Obituaries

James F. Gillespie, 86, of Perry Township passed away at his residence on Friday, December 23, 2022. Born in Ellwood City on November 2, 1936, James was the son of the late Harold I. and Margaret Richards Gillespie.  James was preceded in death by his wife, the former Nancy Dombeck on May 1, 2006.  They were married on April 27, 1954.  He had retired from the Ambridge B & W where he worked as a turn foreman.  James was an active member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church where he was an usher and a Eucharist minister.  He was…

John N. Shiderly , “Jack”, 74, of Ellwood City passed away, Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home. He was the son of the late John and Ruth (Stubbel) Shiderly and was born February 2, 1948 in Pittsburgh.He was survived by his wife; Judy (Danver) Shiderly of Ellwood City, his daughter; Dana Shiderly of Brighton Twp, his son; John Shiderly of Franklin Twp, his sisters; Darlene Applegate, Delores Maleski, Lenora Danver, and multiple nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Riverside High School. He met and married, the love of his life, Judy Danver, in 1977. He was an…

Amy D. Boy, 88, formerly of Ellport, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver. Born on June 6, 1934 in New Castle, Amy was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Gilbert Contos.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Boy, who died on September 3, 2018.  They were married on July 27, 1952.  Amy attended Christ Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Ellport Boosters and the Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club.  Amy enjoyed entertaining and cooking for her friends and family.  She truly loved the time she spent…

David Kineston, Jr., 45, of Shenango Township, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 in the Emergency Room at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on February 16, 1977, David was the son of David Kineston of Shenango Township and the late Rose Jones Kineston.  David is survived by his wife, Anna Hargenrader Kineston.  A self-employed auctioneer, David was Catholic by faith and enjoyed hunting, fishing and auto racing.  He loved the time he had with his family especially with his children and grandchildren. Besides his father and wife, David is survived by his 3 children, Dillon Kineston, Madison Kineston…

Cecelia (Teets) Oliver passed away on December 16, 2022, at her home at the age of 86. She lived most of her life in North Sewickley Township. Preceding her in death were her parents, Theodore and Dorothea (Thompson) Teets; her daughter, Loretta; her sister and brother-in-law, Myrna and Bill Howman; her sister, Patty (Joe) Woloszyn; and her stepmother, Ruthene Kocher Teets. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James Oliver. God blessed her with a wonderful family. She cherished all of them. Survivors include her children and spouses: Richard and Mary Jo Oliver, James and Amy Oliver, and…

Bruce Allen Ives, 64, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He was born September 1, 1958, in Ellwood City, PA to Robert T. Ives and Ruth B. (Minkel) Ives. Bruce graduated from Valparaiso High School, Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and the University of Michigan with a master’s degree in Fine Arts. Bruce’s professional career was largely spent working for nonprofit organizations in Chicago. Bruce was a lover and supporter of the arts. He had deep roots in theater, beginning as an actor and ascending to director and manager of many productions. And…

Kristine S. (Kotuby) Rogers, 50, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 7th, 2022 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Kristine was born in Ellwood City to George R. “Butch” and the late Carol L. (Reeder) Kotuby on August 19th, 1972. She had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1990. Kristine loved spending time with her nieces, nephew, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She also loved animals especially her cats. She is survived by her father George R. “Butch” Kotuby of North Sewickley Twp., sister Pamela Weller of Beaver Falls, several, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts,…