Obituaries

Goldie Poholsky, 91, formally of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly at UPMC-Jameson Hospital, on April 26, 2022. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Armatas) Mackas and was born November 18, 1930, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Debra Cassella and her husband Ken of New Castle, Jeffrey S. Poholsky and his wife Linda of Wexford, grandchildren; Kristen Sanata and her husband Jason of Mars, Alyssa Flannery and her husband Bill of New Castle, Nikki Karatinos of Mars, great-grandchildren; Mia, Talia, Kaia, Harper, Piper, Jack, and John, and her God Child; Georgia Demas of…

Martha O. Johnson,94, of New Wilmington passed away at Shenango on the Green on April 27, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Martha (Harrison) Dawson and was born January 14, 1928, in McKeesport She is survived by her children; Janet A. Minteer and her husband Frank, Robert J. Johnson and his wife Sue, her grandchildren; Matthew C. Steffler and his wife Kelly, Benjamin C. Steffler, great-grandchildren; Abby and Brenna Steffler, her siblings; Lois J. Syphrit and her husband Ted, Glenn Harrison Dawson and his wife June She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She…

Thomas Lee Francis, 65, of Fombell passed away at his home, on April 24, 2022. He was the son of the late Mearl G. and Catherine E. (Hogue). Francis was born August 26, 1956, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his daughter; Lauren Francis of North Sewickley Twp, Lisa Meyers, whom he loved like a daughter, and her husband Bill Meyers of Chippewa Twp, one brother; Mearl G. Francis, Jr and his wife Marcie of Texas, one sister; Tina M. Summers and her husband Donald of Griffin, GA, and many nieces and nephews. He attended Riverside High School. Upon…

Edward P. Kirchel, 83, of Wayne Township passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his residence. Born July 9, 1938 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Paul and Sophie Bednar Kirchel. He was married to Marilyn Safreed Kirchel on October 18, 1958. Ed was the owner and operator of Kirchel’s Auto since 1972. He was a handyman, and could fix anything. Ed loved spending time with his grand and great grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Marilyn; two daughters, Rhonda (John) Bennett of Beaver Falls and Lisa Kirchel of Pittsburgh; grandson, Ryan (Tomiann) Kirchel…

Cathy L Bucci, 62, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at UPMC Passavant Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 24, 1960 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Eileen Oliver DeLisio. Cathy graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1978. She worked in the purchasing department for Chem Lab. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Cathy enjoyed cooking and having Sunday family dinners and hosting swim parties. She liked to make homemade spaghetti. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren. Cathy was a wonderful…