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December 28, 2020

Shannon L. (Randal) Cress, 46

Mrs. Shannon L. (Randal) Cress, 46, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Shannon was born in Pittsburgh on October 8, 1974 to William M. “Butch” and Joan (Churilla) Randal Sr. She had graduated from Brashear High School with the class of 1993, and then from The Community College of Allegheny County with an associates degree. Shannon worked for PNC Bank in Pittsburgh as a Loan Booker, Target in Bethel Park as a front-end manager, and most recently at the WesBanco in Ellwood City as a Loan Officer. She is a…

December 26, 2020

Richard A. Sarver, 74

Richard A. Sarver, 74, of Tidioute passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie following a brief illness. Born November 10, 1946 in Santa Monica, California, he was the son of the late Wilbert C. and Mary Castaldo Sarver. He was married to Carol Schrecengost Sarver for 13 years. Richard served in the United States Navy from 1966-1967. He was an active member of the Tionesta Church of God. He was retired from the Pennsylvania Game Commission where he served as a Deputy Conservation Officer for 45 years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and…

December 26, 2020

Phyllis Blythe Kasper, 87

Phyllis Blythe Kasper, 87, of Beaver Falls passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at West Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Coraopolis. Born February 2, 1933 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Myrl Galbreath Blythe. She was married for 48 years to Joseph Kasper as they were married on June 29, 1956. He passed away on July 24, 2004. Phyllis graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951. She enjoyed reading about history. Phyllis had a close circle of friends who loved her dearly. Her most cherished moments were spent with family. Survivors include three…

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December 26, 2020

Rosalee C. Copper, 82

Rosalee C. Copper, 82, of New Beaver Borough formerly of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at The Grove At New Wilmington following a lengthy illness. Born July 16, 1938 in Martinsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Ada Slagenweit Clapper. She was married to the late Ralph Copper. Rosalee was a member of the Wampum Woman’s Club. Survivors include a sister with whom she resided, Arlene Vitril of Wampum, two sons, Kevin (Lynn) Kelley of Goldthweit, TX, Ernie (Mary) Copper of New Castle; step-daughter, Gwen (Mike) Radachy of West Pittsburg; and five…

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December 24, 2020

Gary L. Booher, 79

Mr. Gary L. Booher, 79, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Edison Manor in New Castle following an illness with vascular dementia. Gary was born in Ellwood City to the late Howard B. and Dorothy M. (Baney) Booher. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on August 5, 1960 and served with the Mortar Battery, 2nd Airborne Battle Group, 187th Infantry, 3rd U.S. Army until his discharge on August 2, 1963 with the rank of E-4. He was awarded the Parachutist Badge, Expert…

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December 24, 2020

Jocelyn R. McCrumb, 31

Jocelyn R. McCrumb, 31, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 in Madison County, Virginia following an automobile accident. Jocelyn was born on December 16, 1989 in Ellwood City to Chester C. McCrumb and Pamela (Hufnagel) Graham. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2008 and from Gannon University in 2012 with a degree in nursing. While at Gannon, she was enlisted with their ROTC program and held the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. On August 28, 2012 she enlisted with the U.S. Army and served until her discharge on June 26, 2020…

December 24, 2020

Evelyn E. Lutz Webster, 76

Evelyn E. Lutz Webster, 76, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born October 9, 1944 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Clarence K. and Florence E. (McClurg) Cummins. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas W. Lutz in 2001 and Daniel Webster in 2019. Evelyn graduated from Beaver Falls High School. She worked as a phlebotomist at the Ellwood City Hospital for many years. She was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church and its Joy Sunday School Class. Evelyn loved to bake…

December 23, 2020

Delores E. Downey, 82

Delores E. Downey, 82, of Wampum passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Avalon Place. Born November 12, 1938 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eva Weigle Kraynie. She was married to John E. “Jack” Downey for 50 years when he passed on June 17, 2007. Delores was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School. She was a current member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church. She was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan and enjoyed trips to the casino. Survivors include son, Donald E. (Leslie Hardy) Downey of Wampum; Daughter, Kim McClymonds of TN; sister,…

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December 23, 2020

Timothy John Kinard, 62

Timothy John Kinard, 62 of Slippery Rock Township passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his residence following a courageous 3 year battle with esophageal cancer. Born in York, PA on August 18, 1958, Tim was the son of Maryanne Nonemaker Kinard of Florida and the late Paul Kinard.  Tim was a heavy equipment operator at Medusa for 33 years and retired from Team Fischel in 2017.  He was a 1977 graduate of Lincoln High School.  Tim enjoyed family camping and bonfires, but his greatest pleasure was fishing with his kids and grandkids. Besides his mother, Tim is survived by…

December 23, 2020

Ruth Daisy (Morse) Bosley

Ruth Daisy (Morse) Bosley of Wampum passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born December 8, 1935, in New Wilmington, PA to the late Herbert and Jennie Morse. She was married to Ocey A. Bosley for 43 years, who preceded her in death December 2015. Ruth is survived by her son Jeffrey (Cassy) Bosley of Martinsburg, WV, son Timothy (Lisa) of Charleston, SC, daughter Kimberly Wetzel of New Castle, PA, nine grandchildren (Cheylynne (Stephen) Somogyi, Michael (Stephanie) Bosley, J. Andrew Bosley, Jacob (Jennifer) Harr, Adam Harr, Nicholas (Christine) Harr, Francesca Butchelle, Samuel Wetzel, Daniella Wetzel) and…