Obituaries

Kandace L. Fountain, 61, of Ellwood City, passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on November 21, 1959, Kandace was the daughter of William and Phyllis Richt Bubb of Perry Township.  She is also survived by her husband, J.D. Fountain.  They were married on May 30, 1981.  Kandace had worked in the office of Dr. Mary Ann DiBiagio and later at the Ellwood City Hospital. Besides her parents and husband, Kandace is survived by her 2 sons, Robert and Joshua Fountain of Ellwood City, a sister, Judy (Donald) Smith, 2 brothers, William and…

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” J. Gerello, 85, of Ellport passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 13, 2021 in her loving daughter’s home following a brief illness, with her family at her side. “It is with great sadness that we say “Goodbye” for now to our dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, but our sadness is tempered by knowledge that she will be reunited with her loved ones and will one day welcome all of us home.” Born October 29, 1935 in New Brighton, the daughter of the late Faye and Ellen Teets. She attended New Brighton High School and graduated…

Everett Wimer, 73, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on December 7, 1947, Everett was the son of the late Charles and Bernice Wilson Wimer.  He married the former Nancy Wolfe on October 26, 1995.  Everett retired from Clem’s Trailer Sales in Franklin Township where he worked as a mechanic.  He and his wife Nancy bred, raised and showed long haired dachshunds and they were the proud owners of four champions.  Everett enjoyed watching drag racing and he raced when he was younger. Everett is survived by his wife,…

Mark Fellner, 64, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mark was born in Ellwood City to the late John F. and Camilla A. (DeCampli) Fellner on September 4, 1956. He had graduated from the Lawrence County Area Vocational Technical School with the class of 1974. He then worked at the Aetna Standard Engineering Co. until he enlisted with the U.S. Airforce in 1976. He completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, where he studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction…

Karan Marie “B-Bo” Sokol, 48, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Karan was born on May 8, 1972 in Detroit, MI to Jean (Cavallaro) Sokol. After moving to Ellwood City she became a member of the St. Elias Romanian Church. For many years she was tutored by the Walmo School which is located in New Castle. She enjoyed music, TV, playing cards, books, contact sports, and most of all her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her mother Jean Sokol, her sisters, Beth Sokol and Kim (Billy) Chapman all of…

Judy L. McDowell, 74, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her residence. Death was unexpected. Born March 9, 1946 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Ken and Dorothy Parker McDowell. Judy was a project manager for Lockheed Martin in California for over 20 years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crafting and scrap booking. She loved her dogs. Survivors include three nephews, Michael (Tammy) Barberio of Wampum, Greg (Marcie) Barberio of Florida, and Matt (Chrissy) Barberio of Ellwood City; and an aunt, Mary Ellen McDowell of Ellwood City. In addition to…