Obituaries

Edward Raymond Gasper, 75, of West Pittsburg PA, passed away August 11, 2020 at Cadia Healthcare in Hagerstown, MD following a lengthy illness. Born November 26, 1944 in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of the late Vincent T. Sr. and Margaret (Eckler) Gasper. Edward was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed attending NASCAR races. He was a truck driver and was proud of being a teamster. He also liked going to the casino. Survivors include two sons, Justin (Amber) Gasper of Martinsburg, WV, Jason Gasper of Pittsburgh, PA; two daughters, Arvada (Jeff) Morrissey of…

Mollie R. Mazzanti, 90, formerly of Ellport passed away in Northview Estates on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Born in New Castle on November 27, 1929, Mollie was the daughter of the late Luigi and Virginia Pacella Nocera.  Mollie was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob “Jake” Mazzanti on October 27, 2015.  They were married on July 9, 1947.  Mollie was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.  Mollie was a full time mother, she enjoyed time spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are her 7 children, Virginia “Ginger” Rodgers of Ellport, Jacob (Cynthia) Mazzant of Hermitage, Jeri…

Choir Director emeritus, Matushka Janet Mihalick, 68, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the St. Claire Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Mihalick was born on January 21, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Protodeacon Vladimir and Mary (Eodchik) Maksimoff. She had graduated from the Chaney High School in Youngstown, Ohio with the class of 1971 and then from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor of Music in Education in 1975. Janet then became the director of the St. John’s Girls Octet and recorded the album “New Valaamo”. She then joined the faculty of St. Herman’s…

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” H. Thomas, 84, a lifelong resident of Frisco Franklin Township passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, August 22nd, 2020. Ronnie was born on November 7, 1935 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Mary (Demarsh) Thomas. Ronnie was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary Ann (Warsing) Thomas on June 17, 1969. Ronnie was Catholic by faith, attended Northstar Elementary School and was a member of the Lincoln High School Class of 1953. Ronnie was an Airman in the United States Air Force from 1954-1957, serving as an Aircraft Mechanic while stationed in Germany….

Virginia R. Dice, 101, of North Beaver Township passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Jameson Care Center. Born April 11, 1919 in Enon Valley, PA, she was the daughter of the late Balcer and Lulu Mae Baird Wright . She was married to William R. Dice Sr. for 66 years when he passed away on November 28, 2006. She was formerly employed at Craig’s Eggs as a grader. She was a member of the Moravia Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two sons, Charles W. Dice of New Mexico, William R. Dice, Jr. of North Beaver; a daughter, Becky (Larry)…

Janette L. Mathas, 76, of Ellport, passed away on Thursday August 20, 2020 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Germany on June 5, 1944, Janette was the daughter of the late Roman and Lydia Pilieve Szkudlarek.  She married Alexander Mathas on June 12, 1965 and he preceded her in death on May 18, 2012.  Janette attended Holy Redeemer Church. Surviving are her three grandchildren, Brooke Anthony, Tyler Anthony, and Nicole Anthony and one great-granddaughter, Olivia Anthony. In addition to her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by a son, Glenn Mathas. Arrangements were entrusted to the Joseph…