Obituaries

Mr. Frank J. Ritorto, Jr., 63, of Ellport passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mr. Ritorto was born on July 14, 1957 in Ellwood City to the late Frank and Joanne E. (Timpano) Ritorto, Sr..Frank is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1976 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. He had worked at the Aetna Standard Eng. Co. in Ellwood City and later at Harmony Castings. Since 1997 he has worked at Herr-Voss as a fitter. In 1977, Frank joined the Wurtemburg Perry Twp. Volunteer Fire Department and most recently…

Emma Virginia Quinn, 94, of Ellwood City, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, August 17, 2020, surrounded by her family at her home, of 73 years. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Leslie and Emma Belle (Fowzer) Eakin and was born August 10, 1926, in New Castle, PA. She is survived by her daughters; Brenda West and her husband Boyd of North Sewickley Township, Leslie Quinn of Ellwood City, Son-in-law; Ronald Shoaf of North Sewickley Township, grandchildren; Eric West and his wife Diane of Ellwood City, Amy Freed and her husband…

Patricia Swick, 77, of Ellwood City, PA passed away on August 17, 2020, at her home. She was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Miller Humphrey and was born May 14, 1943 in Zelienople, PA. She is survived by her daughter; Valerie Homner and her husband Marty, sons; John Swick and his Fiancé’ Melinda of Ellwood City, Chris Swick and his wife Christine, grandchildren; Kacie Hulick and her husband Dave, Adrieanna Pease and her husband Brian, Kyle Swick, Ashley Pennington, Cheyanne Swick, Alicia Swick, great-granddaughters; Leila Hulick, Preslee Pease, great-grandsons;  Dillon Pease, Max Pease,  brothers; Don Humphrey, Tom…

Rosalee J. Blatchford, 101, of Ellwood City passed away at the residence of her daughter on August 17, 2020. Born February 12, 1919 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Cora (White) Snare. She was married for 63 years to Alfred L Blatchford who passed away September 3, 2004. Rosalee was a member of Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1937. She was an associate member of the Ellwood City Hospital Auxiliary. Rosalee’s most cherished time was spent with family. Survivors include a daughter, Donna (Alan) Weyand…

Thomas M. Chappell, 59, of Chewton passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following complications of a heart attack. Born October 28, 1960 in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of Donald M. and Barbara J. Davis Chappell. Tom was a life long resident of Chewton. He was an active member of the Chewton Christian Church where he served as a deacon. He was also a member of the Chewton Polish White Eagles Club. Tom loved country life and sharing it with his dog Lilly.  He was formerly employed at Medusa Cement and TMK Koppel Steel….

Mrs. Joni M. Whelan, 54, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Joni was born on May 4, 1966 in Ellwood City to the late Batiste “Butts” and Mary Isabella (Tabay) Pansera. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1984. Joni had worked at the former Ames Department Store and most recently at Sherwin Williams as an assistant manager. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, and the ladies of the MOOSE #93. Joni, along with her daughter, founded the Butterfly Foundation which is…

John Ottaviani, age 76, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, at 4:30 a.m. at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born on October 13, 1943, in Ellwood City, to Dario and Ann (Maiorano) Ottaviani. He was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School and a 1965 graduate of Youngstown State University with a B.S. in Business Administration. He was formerly employed at Mathews Conveyor, and Babcock & Wilcox. He retired from FedEx as a collections specialist in 2005. John was married to the former Virginia Kathryn Ottobre. They recently observed their 40th wedding…

Terry L. Lowers, 61, of Fombell passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Terry was born on September 27, 1958 in Ellwood City to the late Gordon and Shirley (Wright) Lowers. He had attended Riverside High School. Terry had worked for many years for Bill Croup Electric and Wright Meat Packing. He was also a member of the Lillyville Church of God and the church’s Praise Band. A talented musician, Terry played bass and sang for the Ameretta Band for over 30 years. He was a member of the MOOSE #93, Hungarian Home, Sons of…

Mr. Joseph E Scala, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2020 with his family at his side. Born on November 29 1927 in Wampum, Pa to the late Nick and Amanda “Mundy” (Fontana) Scala. He graduated from Wampum High School and attended Geneva College. He served as a Weather Observer for the US Air Force ( Army Air Corp). He was a past chairman of the Beaver County Tourist Promotion Association , served as Vice President of the Wampum Boro Council, and past President of the Wampum Rotary Club. Joe had a long and distinguished career with the…