Obituaries

Paul Leonard Petrak, 89, of Gibsonia, PA, formerly of Melbourne, FL passed away on July 21, 2024 of natural causes. He was born January 20, 1935 in Ellwood City, PA, son of the late Joseph Petrak and Mary (Strobel) Petrak. Paul died on “he and Viv’s” wedding date. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Vivian Jane (Colmery) Petrak, along with his parents, a grandson, Samuel Markantone, as well as brothers, Robert Strobel, Joseph Petrak, William Petrak, Lawrence Petrak, Albert Petrak and sisters, Margaret Petrak, Agnes Redenshek, Claire Shirey, Rose Nocera and Regina Thompson. He…

Dwain R. Guy, 87, of New Beaver Borough passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 22, 2024 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born October 12, 1936 in North Beaver Township, he was the son of the late Harold F. and Edith E. McDonald Guy. He was married Shirley Brommer Guy. Dwain had retired from the Wampum Underground where he worked in shipping. Survivors include his wife of 69 years Shirley; son David, and two daughters, Cheryl and Debbie Guy, 18 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and sister Catherine Stewart. He was preceded in death by his son Dwain “Sonny” Jr. and daughter Renee Clark….

Former Mr. World, Mr. Pennsylvania, and Mr. Pittsburgh, Rev. Ronald B. Cuspard, 86, of Rochester (formerly of Ellwood City) passed to his heavenly reward at the right hand of God on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. Born August 26, 1937 in Ambridge, he was the son of the late Ronald B. Cuspard and Ruth Nadine Anderson. Ron worked at the Townsend Company in Fallston, then at the B&W in Koppel and Ambridge. A man of faith, Ron was affiliated with many churches throughout the Beaver Valley. He won numerous competitions as a body builder….

Jacob W. Trautman, 37, of North Sewickley Township passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2024 at his residence. Born January 15, 1987 in Sewickley, he was the son of the late Michael E. Trautman and Arleen Rambo Trautman of Ohioville. He was married to Christy Blair Trautman. Jacob graduated from Western Beaver High School in 2005 and was employed as a cardiovascular tech for Heritage Valley Beaver. Family always came first for him, but he also enjoyed hunting, golfing, and playing video games. Survivors include his wife of 11 years Christy; mother, Arleen; daughter, Alexa; son, Holden; father and mother-in-law…

Billy Joe Bush, 53, of Franklin Township passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at his residence following a two-and-a-half-year courageous battle with cancer. Born February 7, 1971 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of Shirley Bush Baird and stepson of Charles Baird. He was married to Stacey Sullivan Bush. Billy graduated from Riverside High School and then continued on to earn his associates degree. He worked as a machinist at Honeywell for 27 years and was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Darlington and the Moraine Area Tractor Cruisers. He loved repairing and fixing things and…

Mrs. Martha “Dolly” Fotia, 92, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, July 19th, 2024 at Franciscan Manor. Mrs. Fotia was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Todd) Muntean Sr. born on April 4th, 1932 in Ellwood City. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950and took accounting classes at Beaver County Community College. Dolly worked at for 14 years at Dustproof Mattress Co. and then at Townsend Textron for another 14 years both as an accounting secretary. She was a member of the Park Alliance Church in Ewing Park and served as assistant…

Mrs. Amy L. Yaromey, 54, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at her residence. Amy was born in New Castle to Patricia (Main) Rukovena and the late Michael Rukovena, Sr. on February 3rd,1970. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1988 and later earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Accounting. For the past 30 years Amy worked at Eric-Ryan Corporation, presently known as Renodis, as the accounts receivable manager. She enjoyed music, going to concerts, traveling to Erie and Niagara Falls, and most of all spending time with her family. Amy was…

Sylvia Helen Chance, 85, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at her residence. Born February 13, 1939 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Emily Trojanowski Steving. Survivors include her husband, Robert Chance; eight children; sister, Roberta Schick and a brother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Per Sylvia’s wishes no services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Mrs. Louise Tanner, 63, of Ellport passed away on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at the AHN Wexford Hospital following a brief illness. Louise was born in Ellwood City on December 16th, 1960 the daughter of the late Charles F. and Rose Marie (Lukavics) Wolfe, Sr.. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1978 and graduated from Indiana University in 1982 with a degree in Business Administration. Over the years she had worked as an account executive in the advertising field, recently retiring from Gannett Newspaper. She enjoyed doing needle point and most of all spending time…