Obituaries

Mr. Michael P. Ciampaglione, 74, of Chippewa Twp. passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Ciampaglione was born on January 19, 1946 to the late Guerine and Filomena (DiPaolo) Ciampaglione. He had graduated from Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1963. He then attended Geneva College and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Michael worked as a Pharmacist/Manager at Ray’s Pharmacy in Beaver Falls until 1990, then he became the Pharmacist/Manager at Rite Aid in Beaver Falls until his retirement in…

Keith D. Edwards, 74, of New Galilee, PA passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born December 2, 1945, he was the son of the late Roy D. and Helen R. Edwards. Keith Edwards worked for Sheetz for 17 years and loved his farm. He is survived by three children; Sandra Curry of New Castle; Benjamin (Theresa) Edwards of New Galilee; William (Amber) Edwards of Washington; 5 grandchildren, Zack Edwards, Timothy Edwards, Alexia Edwards, Khloe Edwards, Makayla Edwards; three siblings, H. Arlene (Jim) Hiskey; John B. Edwards; Karen R. Worrell; and extended family. He…

Janet L. Carpenter, 70, of New Castle, PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born August 5, 1949 in Morgantown, WV to the late Delbert and Bonnie (Rea) Carpenter. Janet was a member of various churches throughout her lifetime. She was always involved with the church and always made contributions to her church community. She enjoyed listening to prayer lines and reading her Bible. She loved holiday get-togethers with her family. She was the life of the party and will be dearly missed by all who knew her….

James G. Boots Sr., 75, of North Sewickley Twp., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his residence. Born July 17, 1945 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Eleanor Koach Boots. He was married to the love of his life, Susan Hammerle Boots for 50 years, she survives. Jim was a 1965 graduate of Riverside High School. An accomplished athlete, he set Riverside’s long jump record and held it for over 37 years. He was an avid golfer and loved to play with his best friends and his son. Jim was also an…

Mr. Donald J. Mudric II, 63, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on July 20, 2020 at his residence. Donald was born on July 28, 1957 in Ellwood City to Donald J. and Georgian (Bevivino) Mudric of Ellwood City, He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1975. While living in Ellwood City, Don worked at Garrett’s. He then moved to Denver where he worked for McDonald-Douglas which later became Boeing, followed by him moving to Decatur, Alabama and most recently working for United Launch Alliance. Don built the third stage booster for the spaceship which was sent…

Mr. Robert K. McDowell, a lifelong resident of Ellwood City, passed away on July 30, 2020 at UPMC Jameson in New Castle. Mr. McDowell was born April 4th, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Paul A. and Thelma L. (Main) McDowell. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1954. He then enlisted into the U.S. Army (Active and Reserves) beginning in the late 1950s, serving in the Corps of Engineers, until his discharge in 1964. He often shared stories about his tours on duty while serving in South Korea, at Ft. Lewis in Washington, and in…

Alice Mae Ecenrode, 93, formerly of Wampum passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Avalon Place in New Castle. Born November 4, 1926 in Keeley, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Grace Lutz Hairhoger. Alice Mae was a graduate of Wampum High School. She worked as a clerk at the former Leonetti’s in Wampum and Lawson’s Grocery Store in Ellwood City. She was an active member and Deacon of the Wampum Presbyterian Church. Alice Mae was a longtime organizer of the annual Wampum Reunion Dinners. She cherished time with her family. Survivors include two daughters, Diana Boots…

Mr. Richard L. Hawke, Sr., 76, of Fombell peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Hawke was born on September 2, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late Arthur J. and Jean (Matthews) Hawke. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1961. Richard enlisted with the U.S. Army on October 12, 1960 and served with the 64th Engineering Company with the rank of E-4 until his discharge on October 11, 1963. Following his service with the Army, Richard worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel…