Obituaries

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John J. Regule, 92

John J. Regule, 92, of The Villages, Florida and formerly of Sharon, PA, fell asleep in the Lord on the morning of Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Born in 1928 in Sharon, PA, John was the son of immigrant parents from Romania. His parents owned the LyJor (named for his parents Lydia and John D. Regule) Gas Station, Hotel, and Restaurant Bar in Sharon. After graduating from Sharon High School (PA), Westminster College (PA, Bachelor of Arts), and the University of Pittsburgh (Juris Doctor), he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served at the end of the Korean War in…


David A. Braymer, 78

David A. Braymer, 78, of Franklin Twp, Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Born August 2, 1942 in Meadville, PA to the late Theodore and Irene (Battin) Braymer, he was raised in the Castle Shannon neighborhood of Pittsburgh and graduated from Dormont High School and The College of Emporia (Emporia, KS). On December 19, 2020, David celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Mary Jane (Houk). A man of Christian devotion, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Among the highlights of his life was hunting and spending time with his…


Thomas H. “Tata” Freed III, 69

Thomas H. “Tata” Freed III, 69, of West Pittsburg passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford following a short illness. Born April 22, 1951 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Marjorie L. Biddle Freed Jr. Thomas previously was employed by W.R. Grace Company and retired from P.F. Environmental. Survivors include his longtime companion, Joyce Barber with whom he resided; son, Thomas H. (Amy) Freed IV of Mars; step daughter, Kiley Pollio of Wampum; two sisters, Bonnie Copple of New Castle, and Janet Norge of Wexford; three granddaughters, Aria…


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Antoinette “Jennie” Ezzo-Popescu, 83

Antoinette “Jennie” Ezzo-Popescu, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, March 22nd, 2021 at her residence. Jennie was born on October 20, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Carl P. and Antonetta (Vellucci) Ezzo. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. For many years Jennie worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill and later for Fotia Brothers Draperies. She is a member of the Jubilee Ministries International Church in New Castle. Jennie enjoyed cooking and exchanging recipes. She is survived by her brother, Carl (Janis) Ezzo of New Castle, and her nieces and…


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Dianne C. Gebrosky, 69

Mrs. Dianne C. Gebrosky, 69, of Grove City, Pa went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20th, 2021 in the comfort of her own home. Dianne was born on May 1st of 1951 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Claire and Helen (Griggle) Vandevort. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Dianne was a member of the Camp Run Free Methodist Church. She enjoyed collecting and making jewelry with gemstones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Errol…


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Frank R. Kriegisch, 91

Mr. Frank R. Kriegisch, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, March 20th, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Mr. Kriegisch was born on October 17th, 1929 to the late Josef and Mary (Bartsch) Kriegisch in Ellwood City. Frank graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947, and later from Geneva College with a degree in Business. He enlisted with the United States Army on August 2, 1948 and served with the Company B 3rd Infantry at Fort Myer, Virginia until his discharge on August 1, 1951 with the rank of Corporal. From 1946 until…


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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…