Obituaries

Delores J. Dando, Delores “Dolly” of Wampum died at age 86 on September 3, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Born January 24, 1935 she was last child born to Anthony and Adelina DiTommasso Scala. She was married to Nick Dando for 53 years when he preceded her in death on March 26. 2012. Delores was a graduate of Wampum High School and Garfield Business School. She also received certificates from Data Consultants and Midland Center for Career development for transcriptionist. During her school years she worked as a cashier at Repman’s store. After school she worked at the…

James Richard Wyse, 63 of Pittsburgh, PA., passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2021. He was born June 24, 1958, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Thomas Joseph Wyse, Sr. and Coletta Philomena (Schmidt) Wyse of Pittsburgh. Jim is survived by his life partner Rebecca Carpetta; daughters, Jennifer Braun, Sarah Wyse and Naomi Carpetta; son, Brian Kardell; sister, Beverly Bell; brothers, Joseph Wyse and Thomas Wyse, Jr.; grandchildren, Liam and Baelin Braun; son-in-law, Matthew Braun; brother-in-law, Bob Neft; and sister-in-laws, Rose and Virginia Wyse. Jim was preceded in death by his brothers Regis and John (Buck) Wyse. Jim had an entrepreneurial…

Mary Hrabosky, 104, of Ellport, passed away at St. Joseph Care Center in the Mother House of the Sisters of Divine Providence on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Born in Clairton, PA on August 17, 1917, Mary was the daughter of the late Mike and Helen Duch Berchok.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Hrabosky on April 15, 1993.  They were married on February 1, 1937.  Mary was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the Ladies of Charity of the church.  She was a former member of St. Joseph Church in Ellport and the Altar Society. …

Donald W. Cragle, 61, of Ellwood City died Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, after a lengthy illness. He was the son of the Late Donald and Nancy (Haswell) Cragle and was born August 1, 1960, in Ellwood City. He was survived by his loving wife, of 41 years, Pamela Cragle, two children; Amy Cragle of Beaver Falls, Donnie Cragle; grandson; Logan Rees, two sisters; Kimberly Kaszer and her husband Mark of Ellwood City, Holly Cornelius, and her husband Bill of Ellwood City and one brother; Paul Robert Cragle of Ellwood City, along with and numerous…

Sheldon Harry “Shelly” LeViere Sr., 89, of Ellport passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 under Hospice Care at the Haven Nursing Home. Born November 4, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late David W. and Lois Young LeViere. He was married to Sally Lou Lewis LeViere for 68 years as they were married on November 8, 1952. Sheldon graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. A United States Army Veteran, he served in the Korean War. He worked for Russell Trucking for 32 years. Sheldon was proud that he was a life long member of the…