Obituaries

Audrey D. Pearson, 70, of Butler passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Butler Memorial Hospital following a two week illness. Born July 21, 1950 in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Stella A. Yousko Tekac. She was married to Wayne Pearson, who passed in 2008. Audrey ran a snack bar at the Smith Grove Camp Ground where she was affectionately known as the “Candy Lady”. Her favorite moments were spent with her family and her dog Brutus. Survivors include her sister Kathy Dando of New Castle, her companion of eleven years Michael Schoedel of…

Mr. Lawrence “Larry” P. Loncher, Jr., 91, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Avenue at Aurora Care and Rehabilitation Center in Aurora, Ohio. Mr. Loncher was born on November 1, 1929 in Bridgewater, PA to the late Lawrence P. and Dorothy (Pavlinich) Loncher, Sr.. He had graduated from Beaver High School with the class of 1948 and later from the Virginia State Teachers College with a degree in business. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on July 6, 1951 and served with the Company L, 504th Airborne Infantry Regiment until his discharge on…

Mrs. Ann M. Wallace, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Cranberry Place in Cranberry Twp.. Ann was born on August 3, 1931 in Wampum to the late Fred and Felicia (Fabian) Scala. She had attended Lincoln High School. For many years she worked at the Edmins Dress Shop which was located on Lawrence Ave. as a sales associate. She then helped her daughter at the MVP Team Shop with the day to day operations. In her earlier years she enjoyed hand embroidery. She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Ed) Casciato, her son,…

Elmer Edward Allman, 84, Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 4, 2020 at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie. Born December 18, 1935 in Marshall Township, he was the son of the late Henry Edward and Lillian Boehm Allman. Elmer grew up working on the family farm. An Army Veteran, he served as a truck driver and worked with heavy equipment. He continued his employment in the same field. His favorite moments were spent with his family. Survivors include daughter, Annette Allman of Ellwood City, son, Henry Allman of New Castle; two step sons, Grant and Richard Laughen; two…

Helen D. Blinn, 95, of Perry Twp (Wurtemberg) passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2020, at UPMC Jameson. She was the daughter of the late Irvin and Leann (Miller) Bintrim and was born November 10, 1925. She was survived by her sons; Randy Blinn of Wurtemberg, Kevan Blinn and his wife Jill of Ellwood City, grandchildren; Chris Maunder and his fiancé’ Ashley of Ellwood City, Nicole Maunder of Ellwood City, great-grandson; Aaron Maunder, nieces; Terri Jo Juba, Dr. Michelle O’Neill and her husband Dr. Jake O’Neill, Leslie Blinn, and several great-nieces and nephews. She and her husband Virgil were…

Mary “Teidie” Elizabeth Dolter, 95, of Ellport passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. Born on February 3, 1925, Mary was the daughter of the late Paul & Emma Fleckenstein Thiebaud.  Mary graduated from Zelienople High School in 1943 and she worked at US Steel where she met her husband of 40 years, Walter Glenn Dolter.  Glenn preceded her in death on September 18, 1994.  A member of Holy Redeemer Church, Mary also belonged to the Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club for several years.  Mary also worked as a receptionist at Dolter Chiropractic.  She…