Obituaries

Nora B. Canterbury, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Quality of Life nursing home in New Castle. Nora was born on March 30, 1934 in Shippingport, PA to the late J.T. and Rhoda Kitson. In her younger days, Nora worked on the Carrol Berry Farm in North Sewickley Twp.. She also was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellwood City. For many years she had a booth at the Ellwood City Arts Crafts and Food Festival featuring her crocheting talent. Most of all she loved being with her family. The last…

Helen McElwain, beloved wife of the late Harold L. McElwain passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Helen was born on June 14, 1921 in Philadelphia, the daughter of Francis J. and Gertrude Cahill Cavanaugh. Helen and Harold met while he was stationed in Philadelphia during WWII. They married on March 11, 1944, and after his discharge from the Army Air Corps they made their home in Ellwood City. Helen’s four children survive: Floyd H. McElwain and his wife, Tona Rae Manzo McElwain, H. Frank McElwain and his wife, Carolyn Crawford McElwain, Kevin L. McElwain and his…

Mrs. Mary Barry Ferrante, 104, of Ellwood City, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Abbotts Creek Center, Lexington, North Carolina. Mary was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1915 to the late James Lee Barry and Loretta Vita Barry Giardine. Mary was also the loving step-daughter of the late Cecil (Cesare) Giardine. Mary was a member of Lincoln High School, class of 1933, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. She married the late Dominic Ferrante on August 27, 1936. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother who enjoyed spending time…

Margaret “Peggy” Anne Karner of Wampum passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the age of 86. Born September 23, 1933 to John and Margaret Karner, she lived most of her life in Wampum, residing most recently at Carriage Manor in New Castle. Peggy attended Wampum High School where she enjoyed playing the clarinet in the band. After high school, she worked in the office at Medusa Cement before embarking on a nearly 40-year career with Penn Power. As a secretary, she supported many executives through the years and truly loved her time with the company, especially working with…

Michael C. Ingram, 71, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his residence. Born July 17, 1948 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Harold and Ruth Ryhal Ingram. He was married to Kathleen Foster Ingram, for 45 years. She survives. Mike was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and traveling to different campgrounds with his wife. He worked for many years as a foreman and laborer in construction. He cherished times spent with his family and leaves behind his dogs, Kody, Luke, and Nikita. Survivors include two daughters, Amy (Joel) Miller…

Phillip G. Hoak of Franklin Township, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 following a motor vehicle accident. Phillip was born on August 26, 1986 in New Castle to Sherri Hoak and Kevin McCormack. He attended Riverside High School. Following high school Philip enlisted into the United States Army on August 23, 2011 and was discharged October 20, 2015. During his time in the Army, Phillip received the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon. Phillip was currently working…

James L. McBride, 68, of Slippery Rock Township passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle following a lengthy illness. Born August 30, 1951 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Mont and Margaret Cotton McBride. He was married to Debra E. McBride who passed on April 23, 2005. Jim was a graduate of Mohawk High School in 1969. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church. Jim was a truck driver and had retired from the Rollins Trucking Company in Ohio. He enjoyed hunting and Pirate’s baseball but his favorite…