Obituaries

Shirley Partridge, 86

Shirley A. Partridge, 86, of Ellwood City, Wayne Twp., passed away peacefully, on November 19, 2020, at her son’s home. She was the daughter of the late Donald R. and Genevieve (Henry) Scoville and was born November 11, 1934, in Evans City, PA. She is survived by her daughter; Debbie Burkholder of Englewood, Fl, her son; Larry Honneffer and his wife Theresa of Chippewa, granddaughter’s Lori Burkholder of Englewood, Fl, Alethea Steffler and her husband Mitchell of Chippewa, Brittany Perri and her husband Nicholas of Boalsburg, PA, Cierra Comer and her husband Timothy of Watertown, NY, great-grandchildren; Logan Steffler, Chad…


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Margaret M. Thompson

Margaret M. Thompson, 91, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at Quality Life Services of Grove City on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on March 30, 1929, Margaret was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Stevenish Moskal.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Thompson, Jr. on July 26, 2004.  They were married on June 26, 1948.  Margaret worked at Edleman’s Shoe Store in Ellwood City and was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Surviving are her grandchildren, Michael Thompson of Harmony, PA, Rachel (Don) Taylor of Holly Spring, NC and Andrew…


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Janet A. Rocco, 87

Ms. Janet A. Rocco, 87, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at the Carriage Manor in Shenango Twp., on November 18, 2020. Janet was born on November 11, 1933 in Ellwood City to Dan “Donato” and Rose Marie (Paglia) Rocco. She graduated from the Lincoln High School with the class of 1952 and is a member of Holy Redeemer Church. Janet worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for over 40 years as a word processer in Bridgeville. She liked to cook and most of all, spending time and caring for her great nieces and nephews. She is survived by…


Alfred “Al” C. Andrews, 60

Alfred “Al” C. Andrews, 60, of Shenango Township passed away at his residence Sunday November 15, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 16, 1960 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Lester and Silvia McWithey Andrews . He was married to Theresa Marchette on April 28, 1990. Al was previously employed as a truck driver for Jefferson Poultry. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church New Castle. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of both the North American hunting and fishing clubs. His favorite moments…


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Virginia B. Butchelli, 58

Mrs. Virginia B. Butchelli, 58, of Shenango Township, passed away on November 13, 2020 at her residence. Virginia was born on June 13, 1962 in Ellwood City to James and Karen (Prestopine) Hill, of Fombell. She graduated with the Riverside High School class of 1981. Virginia is a member of the First Church Of God on Euclid Avenue in New Castle, where she also taught Sunday school. She enjoyed sewing and will be remembered for her volunteer seamstress work at the Lincoln High School musicals and Blue Band Boosters. She is survived by her parents, her husband, David Butchelli, whom…


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Dennis W. Guthrie, 66

Mr. Dennis W. Guthrie, 66, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his residence. Denny was born in New Castle on December 3, 1953 to the late Darlene D. (Lotz) Tino. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1972, and later attended Slippery Rock University. Known as the “beer man” Denny worked for Tony’s Distributing Company for 45 years. He is a member of the Saxon’s Club, Sons of Italy #608, the Eagles Club, MOOSE #93, and the Hungarian Home. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers fan. He is…


Delores “Dolly” L. Ambrose, 88

Delores “Dolly” L. Ambrose, 88, formerly of North Beaver Township, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver. Dolly was born November 15, 1931 in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of the late Paul Thomas and Esther (Stimple) McConnell. She was married (December 5, 1952) to the late Jerome “Jerry” Ambrose for 63 years before he passed away on March 30, 2016. Dolly was a 1950 graduate of Mt. Jackson High School. She was a lifelong member of Moravia Presbyterian Church where she served in many roles including Elder, Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, and…


Vera L. Minto, 86

Vera L. Minto, 86, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family. Born March 27, 1934 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late George and Bella Weir Clark. She was actively involved with her church. She especially loved to cook. Vera was always there to lend a hand for anyone in need. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. Survivors include son, Martin (Renee) Minto of Galivants Ferry, SC; daughter, Sharon Nazarian of New Castle; brother, Tom Clark of OK; 6 grandchildren Matthew, Michael, Mitchell, Daniel Minto, Michelle…


Laura Mae Farrelly, 79

Laura Farrelly, 79, away on November 9, 2020 at Brighton Wellness Center, after battling dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, in Beaver. She was the daughter of the late Murray Ayers and Laura (Black) Ayers and was born December 26, 1941, in Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband; Joseph P. Farrelly and their 10 children; Judith Boring -Hodge and husband Russell Hodge, John Pointer and wife Lori Pointer David Pointer, Diane Herko, Norman Miller, Laura Walko and her husband John Walko, Christine Duncan and her fiancé Jason E. Sobel, Brooke Farrelly and her husband Michael, Meghan Farrelly, Trisha vanWinkle, 60 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, numerous great great grandchildren, and one…


Larry Howard Barge, 72

Larry Howard Barge 72 of Wellston, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio following complications during a surgical procedure. Larry was born to the late Howard L. Barge and the late Lilian Marks, and raised by his father and stepmother the late Rose Mary Barge of Ellwood City. Larry served a six-year tour of duty with the US Navy sixth fleet where he was a Corpsman aboard the USS Waccamaw. Waccamaw was a replenishment oiler. He also served on the USS Independence. Larry was a 1966 graduate of Riverside High School….