Obituaries

Dorothy “Dot” Buquo, 92, of North Sewickley Twp passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home and in her family’s presence. She was born June 3, 1934, in Mamaroneck, New York to the late Robert and Dorothy (Dinkler) Primrose.

She is survived by her daughters; Bonnie Pratt and her husband Timothy of Ellwood City, Deborah Moffatt of North Sewickley, Karen Cordi and her husband Sam of Whitefish, MT, her grandchildren; Casey Cordi and his wife Alexis of Bishop, CA, Lisa Cordi of Jackson, WY, Joshua Pratt and his wife Jamie of Ellwood City, Abigail Elliott and her husband Kent of Post Falls, ID, Damian Minteer and Angie Moczan of Harmony, Jamie Minteer of North Sewickley, Jennifer Mageski and her husband Bill of Ellwood City, and Chad Moffatt and his wife Jami of New Castle. She also had 8 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

She married her husband, of 58 years, Chester E. Buquo on June 24, 1953, at RAF Burtonwood in England. After he retired from the Air Force, they owned Buquo Photography Studio in Ellwood City for many years. They were longtime members of the First United Methodist Church of Ellwood City. Dot was a member of the Ellwood City Historical Society and worked their booth for many years at the Ellwood City Festival. She was also active with Meals on Wheels and volunteered on the North Country Trails. They hosted several foreign exchange students. They enjoyed traveling, hiking the Grand Canyon, vacationing in Hawaii, and drove their RV to Alaska! She enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved teaching children such as Earth Day celebration in Ewing Park helping kids make pinecone bird feeders with peanut butter and bird seed. More than anything, she was a loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was affectionally known as Tutu to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband and partner; Chester “Chet” Buquo, and her brother; Robert Primrose.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 10:00AM-12:00PM at Turner-Hyde Funeral Home located at 500 6th Street in Ellwood City. Funeral Services immediately following the visitation at 12:00PM with Rev. Chris Kindle, officiating.

Interment will be in Locust Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Ellwood City Library.

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

Frances Ruth Leech, 77, of Wayne Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital following an apparent heart attack.

Born September 24, 1948 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Sr. and Frances Stewart Terracio.

Frances graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1966. A devoted homemaker and military wife for 29 years, she was a longtime member of Wurtemburg United Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting and sewing at home, at her church, and at 1st Methodist Church in Ellwood City. Frances cherished moments spent with family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 57 years, Bob Leech Sr.; son, Rob (Shannon) Leech Jr. of Wayne Twp; daughter, Dana (Chuck Kennedy) Leech of Ellwood City; grandchildren; TJ, Zoey, Dalaney, Nikaya, Tyler, Haley, Rowen and Sayde; great-granddaughter, Robin. She is also survived by her twin brother Arthur (Marjorie Freed) Terracio Jr.

Friends and family will be received on Tuesday June 16, 2026, from 4 to 7 pm and on Wednesday from 12 pm until the Funeral Service at 1:30 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. Interment will be in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Wurtemburg United Methodist Church, 1244 Portersville Rd., Ellwood City, PA 16117.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Daniel M. “Danny” Sanko ,79, of East Palestine, OH and, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away to the Field of Dreams on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Fedor) Sanko and was born January 16, 1947, in Sewickley.

He is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Sharyn Sanko, one daughter: Sunny Dillon and her husband Donald, grandchildren; Faith Elizabeth and Dominic Edward Dillon, Xander Ian and Ivy Kathryn Stokes, Sierra Neville and her husband Aaron, Caleb Burks and his wife Kayla, great-grandchildren; Ezekiel and Kimberly Rose Neville, Forrest, Theodore Shepherd Berks and his “Bonus Babies”; Christin, Maria, Sara, Troy, Shawn, Paige, Alli, Enzo, Regan, Kennedy and many more.

Dan was a 1964 graduate of Aliquippa High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1966. After he completed basic training, following that, the USAF sent him through Air Traffic Controller School. He spent time in the US before being sent to Vietnam to serve as an ATC in South Vietnam. He was awarded the Defense Matrious Service Medal along with the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star awarded for his service and bravery during the Vietnam War. Dan was honorably discharged in 1969. While in Vietnam he was exposed to Agent Orange which caused Dan to experience numerous forms of cancers late in his life.

He met and married the love of his life, Sharon Klocke, in 1972. They enjoyed dancing. At age 25, Dan was invited by the Little Pirates, as a baseball hopeful and made the team and he worked out with the Pittsburgh Pirates for over 2 years. Dan was a very skilled and highly trained Air Traffic Controller, and he worked in many major airports in the United State and overseas, including Washington Center (Dulles Int Airport), Greater Pittsburgh International Airport, Youngstown International Airport, Khamis Mushayt Airport in Saudi Arabia, Latrobe Airport, and he also taught Terminal Air Traffic Controlling at the Community College of Beaver County. He returned to the FAA in 1998 and began employment at Harrisburg Airport followed by Erie Airport, and finally, Allegheny County, where he retired after 31 years of working at Lead Air Traffic Controller with the FAA. While serving as Terminal Air Traffic Controller at the Youngstown International Airport, Dan was responsible for taking control of 20 various and different commercial and private aircraft and directing them to land safely in Youngstown, on September 11, 2001, within 20 minutes of the nationwide US airspace closure.

More than anything Dan loved his family, his wife Sharon, daughter, Sunny and his grandchildren. In his spare time, he loved driving his Corvette and especially if he was driving down to the Cigar Shoppe of Ellwood City, where he enjoyed talking to his friends, giving fatherly advice, talking about and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and his favorite, the Pittsburgh Pirates, His childhood was spent growing up attending games and practices at Forbes Field and meeting his hero, Roberto Clemente. Danny said Roberto “was one of the most decent, very generous, and honest man he had ever known” and it broke Danny’s heart when he was told the news of Clemente’s death, when his airplane crashed off the cost of Puerto Rico while on a humanitarian aid fight to Nicaragua, on December 31, 1972.

He was preceded in death by 2 daughters; Tiffanie Lynn Stokes, Kimberly Rae Burks, and his brother; John Gary Sanko and Michael Alexander Sanko and one sister-in-law; Jane Sanko.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to their VA Team and our hospice nurse Karrie.

The family will receive friends on on Monday, June 15, 2026 from 4:00PM-8:00PM at Turner-Hyde Funeral Home in Ellwood City. Graveside Services will be held at 2:30PM on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville with Military Honors.

Arrangements entrusted to the Turner-Hyde Funeral Home located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City

Lisa Marie Corsello passed away on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 at home in Cranberry Township with her family at her side.

She is survived by her husband R. Scott Corsello, her sister Cindy (Doug) Hickok of New Castle, and brother Anthony LaCava of Ellwood City. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence LaCava and Rose Marie (Belissimo) LaCava. She also leaves behind her nephew Cody (Leanne Erwin) Hickok, and niece Liz Hickok, and grand nieces Lexi and Addy Hickok, as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins and close friends.

She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1989 and Thiel College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1993 and was a member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority. For eight years she worked at Medart in the accounting department in Ellwood City and for 20 plus years at Cranberry Supply in Cranberry Township as the office manager. Lisa also is a member of Divine Grace Parish. She enjoyed holiday decorating, collecting Byers’ Choice Carolers, and had a deep love for all her pets.

Her circle of supportive friends is so large, as everyone who ever knew Lisa loved her. Our hearts are all broken, but she no longer suffers, and for that we are grateful.

A private Memorial Service will take place at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.. Inurnment will be at the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Lisa’s name may be made to: American Cancer Society.

Robert A. De Joseph passed away on June 4, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice.

Robert was born on March 9, 1948, in New Castle, PA, to Alfred and Charotte De Joseph. Robert spent most of his life in Dania Beach, FL before moving to Ellwood City, PA nine years ago to be closer to family.

Robert truly loved his career as a self-employed CPA for more than 40 years. He considered it a privilege and a duty to serve his clients to the best of his ability, and he remained exceptionally grateful for the trust and lifelong friendships they shared.

Known for his quick wit and sense of humor, Robert loved making people laugh and never passed up the chance for a good conversation. Well-read and intelligent, he could discuss almost any subject and was always ready for a spirited debate.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Anthony and Denny De Joseph.

He is survived by his son, William DeJoseph and daughter-in-law, Samantha DeJoseph, and grandchildren, Kohen DeJoseph, Korie DeJoseph and Logan Gordon of Ellwood City, PA; his daughter, Juliette DeJoseph, and granddaughter, Angelina DeJoseph, of Mobile, AL; his sister, Carol Fort; his nephew, Charles Fort and wife, Karen; and his great-nephew, Jamie Fort, all of Raleigh, NC, as well as cousins and long-time family friends.

He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Inurnment will be at St. Vitus Cemetery in New Castle, PA.

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

Gregory Rogers, 70, of Ellwood City passed away on June 3, 2026, at UPMC Jameson in New Castle. He was the son of the late Gordon and Dorothy Rogers and was born September 15, 1955, in Rochester, PA.

He is survived by his wife; Evonne Rogers, their son; Michael Rogers and his wife Christina of Industry, one granddaughter; Riley Fox, his sister-in-law; Cheryl Lambert of Castle Shannon, his brother and sister-in-law; Ernest and Mary Lambert of Indiana Land, SC along with one additional sister-in-law; Eve Green of Dickinson, TX and one cousin; Fred Blair of Ellwood City.

Greg met and married the love of his life, Evonne Lambert on July 3, 1982. He and his wife were active members of Grace Church in Harmony. He attended, for a time, Moody Bible College. He owned and operated his own masonry company for many years. Greg enjoyed spending time with his family especially his cousin Fred and his 3 chihuahua.

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

Albert A. Jerome passed away June 3, 2026, on the 24th anniversary of his beloved wife Ruth’s death on June 3, 2002, at his home surrounded by his large and devoted family holding vigil.

He was born April 6,1933 in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Albert and Tressa (Gaudio-Phillips) Jerome. Since age 6, he was a resident of Ellwood City PA. It was here, in Ewing Park, that he met the love of his life, Ruth Slevin Jerome, proclaiming at the age of 13 that he would marry her. They celebrated 48 years of marriage before Ruth’s death.

They built a home in Churchill Plan where they raised their large family, and where he continued to live for 66 years before his death. Their kitchen table was a refuge for five generations of family and friends.

A 1951 graduate of Lincoln High School, Al served as Class Vice President. He faithfully attended every reunion, and their monthly reunion lunches, maintaining friendships spanning 86 years.

After humble beginnings working side by side with his father at Jerome’s Barber Shop, where he developed his strong work ethic, Al became a 1957 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. He then began a career in chemical sales, including the Philadelphia Quartz Company. Later, as an entrepreneur, he formed several independent companies. In “retirement” he founded Al Jerome Painting, and worked until the age of 82, compelled to help his long-term clients, and to “just keep moving!”.

Al served in the Army from 1953-1955 where he worked as the company administrator of the infirmary at Foot Hood, Texas.

Al was a member of the Ellwood City Jaycees, serving as a past-President and having won one of their bowling championships. He was active in the APA/TAP Pool Leagues, and the Ellwood City Men’s Pool League, winning several championships. He was an avid Steelers and Pirates fan, spending many afternoons cheering on the teams with family and friends. His sarcastic play by play commentary will be remembered fondly.

 

He had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout Europe and the United States with his children, grandchildren and friends, culminating in a tour of Auschwitz at the age of 86.

His family will remember him for his battle cry of “Charge!” as they went out into the world each day, and as their forever Santa, as he called out each grandchild by name on Christmas day to receive their card. For over three decades he presided over the family’s treasured yearly tradition of Ravioli Day, where he took joy in teaching the younger generations the art of sealing the ravioli, a recipe passed down for generations.

Al was preceded in death by his wife Ruth, son Bruce R. Jerome, grandson Bruce R. Jerome Jr. and brother Tony Reda.
He is survived by children Toni (Tim) Bezek, Mark Jerome (Joanne Pelliccioni), Karen Jerome-Zapadka (Stan Zapadka), Maura Jerome-Carney (Gary Paglia), and Darrell (Paula) Jerome.

He is also survived by grandchildren Natalie Bezek (Jake Nixon), Michael Bezek (Katrina Van Meer), Jake Jerome (Shelby Underwood), Nicholas Zapadka (Angela Couse), Cameron (Devan) Zapadka, Analise Zapadka (Jake Stein), Gretchen DeAngelo, Jed Jerome, Ian Carney (Sarah Suidut), Meghan Carney, and Evan, Ann-Marie and Alec Jerome.

He leaves behind great-grandchildren Elizabeth Jerome, Adira Bezek-Nixon, Talia Jerome, Rosemary Bezek, and two more on the way.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews with whom he remained close.

Al will be remembered for his perceptive curiosity about the world around us, his (often sarcastic) humor, and his gratefulness, resilience and tolerance. Never without a smile, his charm was only surpassed by his compassion. But above all he will be remembered as a devoted husband and father of six children, who made the choice to raise them with love. He was a role model for how to age well and live a full and active life into the nineties.

Donations may be made in his honor to The Salvation Army. While serving at Fort Hood in the 1950’s, Al urgently needed to get home but had no money. The Salvation Army arranged and paid for his flight when no one else would help. Grateful, he promised to donate to them for the rest of his life- and he did.

Al’s children would like to especially thank Ashleigh Zacharewski and Valerie Hurl from UPMC Hospice Services for their compassionate care, especially in his final days.

Cremations services will be provided by Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City. Per Al’s wishes, there will be no visitation.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday July 11 at Frank G’s Place, 500 Market Street (Bridgewater) Beaver, PA 15009 from 1:00-4:00 PM.

Online condolences may be offered at marshallsfh.com

“Those who love deeply never grow old; they may die of old age, but they die young.”
—Sir Arthur Wing Pinero

Glenda L. Kelly, 82, of West Pittsburg, PA passed away on February 22, 2026, at her residence after a 2-year battle with cancer.

Glenda was born on March 15, 1943, to the late Glenn B. and Bernice (Yoho) Hennon of Chewton. She married Dale G. Kelly on December 2, 1961.

She was raised in Chewton, attending Chewton Elementary School to 8th grade and graduated from Lincoln High School Ellwood City, PA with the class of 1961. She attended Chewton Christian Church, where she later sang in the choir and served as the song leader.
After marriage, Glenda was a member of the 1st United Presbyterian Church of Darlington, PA, where she served as secretary for 8 years, served as a Sunday School Teacher, song leader, member of the choir, financial secretary, and as a member of the Board of Trustees. Also, she was song leader, youth group director, and served on several church boards.
She was currently a member of Moravia Presbyterian Church, Hilltoppers of Moravia Presbyterian Church, Moravia, PA and Challenges in Ellwood City, PA, and a knitting group, in Ellwood City.
While living in Florida for 4 years she was employed at The Paper Tree and Keller & Associates. After moving back to Big Beaver, she was employed at ESCO Sand Co and Copart Auto Auction, Ellwood City, PA. She retired in 2003. Glenda loved oil painting, ceramics, cross stitch, reading, and singing.

She is survived by son, Richard Dale (Jennifer) Kelly of Upper St. Clair, son, William Todd Kelly of North Carolina, daughter, Janet Kelly of West Pittsburg; 4 grandchildren, Kaitlyn Heeter, Kelli (Brandon) Allen, Grace Kelly, and Luke Kelly; two great-grandchildren, Cora and Lincoln Allen; brother-in-law, Carl Kelly; 3 sisters-in-law, Nora Bell Howard, Ruth Peterson, and Carol Shelenberger, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale G. Kelly, parents, son, David Glenn in 1963; grandson, Adam T. Kelly in 2004; brother, Dr. Charles B. Hennon; sister, Nora J. Allen; brothers-in-law, Vernon Kelly, Clarke E. Howard, Frank Dick Allen, James Shelenberger, David Peterson, and Paul Kelly and sisters-in-law, Alice Kelly, Jan Kelly, Pat Kelly, and Norma Kelly.

Per Glenda’s wishes she will be cremated, then later buried at the foot of her father’s grave. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11 am at Moravia Presbyterian Church.  Rev. Charlene Kennedy will officiate.

Arrangements entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home in Wampum. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

Richard M. Jugovich, 70, of New Galilee passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home. He is the son of Pauline (Benko) Jugovich and the late John Jugovich and was born September 11, 1955, in Pittsburgh.

He is survived by his sons; Joshua and his wife Meredith of Cecil, Michael Jugovich and his wife Jacklyn of Pittsburgh, his grandchildren; Elliott Jugovich, Ingrid Jugovich, Parker Jugovich, Morgan Jugovich, Zoey Jugovich, his brother; John Jugovich and one sister; Paula Jugovich Bejster, along with numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved dogs; Mr. Dink and Homer.

He was a 1973 graduate of Bishop Canevin High School. After graduation he joined the Mill-Wright Union and was employed in the steel industry. He had two sons; Joshua and Michael Jugovich. He was an avid gardener, especially his tomato plants and raising his chickens. He was known for making the hottest crushed red peppers. Most of all he loved spending time with his dogs. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.

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

James D. Plesniak, Jr., 70, of Franklin Township passed away on Friday, May 29th, 2026 at Cranberry Place in Cranberry Township.

James was born on January 15th, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late James D. and Patricia (Myers) Plesniak, Sr.. Over the years Jim worked at his family farm (Plesniak Farm) in Prospect, Sky Witch in Ellwood City, Russell Clyde Construction and Farm, Leeds & Northrup later known as Heraeus in Ellwood City. He also earned his certification as an Industrial Electrician. An outdoorsman, Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to auction, and farm tractors.

He is survived by his wife Frances (Clyde) Plesniak whom he married on December 31st, 1991, daughter Jessica Miller of Ellwood City, sons Justin (Tina) Miller and Austin Plesniak both of Franklin Township, grandchildren Andrew, Anthony, Ethan, Emily, Matthew, Brandon, Gabrielle, Gracie, Elizabeth, Kyle, and Kolt, and his brother Joseph (Linda) Plesniak of Prospect.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Pam Knechtel.

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