Obituaries

Michael G. Baxter, 50, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 at his residence. Michael was born In Ellwood City on October 7th, 1971 to Alvin “Jerry” Baxter and Pam (Oliastro) Braumbeck. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1989. He had worked as a cook at Eppinger’s in Portersville, Harmony Inn in Harmony, Marty Suburban in Cranberry Twp., and most recently for Breaking Bread and 2nd Ward Sanctuary in Ellwood City. Michael enjoyed cooking, kayaking, fishing, and cats. He is survived by his mother and step father Pam and Wesley Braunbeck of…

Maraline T. May 66, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver preceding a long illness. Born in Bristol, PA on February 18, 1956, Maraline was the daughter of the late Joseph H. May and Mary Theresa (Hullihan) May Barberio.  Maraline graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Microbiology.  She worked at Montefiore Hospital as a Research Technologist from 1989 to 1992.  She was transferred to West Penn Hospital where she worked as a Lab Technologist until 2004. Maraline is survived by a daughter, Marissa T. May of Wexford; one…

Mrs. Ann B. Tillia, 92, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 at the Lakeview Personal Care Home in Darlington. Mrs. Tillia was born on September 28th, 1929 in Ellwood City to the late John and Girolama (Frazzini) Buzzelli. Ann is a graduate of Lincoln High School. She had worked at European Bakery and later at Leeds & Northrup as a machine operator. Ann is survived by her daughter Suzanne (John) Santillo of Beverly Hills, Florida, granddaughter Jamie Lynn Santillo of Wesley Chapel, Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,…

Michael J. Funari, 51, of Beaver Falls passed away on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at his residence. Michael was born in New Brighton on January 28th, 1971 to Ernest and Theresa (Veitz) Funari of Koppel. He had graduated from Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1989. For over 10 years Michael worked at the United States Postal Service at the Warrendale Bulk Mail Center. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan and enjoyed music and watching scary movies. He is survived by his parents, daughters Mia Funari and Talia Cavallo both of Beaver Falls, son Michael…

Mrs. Rose M. Venditti, 98, of Ellwood City passed away at the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls on Sunday, September 4th, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born in Ellwood City on January 30th, 1924 the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Arena) Rocco. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. Rose worked at Kwall’s Clothing Store, Ellwood City Knitting Mill, and the Ellwood City Newsstand. She is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Rose enjoyed playing bingo, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates, and game shows….

Gerald A. Goehring, 70 of Fombell passed away at UPMC Passavant McCandless on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Born in New Brighton on March 25, 1952, Gerald was the son of the late Arthur and Lillian Ruth Young Goehring.  He is survived by his wife, the former Susan C. Stunkard, whom he married on October 20, 1979.  Gerald was a Riverside class of 1970 graduate.  He retired from Westmorland Electric as an electrician, but was more recently employed at the Riverside Area School District.  He enjoyed not only hunting, but just being outdoors. Besides his wife Susie, Gerald is survived by…

Todd A. Heinz, 82, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, Surrounded by his loved ones. Born April 7th, 1940 in Ellwood City, Todd was the son of the late Andrew and Esther (Ritter) Hienz. He is survived by his children Todd (Autumn) Heinz, Jr., daughter Tammy (Sam) Burton, stepson Ken Gacesa, step daughter Rabecca Gacesa, and their mother Donna, brother Mark (Kim) Hienz, sisters Sue Reese, Marcy (Robert) Jubach and Andrea Fox. Todd is also survived by grandchildren; Austen, Elizabeth (Andrew) Samuel, Joshua, Natalia, Delaunay, Devon, Darian, and Amber, 2…