Obituaries

Charles E. “Chuck” Gwin, 96

Charles E. “Chuck” Gwin, 96, of North Beaver Township passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his residence. Born December 19, 1926 in North Beaver Township, he was the son of the late Edwin Lee and Matilda Hopper Gwin. He was married to Betty J. Beatrice for 42 years when she passed on March 30, 1987. He was married to Shirley Kelly when she passed on April 14, 2018. Chuck was a Veteran of the Army serving during WWII. Chuck was retired from Essroc (Bessemer Cement) where he worked as an electrician. He was the oldest member and past commander…


Shane Craft Sr., 35

Shane Craft Sr., 35, of Enon Valley passed away on Saturday, May 20th, 2023. Born in Beaver, PA on December 29th, 1987 Shane is the son of the late Fred Cook and Jodi Craft of New Brighton. He had attended Mohawk High School and graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech where he studied auto body repair. Recently he had worked for NVR Building Products in Darlington. Shane enjoyed the outdoors especially camping, building cabins, and dirt bike riding. He is survived by his mother Jodi, wife Teralynn (Yuricha) Craft whom he married on August 18th, 2018, daughters Katherine Shutack and Mary…


Kathy Watterson Sapp, 68

Kathy Watterson Sapp, 68, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 8, 1954 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Audrey Glitch Watterson. She was married to Jack Sapp on October 24, 1986. Kathy had graduated from Lincoln High School. Following high school, she worked at Romar Textile and the Ellwood Knitting Mill. She was a current member of the Lighthouse Assembly of God in Ellwood City. Kathy was a Steelers fan, enjoyed painting, and going camping. Survivors include her husband Jack; son, Roy Joseph…


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Sarah “Sally” Elizabeth Straw, 93

Sarah “Sally” Elizabeth Straw, 93, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at the River City Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, FL on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Born in Eastvale, PA, Sally was the daughter of the late William and Stella Cochran Douds.  Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Straw, who passed away on September 25, 2006.  They were married on June 23, 1951.  Sally, along with her husband, owned and operated Straw’s Bakery on the North Side of Ellwood for over 20 years.  After her retirement in 1977, she worked the next 12 years for Bakery Supply Co. in Pittsburgh.  Sally was a…


Michael G. Halikos, 57

Michael G. Halikos, 57, of Industry passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Born November 12, 1965 in Poland, OH, he was the son of the late James Michael and Elizabeth Katherine Davis Halikos. He was married to Mary Ellen Halikos. Survivors include his loving wife Mary Ellen; daughter, Dina Ritchie (Kevin) Gasior; two sons, Ryan Ritchie and James Halikos; three grandchildren; Olivia, Aliana, and Cameron; sister, Vicky (Jeff) Dinard, and two half-sisters, Sherry Hudson and Ruth Reid. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his half-brother Terry…


Antoinette M. Foreman, 90

Antoinette M. Foreman, 90, of New Castle passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her daughter’s home. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Florence (Crans) Rossi and was born March 28, 1933, in Ellwood City She is survived by her daughters; Lisa White and her husband Ronald of New Castle, Susan Morgenstern and her husband Paul of New Wilmington, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, her sister; Joyce Hart of Fombell, and sister-in-law; Erma Rossi of Tionesta and a many nieces, nephews and friends. She attended Lincoln High School. She met and married the love of her life, Russell…


Carolyn Irene Sarver, 80

Carolyn Irene Sarver, 83, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Wexford Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Hobart and Clara (Vogler) Miller. She was born April 17, 1940, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughters; Kathleen Frickanish and her husband Mark of Ellwood City, Penny Badger and her husband Keith of Palmyra, PA, Melinda Cappello of Ellwood City, grandchildren; Kayla Czeczely and her husband Gary, Jake Frickanish of Ellwood, City, Emily Sarver of Harrisburg, Gretta Shaner and her husband Russel of New Castle, Carson Cappello of Ellwood City, great-grandchildren; Porscia Czeczely, Bentley…


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Rodnie R. Tedrow, 74

Rodnie R. Tedrow, 74, of Wampum, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. Born on November 14, 1948 in Waynesburg, PA, Rodnie was the son of the late Fred and Velma Harris Tedrow.  Rodnie served in the US Army during Vietnam and Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.  He retired from Vesuvius McDanel in Beaver Falls where he worked as a Master Mold Maker.  Rodnie enjoyed riding motorcycles and tinkering with cars, but most of all, he enjoyed the time he spent with his children, his grandchildren, and his dogs. Rodnie is…


George Ream, 67

George Ream, 67, of Wampum, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Edison Manor in New Castle PA. He was the son of the late Daniel and Audrey (Coyle) Ream and was born January 6, 1956 in Rochester, PA. He is survived by his sister; Kimberly Ream of Wampum, PA. His family is having no services, per his wishes. Cremation Arrangements entrusted to the TURNER FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES located at 5th and Park in Ellwood City.


Pamela Ann Grimm, 50

Pamela Ann Grimm, 50 of Chewton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her residence. Born October 27, 1972 in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lewis and Marianne Connolly Cisler. She was married to Kirtis W. Grimm. Pamela was a graduate of Slippery Rock University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. She worked as a Cytologist for 23 years at the Butler Memorial Hospital. She cherished time with her family especially her sons and grandchildren. She loved all animals; her seven beagle puppies, her German Sheppard, her goats, and ducks. Survivors…