Mary C. McKerahan, 73 of Ellwood City A private committal service will take place for Mary who died May 9, 2020 on Friday, May 22. It will be conducted by Rev. Father Mark Thomas. All are welcome to a Celebration of Mary’s life on Saturday, May 23 at 3:30 at the family residence. Please bring a favorite memory of Mary to share. Address and directions may be acquired by contacting the family.
Cynthia Aquino Nordi, of Franklin Park, Pa passed away on May 16, 2020 of complications from pancreatic cancer. She was born in Pittsburgh to Alfred D. and E. Joan (Snyder) Aquino on August 13, 1952. She grew up in Beaver Falls and attended Beaver Falls High School where she was a majorette. She performed with the band at a televised New York Jets game featuring quarterback Joe Namath, a Beaver Falls High School alumni, in 1969. After graduating in 1970, she attended the School of Radiologic Technology at Providence Hospital in Beaver Falls and became a Registered Radiologic Technologist. She…
John “Jack” Turner, 58, of Worth Township, passed away at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Born in Pittsburgh on March 28, 1962, Jack was the son the former Beatrice M. Shema of Worth Township and the late Paul H. Turner. A lifelong volunteer, Jack was a former Lieutenant with the Bridgeville Fire Department in Bridgeville, PA and also a former member of the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department Reserves. In addition to his mother, Jack is survived by a sister and two brothers, three nephews and two nieces. Jack was preceded in death by his father…
Betty J. Ippolito, 95, of Wampum passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Born June 24, 1924 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Garnet (Lewis) Powell . She was married to Jacob A. Ippolito for 71 years when he died June 2, 2014. Betty was a member of the former St. Monica Church in Wampum and currently a member at Holy Redeemer Parish in Ellwood City. She was active with Wampum’s Altar and Rosary Society. Betty graduated from Lincoln High School. She enjoyed quilting and sewing. She portrayed…
Domenick William (Billy) DeCampli, 70, of Zelienople passed away May 9, 2020 following a brief illness. Named after his two grandfathers, Dominic DeCampli and William Steffler “Billy” as he became known, was born in Ellwood City, Pa on March 21, 1950 to the late Nick and Laureen (Klear) DeCampli. Billy graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. He was well known for his talented guitar playing, elaborate storytelling and recording talent. He was an avid deer hunter. Billy enjoyed entertaining people with his guitar playing and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Mr. DeCampli is survived by three sons; Erik DeCampli…
Mrs. Betty Jane Jinar, 90, from Ellwood City passed away peacefully to be with her husband and Jesus on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Haven Nursing Home. She was born on March 22, 1930 to the late Martha (Cholak) Yacko and Andrew Yacko. She was married to John Jinar, Sr. for 59 years when he passed away on June 2, 2007. Our mom enjoyed playing her harmonica and her accordion. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her six children. Surviving are Dan (Liza) Jinar, Marsha (Marvin) Snyder, Jaime (Dawn) Jinar, Dave Jinar, John (Mary Lou) Jinar and Georgia…
Mr. Ira R. Snyder, 85, of North Sewickley Township passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Grove at Harmony Care Center, Harmony, PA. Mr. Snyder was born on April 15, 1935 in Rochester, PA to the late Amelia (Noski) and Charles Snyder. Ira attended Beaver Falls High School and graduated with the class of 1953. He had worked as a machinist at the Babcock & Wilcox steel mill in Koppel until he retired. Then he worked another 20 years as a janitor at Trinity Lutheran Church where he attended. He was a black belt in Karate, he loved to…
George J. Weber, 86, of New Galilee passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Lakeview Personal Care Home in Darlington following an extended illness. Born May 7, 1934 in Homewood, he was the son of the late William C. and Annabel (Forney) Weber Sr. George retired in 1987 as a dispatcher from Babcock and Wilcox following 35 years of service. He then worked at the Brighton Manor in the Maintenance Department for a number of years. George was affiliated with the Homewood Methodist Church. He was a proud veteran, serving in the Korean and Cold Wars. He was a…
Thomas L. Martz, 88, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Carriage Court following a short illness. Born May 26, 1931 in Emerickville, PA, he was the son of the late Frank T. and Mary (Shields) Martz . He was married to Patti J. Milliren for 61 years until her passing in 2015. After graduating from High School, Tom served in the Marine Corp during the Korean War. Following his discharge and moving to Ellwood City in 1958, he began his career in banking. He served as loan officer, was promoted to vice-president and treasurer of Ellwood…
Leonard Frazzini, 81 of Franklin Township passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on October 4, 1938, Leonard was the son of the late Samuel and Manuella Antinossi Frazzini. Leonard is survived by his wife, Sally Lordo Frazzini whom he married on December 29, 1984. He had worked as a machinist at Ryan Engineering and later at Tita Machine Shop. Leonard along with his brother owned and operated The New Deal Bar in Ellwood City from 1980 through 1989. He was a member of the Marian Hill-New Brighton Sportsman Club…