Obituaries

Robert J. Cosgrove, 57, of Enon Valley passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 30, 2021. Born June 8, 1964 in New Castle, he was the “perfect” son of the late James and Arlene P. Reichert Cosgrove. Rob was a lifelong farmer. He was a current member of Bethel Church where he served on the Board of Trustees. He was affectionately known as the “Corn Fairy” because he delivered sweet corn to everyone. Rob was a kind man and his most cherished moments were spent with his family. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Stacy Hawke Cosgrove; three daughters, Michelle…

Michael Domenic DeLisio, 64, of Albuquerque, New Mexico (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021. Born March 8, 1957 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Dominic and Dorothy Albert DeLisio. Mike graduated from Lincoln High School and then from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Political Science. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served as a 1st Lieutenant. Survivors include his son Matthew (Lesley) DeLisio of Pittsburgh; four sisters, Rose Marie (Joe) Farney, Antoinette (Ted) Householder, Carmelia (Bill) Fury, Dee (Larry) Anthony and two brothers, Tony (Carol)…

Irvin “Irv” H. Summers, 86, of Wampum, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born on Jan. 6, 1935 in Bessemer, Pennsylvania to the late Wilbur and Helen (Brown) Summers. He married his high school sweetheart, Dolores (Brodbeck) Summers on August 24, 1957. They were married for 63 years. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, supporting them in all of their extracurricular activities. In 1952, Irv graduated from Mt. Jackson High School and continued his education with a certification in electronics from DeVry University, Chicago,…

Mildred Sullivan, 93, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Northview Estates. Born June 21, 1928 in Zelienople, she was the daughter of the late Paul H. and Emma T. Fleckenstein Thiebaud. She was married to the late Al Sullivan whom she met when she was working at the Kaufman House. He passed on January 20, 2008. Millie graduated from Zelienople High School. Millie was a member of the Holy Redeemer Church, St. Agatha Christian Mother’s, Wayne Township Fire Auxiliary, and the New Castle Paws and Taws Square Dancing Club where they enjoyed square dancing. She was…

Doris Eloise Wehman, 95, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Edison Manor following an extended illness. Born April 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Herman M. Sr. and Ethel Williams Jones. She was married to Lawrence B. Wehman for 57 years when he passed on September 1, 2000. Doris was a member of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. Survivors include daughter, Cynthia (Ronald) McClellan of Pittsburgh and her grandson, Connor Ross McClellan. The last of her family, Doris was preceded in death by her brother Herman Jones Jr. and two sisters, Corlila Strawhecker…

Michael Joseph Wright, 39, of Ellwood City died Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. He was the son of Dwight and Liane (Houk) Wright and was born February 8, 1982 in Ellwood City He is survived by his daughter; Hayley Wright of Ellwood City, his parents; Dwight and Liane (Houk) Wright, of Loxahatchee, FL, one grandmother; Luella Wright of Ellwood City one brother; Ryan and his wife Stacia in Royal Palm Beach, FL, nephews; Emmett and Marshall as well as a numerous aunt, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. He was a graduate of Deerfield Beach…

Mrs. Regina (Pecoraro) Santamaria, 62, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Regina was born in New Castle on September 28, 1958 to the late Elio and Amalia A. (Parente) Pecoraro. She had graduated from Lincoln High School and the St. Francis School of Nursing in New Castle as a Registered Nurse. For many years she worked as a registered nurse and in 2018 became the owner and operator of Peace of Mind Sarasota Home Watch. She is a member of the St. Martha Catholic Church in Sarasota. Regina enjoyed family, cooking,…

Clarence Boots Jr., 87, of North Beaver Twp. passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Clen Moore Place in New Castle. Born June 21, 1934 in the Newport area of Wampum, he was the son of the late Clarence and Geraldine Cook Boots Sr. He was married to Shirley Wigley Boots for 58 years when she passed away June 17, 2011. Clarence was a third generation carpenter and contractor with 60 years of building custom homes for Boots Construction. He was an active member of the Westfield Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. Clarence served as a member…