Obituaries

Ashley Annarumo, 38, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 17, 2022 at her residence. Born November 29, 1983 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Loretta Kennedy Prestopine. Ashley graduated from Lincoln High School. She formerly worked at Christy’s and Burger King. Survivors include two children, Lillyonna and Stephen; two sisters, Pamela Wheeler and Brenda Ludley, both of Virginia; special niece, Emily; and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Web Kennedy. Friends will be received on Sunday October 23 from 5:00 pm…

Marianne Cilli Whipkey, 65, of New Galilee passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born August 10, 1957 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Alfred G. Cilli and Mary A. Caimano Cilli. She was married to Scott Whipkey. Marianne had graduated from Mohawk High School and Geneva College, where she earned her BS Chemistry Degree. She was employed by Environmental Laboratory Services, where she served as a Lab Director for 35 years. An accomplished cook and baker, Marianne enjoyed her role as the family event coordinator. A loving,…

Richard A. “Dick” Brown, 76, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born December 23, 1945 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Virginia Main Brown. Dick retired from the Ellwood City Fire Department following 25 years of service to the community. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War (1966-1971). Following his retirement, Dick moved to Las Vegas for 15 years. He enjoyed working and gambling. Dick moved back to the area 12 years ago and enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels…

Michael Lee Nicol, 40, of North Sewickley Township passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his residence. Born March 17, 1982 in Beaver, he was the son of the late Michael Nicol and Vickie Cunning Wilfong. Michael had graduated from New Brighton with the class of 2000. Michael worked for M&M Logistics in Beaver Falls as a Truck Driver. He was a member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed going to the Jersey Shore. Michael loved spending time with his kids and his Fiancee Denise. Survivors…

Ronald D.”Squirt” Reeher, 88, of Wampum (Big Beaver Boro) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital. Born July 24, 1934 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Frederick and Isabel Blythe Reeher. He was married to Janet R. Percic Reeher for 59 years when she died October 19, 2016. Ron first retired from Babcox and Wilcox where he was a foreman in the Hot Finish Department and then from Koppel Steel, Ambridge Works where he was the superintendent of the Oil Well Tubing Dept. Ron attended the former Koppel Methodist…