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July 22, 2020

Larry E. Zeigler, 67

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…

July 22, 2020

Donald R. Sapp, 85

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…

July 21, 2020

Floyd “Bud” Garvin Worrell III, 69

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…

July 21, 2020

Leita Martin, 94

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…

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July 20, 2020

Shawn William Sutch, 54

Shawn William Sutch, 54, formerly of Ellwood City, presently of Aliquippa passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Shawn was born on August 12, 1965 in Ellwood City to the late Richard Lee Sutch, Sr. and Wanda W. (Snyder) Sutch of Ellwood City. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1984. Shawn is survived by his mother, his brothers, Mark Sutch of Indiana, and Rick Sutch of Koppel, and his good friend, Susan Caldwell of New Castle. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, and several aunts and…

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July 20, 2020

DeAnn Shaffer, 56

DeAnn Shaffer, 56, of Alexandria, VA, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 after a long battle with leukemia. Born in Spokane, WA on December 16, 1963, DeAnn was the daughter of David C. Shaffer of Ellwood City and the late Mary Ann Shaffer.  A graduate of Lincoln High School, Thiel College and George Mason University, where she earned her MBA, DeAnn formerly worked as the CFO of the National Osteoporosis Society. In addition to her father, DeAnn is survived by her brother, Christopher Shaffer of Boyers, PA and her aunts, Sheila Micklish of Koppel, Brenda…

July 20, 2020

James F. Pirrera, 88

Mr. James F. Pirrera, 88, formally of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at The Grove at Harmony. Mr. Pirrera was born September 10, 1931, in Ellwood City to the late Gesualdo and Josephine (Buona) Pirrera. He graduated from Lincoln Highschool with the class of 1949. He then enlisted into the United States Marine Corps where he earned medals for Navy Occupation, National Defense, and Good Conduct. Mr. Pirrera loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates, and was an avid bowler, participating in several travel teams. He is survived by his children, Brad (Shawna), Cindy, Craig…

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July 19, 2020

Remington J. McConahy, 45 Days

Remington J. McConahy, 45 days, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born June 3, 2020 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Robert J McConahy III and Melissa Wimer. Survivors include a sister, Destiny Maitland; brother, Daniel Frelin; grandparents, Robert and Christina McConahy of Wampum, Daniel Wimer of New Castle, Linda Galovich of New Castle; three great-grandmothers, Nancy McConahy of Wampum, Margaret Wimer of New Castle, and Eleanor DeHaven of Clymer. He was preceded in death by a sister, Haylee Sorbo; three great-grandfathers, Robert J. McConahy Sr., Gaylord Wimer Sr.,and Robert Galovich; a great-grandmother,…

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July 19, 2020

Marguerite Simspson, 86

Miss Marguerite “Peggy” Jane Simpson , 86, formerly of Enon Valley, died June 20, 2020 in New Castle, PA Born February 13, 1934, she spent most of her life in Enon Valley. She was the daughter of the late William and Mabel Harney Simpson and was a member of the Enon Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law William Craft (1992) and her sister Virginia Craft (2009). Peggy’s father, grandfather and uncle were all railroaders. As a child she remembered taking the train to Pittsburgh. Other times her family would take the…

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July 17, 2020

John F. Shaffer, 90

John F. Shaffer, 90, of Perry Township, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 17, 2020. Born on March 1, 1930 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. John is the son of the late Samuel and Christina Dolter Shaffer. John is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Eleanor “Nellie” Smith, they were married on September 4, 1948. John was a truck driver for Montgomery Ward and after they closed, for FreyMiller. He was a member of Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church. In his spare time, John enjoyed driving truck and riding his motorcycle. In addition to his wife, Nellie, John…