Obituaries

Lizbeth M. Brandenburg, 70, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Crowe) Smith and was born June 21, 1954, in Ellwood City.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, James A. “Jim’ Brandenburg of Ellwood City, James R. Brandenburg of Ellwood City, her siblings; Michael Smith and his wife Joann of Ellwood City, Jane Faix and her husband Richard of Sarasota, FL, Ann Colella and her husband Michael of Beaver Falls, numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

She was a 1972 graduate of Lincoln High School. She worked as a Pharmacy Tech at the Ellwood City Hospital and at Medi-Mart in Beaver. She then was employed as a Claims Processor with Coventry Insurance, retiring in 2016. She enjoyed traveling to Erie and going to the casino and playing Bingo. She was also an avid bowler. She and her husband Jim were parishioners of Divine Grace Parish-Holy Redeemer Church. She loved watching eagles with her husband, Jim. They traveled to Florida and enjoyed eagle watching at Cape Canaveral, FL. Lizbeth loved pandas, and she traveled with Jim to see them in Atlanta. Lizbeth loved her family, and she was a loving wife, mother, and daughter.

She was preceded in death by her brother; Thomas Smith who passed away in 2010.

Friends can call on the family on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 11:00am-12:00pm with a Blessing Service immediately following at the funeral home, at 12:00pm, with Deacon Joe Ross, officiating at the Turner-Hyde Funeral & Cremation Services in Ellwood City.

Graveside and Interment will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery in Ellwood City.

The family would like to thank the staff and doctors at UPMC Jameson Hospital for their care and compassion during this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations, in Lizbeth’s name, to the Hillman Cancer Center at 3410 Wilmington Rd in New Castle.

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

Justin Fitzgibbons, 71, of Portersville Rd. Perry Township, Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.

Born April 12, 1953, in Connellsville, PA, he was the son of the late William T. and Anne R. Coyne Fitzgibbons.

Justin graduated from Riverside in 1971 and later earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Robert Morris University in 1976. His love for sales led him to pursue a successful career in the field. He retired from Tennant Industrial, where he worked as a commercial cleaning equipment salesman. He also had worked at HerrVoss and GM in Lordstown. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, going to all of the Steelers games and occasionally attending a Pirates game. He possessed an amazing knowledge of local sports trivia and was a current member of the Hungarian Home, Saxon and Moose Clubs in Ellwood City, as well as a former member of the Connoquenessing Country Club. He was loved by many for his quick wit and sense of humor.

He is survived by his son, Zachary Fitzgibbons of Fombell and brother, William (Jeannie) Fitzgibbons of Fayetteville, IN

Friends and family will be received on Sunday April 27, 2025, from 4:00 pm until the time of the Blessing Service at 5:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Mrs. Antoinette “Toni” (Ferrante) Main, 88, of Ellport passed away on Sunday, April 6th, 2025 at Quality Life Services New Castle.

Mrs. Main was born on July 21st, 1936 in Ellwood City to the late Flem “Babe” and Jennie (Mascia) Ferrante. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1955. Over the years Antoinette had worked at Greenshear Bakery, Leeds & Northrup, Romar Textile, and was co-owner and operator of Main’s Texaco Service Station which was located on Route 18 in Wampum. She had served as a member and leader for the Girl Scouts of America for 30 years and belonged to the Opti-Mrs. Club of Ellwood City. Antoinette also is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers.

She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Barnett and Carole (Thomas) Ketterer both of Franklin Township, son, Darrell (Penny) Main of Ellport, grandchildren, Michelle Battaglia, Tomiann (Ryan) Kirchel, Jessica (Evan Ottaviani) Main, Kristopher Main (Eryn Ottaviani), great-grandchildren, Nicholas Riley, Tyson Ottaviani, Brooklyn Ottaviani, Maddox Main, Rocco Thomas Yanssen, Julianna Battaglia, Giavana Battaglia, and Paxton Main, step-grandchildren, Heather Robinson and Travis McCombs, and her brother, Ronald (Donna Jean) Ferrante of Mauldin, South Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, DeWayne A. Main whom she married on August 11th, 1956 and passed away on October 22nd, 2006, son, David Main, sister, Angeline Bingle, and son-in-law, Jeffrey Barnett.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3-6 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday at 1:00 pm at Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church with Father Joseph Freedy officiating. Interment will follow at the Locust Grove Cemetery. Members of the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers are asked to meet at the church on Thursday by 12:50 pm to form an honor guard.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. Main’s name may be made to: Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, PMD Foundation, www.pmdfoundation.org

Lori Anne Campbell, affectionately known as “Boo-Boo” or “Jama,” of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7th, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 65 years young.

Lori was the heart and soul of every room she entered – a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and fiercely loyal friend. She was the glue that held generations of relationships together, offering strength, support, and a special kind of love.

She is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Helen (LaVerne) Wilson; sister, Betty Lee (Jack) Milsom; brother, Richard (Deb) Wilson; and nephews, Bobby and Jeff. She is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Campbell; her children Jesse (Erica) Vale, Renee (Andrew) Hiser, Kristen (James) Ford, Autumn Ruth, and Austin Oberc; her sisters Karen Lash and Gail (Bill) McCance; and her most cherished treasures – her grandchildren: Kaylee, Taylor, Dylan, Easton, Eli, Max, Italia, Jack, Delilah, Everly, and Jude.

Lori extended her love far beyond family. She was a second mom to many – offering her time, home, advice, or a hot meal to anyone who needed it. Her legacy is carried by countless “adopted” kids, neighbors, and friends whose lives she touched with her selfless spirit.

She found joy in life’s simple pleasures: baking seasonal treats, bird watching from her many feeders, tending to her thriving plants with her gifted green thumb, and most of all, creating memories with her grandchildren. If you’ve ever lived near the line of Lawrence and Beaver, chances are, Lori’s kindness has found you too.

Though her physical presence will be deeply missed, Lori’s light and love remain eternal – immortalized in The Land of the Dead, and in every soul she helped lift.

Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 6 until 9 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Audrey L. McKinney, 71, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Born October 11, 1953, in Kittanning, she was the daughter of the late William Stedina and Shirley Olinger.

Audrey was employed as a medical transcriptionist and also worked at the previous Hallmark Store in Ellwood City. She took pleasure in cross-stitching, making her own special occasion cards, and various crafting activities.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years Kevin; two sons, Kenneth (Julie) Goehring of New Brighton and Daniel (Amber) Goehring of Ellwood City; stepson, Kevin Michael (Normita) McKinney of Ellwood City; five grandchildren, Austin, Jessie, Britnay, Prestin, and Ali; four great-grandchildren, Caiden, Alayna, Adrian, and Ella, and sister, Jennie (Mark) Candler of Maryland.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfathers, George Pearson and Jim Olinger, and her brothers, Roger and Michael Pearson.

Friends and family will be received on Thursday April 10, 2025, from 3:00 pm until the Funeral Service at 6:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.  Rev. Dennis Arndt of the Lillyville Church of God will officiate.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

The family would like to thank Three Oaks Hospice and her caregivers Theresa, Sammi, and Tiffany for their kind and compassionate care.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen A. Colosimo of Koppel. She was a beacon of kindness, and a true inspiration of a life well spent. She passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday April 5, 2025, at the age of 74 following a courageous eight-year battle with ovarian cancer.

Born November 26, 1950, in Oil City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Tirakis Dunkle. She was the beloved wife of Philip “Blinky” Colosimo with whom she shared 30 years of marriage.

Helen chose to live her life through acts of generosity and kindness and providing for those around her. She taught at East Forest School District for 33 and a half years as a reading specialist amongst other duties. She enjoyed her retirement for almost 20 years especially her yearly trip to Broadway in NYC with her friends. Her life journey was one marked by love, compassion and unwavering faith in God. She was a devoted member of the Divine Grace Parish Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. She enjoyed gardening and cooking delicious food, as most of you know, from the photos that Phil posted. Helen was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She lived her life with unwavering optimism and a deep love of family. She was the best bonus mom to Kelsey (Mark Ahern) Colosimo whom she loved and treated as her own. She was the best “yia-yia” to her grandson Michael who was her pride and joy and was the best “thea” to her neighbor Kate Henderson and her family. She will be missed dearly.

She was preceded in death by her siblings Dorothy “Dottie” and William Dunkle.

Friends and family will be received on Wednesday April 9, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.

Funeral Services will be held at the Divine Grace Parish Holy Redeemer Church on Thursday April 10, 2025, at 11:00 am with Father Joseph Freedy officiating.

Although Helen is gone, she will live in our hearts forever. She was a beloved soul who touched many lives. To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die and the journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take.

The family would like to thank Lisa, Dr. Boison, and all the staff at UPMC Passavant for their love and dedication to Helen over the years.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Virginia M. LeBuis, 89, of New Castle and formerly of East Brunswick, New Jersey passed away on Monday, April 1st, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of of the late Edward and Virginia (Smith) LaBelle and was born May 7, 1935, in Schenectady, NY.

She was survived by her children; Marjorie Sokolow and her husband Victor of New Castle, Suzanne LeBuis of New Castle, Arthur LeBuis, Jr, of New Castle, William LeBuis and his wife Noelle of East Brunswick, NJ., her grandchildren; Colby LeBuis of Gulf Port, MS, Quinn LeBuis of Bolivia, NC, Logan LeBuis of California, Olivia LeBuis, one niece; Marlene Scott of Monroe, NJ. And one nephew; Edward “Mitch” Sommers.

She was a graduate of Schenectady High School. She married, her late husband, Arthur LeBuis, upon his honorable discharge from the US Army after the Korean War. Virginia was a homemaker. She enjoyed, most of all, her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening. She was a loving wife, Mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Arthur LeBuis, and her sister; Gean Sommers.

Interment will be in Brigadier General William C. Doyle National Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ.

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

Terry Lynn Cumberledge, 62, of West Pittsburg passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born May 10, 1962, in Lawton, OK, he was the son of the late James William and Donna Foster Cumberledge of Texas. He was married to Lori Ferrucci Cumberledge.

Terry worked at Universal Refractories in Wampum as a press operator. Catholic by faith, he enjoyed going fishing and having bonfire nights with his family.

Survivors include his mother Donna, two sons, Brandon (Jocelyn) Cumberledge of Chewton, and Jake (Charlene) Cumberledge of Pulaski; three daughters, Katie Cumberledge and Makayla Cumberledge both of West Pittsburg, and Brandi (Nick) Hernandez of Texas; two brothers, Mike and Dave Cumberledge both of Texas, and 10 grandchildren.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother Ken.

Per his request no services will be held.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Janet Elizabeth Hall, 82, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at The Grove at Harmony following a lengthy illness.

Born on August 17, 1942, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Clara Lostetter Warren. She was blessed to share 55 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, William E. Hall, until his passing on May 4, 2024.

Janet was a woman of unwavering faith, boundless kindness, and selfless love. A devout Catholic, she was a dedicated member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, where her faith guided her every action. She was known for her warm heart, her gentle spirit, and her willingness to help anyone in need. Her love for her family was immeasurable, and she devoted her life to ensuring their happiness and well-being.

After graduating from high school, Janet moved to Arizona, where she began a career in banking. She later retired from First Commonwealth Bank in New Castle after 21 years of dedicated service. Her work ethic and dedication extended beyond banking, as she also played an integral role in running Porter’s Flower Shop in Ellwood City. Above all, Janet was a devoted mother and grandmother, always placing her children at the center of her world.

She is survived by her daughter, Norma Hall of Ellwood City; three sons, Eric Hall of Pittsburgh, Mark (Aunika) Hall of Ellwood City, and Mike (Dena) Hall of Canonsburg; six grandchildren, Amanda, Lacee, Clayton, Addie, Bethany, and Warren Hall; and a great-granddaughter, Kourtlynn Hall. She also leaves behind her sisters-in-law, Joanne Warren of Cranberry and Judy Hanson of Inver Grove, Minnesota, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her beloved brother, James Warren, and brothers-in-law Ron Hanson and Robert Hall.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave., Ellwood City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, on April 2, 2025, at 10 a.m. with Father Dan Kushner officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com