Obituaries

Norma M. Boots, 95, of Pleasant Hill Rd. Perry Township passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at her residence. Born May 19, 1929 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William Oris and Gertrude Gibson Houk. She was married to Paul N. Boots for 42 years when he passed away in 1993. Norma graduated from Harlansburg High School. She was a devoted homemaker. Norma enjoyed singing in the choir at the Wurtemburg Methodist Church and also in the Pennsylvania State Choir in her youth. She was a member of the Women’s…

Mrs. Frances (Dombeck) Falcsik, 81, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, at UPMC -Jameson Hospital. Frances was born on August 19th,1942, in Ellwood City to the late Frank S. and Mafalda R. (Ricci) Dombeck. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960. She is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. On December 26th, 196l, she married the love of her life, Anthony A. “Tony” Falcsik who preceded her in death on September 18th, 2011. Frances was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and a friend to all. She worked…

Richard D. Keith, 75, of Darlington Township passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 27, 2024 at his residence. Born March 3, 1949 in Garrett, PA, he was the son of the late Russell D. and Ila Mae Ackerman Keith. He was married to Shirley A. Keith for 22 years when she passed away on June 16, 2012. Richard had retired from Koppel Steel where he worked as a crane operator. An avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed watching sports and was an ardent fan of any team from Pittsburgh. He is survived by his daughter, Dana (Steve)…

Derrick M Stevenson, 82, of Beaver Falls passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Aspinwall following a brief illness. Born December 25, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William and Kay Porter Stevenson. Derrick graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked as a Beaver Falls Policeman from 1972 until his retirement in 1992. He also owned Stevenson’s Exterminating for a time. Derrick was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the VFW and the American Legion. He enjoyed reading. Family…

Mrs. Natalie A. Wojtkiewicz, 72, of Franklin Township passed away on Monday, May 27th, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Wojtkiewicz was born on February 20th, 1952 in Sharon, PA to the late Michael and Anna (Homsey) Komisin. She had graduated from Sharpsville High School with the class of 1970, and Penn State University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 1974. For thirteen years Natalie worked at the McGuire Memorial Home retiring in 2017. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, sudoku, shopping, and cooking. Natalie…

Mrs. Emma (Sainato) Mittica, 84, of Koppel passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 in her home surrounded b y her loving family. Daughter of the Late Francesco and Maria (Pace) Sainato, she was born on March 3rd, 1940 in Condoianni, Italy and came to the United States in 1958. Just 18 years old she met her loving husband, Domenico, only a few months after arriving and marring the love of her life on October 10th, 1959. Emma was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She took pride in cooking every Sunday and every holiday…

Donna Jean Cookson, 80, of Ellwood City passed away, Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late James and Elsie (Docchio)Phillips and was born August 21, 1943, in Beaver Falls. She is survived by her daughters; Jeannette Romano and her husband Dan Paulsen of Clearwater, FL, Jamey Nye and her husband Michael of New Brighton, Christy Cleofas Castillo and her husband Alfredo of New Castle, her grandchildren; Justin Romano, Tristan and Ethan Nye, Elsie, Evelyn, Enrique, and Emilio Cleofas CastilloHer brother; James Phillips of Beaver Falls. Donna was born and raised…

Mrs. Rose Marie DeNome, 76, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. DeNome was born on February 26th, 1948 in Ellwood City to the late Lawrence J. and Constance (Larry) Crespo Sr.. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1966 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. For many years Rose worked for the Ellwood City Area School District first as a Building Clerk and then as the Elementary Principle’s Secretary. She enjoyed watching The Young and The Restless, going to casino’s, and most of all time spent with…