Obituaries

Bertha J. Smith, 84, of Fombell, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian. Born in Fombell on April 17, 1937, Bertha was the daughter of the late Leroy and Frances Steffler Smith.  She enjoyed painting, coloring, making latch hook crafts and going for walks. Bertha is survived by her sisters, Nellie “Eleanor” Shaffer and Linda Matheny, both of Fombell, and several nieces and nephews, including William “Bill” Matheny, Karen Matheny, Jake Matheny, Billy Matheny and Beth Matheny. In addition to her parents, Bertha was preceded in death by a sister, Birdella “Birdie” Smith and two brothers, David…

Shannon Wimer Hunston, 43, entered God’s Kingdom on Thursday, November 11, 2021, after a courageous two-year battle with colorectal cancer. Shannon was 43 and was surrounded by her loving family when she passed. Shannon was born to Phil and Lori Wimer on October 13, 1978, in Ellwood City, PA. When Shannon was younger, her favorite activities were singing and musical theater. She went to Ellwood City Schools and Beaver County Christian School. She attended Mount Union College and graduated with a degree in English Education. After graduating, she and her husband moved to Florida and pursued careers. In college, she…

Mr. Louis V. Nocera Jr., “Tata”, 88, formerly of Koppel, passed away peacefully on November 20th, 2021 at Northview Estates. Tata was born on December 8th, 1932 in New Castle, to the late Luigi and Virginia (Rossano) Nocera Sr.. He graduated from New Castle High School and from the New Castle Business College. Tata joined the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in 1950, while serving at Fort Benning in Georgia he attended the Army School of Mechanics and became a driving instructor for other soldiers. He was discharged in 1952 with the rank of Private First Class, and received…

Carol B. Kirkham Cutich, 86, of Fombell, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at The Grove at Harmony. Born in Ellwood City on September 26, 1935, Carol was the daughter of the late John & Frances Kwolek Kirkham. She worked at Leeds & Northrup in Ellport and later retired from Heraeus in Ellwood City. Carol enjoyed reading, watching old movies, shopping and doing yardwork. She also enjoyed taking walks and frequently went to McConnell’s Mill State Park and Hereford Manor Lake. Holidays were big events for Carol. She loved hosting large gatherings for every single holiday, including her birthday….

Andrew Woloszyn, 80, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Andrew was born on July 15th, 1941 in Chewton to the late Julian and Mary (Ostrowski) Woloszyn. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960, Penn State with a degree in Law Enforcement and Corrections, and the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. He was a part-time police officer for Wayne Township and a member of Holy Redeemer Church. Andrew also worked for Universal Rundal, Babcock and Wilcox Steel Mill, drove truck for PGT trucking, and at CD Ambrosia Trucking Company and…

Joseph J. Barberio, 82, of Cranberry Township, passed away at UPMC Passavant on Monday, November 15, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on March 26, 1939, Joseph was the son of the late George T. and Abigail M. Hughes Barberio.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Theresa Hullihan on December 15, 2011.  They were married on April 17, 1982.  Joseph worked as a Computer Technician and later in management for RCA, Telex and Wang.  He retired from Erie Insurance.  Joseph was an active member of St. Ferdinand Catholic Church where he was a member of the Blessing Fund. …