Obituaries

Mrs. Shirley P. Gotjen, 59, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Gotjen was born in Ellwood City on November 2, 1960 to the late Paul and Shirley (Craven) Hogue. She had attended Lincoln High School, and worked at making her house a home. Shirley enjoyed decorating for the holidays, cross stitching, reading, cooking, and most of all spending time with her family. She also loved taking care of her cats. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Gotjen whom she married on November 21, 1985, her daughter, Sherrie…

Debra A. Voland, 65, of 1117 Agnew St., New Castle passed away the morning of September 10, 2020, at her residence. Debra was born June 12, 1955, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late William E. and Mary R. (Makepeace) Newman. Debra was married to the late Harry Voland. They were married for 15 years. Debra was a high school graduate. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Debra is survived by two children, daughter Georgette (Anthony) D’Ambrosia Sr. of New Castle and son Harry Voland of California;…

James A. Tritt, 71, of Ellwood City, passed away due to COVID on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Born in Ellwood City on March 31, 1949, James was the son of the late Raymond F. and Mary B. Koach Tritt.  A 1967 graduate of Riverside High School, Jim attended Youngstown State University on a track scholarship.  He retired in 2015 as a project coordinator from Littell Steel Company in Fallston.  James was an avid golfer and he also enjoyed bowling and playing softball. James is survived by his children and their spouses, Mary (Brian)…

Mrs. Dorothy “Dotty” Wallace, 79, of Perry Township. passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Mrs. Wallace was born on July 26, 1941 in Jackson Center to the late Nelson L. and Laura Emily (Faulconbridge) McAnallen. Dotty is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1959. Following high school she worked at Lava Crucible in Zelienople as a secretary until her sons where born. Once her family was grown she worked at Evans Industrial Supply. For the past 24 years she had been serving as the Perry Twp. Tax Collector….

Charles C. Hedlund, 64 of Taylor Township passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Born in Taylor Township on October 19, 1955, Charles was the son of the late Charles V. and Charlotte Clark Hedlund.  He is survived by his wife, the former Lila Shutack, whom he married on July 10, 1978. Charles worked as delivery person for Butler Siding.  Charles was a veteran of the Army serving from September of 1973 through September of 1976.  He also served in the Army Reserves through 1979. Besides his wife Lila, Charles is survived by his two children, Charles…