Obituaries

Karen “Kacee” Guy, 61, of Rochester and formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. She was the daughter of Patricia A. Shoaf and the late Ronald L. Shoaf, and was born June 30, 1960, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her husband; Mark Guy, her mother; Patricia Shoaf, her children; Sherrie Bevington-Hurne (Jim) and Rick Cancelliere (Flo), grandchildren; Levi, Emma, Braden, Luci, Angelina, and Riley, her brother; Eric Shoaf, two nephews, as well as aunts, uncles, and many…

John J. Veres, 87, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born November 17, 1934 in Ellport, he was the son of the late Denes and Margaret Falcsik Veres. He was married to Wilma Chiez Veres. John graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952. He worked at the B&W for over 35 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Local 1082 Steelworkers Union, Elks Club, and the Holiday Ramblers Vacation Club Chapter 436. Some of his interests were hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing, and camping. He loved to travel with his wife…

Joyce Ann Meek, 65, of Ellwood City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022 at her residence. Born January 22, 1957 in Paintsville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ruth Burke Meek. Joyce graduated from Johnson Central High School in 1975. She then attended Prestonsburg Community College, University of Kentucky, and Kentucky Christian University, where she majored in education. She was baptized at Howell’s Mill Christian Camp. She was a current member of the First Christian Church in Ellwood City. Joyce worked as a waitress and at Dairy Queen. She loved…

On Saturday, February 19, 2022, JoAnn Lynn (Leonberg) Minett, loving wife, mother of two, and Wahlker’s “Mimi”, passed away peacefully at age 67, surrounded in song and prayer by her loving children and sisters. JoAnn was born on August 16, 1954 in Rochester, PA to Genevieve (Wahl) and the late Charles Leonberg. She was a graduate of Freedom High School. On, November 26, 1977, JoAnn married David Minett. Together, they raised two children, David Jr. and Jennifer. JoAnn had been a resident of the Ellwood City area and was retired from Preferred Auto Credit Exchange, having worked and been in…

Lloyd E. Weisz, 90, of Edinburg passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at his residence. Born April 16, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Daniel I. Sr. and Louise Murphy Weisz. He was married to Georgia Ullom Weisz in 1957. Lloyd graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving as a Military Policeman in the Panama Canal Zone. Lloyd worked as a scaffolding salesman and manager until his retirement. After his retirement, he worked as a handyman in the Ellwood City and New Castle areas, and also installed…

Nancy Lee Graham, 75, of Portersville passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born February 23, 1946 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Esther Brown Magee. She was married to James Graham. Nancy was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She then attended Robert Morris and YSU. Nancy was the dental receptionist for Dr. Geoge Watters for more than 30 years. Nancy was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Portersville where she was the Sunday School Teacher and sang in the choir. She had…

Patti “Putsy” Orock, 81, of Ellwood City (formerly of Fombell) passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 18, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born March 1, 1940 in the West End of Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Frances Kwolek Kirkham. She was married to Gerald “PeeWee” Orock. Patti was retired from Leeds and Northrup, where she worked as a machine operator for 36 years. She was a member of the former Free Methodist Church in Fombell. Patti loved to shop, croquet, and entertain friends and family on holidays. She always kept a spotless home. Survivors…