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November 23, 2020

John A. Conti, 77

Mr. John A. Conti, 77, of New Castle, formerly of Ellport, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. John was born on March 16, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late Carmen A. and Nellie A. (Sainato) Conti. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1961 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. John had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls for 18 years as a machinist. He also worked for the Sunoco Service Station which was on the northside of Ellwood City from 1973…

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November 23, 2020

Marjorie J. “Margie” Malush

Mrs. Marjorie J. “Margie” Malush, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Northview Estates. Mrs. Malush was born on January 18, 1937 in Heidelberg, Pa to the late Stanley and Helen (Harbin) Kasperowski. She had graduated from the Bridgeville High School with the class of 1955. For many years Marjorie worked for the Army Corp. of Engineers at the Federal Building in Pittsburgh where she was in charge of the travel department. Following her retirement she became a volunteer with the Ellwood City Hospital Auxillary. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, flower gardening, country music, and…

November 23, 2020

Joan M. Poholsky, 96

Joan M. Poholsky, 96, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Jameson Care Center in New Castle. Born January 18, 1924 in Tiffin, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Norman E. and Grace Elizabeth Thompson Lloyd. She was married to Albert W. Poholsky for 74 1/2 years when he died in 2018. Joan was a member of the Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church where she took attendance for many years. She attended their King’s Daughters Sunday School Class. She was also member of the Ellwood City Order of the Eastern Star and the New Castle…

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November 23, 2020

Joseph V. Greco, Jr., 88

Joseph V. Greco, Jr., 88, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at UPMC Jameson in New Castle. Born in Ellwood City on June 15, 1932, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Angeline Colao Greco.  He married the former Dolores Turner on August 8, 1959 and they enjoyed 59 years together until she preceded him in death on February 26, 2019.  Joseph was a 1950 graduate of Lincoln High School.  He retired from the Ellwood City Area School District where he worked for 10 years as a janitor at Perry Elementary School and then…

November 23, 2020

Craig King, 62

Craig “Queenie” King, 62, of Woodside Ave, Ellwood City passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his residence following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. Born August 13, 1958 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Warren “Fuzzy” and Evelyn Riffer King. He was married to Grace Francis King for 12 years, she survives. Queenie was a 1976 graduate of VoTech High School. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corp for six years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellwood City. Queenie worked at Kirchel’s Auto repairing automobiles for many years. He…

November 23, 2020

Richard A. Grymes, 78

Richard A. Grymes, 78, of Wampum passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Butler VA Community Living Center following a courageous 50 year battle with MS. Born February 6, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Amos and Gertrude Harris Grymes . He was married to Shirley Wilson Grymes who survives. Richard was a graduate of Wampum High School, Class of 1960. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and belonged to the American Legion Post # 749 in Wampum. He retired after 32 years from Medusa/Cemex Cement. An active member of…

November 20, 2020

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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November 20, 2020

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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November 19, 2020

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…

November 17, 2020

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…