Obituaries

Althea P. “Red” Fazenbaker, 89

Althea P “Red”. Fazenbaker, 89, of New Galilee passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Heritage Valley-Beaver following a brief illness. Born December 29, 1930 in Westernport , MD, she was the daughter of the late Franklin G. and Lucy Mae Groves Green. She was married for 67 years to Donald F. Fazenbaker who passed away January 13, 2017. Althea was a nurse’s aide at the Beaver Valley Geriatric Center for 29 years. She was a member of the West Pittsburg United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Donald F. Fazenbaker Jr. of New Galilee; daughter, Cathy Fazenbaker of Pittsburgh;…


Lena Mae Trivilino, 89

Lena Mae Trivilino, 89, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at The Grove At Harmony where she had resided since March of 2018. Born January 19, 1931 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Alvin J. and Onie May Martin Roe. She was married to Joseph A. Trivilino on October 29, 1955. He passed in 1981. Lena loved roller skating and ballroom dancing. She was a member of the Happy Bunch Square Dancers. She was formerly employed at the Ellwood Knitting Mill. Survivors include two daughters, Jo Ann Trivilino of Ellwood City and Linda…


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Daniel “Danny” D. DeCaria, 61

Daniel “Danny” D. DeCaria, 61, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at his residence. Danny was born in Ellwood City on March 26, 1959 to Anthony F. and Grace (Cerritelli) DeCaria. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1978, and later from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. For 18 years he was the owner and operator of DeCaria’s Hairstyling in Cranberry Twp.. Most recently he has been working alongside his brother David at DeCaria’s on 5th as a hairdresser. He was a faithful member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. An avid Steeler’s fan,…


Thomas D. Langhel, 85

Thomas D. Langhel, 85, of Koppel (formerly of Patterson Heights) passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a year long health struggle. Born July 16, 1935 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Trian and Jeannette Moldovan Langhel. He was married to Agnes “Cookie” Aldrich Langhel on November 15, 1958. She survives. Thomas previously worked as a foreman at Arco Chemical. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and all sports. He was an accomplished singer who provided musical enjoyment for seniors. Thomas loved moments spent with his grand and great grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters,…


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Joseph Michael Gasper, 102

Ellwood City’s last Pearl Harbor Survivor, Staff Sgt Joseph Michael Gasper passed away in his home on December 20, 2020. Joe, the youngest of three children from Hungarian immigrants Michael Gasper and Mary (Pollack) Gasper, was born April 23, 1918 in Zelienople PA. As a teen growing up during the Great Depression, he left home after his mother died to help support his family. He worked with the Ringling Bros Circus and then became a part of Franklin Roosevelt’s fledgling Civilian Conservation Corps. He sent money home every month to his family. At the CCC, he quickly rose through the…


Alice Simmons, 81

Alice Simmons, 81, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Arlene Kennard and was born on January 10, 1939. She is survived by her daughters; Deborah Simmons (Mansfield Washington), of Ellwood City, Julie Simmons (Joe Grzelka) of Ellwood City, grandchildren; Angela Warner Smith (Joseph Gradwell), of Beaver, Jason Wright, of New Castle, Elizabeth Santillo (Christopher Santillo), of Ellwood City, Joshua Simmons (Olivia Ehko), of New Castle, Elijah Simmons, of Ellwood City, Zoe-enna Simmons (Cory Quel), of Aliquippa. She is also survived by…


Roger Pritts, 80

Roger Pritts, 80, of North Sewickley Township passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born November 4, 1940 in Garrett, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Irma Brown Pritts. He was married to Janet Shirey Pritts. She passed on October 20, 2008. Roger was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1961-1965. He retired after 27 years in 2002 from the Zinc Corporation of America, where he was a sand blaster. He was an avid hunter. Roger especially loved attending his granddaughters softball games. Survivors include son, Glenn (Joette) Pritts of…


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Patricia Stiles Viccari, 82

Patricia Stiles Viccari, 82, of Ellwood City, wishing to be with her husband, passed away at UPMC Passavant McCandless on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on October 22, 1938 the daughter of the late William and Vivian Tate Stiles.  She married Bobby Viccari on February 8, 1958, devoted to each other, and after almost 63 years of marriage, they passed away only two days apart.  She enjoyed baking and cooking for her family, especially for her grandchildren.  She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Patricia is survived by her sons, Bob (Carolyn) Viccari, Ron “Beatle” (Tammy…


William Edward “Bill” Shuttleworth, 87

William Edward (Bill) Shuttleworth, 87, of Wampum died on December 17, 2020 at Heritage Valley Beaver after a brief illness. Bill was born in Philadelphia on July 27,1933, the son of the late, William T Shuttleworth and Ruth Clara Shuttleworth. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son-in-law, William J. Fleck. Bill married the love of his life, Catherine T. Klemenz, on October 22, 1955 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Philadelphia. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year. She survives. Bill is also survived by 7 children; William J (Regina) Shuttleworth of Sarasota, FL, Kathleen…


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Marsha Ellen Mulhollen, 77

Marsha Ellen Mulhollen, 77 of Ellport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020 and is now in the joyful presence of our Heavenly Father.  Marsha had a compassionate heart for people, selflessly caring for others as if they were her very own. Everywhere Marsha went she left her lasting mark of love and joy, from her time in Oklahoma, to her part-time homes in Florida and Pennsylvania.   Finding the good in everyone and everything, you could always rely on her for encouraging words to guide you through rough times, to be your cheerleader through thick and thin, and…