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August 10, 2021

Jean A. McQuiston, 93

Jean A. McQuiston, 93, of Wampum passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. Born October 14, 1927 in Slippery Rock, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Elizabeth Ann Kenny Shelatree. Jean graduated from Wampum High School in 1945. She worked as an office manager for B&W for many years and also was the Wampum Tax Collecter for 18 years. Jean loved working on her house and in the yard, and always kept it in good shape. She enjoyed the NFL and College Basketball and especially enjoyed running football pools with her friends and family. Jean had a…

August 9, 2021

Stella J. Fray, 98

Mrs. Stella J. Fray, 98, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at the Avalon Place in New Castle. Mrs. Fray was born in Aliquippa on November 15th, 1922 to the late Stanley and Stella Briczinski. She had graduated from Aliquippa High School with the class of 1941. Stella is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She is survived by her daughters, Marian Fray, Colleen (Joe) Flecher both of Ellwood City, and Patricia (Fred) Herrman of Beaver Falls, son, Gary Fray of Ellwood City, grandchildren, Kristen (Russ) Ochsenhirt, Leslie…

August 8, 2021

Ronald A. Chill, 75

Ronald A. Chill, 75, of Chewton passed away the evening of Friday, August 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born February 10, 1946 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Albert J. and Eleanor Chill. He was married to Kathleen L. Chill for 55 years. Ron loved his family, and everyone was family to him, from his immediate and extended family, to his golf and fishing buddies, to his neighbors. He was one to always love a celebration. We now celebrate his memory by thinking of all of the good times spent together over a lifetime….

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August 6, 2021

Eugene Leroy Stiefel, 94

Mr. Eugene Leroy Stiefel, 94, passed away on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021. He was born on August 12th, 1926 in Ellwood City to the late Archie and Mildred (Jacobs) Stiefel and was a lifelong resident of Ellwood City. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 10:00 am until the time of the memorial service at 10:30 am at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. with Rev. Claire Megles officiating. A committal service will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Funeral arrangements are…

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August 6, 2021

Francis B. “Luke” Haswell, III, 63

Francis B. “Luke” Haswell III, 63, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his residence. Luke was born on January 16, 1958 in Ellwood City to the late Francis B. and Janice (Duncan) Haswell III. He had attended Lincoln High School and the Living Water Baptist Church. An outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his daughter, Rachel Lee Haswell of North Carolina, son, Ryan McCandless of Arizona, grandchildren, Cane McCandless, Marcus A., Jordon T. and Sashiko R. Haswell, sisters, Lori Haswell and her fiance’ Jon Johnson of Franklin Twp. and Jodi (Robert)…

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August 5, 2021

Wilbert S. Cover, Jr., 86

Wilbert S. Cover, Jr., 86, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the Grove at New Castle. Born on May 25, 1935 in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, Wilbert was the son of the late Wilbert and Helen Adams Cover.  He retired from Townsend where he worked as a wire drawer.  Wilbert was a Veteran of the Unites State Marine Corps.  He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. Wilbert is survived by his son, Wilbert S. Cover, III of West Middlesex, his daughter, Sharon Cover of Ellwood City, four grandchildren:  Brett Cover, Crystal Soisson, Eric Bracken and Luke Cover, two…

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August 5, 2021

Carol A. “Flicka” Colaberardino, 80

Carol A. “Flicka” Colaberardino, 80, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Heritage Valley Beaver after a 10 year battle with multiple myeloma. Born in Ellwood City on December 18, 1940, Flicka was the daughter of the late Frank “Grundy” and Stella DeVinney Volpe.  She married Thomas “Dino” Colaberardino on November 20, 1965.  Flicka retired from Calgon in 1995 where she worked as a traffic supervisor.  A member of Holy Redeemer Church, Flicka enjoyed gardening. Flicka is survived by her husband, Tom “Dino” Colaberardino, her son, Tom (Jackie) Colaberardino, Jr. of Cleveland, OH, a grandson, Ben…

August 5, 2021

John A. Panella, 79

Mr. John A. Panella, 79, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his residence with family members at his bedside. Mr. Panella was born in Ellwood City on September 12, 1941 to the late Leo Vincent and Anna C. (DiLeonardo) Panella. He had graduated from Lincoln high School with the class of 1959. He then served with the United States Navy for four years. A self taught electrical engineer, John worked for both Rockwell International and Boeing in California. During his employment he had worked on the B! Bomber and the Space Shuttle. He enjoyed computers,…

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August 4, 2021

Nancy Young, 75

Nancy Young, 75, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 the Jameson Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born October 5, 1945 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Henry King and Virginia Whiteside Morgan. Nancy was a graduate of New Castle High School. For over 30 years she worked as a bank teller for the former Integra bank. She attended Harmony Baptist Church. Nancy was a social butterfly and very easygoing. She was an avid Steelers and Pirate fan and loved to play the lottery. Nancy enjoyed her many little dogs (Garth, Gidget, Gizmo, Maxie,…

August 4, 2021

Antonia “Toni” Moser, 76

Antonia ”Toni” M. Moser, 76, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Quality Life Services in Grove City, PA. “Toni”, as she was affectionately called, was born on December 22, 1944, in Ellwood City, PA., to the late Anthony “Tim” and Margaret “Magie” Nicholson Casuccio. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1962 with honors, and was a majorette for the school band, a skilled baton twirler. She was of Christian faith. Toni held various jobs throughout her life. During high school and into her young adult years, she modeled for Edmin’s Clothing in Ellwood City….