Obituaries

Albert R. Leopardi, 83, of Franklin Township, passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 27, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on October 4, 1938, Albert was the son of the late Albert and Thressa Ritorto Leopardi.  Albert is survived by his wife, the former Linda Fabian, whom he married on February 19, 1994.  He had worked as a machinist at American Steel and later retired from the Ellwood City Forge. After his retirement, he worked at Trader Horn.  Albert was a Veteran of the Navy serving on the USS Wasp.  While on the USS Wasp he visited both…

Mr. Lou L. Gatto, 93, passed on from this Earth on December 23rd, 2021 at 3:00 pm. The world will greatly miss our patriarch, but heaven will rejoice. Dad talked with God and got his prayers answered. He was able to pass away at home with his children around him and in his sleep. He is survived by his precious sister Sandy, his children Doug, Beth, and Chris, his grandchildren Dani and Rocco, and great grandchildren Isaiah, Noah, Isabella, Dylan, and Jude. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Cynthia, his daughter Linda and five precious brothers who…

Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Polanichka reposed in The Lord on Monday morning, December 20, 2021 at the age of 85. Born July 17,1936 in Scranton, PA to the late Nicholas and Susan (Chuvan) Polanichka.Proto. Michael entered the Diocesan Seminary of Christ the Savior in Johnstown, PA in September 1956 and graduated in June 1960. On June 11, 1960 he married the former Eleanor Jean Hazuda in Nesquehoning, PA and they just celebrated their 61st Wedding anniversary in June 2021. His beloved wife, Pani Eleanor, who was his caregiver for the past 3 years passed away suddenly on November 21, 2021….

Mrs. Margaret H. “Marge” Gibbs, 84, of North Sewickley Twp. passed on to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, December 20th, 2021 at the Paramount Senior Living in Cranberry Twp.. Mrs. Gibbs was born in Pittsburgh to the late Irwin and Emma (Herrman) Weidle on October 26, 1937. She had graduated from Perry High School with the class of 1955. After raising her children, she worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, the Riverside School District cafeteria for 17 1/2 years as a cook, and lastly for Camp Allegheny in the food service department. Margaret enjoyed crocheting, cooking,…

Michael J. “Mike” Evanick, 67, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 AHN Wexford Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born on July 29, 1954 in McKees Rocks, PA, Mike was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Palulas Evanick.  A graduate of Sto-Rox High School, Mike grew up attending St. Cyril & Methodius Church.  Mike was a loving father, a devoted husband and a friend to many.  He could often be found listening to the classics like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bing Crosby.  Fun-loving and always one to make people laugh and smile, Mike’s hobbies…

After a two-year battle with lung cancer, Mr. Don W. Buzard Sr., 78 of Ellwood City passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver on December 20, 2021. Born May 26, 1943 to Wade & Viette Buzard, Don spent his life in Ellwood, save for a four-year tour with the US Navy, which came after graduating from Lincoln High School in 1961. After returning home from the Navy, he met Mary Kathryn DeNome, whom he married May 14, 1966. From there, Don & Mary Kay brought into the world three sons: Don Jr. (Jennifer Cvetnic)…

Thomas E. “Tom” Hupp, 72, of Cranberry Township passed away on Friday, December 17th, 2021 at the Celebration Villa of Allison Park. Tom was born on May 11th, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late Lester D. and Della (Chiolo) Hupp. He graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1967 and from Clarion State College with a degree in Education in 1971. Tom then became an English teacher for Riverside High School in 1971 and worked there until his retirement in 2005. He enjoyed antiquing, and his beloved dog, who was more like a child to him, Montgomery….

Mr. Domenico A. Mundo, 79, of Ellwood City passed away at the Haven in New Castle, Sunday, December 19th, 2021, following a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Married to Janice Alfonso on November 30th, 1968, he is the son of the late Marie Adams Mundo and Domenico Mundo. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1960, he was a freelance photographer for the Ellwood City Ledger & the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He also worked as a photographer for Aetna Standard Engineering in Ellwood City & Dravo Corporation on Neville Island. Later, he worked for Babcock & Wilcox and Mathews Conveyor Company….