Obituaries

Gerald Lee Gasper, 66, of Beaver Falls passed away in the comfort of his home on June 15th after a 3 1/2 year battle with mesothelioma. Born November 22, 1953 in Ellwood City he was the son of the late Vincent T. Gasper, Sr. and Margaret (Eckler) Gasper and a stepmother, Irvina (Wright) Gasper. Upon graduating from Riverside High School in 1971 Jerry served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Jerry was retired from Reyerson Steel in Ambridge and prior to that he owned and operated the 5th Street Lounge in New Brighton. Jerry will be greatly missed by…

Mr. Nick Patsy Rocco, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the Beaver Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Rocco was born on July 13, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Arena) Rocco. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1949, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Nick enlisted with the U.S. Army on October 9, 1952 and served with the 160th Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean War until his discharge on August 19, 1954. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with…

David P. Colas, 68, of West Pittsburg passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. Born March 3, 1952 in North Charleroi, PA, he was the son of the late Paul G. and Eleanor D. Zadrozny Colas. Dave graduated from Monessen High School. He worked at Remacor (a steel additive producer) as a lab technician. Dave was a member of the Moravia Presbyterian Church. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and also enjoyed attending high school football and basketball games. He also enjoyed camping. Survivors include brother, Kevin Lee Colas of Monessen, PA; and…

Mrs. Addie G. Hogue, 82, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Addie was born on November 1, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Paul and Margaret (Moore) Minett. She attended New Castle High School. Addie was an animal lover who enjoyed cooking, baking, and most of all, gift-giving. She is survived by her son, William (Tadley Taylor) Hogue Jr. of Ellwood City, her granddaughter Tonia (Timothy Anderson Jr.) Hines, her great-grandchildren, Madison Hines, Hazen Anderson, and Harlee Anderson, her great-great granddaughter, Faith Taylor, her brothers Perry and Denny Minett…

Gustave “Hutch” Tetmire, 70, of Ellwood City, Wayne Twp, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Butler Memorial Hospital, although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born April 4, 1950 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Gustave and Erma Michaels Tetmire Sr. He was married on May 30, 1987 to Connie Tetmire for 33 years, she survives. Hutch was a 1968 graduate of Riverside High School. Just after, he joined the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1968 to 1972. Hutch retired from Nalco as a guard. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He loved building clocks…

Mrs. Mary Grace Ierino, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the Edison Manor in New Castle. Mrs. Ierino was born on February 7, 1930 in Ellwood City to the late Domenico and Mary (Riccardi) Dominelli. She had attended Lincoln High School and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Mary had worked at Dustproof in Ellport for 25 years, and Fotia Bros. Drapery for 5 years both as a seamstress. She is a former member of the Wayne Twp. V.F.D. Ladies Auxiliary. Mary enjoyed ceramics, sewing, gardening, and most of all cooking. She…

Joan E. Markey, 83, of Rochester, formerly of Patterson Township passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Rochester Manor following a lengthy illness. Born January 25, 1937 in Massillon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Edna (Schmidt) Young. She was married to the late James Ewing Markey who died January 24, 2012. Joan was a member of the First Reformed Presbyterian Church in Patterson Twp. She was also a member of the Christian Women’s Club of Beaver Valley. Survivors include a son, Bruce (Lori) Markey of Hudson Florida; daughter, Nancy (Joseph) Zurynski of Wampum…