Obituaries

Shawn Andrews, 45, of Fombell, passed away on October 20th, 2025 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Shawn was born on July 20th, 1980 in Beaver, to the late Alfred C. Andrews and Tina O’Neil. He attended Beaver Falls High School. Shawn worked at Feezles Auto Wrecking as a laborer in his younger years, and was currently employed at Tony’s Beer Distributor as manager. He is also the president of the Ellwood City Eagles Club #1246, a member of the Zelienople Sportsman’s Club and played on many local dart teams. Shawn enjoyed hunting, fishing, video games about hunting and fishing,…

Mr. George M. Gobrich, 91, of Perry Township passed away on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Mr. Gobrich was born in Ellwood City on December 6th, 1933, to the late Nick and Anna (Baser) Gobrich. He is a 1951 graduate of Lincoln High School and a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. While in high school, George worked as a cook and manager at the former Wolverine Restaurant in Park Gate. On January 20th, 1955, George enlisted with the United States Army and served until his honorable discharge on January 18th, 1957,…

Rita Morini Shaffer (nee DeTullio), age 88 of Hudson, OH and previously Avondale, AZ passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ellwood City, PA on September 25, 1937 to the late Arnold DeTullio and Catherine (nee Ferrese) Matthews. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul “Pete” Shaffer and former husband Mario Morini; a sister Jean (Russ) Fondelier, a daughter Marilyn Morini (at age 2), and a grandson Jason Kardish. Rita is survived by four loving children, Linda (Marty) Kardish of Hudson, Anthony (Chris) Morini of Ellwood City, PA,…

Mr. Robert W. Hewitt, 70, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Hewitt was born in St. Louis, MS on January 1st, 1955 to the late Fred L Hewitt and Mary (French) Hewitt McFarland. He had attended Lincoln High School, and was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan. He is survived by his daughter, Kayla (Jesse) Boles of Hermitage, sons, Justin (Charlotte) Hewitt of Cranberry Township, Dalton Hewitt and his fiancé’ Emma DeSanzo of Ellwood City, grandchildren, Marshall Hewitt, Deacon Hewitt, Blake Boles, Caleb Boles, Alivia Hewitt, and Ethan DeSanzo, brothers, Edward Lee…

Mrs. Dorothy J. Orr, 96, of Franklin Township passed away on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at Franciscan Manor. Mrs. Orr was born in Ellwood City on April 26th, 1929 to the late Herbert M. and Ethel Mae (Brown) Rice. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. For three years she worked at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill. She was a member of the former Knox Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder, Deacon, Sunday School teacher, Bible School instructor, and volunteered with the church Nursery School. She also served as the Judge of Elections…

Sally J. Pander, 84, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born October 14, 1941 in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Connie Mullin Bridge. Sally was a member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed antiques, home decorating, creating floral arrangements for weddings, traveling, and riding motorcycles. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Harold “Hap” Pander, whom she married on October 10, 1966. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Kelly McDanel on April 19,…

Sandra L. McCullough, 43, passed away on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 at her residence. Sandra was born on February 25th, 1982 in New Castle to Ronalyn (Reed) Parsons and the late David A. McCullough. She attended the Independent Methodist Church in New Castle. Sandra enjoyed the outdoors especially camping. She is survived by her mother, Ronalyn (Wayne) Parsons of Ellwood City, daughter, Cheyenne Walker, sons, John Tindall, and Jackson Walker, and her sister, Josalyn (Mark) DiFrischia of Portersville. She was preceded in death by her father and her brother, Allen McCullough in infancy. A private service will be held for…