Obituaries

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…

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…

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…

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…