Obituaries

Nancy L. Vivo, 72, passed away peacefully at home July 23, 2022 with her family by her side. Nancy was born on May 15, 1950 in Ellwood City, Pa, the daughter to Larry and Theresa (Macri) Nash. She worked at Vivo Iron and Metal where she met her husband, Jim. She also worked at Mahoning Bank and later in Home Healthcare, after raising her children. Her most rewarding work was being a homemaker to her husband and six children. She loved to cook, especially for the holidays. She enjoyed teaching her cooking skills to her granddaughter Avery. Some of her…

Christine Cosgrove Trivilino,57, of Wampum, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2022, surrounded by loving family members after a long battle with cancer. Chris was born on December 12, 1964 in Ellwood City, PA to the late Donald K. and Wilma J. (McCullough) Cosgrove. Chris was a dedicated employee of Heritage Valley Health System since 1991.  She enjoyed her work and the many friendships she had with her co-workers.  She was very grateful for the folks who mentored her over the years and had a sincere respect for the work the BBO and MSO…

Patricia L. Ritter, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born in Guthrie, OK on March 6th, 1946 to the late Fred J. and Ruby E. (Yohe) Couts. She had worked as a waitress at the former Demas Restaurant in Ellwood City and at Christy’s Restaurant in Franklin Twp. for over 30 years. Patty was a passionate Elvis Presley fan. She is survived by her daughter, Gina Lordi of Ellwood City, son, Fred (Tammy) Vincik of Ellwood City, grandchildren, Tara (Don) Lutz, Frederic Vincik, Mystique Vincik, Breah Anne Robison,…

Gerald R. “Jerry” Hulick, 60, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, July 21st, 2022 in Beaver, Pa. Gerald was born to the late Raymond and Janna (Shaffer) Hulick on August 25th, 1961 in Ellwood City. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1979. Jerry worked as a self employed handyman and real estate investor/landlord. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed kayaking, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren and his companion Linda. He is survived by his daughters, Cassie Hulick (Joe Whiting) of New Wilmington and Jamie (Steve) Ambroziak of Ellwood City, grandchildren,…

Mr. Paul R. Plavecsky, Sr., 95 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 22nd, 2022, at his home in Ellwood City, PA. Paul was born in Jennerstown, PA on June 29th, 1927 to the late Joseph and Anna Hrabosky Plavecsky. He attended Lincoln High School until he left to serve in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II where he decrypted enemy messages from 1945 until 1946. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal for his service. When the war ended, he returned home to complete his GED. He was a Class A…

Mrs. Sandra K. Hardesty, 76, of Bessemer, formerly Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, July 17th, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. Hardesty was born on March 11, 1946 in Pittsburgh to the late John V. and Marietta (Bassler) Markle. She had worked at Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople, Sherwood Oaks in Cranberry, and Heritage Valley Medical Center as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Sandra enjoyed reading and jig saw puzzles. She is survived by her daughters, Shannon Hinkle (James Augustine) of Bessemer, Sharon (Bob) Miller of Wampum, and Sharlene (Curtis) Figurel of Ellwood City, sons, Shawn…