Obituaries

Gregory Lyn Shaffer, 76 of Hickory Township passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 6:15 A.M. Born in Ellwood City on June 16, 1946, Gregory was the son of the late Theodore and Elta Voland Shaffer.  Gregory was a welder at Kasgro Rail in New Castle and a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory.

Christopher James Caputo, 48, of North Sewickley Township died on Friday, October 28, 2022 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital following a lingering illness. Mr. Caputo was born on August 22, 1974 in Cortland, NY to Mary Anne Corrigan Caputo of North Sewickley Township and the late William S. Caputo.  He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1992 and enlisted in the US Army.  He later studied computer repair at DCI Institute.  For several years he was a commercial truck driver.  He was a member of the former St. Agatha Church. In addition to his mother, Chris is survived by his daughter,…

Mrs. Yolanda “Penny” (Paxson) Arkett went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born December 27th, 1948 to the late Joseph Paxson Sr. and Yolanda (DeCaro) Morrison. She married her beloved husband James Arkett on August 22nd, 1981, who survives. She is also survived by her daughter Amy (Mike) Westcott of Edinburg and son Andrew (Jenny) Arkett of West Mifflin. Loving grandmother to Michael Arkett, David and Abbey Westcott and cherished sister to Joseph “Sonny” Paxson of Mississippi, Michael (Sherry) Paxson of Alabama, and Terri (Chris)…

Casey A. Jeffries, 44, of Shenango Township, passed away at UPMC Jameson on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Born in Ellwood City on June 9, 1978, Casey was the daughter of the late Ronald and Robin Marie Fosnaught Tedrow.  Casey was the Office Manager at Midway Medical in Shenango, enjoyed fishing and the CareBears. She is survived by her son, Levi Jeffries, her stepson, Rob Jeffries and her companion, Jason Bauder, all at home, her sister, Cyndi Boots of Ellwood City and brother, Ronald “Corey” Tedrow of Big Beaver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…

Dominick Russo, 75, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at UPMC Mercy. Born in New Castle on May 9, 1947, Dominick was the son of the late Bennie and Mary Rossi Russo.  He married the former Kathleen Tomon on April 24, 1969.  Dominick worked at Medusa Cement and later retired from Cemex.  After his retirement, he also worked at American Eagle in Cranberry Township.  A member of Divine Grace Parish, Dominick enjoyed cooking and baking, hunting and fishing, and working on cars.  He was always doing something for someone. Dominick is survived by his wife of…

Mr. James C. Spielvogel, 87, of Wayne Township passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 and was reunited with his beloved dog Rommel. Mr. Spielvogel was born on May 11th, 1935 in New Castle to the late George and Mary Rose (Delaney) Spielvogel. Jim is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954, and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Following high school Jim served with the United States Navy from 1952 until his discharge in 1957 and was a 100% disabled veteran. He had served in the Navy reserves for 10 months prior…