Obituaries

Jairus Edward Zerbe, 89 of Portersville, Perry Township, PA, formerly of Sinking Spring, PA passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at the VA Community Care Center in Butler, PA. Jairus was born in Bowmansville PA on December 21, 1933 to the late John and Mary Irene (Lorah) Zerbe. Jairus married his high school sweetheart, the late Mary Ellen Wickel on January 1, 1953. A 1951 graduate of Wilson High School, he was a self-employed auctioneer for over 20 years and had previously worked at Rich Maid Kitchens for many years and Pagoda Candies. He enlisted with the United States Army,…

John M. Stubbs, 69, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Avalon Place following a brief illness. Born June 10, 1953 in Kittanning, he was the son of the late John P. and Alice Chappell Stubbs. He was married to Loretta Anderson Stubbs. It would have been their 52-year anniversary this July. John had retired from the American Red Cross after working there for 30 years. He was active with the Koppel Volunteer Fire Department. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife Loretta; daughter, Rebecca Bailey of Scottdale, PA; son, Daniel Stubbs of…

Charlotte L. Miller, 86, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 at her residence. Charlotte was born on July 8th, 1935 in Pittsburgh to the late Michael and Ella (Magella) Sproch. She graduated from Schenley High School with the class of 1952. Charlotte was a former member of the Silver Sneakers club in Ellwood City, and belonged to Victory Church in Cranberry Township. She was a “Pittsburgher” who loved cheering on the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. Charlotte enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their various sporting events. She will be deeply missed. She is survived…

Ronald “Ronnie” William Hollinback, 73, years of Ellwood City, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at The VA Community Center in Butler, PA. He was the son of the late William Thomas and Clysta (Dambach) Hollinback and was born on September 28, 1949, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his sisters; Shirley and her husband Tom of Ellwood City, Caroll Young and her husband Edd of Sewickley, Nieces and Nephews; Jeffrey Syphrit and his wife Jackie of Ellwood City, Richard Syphrit and his wife Nicole of Ellwood City, Lori Syphrit of Ellwood City, Carrie Froce and her husband Neil…

Mrs. Mary A. Truby, 89, of Franklin Twp., Ellwood City, Pennsylvania joined her husband Charles A. Truby in Heaven on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023. Mary was born to the late Frank and Martha C. (Milnes) Sobczak in Ellwood City on September 29th, 1933. Mary enjoyed traveling. She traveled many times throughout the United States to visit family. Even as she became older, she thought nothing of it to board a Greyhound bus to visit loved ones. She was an avid reader and could finish most books within a few hours. Throughout the years she had crocheted many blankets for children…

Nancy Lee Spratley, 78, of Ellwood City went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born on February 28, 1945 in Rochester PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Joseph Hall. She was married to the love of her life Albert Daniel Spratley. Nancy was a hard worker and caregiver, working for the Blair Nursing Home for 21 years, and also in private home health care. She also worked for Airway Luggage, Alsy Lighting, and Leeds and Northrup. Some of the things that…