Obituaries

Mrs. Nancy L. Sadowski, 73, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Sadowski was born in Beaver Falls on November 11, 1947 to the late Paul and Jessie (Gordon) Crawford. She had graduated from Beaver Falls High School. Prior to moving to Ellwood City, Nancy lived in Florida for 20 years. She had worked for the Salvation Army in New Castle as a sorter. Nancy was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and was a loving, caring person to all. She is survived by her sons, Christopher Jacobs of Kansas and Shawn Jacobs of…

Mrs. Ruth E. Flinner, 96 of Wampum passed away Friday, September 3rd 2021, at her residence. Ruth was born on August 30th, 1925 in Ellwood City to the late Forrest and Florence (Arnold) Dobson. Ruth was a waitress at Perkin’s in New Castle, and a member of The First Christian Church. She enjoyed knitting, ceramics, and horseback riding. She is survived by her daughters, Carol (Gary) Myers of Wampum, and Donna (Bob) Wacht of Pulaski Twp., her 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Floyd W. Flinner, her son, Floyd…

Mrs. Mary Lou (Rocco) Mercuri, 92, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople. Mrs. Mercuri was born on December 14, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late John G. and Carmel (Conti) Rocco. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1946 and was a member of the Top 10 of her class. She had worked at Gerson Jewelry Store in Ellwood City as a sales and repair person, the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, Aetna Standard Engineering Co. as a secretary and accounts payable, and retired from…

Mr. Joseph D. Carinci, 80, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, Florida. Mr. Carinci was born in Ellwood City on July 29, 1941 to the late Lorenzo “Lawrence” and Fanny (Rose) Carinci. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1959. Following high school, Joseph enlisted with the U.S. Army and served from October of 1959 until his discharge in August of 1961 with the rank of Spec 4. Joseph then worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Koppel until it closed….

Linda L. Fox, 72, of Wayne Township passed away at UPMC Jameson Hospital ER on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Born in New Castle on November 28, 1948, Linda was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Herbert Miller.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Fox on May 8, 2008.  They were married on February 8, 1969.  Linda attended Harmony Baptist Church and was a member of the New Castle Elks Lodge #69. Linda is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Beth (Robert) Fox-Kerry of Ellwood City, 2 granddaughters, Breanna and Chelsea Kerry, 2 sisters, Donna…

Roger A. Hogue, 57, of Portersville passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 unexpectedly at his residence. Born February 7, 1964 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Charles and Joann Christophe Hogue. He was married to Denise Jacobs Hogue. Roger was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed at Kawneer, the former Traco, in Cranberry. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and being around a camp fire. Roger formerly raced motorcycles and dirt bikes. He enjoyed restoring his brother’s El Camino and watching NASCAR. His most cherished moments were spent with his family. He…