Obituaries

Tara A. Boariu, 32, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her residence. Born November 19, 1987 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Terry “Turk” Boariu of Ellwood City and the late Laura Stoyanoff who passed away in 2018. Tara graduated from Lincoln High School. She was a waitress at Hugger Muggers in New Castle. She was an avid Steeler and Penguin fan. In addition to her father, survivors include her boyfriend, Qualin Davis; two sons, Azzure and Atavian; two grandmothers, Vonnie Boariu and Octavia Stoyanoff, all of Ellwood City; two sisters, Melissa Boariu…

Mrs. Anne T Smith, 91, died on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the Northview Estates after a short illness. She was born on April 27, 1929, to John F. Boyle and Josephine Smeltz Boyle. A lifelong resident of Ellwood City, she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947, after which she worked in the office at the local U.S. Steel Corp. plant. She married Harold Ray Smith on Oct. 14, 1949, at St. Agatha Catholic Church. Together, they had four children. She was a charter member of the church’s Christian Mothers organization, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America…

Domenick Joseph Santo, 87, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Carriage Court in New Castle. Born January 25, 1933 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Lambiase) Santo. He was married to Mathilda Pistacchio Santo for 63 years as they were married on September 29, 1956. She survives. Dom was a member of Holy Redeemer Church and the Sons of Italy in Ellwood City. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving from 1953-1955. Dom worked as an estimator at the Aetna Standard for 13 years then as the Purchasing Agent…

Robert F. Myers, 71, of New Castle, Pa, passed away, unexpectedly, on May 1, 2020. He was the son of the late Robert A. Myers and Ruth Henry Myers and was born on March 14, 1949, in New Castle, PA. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Evans Myers, of New Castle, daughter; Mundy Myers Priscilla of New Castle, Pa ;  sons Paul Louis Myers and Gerald Joseph Myers of Montana,  and one grand daughter Abygail Corinne Priscilla of New Castle, Pa. Robert was one of the most interesting  people you would ever meet.  He was proud of his children…

Stanley R. Sobona Sr., 76, of New Brighton passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 11, 1943 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph T.and Nellie M. (Golmont) Sobona . Stanley retired in 1986 from Babcock and Wilcox following 24 years of service. He then worked at the former Koppel Steel now known as IPSCO Tubular. Stanley attended the Chippewa United Methodist Church. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Penguin fan. Stanley enjoyed auto racing and camping. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Noreen…

Daniel M. Maloney, 59, of Wampum died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his residence. Born June 17, 1960 in Washington, PA, he was the son of the late John “Jack” Martin and Mary Louise (Ries) Maloney. Dan worked as a Transportation Security Officer for the Department of Homeland Security at the Pittsburgh Airport. He enjoyed camping, landscaping, and woodworking. His most cherished time was spent with family. Survivors include his wife, Jolene Kirkwood Morgan, step-daughter, Mackenzie Morgan, siblings, Patrick M. Maloney and Susan M (Scott) Ward, both of Washington: sister in law, Judy Maloney of South Dakota; nephew, Anthony…

Claudia Marie Ialongo, 66,of Ellwood City, PA passed away on April 30, 2020 at UPMC Jameson, in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of Glaudino and Marie (Nocera) Ialongo and was born on February 11, 1954, in Ellwood City, PA. She is survived by two brothers; Vic (Janice) Ialongo and Dave (Lydia) Ialongo, and one sister; Patrice (Craig) Luchansky, nieces; Cara (Ben) Huth, Marisa (Steve) Mandel, Sara (Kevin) Huber, Nicole Luchansky, nephews; Matthew (Anna) Luchanksy, Jonathan (Rheena) Luchansky, great-nieces and great-nephews; Vanessa Huth, Giovanna Huth, Aden Huth, Jordyn Mandel, Levi Mandel, Ryann Mandel, Ellie Huber, Hugh Luchansky, Vivian Luchansky,…

Angelo J. “Mo” Iannantuono, 91, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle following an extended illness. Born May 26, 1928 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ciro and Mary (Turko) Iannantuono. He was married to the late Virginia H. Houk who died February 29, 2012. Angelo worked at the B&W in Koppel as a craneman. He was a member of the Bell Memorial Church. He enjoyed playing golf and dining at Christy’s Restaurant. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include a niece, Lucille Iannantuono…

James W. Walker, 39, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Jim was born on September 14, 1980 in Ellwood City to the late James Walker and Peggy (Grant) Spare. He had graduated from Lincoln High School and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. For many years he worked as a heavy equipment operator. An outdoors man, Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, hiking, and spending quality time with his children. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Peggy and Joseph Spare, his wife, Heather (Dunn) Walker whom he married on May 27, 2011, his daughter,…