Obituaries

Teri Beeler Plassmeyer, 61, of Ellwood City passed away June 29, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Teri has continued her kindness through the gift of life by becoming an organ donor. Born September 5, 1959 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late David McKim and  Z. Ann Cook McKim who passed away in 2017. Teri had formerly worked at Beatrice Foods in Ellwood and most recently at Aldo’s Foods in Hopewell. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan. Teri enjoyed going for Harley rides with Ron especially to the wineries. Her most cherished time was spent with…

Frank N. Yoho Jr., 81 of Wayne Township went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2021, after a prolonged illness. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Frank N. Yoho Sr. and Hannah M. (Grant) Yoho, as well as his brother John L. Yoho and his spouse Beverly Ann (Huffman) Yoho. Frank is survived by his three children, Lisa R. (Yoho) Swift (Gary) of Cranberry Township, PA, Kimberly S. Yoho of Columbiana, OH, and Frank D. Yoho (Melinda) of Aliquippa, PA and his special friend Patty Freed of Wampum, PA. Frank served in the Army during the…

G. Eileen Shearer, 98, of New Beaver Borough, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 26 at her residence. She was born December 13, 1922 in the Wampum area,to the late Clarence and Geraldine (Cook) Boots. She was married to Charles (Chuck) Shearer for 78 years. He preceded her in death on September 9, 2020. Eileen was an active member of First Assembly of God in New Castle. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed decorative painting and art work. Eileen enjoyed spending time with her husband, Chuck, and family during…

Francisco “Frank” “Mr. Z”, Zayas Jr., 74, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at VA Medical Center – Oakland following a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 12, 1947 in San Juan, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Francisco Sr. and Dolores Cuba Zayas. He and Jan Dargis Zayas were married in Jamaica 16 years ago. Francisco served in the USMC during the Vietnam War at the Marine Barracks Sabana Seca, in Puerto Rico. Frank was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and many Marksmanship Badges. He retired from General Motors…

Anastasia M. Groves, 88, of Wampum passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born August 18, 1932 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Modliszewski Zak. She was married to Lawrence E. Groves. He passed in 1996. She was a member of the Polish White Eagles, Red Hats, Amvets, and the New Castle Eagles Club. Anastasia loved gardening, camping, sewing, and playing bingo. Her most cherished moments were spent with family. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah (Harry) Altman of Navarre, FL, Susan (Carl) Latimer of Ellwood City;…

Jackie Lynn Biega, 54, of Chewton passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 23, 1967 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of Howard D. and Linda Lee Harker. She was married to Anthony J. Biega for over 20 years. Jackie was a current member of the Victory Family Church in Cranberry. She was a member of the Chewton Volunteer Fire Department. Jackie was the first female fire chief in Lawrence County history. She also was an Ellwood City Youth Baseball Coach. Jackie enjoyed…