Obituaries

Ray B. Sutherland, 59, of Franklin Twp., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his residence. Born August 12, 1960 in Connellsville, PA, he was the son of the late Ray Sutherland and Willa Fern (Shelling) Sutherland of Hopwood, PA. He was married to Marcia Greenberg Sutherland for 35 years as they were married June 9, 1985. She survives. Ray graduated from Laurel Highlands High School in 1978 and Penn State University with an Engineering Degree in 1985. He earned his MBA from Point Park University in 2011. Ray worked as a Civil Engineer in Land…

Kevin Marshall Olinger, 46, of Slippery Rock Township, PA passed away on February 17, 2020, in New Castle, PA. He was the son of Blaine Olinger and the late Frances Olinger and he was born on July 11, 1973, in New Brighton, PA. He is survived by two daughters; Alivia May Olinger and Kayla Ann Olinger, Sister and Brother in Law; Darcy (Olinger) Cook and Chad Cook. He graduated from Riverside High School and was employed by Nalco for 19 years. He enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid bow hunter and fisherman. He loved the Lord with all of…

Mr. Larry A. Miller, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at The Grove at New Castle. Mr. Miller was born on September 19, 1952, in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Jack A. and Vera (Thompson) Miller. Larry had worked for the Blackwood Group and Farina Landscaping as a designer and foreman. He later worked at Traco, and then retired from Glade Run in Zelienople where he was the maintenance supervisor. A history buff, he enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting and was a long time member of the Polish Club. He is survived by his wife,…

Dorothy M. Wiley, 91,of Denny Schill Manor, Ellwood City went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2020. Born July 29, 1928 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Frances (Miller) Tanner. Dorothy worked at various companies in the area including Bell Telephone, the former Benjamin’s Hallmark Store, the Ellwood City Library and the Ellwood City School District, but her most loved job was raising her two children. She attended Victory Family Church and was an avid Steeler fan. Dorothy loved to read. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Salvati of Zelienople; granddaughter,…

M. Patricia Seaburn, 81, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh surrounded by loved ones. Born July 28, 1938 in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl Woodferd and Mildred Virginia (Johnson) Dougherty. As a child, she moved with her parents and sister to the Shadyrest area of Ellwood City and grew up along the Connoquenessing Creek, spending many days canoeing and caring for her pet animals. She married her beloved husband John W. Seaburn on September 26, 1956. They resided in Ellport (Ellwood City) and enjoyed 53 years of marriage before…

Janet L. Raisley, 73, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Beaver Valley Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Janet was born on September 20, 1946 in New Brighton to the late James and Mary (Stump) Rexroad. For many years she had worked at Trinity Oaks in Franklin Twp. as a nurse’s aide. Janet enjoyed playing bingo, working crossword puzzles, and most of all her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Derek) Blatchford, her sons, David Raisley and William John Raisley III, her grandchildren, Daniel Toy and Raven Yhelka all of Ellwood City, her sister, Caroline…

Samuel Meredith Kelly, 68, of Wampum, PA passed away on February 12, 2020 in Wayne Township. He was the son of the late Phillip and Eileen (Guy) Kelly and was born on October 9, 1951, in Ellwood City. He is survived by one brother; Chuck Kelly of Wampum PA, sisters; Phyllis Kwolek of Wampum, PA and Jo Morlan  of East Palestine, OH, nephews; Charlie Kelly, Jr., Jonathan Kelly and his wife Kelly of Wampum, PA, Scott McCown and his wife Robin of New Castle PA, niece; Bridget McDanel and her husband Melvin of New Castle, PA ; great nephews: Darrell…