Obituaries

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,…

Cosmo Conforti, 94, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family Monday, April 27, 2020. Cosmo was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was the perfect example of a strong patriarch for his family, a pillar of his community, and man of God. Born July 31, 1925 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Angelo and Maria Josephine Figliomeni Conforti. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lena Silvestri, siblings Gloria Kalbfleisch, Beatrice Miller, Ralph Conforti, Lucy Harden, Peggy Shea, Edward Conforti, Alba Miller, son-in-law Ron…

Ralph R. Evans, 82, of North Sewickley Twp., Ellwood City passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at his residence. Born September 23, 1937 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Raymond Ross and Florence Mae (Wemer) Evans. He was married to Frances (Murphy) Evans for 57 years when she passed away May 10, 2019. Ralph was an excellent mechanic and operated a motorcycle repair shop at his home in the 70-80’s. He enjoyed raising cows and goats. Ralph enjoyed going to auctions especially at the Butler Auto Auction and Rogers Equipment Auction. Survivors include two sons, Raymond…

Alice M. Graham, of Franklin Twp. , PA passed away , surrounded by her family , at Her home. She was the daughter of the late Ira and Leona Hardy Peffer and was Born on April 25 , 1931 in New Castle , PA.   She is survived by her daughters ; Ruth McClintick of Ellwood City , PA , Deborah Dikum of Ellwood City , PA , grandchildren ; John Natcher , Jr and his wife Crystal of Ellwood City , PA , Amy Burr and her husband Daniel of Elwood City , PA , Cody McClintick and his…

Jim Thompson, wonderful husband, father, and Pap-Pap died unexpectedly Saturday, 4-25-2020 at his residence. Jim was born October 22, 1945 in New Brighton, PA. He was the only child of Bob and Jane (Wycoff) Thompson, but he grew up with close cousins, Jack, Judy, and Jill who filled his childhood with laughter. Jim met the love of his life, Paige Porter, when they were in Junior High. Paige and Jim married while he was attending Slippery Rock as an education major. Jim would tell you that he took his bride to Europe for a year, compliments of the U.S. Army….

Jean G. Bush, 77 of Ellwood City, passed away April 23, 2020 at her home following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born June 10, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter to the late Roy and Janice (Graham) Bash. Jean graduated from Lincoln High School. Following graduation she worked at the knitting mill before raising her family. Jean enjoyed keeping in touch with friends and neighbors, sending cards for special occasions and spending time with her granddaughter. Jean was a beautiful light who touched so many lives. She loved life and helping people in anyway possible. Survivors include…

Norma J. Frampton, 89, of West Pittsburgh, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Norma was born on October 25, 1930 in Ellport to the late Harry and Thelma (Curtis) Lucas. She had attended Lincoln High School and the First Church of God. She had worked at Dust Proof and at the Ellwood City MOOSE Lodge #93. She was a great bowler. She won many awards and trophy’s for her bowling. In 1975, she was honored by the Ellwood City Athletic Association for her bowling. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (James) Averill of…

Bonnie L. Rubino, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 17, 2020. Bonnie was born in Ellwood City, Pa., on September 30, 1957, to the late Joseph and Elaine (Fenechi) Yarzebinski. She attended Riverside High School, Class of 1975. She was currently employed at Cobb Cole in Daytona Beach, Florida. Bonnie loved and cherished her family more than anything, but especially her granddaughter, Kami Jae Rubino, who was the greatest joy of her life. She also loved the girls “golf club”, where she loved playing weekly with her friends at Crane Lakes. She is survived by her loving husband of…

Life in Heaven as we perceive it here on Earth just got a bit more hectic. At this moment, angels are scurrying to make sure there is always availability in the box seats and not in some remote section. They must make sure that no one is sitting on his favorite barstool, and that the remote control is his alone to rotate through every available sports channel there is. And please….there must be peanuts. Make sure there are peanuts. Dooney has arrived. Anthony Daniel “Dooney” Pietrcollo, 65, passed from this world into Heaven at 8:30 am Sunday morning (obviously to…