Obituaries

John E. Leopardo, 91, of North Sewickley Township passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 20, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1930, in Chewton, PA, to the late Joseph and Sylvia (Massa) Leopardo. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1948 and The Pennsylvania State University with a Major in Mechanical Engineering in 1952. John served in the U.S. Army at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland from 1955 – 1957. Following his service he was employed and held management positions with National Tube/US Steel, Babcock & Wilcox, and Pittsburgh Tube. He retired…

Barbara Boydell, 88, a lifelong resident of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 12, 1934 in Frisco, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert C. and Tressa L. (Ritter) Hall. She was married to John Boydell. Barbara was a nurse for over 20 years at the Ellwood Hospital. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Her most cherished moments were spent with family. Our dear mother was funny, loving, always caring, unselfish, and courageous. We are so fortunate to have spent our lives with her. We will miss her every day….

Lisa J. Cook, 57, of Wampum passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Born August 7, 1965 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Betty June Weir D’Amico. Lisa enjoyed traveling and time spent with her family. She was Catholic by faith. Survivors include son, Jesse (Kayla) Householder of Rochester; two daughters, Ashley Cook of New Castle and Paige D’Amico of New Galilee; three sisters, Avis M. Smith of Wampum, Mary (Mark) Cunningham of Ellport, and Christine E. (Robert) Hodes of Gilbertsville; one brother, James M. (Ricky) D’Amico of St. Cloud, FL,…

Mary Lou Faull, 68, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Kermit and Carrol (Hoessler) Rotruck and was born July 3, 1954 in Honolulu, Hi. She is survived by her husband, of thirty-nine years, Gary L. Faull of Ellport, her two aunts; Doris Werner and Gail McCormick both of Ellwood City, and two cousins; Cindy and Terri McCormick of Ellwood City. She graduated high school in 1971 and she was a longtime member of St. Patrick’s Parish in Franklin, PA. She met and married…

ROY LEE HERR JR., 36 of Wampum, passed away due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on November 10, 2022. Born June 9, 1986 in New Castle, PA he was the son of Cynthia (Klinesmith) Herr, Mesa, AZ and the late Roy Lee Herr Sr. Roy was a 2004 graduate of Shenango High School and a 2019 graduate of Slippery Rock University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education. Majoring in Physical Fitness and Activity Management. Following graduation, Roy enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. on August 21,2006 and served as a Scout for the 3rd…