Obituaries

Carol M. Steilner, 85, of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born in Ellwood City on May 22, 1940, Carol was the daughter of the late Leroy and Mary Houk Pifer.  She married John Steilner on June 27, 1957, and they enjoyed sixty-eight years together.  Carol retired from the Ellwood City Hospital where she worked as an operating room technician.  A member of the Berean Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City, Carol enjoyed card club and bowling.  Carol and John kept themselves busy attending all their grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. …

Patricia Will, 92, of Saxonburg passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Maria Angela (Belsole) Matesic and was born September 2, 1933 in Pittsburgh. She is survived by her daughter; Tammy Geyer of Saxonburg, her grandchildren; Michael Socrates Zourelias of West Deer, Matthew Raymond Charles Zourelias and his wife Rachel of Mercersburg, her great-grandchildren; Ashton Lees, Bryce Lees of West Deer. Patricia was was a 1951 graduate of St. Ursuline Academy. She married the love of her life Raymond Arthur Will, in 1963, and they were married 44…

James Klingensmith, 82, of Shenango Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford surrounded by his family. Born on November 10, 1943 in Ellwood City, James was the son of the late Cyrus and Doris Klingensmith and the late Elizabeth Sheals Worth. He married the former Carolyn S. Moore on June 25, 1964 and they enjoyed nearly sixty years together before her passing in February of 2024. James was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the USS Bache. For over 50 years, James and his wife were ham radio operators…

Harry R. Cunning, 72, of Enon Valley, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at UPMC Jameson. Born in New Galilee on November 1, 1953, Harry was the son of the late Wilfred and Lillian Moore Cunning.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Magnifico Cunning in 2012. Harry was a diesel mechanic and he loved spending time in the outdoors. He is survived by his girlfriend, Donna Willis of Enon Valley, three daughters and sons-in-law, Missy and Beau Baker of Darlington, Lisa and Kenny Hutchinson of New Castle, Rhonda and George Zaritski of Center Township, seven grandchildren;…

Marilyn Ann Ferrucci, 83, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully at Avalon Care Center, surrounded by her family, on December 28, 2025. Born on August 11, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Laura Price Parker Kulinski and Howard E. Parker. Maryiln was a 1960 graduate of Lincoln High School. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Dana Ferrucci Stiger (Robert) of New Castle, a son, her grandchildren, Cassie Stiger and Jaymee Stiger, both of New Castle, a half-brother, Jon Kulinski (Mary Jo) and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Marilyn will be deeply missed by her family, friends…