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January 4, 2021

Carmella “Carmie” Colatruglio Bettoni, 91

Carmella “Carmie” Colatruglio Bettoni, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, 91, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Carriage Manor. Born in New Castle, PA on February 13, 1929, Carmella was the daughter of the late Antonio and Dina Martini Colatruglio. She married Arthur P. Bettoni on August 1, 1966 and he preceded her in death on May 17, 1993. Carmella formerly worked at Shenango Pottery and she was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish in Ellwood City. When she was able, she enjoyed playing golf, bowling, playing volleyball and playing cards with friends. Carmella is…

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January 4, 2021

Richard Melvin Klingensmith, 81

Richard Melvin Klingensmith, 81, of Waycross, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2020, at his daughter’s residence, following an extended illness. He was born September 15, 1939 in Ellwood City, PA, where he grew up and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy for six years. He served as a firefighter on the USS Ingraham. He moved to southeast Georgia in 1975 and had lived in both Pierce and Ware County. He was a retired truck driver, having been the owner of RK Trucking. He and his wife had attended Kettle Creek Southern Congregational Methodist Church in Waycross. He was preceded…

January 3, 2021

Loretta E. Leslie, 80

Loretta E. Leslie, 80, of Wampum passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Although she was in ill health, death was unexpected. Born April 2, 1940 in Sharpsburg, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Jane E. Miller Czartorski. She was married to Charlie Leslie for 60 years, he survives. Loretta graduated from Mt. Jackson High School in 1958. She was a member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church. Loretta was an avid and accomplished bowler. In addition to her husband, Charlie, survivors include a daughter, Stacey (Chris) Carlson of Venice, FL; son in…

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December 31, 2020

Casper W. DeFilippo, 95

Mr. Casper W. DeFilippo, 95, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born December 23, 1923 in Ellwood City a son of the late John and Mary (Montango) DeFilippo. He was a 1941 graduate of Lincoln High School. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on May 27, 1943 and served with the 9th Field Artillery Battalion Battery B until his discharge on November 25, 1945 with the rank of Technician 5th Grade. He had fought in the battles of Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was awarded the…

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December 31, 2020

Lloyd W. Presky, 90

Mr. Lloyd W. Presky, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his residence with his loving family at his bedside. Mr. Presky was born on September 1, 1930 in Coal Center, PA to the late William F. and Iva (Humphries) Presky. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on January 6, 1948 and served with the 5th Infantry Division until his discharge on January 8, 1952. He was awarded the Occupation of Germany Medal. He later worked as a tri-state truck driver for Scullion Trucking for 60 years. Lloyd was a member of the Free Methodist…

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December 30, 2020

Patricia Ann (Yeykal) Budzinski, 82

Mrs. Patricia Ann (Yeykal) Budzinski, 82, passed away December 25, 2020 with her family by her side. Patricia was born in Ellwood City on April 15, 1938 to the late James and Lena (Honneffer) Yeykal. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956. She married the late Raymond James Budzinski in 1957, living in Salamanca, New York until his passing in 1966, she then moved back to Ellwood City. Patty enjoyed nature, hunting, fishing and gardening, in her later years bingo. She was an accomplished cook and when her grandchildren were young she would spend hours…

December 30, 2020

Suzanne M. Ierino, 80

Suzanne M. Ierino, 80, Ellwood City passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at The Grove At New Castle following a brief illness. Born October 1, 1940 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late William Carl and Irma Staude Meise. She was married to the late Joseph Ierino who passed on December 7, 1994. Suzanne was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She enjoyed an over 40 year career in banking at Lawrence Savings and Trust, 1st Seneca, and Integra Banks. She also worked at the former Dealer Center. She was also an activities director at Carriage Manor….

December 29, 2020

Edward Tincani, 83

Edward P. Tincani ,83, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully, at Butler Memorial Hospital on December 28, 2020. He was the son of the late Peter and Dominica (Terracina) Tincani and was born February 26, 1937, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife, of 65 years, Mary (Best) Tincani, George Tincani of Beaver Falls, Cindy Lokey and her husband James of Beaver Falls, Terri Herge and her husband Kevin Ellwood City, Jim Tincani and his wife Linda of West Sunbury,PA, Debby Caccia and her husband Dave of Ellwood City, grandchildren; George Tincani, Joe Tincani and his wife Kimmy,…

December 29, 2020

William John Miller, 91

William “Bill” John Miller of Ellport, 91, passed away on December 23, 2020, from complications of COVID-19. He leaves his beloved wife of nearly 70 years, Catherine Paul, daughter Janine Graham (Jim), son Robin (Patty Power), son-in-law Bob McNutt, 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. His daughter, Cherlyn McNutt, preceded him in death. Born in Ellwood City on July 13, 1929, Bill lived his whole life here. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1948, he served in the US Army during the Korean War in Japan. Upon his return, he started his long career at the Ellwood City Forge. Always…

December 28, 2020

Janet G. Haggerty, 89

Janet G. Haggerty, 89, formerly of North Beaver Township passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Shenango On The Green following a brief illness. Born April 23, 1931 in Elcho, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Herbert H. and Clara A. Wickham Reed. She was married to Samuel A. Haggerty who passed in 2006. Janet was an active member of the Moravia Presbyterian Church. She was retired from Airway Industries. She enjoyed many activities with her church family. Janet enjoyed sewing, traveling, and especially enjoyed dining out. Her most cherished moments were spent with family, especially her grand…