Obituaries

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…

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…

Donald A. Lemke, 93, of Ellwood City, PA, formerly of Austintown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020 at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center. He was the son of the late Arthur H. and Minnie Scherer Lemke and was born on January 27, 1927 in Youngstown, OH. He is survived by his loving wife, of 22 years, Ann Vignovich Lemke, of Ellwood City, three sons: Donald A. Lemke, of Houston, TX, Keith A. Lemke and his wife Mary Ann, of Austintown, OH, and Gene Lemke of Melbourne, FL;  and numerous multi-talented and greatly cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and…

Mr. Alvin Lester Schaffer, 81, of Fombell passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 ( which was also his mother’s birthday) at his residence, with his loving family at his bedside. Mr. Schaffer was born on July 6, 1938 in Muddy Creek Twp. to the late Frank P. and Christina K. (Quiring) Schaffer. Alvin retired from WR Grace in New Castle in 1991 working there for 30 years. Alvin was always busy. He loved to mow grass, cut down trees and work with his high lift, and loved to hunt. He has a certificate for getting a turkey, a deer,…

Sharen A. Atkins ,73, of Fairview School Rd. Ellwood City, passed away May 10, 2020, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born January 2, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Ethel Wallis Snare and the late Russell Snare. She was married to Harry “Curt” Atkins Jr. for 54 1/2 years, he survives. Sharen was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of ’64. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping at RV Village in Mercer, PA. Watching her grandkids’ sporting events has been the joy of her life. Her most precious time was spent with her…