Obituaries

Ina M. Strealy, 84, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Blair Personal Care Home. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born August 2, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William and Pauline (Guy) Lambright. Ina was affiliated with the Chewton Christian Church. She loved doing crafts, sewing, and quilting. She was a faithful and dedicated Pirate fan. Ina’s love for the Lord our Savior showed in all she did and said. Ina’s love for her children and grandchildren was immeasurable! She cherished each and every one of them. She…

Mary Lou Krosovic, 86, of Ellwood City (formerly of Wampum) passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Haven Nursing Home in New Castle. Born November 21, 1933 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Tilda Petti Santelli. She was married to Robert A. Krosovic who passed away in 2001. Mary Lou was a graduate of Wampum High School. She retired from Geneva College in 1994 following 24 years as a secretary. She was a member of the former St. Monica’s and current member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. Mary Lou was a…

Janice H. Wawrzynski, 54, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 5, 2020 at her residence. Born August 4, 1966 in Rochester, she was the daughter of Albert Spratley of Ellport and Nancy Hall Spratley of Ellwood. She was formerly married to Michael Wawrzynski of Ellwood. Janice attended Lincoln High School. She formerly worked at the Kimmels Bakery in Ellwood and was also a caregiver for a period of time. She belonged to the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Beaver Falls. Janice enjoyed puzzle books, coloring, reading her bible, and times spent with her family. Survivors besides her parents…

Nola J. Mainwaring (Nee Hazen), 86 years, 11 months and 25 days of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, September 30. Born October 5, 1933 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Dallas E. and Mary Seaburn Hazen . She was married to the late Morris Mainwaring. Nola was retired from the Blair Nursing Home where she worked as an LPN. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church where she also taught Sunday School. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star #212. Nola enjoyed visits from her many family members, cooking for…

Vesta A. Taylor, 93, of New Castle, passed away peacefully, at her home, on October 1, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Lewis F. and Cora A. (Miller) Michaels and was born February 23, 1927, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughter; Linda S. Holmes of New Castle, son; Brian L. Taylor of Ellwood City, 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Vesta was a 1945 graduate of Lincoln High School and she was retired from the Lawrence County Board of Assistance. After she retired, she worked at City Rescue Mission. She was a longtime member of the…

Brant Cooper, 55, of Marion Township went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Heritage Valley in Beaver. Born December 18, 1964 in Ellwood City, he was the son of John Sr. and Betty Hawke Cooper of Fombell. He was married to Janice Douglas Cooper. Brant was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed muscle cars. Prior to being paralyzed, he loved his job as a carpenter. His children and grandchildren gave him the greatest joy. Along with his wife and parents, survivors include two daughters, Jaclyn (Mark) Reader…