Obituaries

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…

Mrs. Rosaline (Landolfi) Pratt, 77, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Pratt was born on January 24, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late Dominick L. and Angela “Lena” (Adamo) Landolfi. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1960 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. A home maker, she enjoyed reading and being with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Pratt whom she married on July 16, 1966, her daughters, Angela (John) Horgan of Zelienople and April Anthony of Ellwood City, her grandchildren, Ryan Horgan, Dillon…

Larry Edward “Ziggy” Zeigler, 67, of West Pittsburg passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Butler Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Born February 20, 1953 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Dale R. and Helen L. (Baucom) Zeigler. Larry retired from Reactive Metals in West Pittsburg. A Veteran, Larry served for 9 years in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Chewton Christian Church. Larry was an avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt, fish, and camp. He enjoyed teaching his grandsons to fish and created lasting memories camping and fishing…

Donald R. Sapp 85, went peacefully at home to be with the Lord on Monday July 20, 2020. He was born on February 18, 1935 in Fairmont WV, to the late Sherman and Zelda Sapp. He married the late Mary Jane Wollen in Koppel on October 5, 1958 and had a happy marriage for 55 years. Donald graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1953. He was a USAF Veteran where he was an A/C engine mechanic. Donald worked for B&W for 34 years. 29 in the East Works Plant and 5 years at the Koppel Plant. Donald was a…

Mr. Floyd “Bud” Garvin Worrell III, 69, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his residence in Old Saybrook, CT. Mr. Worrell was born on October 9, 1950 in Ellwood City to the late Floyd G. and Jean Louise (Curry) Worrell, Jr.. Bud had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1968, and then from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Following college, Bud was hired by Merck’s Calgon (now Nalco) organization starting as a process engineer up to manufacturing manager of Calgon’s largest plant. From 1988 to…

Leita Raney Martin, 94 of Enon Valley went to her heavenly home July 20, 2020 after a brief illness at Avalon Care Center in West Pittsburg. She was born August 10, 1925 to Guy and Anice Sanders Raney. She was married to the late George Martin who passed on January 27, 2016. Leita was a graduate of Mount Jackson High School. Leita was an active longtime member of Enon Valley Presbyterian Church. She will be missed, but remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and role model of kindness. She is survived by sons Alfred (Sondra) and Gary Martin; a daughter…