Jeff Shablesky, 72
Jeff Shablesky, 72, formerly of Ellport, passed away in his residence peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to the JOSEPH A. TOMON JR. FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 97 Grim Ave., Ellport.
Obituaries
Daniel T. La Gala Sr., 64
Mr. Daniel T. La Gala Sr., 64, of Wampum passed away on February 24th, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mr. La Gala was born on March 28th, 1956 in Ellwood City to Guiseppe “Joe” and Rose (Russiello) La Gala. He graduated from Lincoln Highschool with the class of 1974. He then enlisted with the U.S. Army on June 29th, 1974 and was discharged on June 28th, 1977 with the rank of SP-4 and received the National Defense Service Medal. Mr. La Gala worked at Castle Cheese in Slippery Rock as a plant manager for 20 years….
Mark Schaas, 55
Mark Schaas, 55, passed away in his home surrounded by his wife of almost 30 years, family, and friends. After a valiant, three year, battle with cancer he is now pain free, in the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ. He is survived by his wife Gina (Butchelle) Schaas, of Chewton, married June 8, 1991; Three children, Nikki (Ryan Hopkins) Sutter-Ierino, of Ellwood; Brandi (Roger Williams) Schaas of Chewton; and Luke (Nia) Schaas of Ellwood. His grandchildren; Julian Schaas, Lena, Marco Ierino, Logan and Tyler Hopkins. His siblings, Richard (Tammy) Schaas of Volant, Andrea Schaas of New Castle; and…
William J. Miskolcze, 75
William J. Miskolcze, 75, of North Sewickley Township passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a brief illness. Born May 14, 1945 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late William and Anna Takacs Miskolcze. He was married to Barbara Chulak Miskolcze for 52 years. Bill formerly worked at Ellwood City Iron and Wire for over 20 years. He owned and operated Ellco Products Inc. and also Bala’s Main St. Grill and Eventz. Bill was a member of the Hungarian Home in Ellwood City. He enjoyed cooking for friends and family, golfing, and vacations…
Rodney William Bird, 53
Longtime Ellwood City resident Rodney William Bird, 53, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 19th, 2021 after a long and courageous battle fighting cancer. Rodney was born on October 4, 1967 in Pittsburgh to the late Robert “Bob” Bird and Lynn Kay (Wilson) Bird of Chippewa Twp. He is a member of the Beaver Falls High School class of 1986. He then earned his certifications in HVAC and plumbing from the Community College of Beaver County. For many years he worked at the Holiday Inn in Beaver Falls, and for 2 years as a funeral assistant at the…
Frederick “Rick” B. McDowell, 68
Mr. Frederick “Rick” B. McDowell, 68, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Rick was born on November 15th, 1952 in New Castle to Boyd and Mary Ellen (Vogt) McDowell. Rick graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1971, and attended the Beaver County Community College. In his younger years Rick worked at Beatrice’s Gas Station in Ellwood City and New Castle and then for Jim Beatrice’s Food Supply. He then worked at his family’s business “McDowell’s Hotel” on Lawrence Avenue as a manager. Following that, Rick went…
Edith (Rocco) Pacella, 95
Mrs. Edith (Rocco) Pacella, 95, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Jameson Health Center in New Castle where she had been admitted three days earlier. Born in Ellwood City on Sept. 19, 1925, to the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Arena) Rocco, Edith was a lifelong member of Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Parish. She was married for 54 years to Arthur B. Pacella prior to his death on May 9th, 2001. Edith loved to cook and bake and spent many years volunteering for various activities and fundraisers at Holy Redeemer Parish. She also volunteered to…
Marsha L. McKinney, 70
Marsha L. McKinney, 70, of New Brighton passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her residence following a brief battle with cancer. Born May 20, 1950 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Walter L. and Lenora L. Widdowfield McKinney. Marsha graduated from Riverside High School in 1968. She worked in the Quality Control Department at Weyerhaeuser for over 30 years. She also formerly worked as the front desk clerk at the former Holiday Inn and current Wyndham Hotel in Beaver Falls. Marsha was the former owner of CeCe Bridal Formal in Ellwood City. She enjoyed reading…
Frank Shultz Jr., 74
Frank Shultz Jr., 74, of West Pittsburg passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born July 1, 1946 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Broznich Shultz. Frank graduated from New Castle High School in 1964. He was a self employed house painter. Frank was a lifelong member of the Croatian Club in West Pittsburg. Survivors include his sister, Helen Guy of West Pittsburgh; and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by two sisters; Frances Rice and Margaret Shultz in…
David A. Minett, 66
On Sunday, February 14, 2021, David “Dave” A. Minett, loving husband, father of two, and Wahlker’s “Pa”, passed away peacefully at his home in Ellwood City, PA at age 66. Dave was born on September 20, 1954 in Ellwood City, PA to the late William and Nell (Richards) Minett. He was a graduate of Riverside High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Slippery Rock University in 1976. On November 26, 1977, Dave married JoAnn (Leonberg). Together, they raised two children, David Jr. and Jennifer. Dave had been a resident of the Ellwood City area all of his life and…