Obituaries

Wayne J. Bowser, 72, of Koppel, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Kittanning, PA on October 1, 1949, Wayne was the son of Margaret McAfoose Bowser of Koppel and the late Wayne H. Bowser.  Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking and camping.  Wayne was a school bus driver for Valley Lines, a job he enjoyed immensely. In addition to his mother, Wayne is survived by his two children, Wayne (Gail) Bowser of Coudersport, PA and Paula (Chris) Kalmar of Leechburg, PA, five grandchildren; Clay Kalmar, Colt Kalmar, Trent Bowser,…

Mrs. Patricia “Patty” E. Woloszyn, 76, of Wampum passed away on March 18th, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Patty was born on September 23rd, 1945 in New Brighton to the late Theodore and Dorothy (Thompson) Teets. Patty graduated from Riverside Highschool with the class of 1963. She worked at Leeds and Northrup and then later at Penn Power as a secretary. She was a member of Chewton Christian Church. Patty grew up on a dairy farm that was run by her father, which lead to her love for animals and being outdoors. She enjoyed every aspect of country living,…

Mrs. Madeline Ann “Che-Che” (Perrett) Kreslick, 82, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022 at Rhodes Estates in New Castle. Madeline was born on July 9th, 1939 in Ellwood City to the late Michael and Mary (Radice) Perrett. She was raised in Ellwood City and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. In her younger days, Madeline was known for being a champion roller skater. She worked for Po-Po’s Restaurant and Catering, Troggio’s, and later at Westminister College as a chef. She was a member of the St. James Catholic Church in Ohio, where…

Mrs. Joanne Ottaviani, 88, of Franklin Township passed away on Monday, March 21st, 2022 at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. Joanne was born on October 13th, 1933 in Butler to the late Leo and Beulah (Ross) Manning. Joanne graduated from Butler High School. She worked at Brenda Moris Dress Shop in Butler, Romar Textile, Leeds and Northrup, and Ames Department Store at the Franklin Plaza. Joanne is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and an active member of the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. Joanne delivered Meals-on-Wheels and was a member of Challenges and various card clubs. She also had…

Erica D. LaCava, 41, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, March 19th, 2022. Erica was born in Ellwood City on September 30, 1980 to Gregory D. and Norina J. (Carsele) LaCava. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1999, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Erica was a cheerleader for the Ellwood City Little Wolverines and Ellwood City Jr. and Sr. High School teams. She also played slow pitch softball with the Ellwood City Little Angels and Girl’s Youth Leagues where she played first base and was a member of the Youth…

Mr. Albert A. Turner, 94, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, March 18th, 2022 at the Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople. Albert was born on June 20th, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late Warren Turner and Dorothy (Nye) Daufen. He attended Lincoln High School and enlisted with the United States Marine Corps on September 4th, 1945 and was honorably discharged on October 31st, 1946 with the rank of Private First Class. Albert worked for Moyer’s Dairy in Fombell for 19 years as the Dairy Plant Manager. He then worked as a custodian for the Riverside High School…

Mrs. Judith A. Scialdone, 81, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, March 19th, 2022 at the Edison Manor in New Castle. Mrs. Scialdone was born on July 15th, 1940 in Beaver Falls to the Late John Costill and Ruth (Newell-Costill) Jury. She graduated from Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1959, and later from Airline School in Kansas City, MO. Judy had worked for Armstrong Cork in Beaver Falls for two years, and then Hydril Company in Rochester, Pa for thirteen years in the payroll department. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, and enjoyed…

Priscilla “Pat” Tomon, 83, of Wayne Township, passed away at her residence on Friday, March 18, 2022. Born in Bessemer on January 16, 1939, Pat was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen Kogut Snezic. She married John M. Tomon on October 10, 1959 and he preceded her in death on August 22, 2017. Pat retired from First Commonwealth Bank where she worked as a teller. A member of St. Mary Church, Holy Spirit Parish, Pat was also a member of Silver Sneakers and SNPJ. She and John loved to travel all over the country and most of all,…

Mr. William H. “Silver Fox” Clemmer Sr., 91 formerly of Wampum, passed away on March 13th, 1922 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mr. Clemmer was born in Enon Valley, PA on June 12th, 1930 to the late Walter and Pearl Elizabeth (Kline) Clemmer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.. Mr. Clemmer was a truck driver at Lakeshore Motor Freight for 18 years and a general foreman at Procel Incorporated in East Palestine, Ohio. He was a member of the Trinity Full Gospel Church, where he enjoyed spending time and praying. Mr. Clemmer was a…