Obituaries

Helen E. Grant, 97, of Beaver, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. She was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Russ) Chima and was born July 13, 1923, in Ellwood City She survived by her children; Mark Grant of Indiana, PA, and Rebecca Grant Ankrom (Michael) of Beaver, one grandchild; Markie (Jake) Weeden, siblings; Eleanor (Vaughn) Irwin of Monroeville, Ruth (Robert) Risinger of Cecil, Sally (Thomas) Tomb of Mt. Lebanon, brother-in-laws; Donald Dukelow of Mt. Lebanon, Ralph Grant, sisters-in-law; Ev Wolfe of Green, OH, and Erma Grant of Akron, OH, along with…

  I am Kenneth Eugene Hartzel. My best friend, housekeeper and lover born August 29, 1947, went to be with her father and mother on July 4, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA after a brief illness. Her father and mother, Clyde A. and Elsie E. McKinney preceded her in passing. Donna Jean is survived by her brother Clyde A. Jr, myself her husband of nearly 50 years, and daughter Amy Synnamyn. Her family was at her bedside and holding her hand as she passed onto her next journey. Donna enjoyed quilting and knitting and created many items for…

Mrs. Dorothy M. (Kramer) DiFrischia, 87,  of Scott Twp. passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital, Emergency Room. Mrs. DiFrischia was born on December 28, 1934 in Ellwood City to the late John and Matilda (Schuffert) Kramer. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1953. On April 30, 1955 she married Donald T. DiFrischia. She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Sue Drotleff of Neshannock Twp., her son, Donald J. (Susanna) DiFrischia of Scott Twp., grandchildren, Amanda (George) Chietto, Jennifer (Ryan) O’Neil, Tamara Drotleff (Mike Shaw), and Bruce L. Drotleff, Jr….

Mr. Joseph R. Baros, 78, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Care Center in New Castle. Mr. Baros was born in Ellwood City to the late Joseph and Mary (Zona) Baros on October 30, 1942. He had attended Lincoln High School, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. For 38 years Joe worked for the Borough of Ellwood City in the Street Department. and outdoorsman, he was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He is survived by his sister, Cathy (Jerry) Balser of Ellwood City, nieces, Jere Ann (Ken) Pittner…

Norma (Bleakney) McClintick died at the Landing of Canton in Canton, Ohio on June 22,2021. She was born on December 23, 1927, in Ellwood City. She is survived by a daughter; Jill McClintick Randza and husband Mark, her son Bruce McClintick and wife, Jeanne. Grandchildren: Lisa Staiger (husband Michael), Colleen Day (husband Todd), Sean McClintick (wife, Karyn Pall McClintick). Great-grandchildren: Nicolas and Alex Staiger, Liam and Mara Grace Day, Adelynn and Brantley McClintick. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 51years, William L. McClintick, a son William D. McClintick, and daughter Amy Beth, sisters: Ruth Bleakney Holzhauser, Shirley…

Teri Beeler Plassmeyer, 61, of Ellwood City passed away June 29, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Teri has continued her kindness through the gift of life by becoming an organ donor. Born September 5, 1959 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late David McKim and  Z. Ann Cook McKim who passed away in 2017. Teri had formerly worked at Beatrice Foods in Ellwood and most recently at Aldo’s Foods in Hopewell. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan. Teri enjoyed going for Harley rides with Ron especially to the wineries. Her most cherished time was spent with…

Frank N. Yoho Jr., 81 of Wayne Township went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2021, after a prolonged illness. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Frank N. Yoho Sr. and Hannah M. (Grant) Yoho, as well as his brother John L. Yoho and his spouse Beverly Ann (Huffman) Yoho. Frank is survived by his three children, Lisa R. (Yoho) Swift (Gary) of Cranberry Township, PA, Kimberly S. Yoho of Columbiana, OH, and Frank D. Yoho (Melinda) of Aliquippa, PA and his special friend Patty Freed of Wampum, PA. Frank served in the Army during the…