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December 5, 2022

Edith Kravos, 91

Mrs. Edith Kravos, 91, formerly of New Beaver Borough, passed away on December 5th, 2022 at the Northview Estates. Edith was born on May 6th, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late Raymond and Nellie (Cavallaro) DiFalco. She graduated from Ellwood City’s Lincoln High School with the class of 1949. She is survived by her daughter Karen (Bill) Geer of Wampum, son John Kravos III of Wampum, grandchildren Kurt Andrew (Rose) Kravos and Kelly Lynn (Josh) Sonnetti, great-grandchildren Ivy and Sage Sonnetti, and sister Stella M. Santillo of Ellwood City. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband…

December 4, 2022

Patty Lou (Main) Procopio, 91

Patty Lou (Main) Procopio, 91, of Scott Township, passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2022, surrounded by her only son, Frank Christopher Procopio, daughter-in-law, Patricia (Bell) Procopio, and her two loving grandsons, Devan and Dylan Procopio of Greentree, PA. Patty was born Sept. 30, 1931, in Ellwood City, PA., daughter of the late Curtis and Edith Main and sister of the late Phyllis Gordon and Delphine Main. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years and the love of her life, Frank Augustine Procopio of Wampum, PA. They were active members of Park Gate Baptist Church…

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December 4, 2022

Charles W. Kennedy, Sr.

Charles W. Kennedy, 56, of Ellwood City passed away at his home on December 3, 2022 following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 20, 1966 in Ellwood City and graduated from Lincoln High School. He was a skilled tradesman and a very hard worker. In his spare time he loved cooking, sharing recipes, fishing and his Pittsburgh sports teams. He is survived by his three children, Charles Kennedy Jr., Colton Kennedy, and Keisha (Drew) Borselli, his grandchildren Taelor Kennedy, Kamden Kennedy, Bristol Borselli and Bankston Borselli, as well as numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and many close friends….

December 3, 2022

Ronald Kaufman, 84

Ronald Kaufman, 84, of Fombell passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Carriage Manor in New Castle. Born March 1, 1938 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ferd and Mildred Keisling Kaufman. He was married to Mary Miller Kaufman. Ronald had graduated from Zelienople High School in 1956. After high school, he served his Country in the United States Navy. He retired from Highway Equipment Co. . He also drove truck for BeMac Trucking.  Ronald was an active member of the Concord United Methodist Church for 15 years where he faithfully mowed their grass for 10…

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December 1, 2022

Gary L. Forsythe, 78

Mr. Gary L. Forsythe, 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Gary was born on October 13th, 1944 in Pittsburgh to the late Marshall and Edna (Henderson) Forsythe. He attended Mars High School and is a veteran of the United States Army with a discharge rank of E-4 (Specialist). He worked at Wooding’s Industrial in Mars as a supervisor, Fombell Fabricating, Cullum Mechanical Construction as a plumbing foreman and lastly at Adam’s Manufacturing as a warehouse worker. Gary enjoyed gardening, and was avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and NASCAR Racing….

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December 1, 2022

Elizabeth L. Pratt, 100

Mrs. Elizabeth L. Pratt, 100, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at UPMC Jamison Hospital in New Castle. Liz was born on June 8th, 1922 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph and Marianna (Anzolliti) Pasta. She graduated from Lincoln High School in January, with the class of 1940. She worked at the Tube Mill, Miller’s Dry Goods and The Mattress Factory. Liz was a kind, giving person who loved her family and friends. She will be missed by those whose lives she touched. She was small in stature, but strong in her will, determination, and…

November 30, 2022

Carol Diane Wilfong, 79

Carol Diane Wilfong, 79, of Emlenton, Pa. passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Butler Memorial Hospital on November 29, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Norma (Bubb) Haswell and was born December 23, 1942, in Ellwood City, Pa. She is survived by her Husband; Richard “Rick” Wilfong; Daughter; Christine Hamovitz (spouse; Arnie), Sons; Samuel Makarevich (spouse; Connie), William Dean Makarevich (spouse; Jodi), and Michael Makarevich; step-son; Eric Wilfong (spouse; Lori); Grandchildren; Jennifer Carol Gales (spouse; James), Tannor Makarevich, Alexandria Makarevich, Gwendolyn Baker, Julia Wilfong and Joshua Wilfong. Brothers; Lloyd (Skip) Haswell Jr. (spouse;…

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November 30, 2022

George R. Garda, 79

Mr. George R. Garda, 79, formerly of Ellwood City and presently of Mars, Pa passed away on Monday, November, 28th, 2022. Mr. Garda was born in Ellwood City on July 27th, 1943 son of the late George and Flora (Paglia) Garda. He is a member of the Lincoln High School Class of 1961 and had played center on the football team. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Slippery Rock State College in 1966 where he also played center on the football team, and a Master’s Degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1970. He had taught at the…

November 29, 2022

Willie M. Alexander, 69

Willie M. Alexander, 69, of Pittsburgh passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at West Penn Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born June 20, 1953 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William Alexander and Inez Bell Alexander Rodriquez. Willie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pittsburgh where he served as their Secretary. Survivors include four brothers, James Patrick Bell of Long Beach, CA, Cornell Alexander of FL, Moses Alexander of OH and Dennis Bell of New Castle; two sisters, Virginia Alexander of New Castle, Silvia Alexander of Pittsburgh; aunt, Chiseko…

November 29, 2022

Paul J. McQuiston, 50

Paul J. McQuiston, 50, of Lowellville Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. Born September 12, 1972 in Aliquippa, he was the son of Gerald A. and Linda McQuiston. He was married to Johanna C. (McDonald) McQuiston. Paul was a rail washman for the P.S.C. Group in Monaca, PA. He enjoyed listening to music, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his parents Gerald and Linda of Ellwood City; his wife of 15 years Johanna; two sons, Keenan J. and Liam M. McQuiston all…