Obituaries

Mary Hrabosky, 104

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

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

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…


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Kenneth M. “Skip” Brenner, Jr., 77

Kenneth M. “Skip” Brenner, Jr., 77, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on June 1, 1944, Skip was the son of the late Kenneth and Kass Stanford Brenner.  He drove truck and he also ran the Agway on Zelienople Road.  A Veteran of the US Air Force, Skip served during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 157 and a former member of Mountville Presbyterian Church.  He could usually be found tinkering in his garage and he loved to ride motorcycles.  Skip also enjoyed…


Pamela Sue Hudspath, 65

Pamela Sue Hudspath, 65, of Wampum passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her residence after an extended illness. Born September 10, 1955 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Betty Heaton Kirkwood. She was married to Ernest J. Hudspath for 46 years. Pamela was a member of the Wampum United Methodist Church. She formerly worked at Airway and Alsy. Most recently she was a care assistant and cook at Trinity Oaks. Pam enjoyed fishing and horror movies. She loved spending time with her grand and great grandchildren. Survivors…


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Anna M. Main, 68

Anna M. Main, 68 of Ellwood City passed away Monday, August 23rd, 2021 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless. Anna was born on October 15th, 1952 in Ellwood City to the late Armando and Lena (Vitullo) Parisi. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1970. Anna worked at Tee-Time for 10 years as a counter attendant and was also a long-time cook for the Ellwood City Moose Lodge #93. She was a member of Word Alive Church, the American Cancer Society, Rely for Life, and The Ellwood City Moose Lodge #93, all of which she was…


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David F. “Mitzi” Moritza, 65

David F. “Mitzi” Moritza, 65, passed away at Quality Life Services New Castle on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on November 3, 1955, Mitzi was the son of the late David and Rose Genivia Moritza.  A 1973 graduate of Lincoln High School, he participated in the school’s initial wrestling program.  He also participated in many local arm-wrestling contests.  Mitzi retired as a custodian from the Seneca Valley School District.  A lifelong fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates, he also loved the Baltimore Colts and Boston Celtics.  Mitzi played church league softball…


Anna Belonzi, 99

Anna Belonzi, 99, of Ellwood City died Friday, August 20, 2021, at Carriage House Manor Care in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Seraphina Fusco was born March 13, 1922, in Koppel, PA She was survived by her sons; Chuck Belonzi and his wife Dorothy “Dottie” of Butler, Jeffrey Belonzi and his wife Kathy of Franklin Twp, one sister-in-law; Terri Belonzi of Collegeville, PA and 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Anna was a graduate of Lincoln High School, where she was top of her class. She worked at the 5…


Brian S. Holsinger, 45

Brian S. Holsinger, 45, of Ellport passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Heritage Valley – Beaver. Born November 7, 1975 in Germany, he was the beloved son of Edward and Dawna Holsinger. He was married to Brandi Dourlain Holsinger for four years. Brian was a graduate of Riverside High School in 1994. He was a jack of all trades with many talents and loved riding motorcycles. In addition to his parents and wife, survivors include ten children and step-children; Makaila (Anthony), Eathan, Logan, Mason, Brayden, Daiel, Leah, Joey, Orrin, and Joseph; four brothers, Edward (Nicole) Jr., Christopher (Dawn), Michael…


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Anthony R. Oliastro, Sr.

Mr. Anthony R. Oliastro, Sr., “Dick” went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2021. He passed unexpectedly at home. He was born in Ellwood City in 1939 to the late Rose F. (Cusato) Oliastro and Anthony Oliastro. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958 Dick started A.R. Oliastro, Inc. in 1955 with a 1947 White 5-ton dump truck and a OC3 Oliver Hi Lift. He has grown that into a strong family owned construction company with deep local roots. If you live In Ellwood, Chances are he dug your basement or paved your driveway. Dick was very…