Obituaries

Mr. Douglas J. Carsele, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Carriage Manor Personal Care. Mr. Carsele was born on January 10, 1930 in Ellwood City to the late James and Esther (Barile) Carsele, Sr.. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on February 23, 1951 and served with the Company B 522nd Infantry out of Fort Sill, Oklahoma until his discharge on February 20, 1954. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nation Service Medal, Korean Service…

Mr. William “Bill” A. Clyde, 80, of Fombell passed away on Monday, April 12th, 2021 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Mr. Clyde was born in Ellwood City on March 9, 1941 to the late John O. and Winifred (Pluso) Clyde. He had attended Lincoln High School and is a member of the Lillyville Church of God. Bill was a farmer by trade and a construction superintendent for 30 years. He was a member of the Beaver County Coonhunters Association and the Construction & General Laborers Union Local 833. An outdoorsman, Bill was an avid horseman, hunter, and enjoyed spending time…

Justin N. Park, 21 of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Youngstown, OH from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born in New Castle, PA on September 16, 1999, Justin was the son of Matthew J. and Nicole R. Mazzanti Park of Ellwood City.  Justin was attending welding classes at the New Castle School of Trade.  He was a 2018 graduate of Lincoln High School.  Justin was a very loving and sweet boy.  He enjoyed working on cars with his friends, going for rides, listening to music, playing Xbox, welding, fishing…

Ronald G. Hogue, 77, of Chewton passed away on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at his residence Ron was born on November 26th, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late McClelland and Laurine (Wolfe) Hogue. He graduated from Lincoln High School. Ron enlisted with U.S. Airforce on September 7th, 1961 and was discharged on September 3rd, 1965 with the rank of Airman First Class, and awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. He worked as a manager for Grant’s Department Store in Indiana, Rockwell in New Castle, and most recently as a security guard for Nalco. Ron enjoyed being outside, tending…

Mr. John “Jack” Ferguson, 84, of Ellwood City passed away at the Jameson Care Center in New Castle on Tuesday April 6, 2021 following an extended illness. Born in Pittsburgh on November 5 1936, he was the son of the late John D. and May (Harrison) Ferguson of Mount Jackson. Jack graduated from Mount Jackson High School in 1954. He was employed at Calgon in Ellwood City from 1977 until his retirement from Nalco in 2000. He also worked as a courtesy driver for McElwain’s Motor Car Company in Ellwood City from 2002 until 2010. Jack proudly served in the…

Melvin O. Main, 69, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on April 5th, 2021 at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Melvin was born on January 12th, 1952 in Ellwood City, to the late Marshall O. and Viola June (Shuster) Main. He graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1970 and was a member of Wiley Hill Baptist Church. Melvin enjoyed bowling, fishing, and watching Steeler games. He is survived by his sister Nancy (Gary) Wilson of Cookeville, TN, his niece Shelly Bilbrey, and his nephews Frankie, Dennis, and Benjamin Ferree. He was preceded in death by his…

Cory Michael Kinder, 32, of Pershing Street, Ellwood City, passed away at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, on Friday April 2, 2021. Born in New Castle on Aug. 25, 1988, he was the son of Michele Renee Kinder Caravella. Cory was a kind, special young man. Survivors, in addition to his mother of Ellwood City, include two sisters, Chelsea (Kyle) Lindey of Grove City and Cierra Caravella of Ellwood City; his grandparents, Mike and Peggy Kinder of Mercer; and two uncles, three nieces and two cousins. Visitations will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at…