Kreshon, 85, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Cranberry Township surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Kreshon was born in Ellwood City on January 17th, 1941 the daughter of the late John and Laura (D’Angelo) DiBuono. She had graduated from Mount Gallitzin High School in Baden with the class of 1958 and later from Duquesne University where she earned a degree in education. Over the years she worked at Highland School later known as Blackhawk School District, Ellwood City Area School District, and Riverside School District having taught World Cultures and English at the Junior and Senior High level. Along with her husband Jim she retired in 1998.

Connie was an active member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the church’s Christian Mothers. She also taught CCD at the church and was a longtime volunteer for the former church Annual Bazaar. She enjoyed reading, cooking, traveling, and especially her grandchildren.

Connie is survived by he beloved husband of almost 61 years James M. Kreshon whom she married on July 24th, 1965, her daughter Laura Kreshon-Long of Treesdale, son Dr. James (Rose) Kreshon of Allison Park, and her cherished grandchildren Elizabeth Long, Caroline Long, Joseph Kreshon, James Kreshon, and Elizabeth Kreshon.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Pasquale “Pat” DiBuono.

A private visitation will be held at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. Family and friends are invited to attend the mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 at 11:00 am at Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church with Father James Wehner officiating. Entombment will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Members of the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers are asked to meet at the church on Tuesday by 10:50 am to form an honor guard.

Memorial donations in Mrs. Kreshon’s name may be made to Divine Grace Parish Social Services.

Laura Gravatt, a long-time resident of Franklin Park, passed away following a well-fought battle against illness on June 14, 2026, at UPMC McGee Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She is predeceased by her father Harry M, mother Mona L, brother Harry, and two aunts. She is survived by her life partner of 33 years Rick Steranko, and her many cherished horses, Mastiffs, and Parson Russell Terriers.

Laura worked 43 years as an engineering assistant, first with Westinghouse and later Emerson.Twice educated, first in retail management and later in computer programming at Allegheny Community College, just shy of a four-year degree.

Laura worked to live, finding her slice of Paradise on nine acres of rolling pastures with her beloved Arabian horses, showed champion Mastiffs and Parson Russells, along with many goats, and cats. Reflecting on her life journey to a music therapist near her final days Laura remarked “I had a good life.” She loved life immensely and lived it fully.

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