Obituaries

Mary K. Palinski, 85, of Fombell passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at her residence. Born September 2, 1940, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Murphy. She was married to John E. “Buddy” Palinski for 57 years when he passed away on April 10, 2016. Mary retired from the Riverside High School Cafeteria. She was Catholic by faith. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling, and going camping in Tionesta. Survivors include her daughter, Theresa (Jim) Calhoun of New Castle; two grandsons, Jonathon (Kaitlyn) Palinski of Butler and James Calhoun of Ellwood City; two granddaughters, Victoria…

Daniel Joseph Burns, 63, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on March 5th, 2026, surrounded by love. Born on August 31st, 1962, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Daniel Joseph Burns Sr., Daniel grew up in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. He dedicated much of his professional life to public service as a police officer for the City of Duquesne, serving with integrity, courage, and a deep commitment to his community and fellow officers. He loved writing, especially about law enforcement and American history. He channeled his passion for the region’s past into writing four local history…

Alene “Jean” Alleman, 92, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Franciscan Manor in Beaver Falls. Born February 18, 1934 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Jemima Elizabeth Main Reed. She was married to Raymond Alleman on June 14, 1958. They were married for 50 years when he passed away January19, 2009. Jean graduated from Shenango High School and received her Nursing Degree from Jameson School of Nursing. Jean devoted her life to caring for her family. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and attended…

Cyrus Joseph Saba, 75, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 at the Providence Health and Rehab Center in Beaver Falls. Cyrus was born in New Castle on February 28th, 1951 to the late Cyrus and Ann (Vargo) Saba. He had graduated from St. Mary’s Elementary Catholic School, Union High School, and Edinboro University where he earned a degree in Art. He was the owner of The Monteray Inn in Pittsburgh, and is best known for many years of bartending at the Days Inn in Butler, Holiday Inn in Beaver Falls, and Shakespeare’s at Olde Stonewall….

Paul Douglas Eonta, 68, of Ellport passed away peacefully Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his residence. Born February 9, 1958 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Paul Eonta, who passed away March 6, 2004 and Mary Lou Koach Eonta of Ellport . He was married to the late Michelle Brewer Eonta. Doug graduated from Riverside High School in 1976. He enjoyed traveling, site-seeing and playing chess with his grandson. An outdoorsman, Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to sportsman’s shows. His most cherished time was spent teaching life lessons with his pride and joy, his best…

Douglas Allen Minteer, 69, of Bacliff, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Bacliff. He was born July 1, 1956 in Ellwood City to Donald and Betty Minteer. Douglas graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1974. He married Patricia Ann Gavrile of Ellwood City on June 8, 1982 and who passed away March 7, 2025. Douglas worked at the former Calgon Plant in Ellwood City prior to moving to Texas. He retired 4 years ago from Universities Science and Research in Houston, Texas. Douglas is survived by his parents, 4 children: Damian of Harmony, PA, Jamie…

Madeline A. Prestia, 74, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at UPMC Passavant-McCandless after a sudden illness. Born on October 10, 1951 , she was the eldest daughter of Rocco and Catherine Prestia. Anyone who knew her well, affectionately knows her as ‘Mimi”. She worked as her late uncle Anthony Lorusso’s business assistant in the tailoring business for over 20 years out west in Palm Springs, Ca and later returned home to become her mother’s diligent caregiver for over another 20 year span after her father’s passing in 2002. She loved her parents dearly and was…

Gerald Richard “JR” Horinka, 35, of Wayne Twp. passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 27, 2026. Born July 22, 1990 in Clarion, he was the son of Gerald L and Connie L. (Hazen) Horinka of Wayne Twp. He was married to Samantha (Krimm) Horinka. JR was a Sergeant at the SCI Mercer State Prison. He was a 10 year Veteran of the Army, having served in Afghanistan. He was affiliated with the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his parents, wife, Samantha, and two children, Emilia and Ronald Horinka. Private Funeral Services were held and interment followed at Slippery Rock Presbyterian…

Donna L Freed, 65, of North Sewickley Twp. Ellwood City passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford following an illness. Born February 10, 1961 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Donald Walter and Lillian Kline Blinn. Donna worked for Patriots Home Health Care in Beaver Falls. She attended Riverside HIgh School. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening. She also had fun playing Bingo and going to the casino. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Robert L Freed Sr. two sons, Robert L. Freed Jr. of Ellwood City, Christofer…