Obituaries

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Angelo Tomeo, Jr., 88

Mr. Angelo Tomeo, Jr., 88, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, March 19th, 2021 at Northview Estates. Mr. Tomeo was born on May 2, 1932 in Ellwood City to the late Angelo and Rosario (DiMatteo) Tomeo, He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950 and later from Geneva College with a degree in business. From 1949 until 1951 he worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls. Angelo then enlisted with the United States Air Force on May 1, 1951 and served with the 3275th USAF Hospital until his discharge on April…


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Rudy A. Antinossi, 79

Mr. Rudy A. Antinossi, 79, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, March 18th, 2021 at the Lakeview Personal Care in Darlington, Pa. Mr. Antinossi was born on December 10, 1941 in Ellwood City to the late Attilo “Tillie” and Augustine “Augie” Antinossi. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on February 11, 1964 and served with the Battery B 6th Battalion 32nd Artillery at Fort Lewis in Washington until his discharge on February 10, 1966 with the rank of E-5. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. Rudy…


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Ronald A. Adams, 79

Ronald A. Adams, 79, of Franklin Township, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Quality Life Services of New Castle. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 22, 1941, Ron was the son of the late Selmar and Chloe Wood Adams.  Ron owned and operated the Zelie Kountry Kitchen for several years until his retirement in 1991 at which time he sold the restaurant to his son, Kevin.  A Veteran of the US Army, Ron enjoyed woodworking and watching sports and Clint Eastwood movies. Ron is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Charlene Adams of Franklin Township,…


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Pete L. Taylor, Jr., 61

Pete L. Taylor, Jr. 61, of Perry Township, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 16th, 2021. Pete was born on July 20th, 1959 in Ellwood City to the late Pete and Jane (Jacobs) Taylor, Sr.. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1978. Pete worked as a butcher for Wright’s Meat Packing, a collections officer for First Western Bank in Ellwood City, a car salesman for various dealerships in the area, and most recently as a dairy manager for Shop ‘n Save in Cranberry Twp.. He is a member of…


Sarah E. DaVare, 95

Sarah E. DaVare, 95, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Northview Estates. Born January 23, 1926 in Mill Run, PA, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Nora Hart Dahl. She was married to Victor L. DaVare. He died on March 8, 1987. Sarah was a member of the Holy Redemeer Church. She was a simple and devoted housewife who enjoyed cooking, cleaning, and taking care of her children. Survivors include daughter, Vicky (Michael) Contrucci of Ellwood City; son, Mark (Cindy Durf) DaVare of Ellwood City; four granddaughters, Jennifer (Jim) Tretinik, Jessica (Justin)…


Delores Poling, 82

Delores Jean PolinDelores Hoak Poling, 82, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021,at her home. She was the daughter of Irene Hoak and was born May 15, 1938 in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughters; Laura Eckley and her husband Richard of Georgia, Delores “Dee” Donley and her husband James of Ellwood City, Stacey Poling of Pulaski, Sons; John Poling, Randy Poling and Brian Poling all of Ellwood City, Grandchildren; George Pennington, Jeffrey Zona, Sam Zona, Jacklyn Bennett, John Wetzel, Great-Grandchildren; Elijah Zona, Siblings; Leroy Hoak of New Mexico, John Holiday of New Castle, She…


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Joyce Thompson Herron, 77

Joyce Thompson Herron, 77, passed away in her residence, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, March 14, 2021 after an extended illness. Born in New Brighton on May 17, 1943, Joyce was the daughter of the late William and Jean Tinsmen Thompson.  Her husband of 53 years, Clifford L. Herron, preceded her in death just two short weeks ago on March 1, 2021.  Joyce was a member of Concord United Methodist Church.  She and Cliff enjoyed traveling together and camping all over the country.  Joyce really enjoyed gardening, especially making sure all the weeds were picked.  When Joyce retired as…


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Ronald Prokovich, 80

Ronald Prokovich, 80, of Ewing Park passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born in Ellwood City on January 12, 1941, Ron was the son of the late Harry and Ann Foider Prokovich. Ron was an active member of the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church and the Ellwood City Lions Club.  He served for many years on the Easter Egg Hunt Committee and on the Mayor’s Advisory Board.  Ron was a member of the Lincoln High School Class of 1959 and a graduate of Youngstown State University. Ron is survived by his 2 sons, Jeffrey Prokovich and…


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Evelyn V. Lauten, 87

Evelyn V. Lauten, 87 of Fombell passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington. Born in McKeesport, PA on October 6, 1933, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Martha Harrison Dawson.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Lauten on September 28, 2020.  They were married on March 23, 1956.  Evelyn along with her husband owned and operated Lauten’s Dairy Farm in Fombell.  She also worked for the Postal Service. Evelyn is survived by her 4 children, Diane Durnell of Evans City, Burt (Janet) Lauten, Sr….


Eleanor L. McGeorge, 92

Eleanor L. McGeorge, 92, of North Beaver Township passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Christian House Home Health in East Palestine following a short illness. Born December 6, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late C. Marvin and Clara Herb McGeorge. Eleanor first worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance and then retired from Columbia Gas as an accounting clerk. She was a member of the Washington Union Alliance Church and the Wampum Area Seniors Club. She enjoyed reading and loved to travel. Survivors include sister, Grace McGeorge with whom she resided; brother, Bill McGeorge of Darlington;…