Obituaries

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…

Patricia L. “Patti” Rossi, 85, formerly of Myrtle Beach, passed away on Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at the Quality of Life Services in New Castle. Patti was born on October 23rd, 1936 in Ellwood City to the late Henry and Mary (Reed) Slevin. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1954 and was a former member of the St. Agatha Church. Patti enjoyed traveling and reading and was a dog lover at heart. She is survived by her nieces, Kim (Steve) Kimmel of Ellwood City, and Jodie (Michael) Cirelli of Ellwood City, nephew, Marc (Lynn) Rossi of…

Joann E. McCullough, 83, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on August 28th, 2022 at Cranberry Place. Joann was born on July 9th, 1939 in Kittanning to the late John and Effie Perry Sr. She graduated from Kittanning Highschool with the class of 1957. Joann was known for keeping to herself, playing bingo, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her son, Jim (Debbie) McCullough of Ellwood City, grandchildren, Jonathan (Jessica) McCullough of New Brighton and Brittany (Kelvin) Molina of Pittsburgh, and great-grandchild Jayden Molina. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Leonard J. McCullough,…

Heaven gained another angel on August 27th, 2022. Judith C. “Judy” (Conti) Emig passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 81. She was born on February 5th, 1941 the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Bella (Statti) Conti. She was married to Richard R. Emig. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. Judy had worked at the Ames department store , Christy’s Market in the bakery, and the Ellwood City Hospital dietary department. Judy always loved being around her family and cooking and baking for a crowd. She was an avid…