Obituaries

Catherine “Kay” Thompson, 101, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at Northview Estates. Born August 19, 1922 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin and Esther Cora Shaffer Marshall. She was married to Robert G. Thompson for 59 years. Catherine graduated from Lincoln High School in 1940. Throughout her life she was a member of the Calvin Presbyterian Church, Camp Run Presbyterian Church, and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Scottsboro, Alabama. She was a member of the Ellwood City Women’s Club and a 500 Card Club for 56 years. Catherine worked six…

Mrs. Ann Walker, 80, of Freedom passed away on Monday, July 29th, 2024 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Ann was born in Ellwood City on January 19th, 1944 to the late Adam and Rose (DeBlasio) Vincik. She worked for Rockwell Spring Works in New Castle, and then at Leeds and Northrup as a machine operator. Ann enjoyed camping and fishing. She is survived by her husband Richard Lou Walker of Freedom whom she married on June 17th, 1978, son Donald (Mary Jo) Hogue of Ellwood City, grandchildren Donald R. (Jennifer) Hogue, Douglas R. (Hannah) Hogue, and Daniel…

“Though she be but little, she is fierce.” On July 18, 2024, Winifred Yvonne Goatley Daniel departed this life at the home of her daughter after a short illness. Born in Chewton, PA August 20, 1937 to William and Imogene Goatley, she graduated from Wampum High School (’55) and Central State University (BA ’60). She went on to teach grades 1-8 for over forty years in the CMSD, Maple Heights City Schools and Warren City Schools districts. Her favorite grade to teach was 4th Grade, and she took pride in teaching all of her students the songs “Star Spangled Banner”…

John M. Frum, 59, of Wampum passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at his residence following a courageous eight-and-a-half-month-long battle with complications following surgery. Born December 27, 1964 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Floyd Frum and Margaret Baleskie Frum Mangano. He was married to Lynda L. Kirkwood Frum. John was employed as a shift supervisor at Double R. Enterprises in New Castle for 30 years. He was a member of the LMBA and VFW in New Galilee and was affiliated with the New Galilee Church of the Nazarene. He loved hunting and camping at his…

Paul Leonard Petrak, 89, of Gibsonia, PA, formerly of Melbourne, FL passed away on July 21, 2024 of natural causes. He was born January 20, 1935 in Ellwood City, PA, son of the late Joseph Petrak and Mary (Strobel) Petrak. Paul died on “he and Viv’s” wedding date. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Vivian Jane (Colmery) Petrak, along with his parents, a grandson, Samuel Markantone, as well as brothers, Robert Strobel, Joseph Petrak, William Petrak, Lawrence Petrak, Albert Petrak and sisters, Margaret Petrak, Agnes Redenshek, Claire Shirey, Rose Nocera and Regina Thompson. He…

Dwain R. Guy, 87, of New Beaver Borough passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 22, 2024 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born October 12, 1936 in North Beaver Township, he was the son of the late Harold F. and Edith E. McDonald Guy. He was married Shirley Brommer Guy. Dwain had retired from the Wampum Underground where he worked in shipping. Survivors include his wife of 69 years Shirley; son David, and two daughters, Cheryl and Debbie Guy, 18 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and sister Catherine Stewart. He was preceded in death by his son Dwain “Sonny” Jr. and daughter Renee Clark….

Former Mr. World, Mr. Pennsylvania, and Mr. Pittsburgh, Rev. Ronald B. Cuspard, 86, of Rochester (formerly of Ellwood City) passed to his heavenly reward at the right hand of God on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. Born August 26, 1937 in Ambridge, he was the son of the late Ronald B. Cuspard and Ruth Nadine Anderson. Ron worked at the Townsend Company in Fallston, then at the B&W in Koppel and Ambridge. A man of faith, Ron was affiliated with many churches throughout the Beaver Valley. He won numerous competitions as a body builder….

Jacob W. Trautman, 37, of North Sewickley Township passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2024 at his residence. Born January 15, 1987 in Sewickley, he was the son of the late Michael E. Trautman and Arleen Rambo Trautman of Ohioville. He was married to Christy Blair Trautman. Jacob graduated from Western Beaver High School in 2005 and was employed as a cardiovascular tech for Heritage Valley Beaver. Family always came first for him, but he also enjoyed hunting, golfing, and playing video games. Survivors include his wife of 11 years Christy; mother, Arleen; daughter, Alexa; son, Holden; father and mother-in-law…

Billy Joe Bush, 53, of Franklin Township passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at his residence following a two-and-a-half-year courageous battle with cancer. Born February 7, 1971 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of Shirley Bush Baird and stepson of Charles Baird. He was married to Stacey Sullivan Bush. Billy graduated from Riverside High School and then continued on to earn his associates degree. He worked as a machinist at Honeywell for 27 years and was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Darlington and the Moraine Area Tractor Cruisers. He loved repairing and fixing things and…