Obituaries

Kathleen (Syphrit) Martin, age 65, passed away on May 19, 2024, after a very brief illness. She was born December 24, 1958, in Ellwood City, PA to Theodore & Lois (Dawson) Syphrit. She married her high school sweetheart and one true love, Stephen V Martin, on August 11,1978. Kathy is survived by her parents, husband, children: Kristen & Andrew (Leslie), two grandchildren: Avery & Theodore Martin, sister Karen (Mike) Morrone, and a very large extended family. Kathy had a kind & gentle spirit and was always wearing a smile. She marched in the Riverside High School band as a majorette,…

It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Ann Clark announce her passing on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the age of 73 years. She was at home in Magnolia, TX with her beloved husband Michael. Kathy was born on June 30, 1950 in Ellwood City, PA. to Eugene Leroy and Mary Flanagan Stiefel. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City in 1968. Immediately after high school Kathy joined the U. S. Navy and served for three years. Her name is included on the Vietnam War Veterans monument on the grounds of the Ellwood City Hall….

James M. Love, 71, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 at his residence. James was born on January 6th, 1953 in New Brighton to James H. and Margaret (Popa) Love. He graduated from Rochester High School with the class of 1970 and from Geneva College in 1975 with a Bachelor’s  Degree in Arts. James worked for Arm Co. Steel corporation in Ambridge and in various aspects of the car sales industry. He was a member of the Connoquenessing Country Club. James enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. James is survived by his wife, Amy…

Dorothy A. Houk, 74, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, died in Leechburg, PA the afternoon of June 8, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born on July 30, 1949 in Ellwood City to Blaine Norman and Nancy Elizabeth Markle Houk. She attended the North Denver Apostolic Church of Jesus where she enjoyed sharing her love of the Lord and music, and would often play the keyboard, organ or piano that she taught herself to play. She was employed as an LPN at a variety of hospitals from Miami, FL to Denver, CO, to Seattle, WA where she eventually retired after 21…

Virginia R. Fosnaught, 94, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Haven Convalescent Home following an extended illness. Born April 24, 1930 in Donora, she was the daughter of the late Dorin Huffman and Myrtle Cox. She was married to Charles D. “Chuck” Fosnaught for 49 years when he passed away on July 5, 1996. Virginia was a member of the 1st Church of God on Euclid Ave. in New Castle, the G.A.R, and the Beaver Falls Elks where she crocheted lap robes for Veteran’s. She was honored by the Beaver Falls Elks as Citizen of the…

Harold A. (Hank) Allen, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland (formerly of Wampum, PA) passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, he was 83. Born July 23, 1940 in Wampum, PA, he was the son of the late Coy W. and Era Rhodes Allen. He was married to the late El Dora Hughey together they had two children. He then later married Charlotte Allen. Hank graduated from Wampum High School in 1958, where, as captain of the basketball team, led the team to the PA State Championship Title. He was honored as “All State”. Then he attended Baldwin-Wallace and Youngstown State University. His…

Martha L. Wehman, 86, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at Cranberry Place. Born October 1, 1937 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late J. Kenneth and Mabel Baldwin Louden. She was married to Arthur F. Wehman for over 64 years when he passed away on February 10, 2021. Martha graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955. In her youth, she worked for her Aunt Helen and Uncle Jake at the Triangle Inn. A devoted homemaker, she was a member of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. She was an avid Pirates fan, enjoyed going…

Gregory L. Wilson, 62, of Coraopolis passed away on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Gregory was born in Ellwood City on March 23rd, 1962 to Carole J. (DiBiagio) Wilson of Ellwood City and the late Harry R. Wilson, Sr.. He had attended Seneca Valley High School until he started to work at an antique shop in Harmony of which he became the owner and operator of (Wilson’s Antique Shop). Greg also was a self employed contractor and a co-owner and operator of Rosalea Farm Greenhouse. An outdoorsman, Greg was an avid archery hunter…

Michael R. Nicely, 74, of Enon Valley passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. Born August 16, 1949 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Willard and Ruth Meehan Nicely. Michael was a graduate of Northwestern High School. He was a welder by trade and had worked for Thompson Brothers Coal Company and at Universal Rundle in New Springfield OH. Always a jokester, Michael loved anything to do with cars, camping in Tionesta, and watching old Westerns on Tv. Above all else, Michael cherished time spent with his family. Survivors include…