Obituaries

Valerie R. Banks, 79, of Pittsburgh passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Pennwood Nursing and Rehab Center. Born September 23, 1941 in Saint Marys, PA, she was the daughter of the late Whythe and Ruth McFeely. Valerie became a registered nurse after graduating from the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed by Allegheny County. Survivors include daughter, Rachel Bargebuhr of Ellwood City; sister, Pam (John) Kautz; niece, Kathy Fragale and her family all of Emporium PA. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City. Online…

Mrs. Rose Marie Brown, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, June 6th, 2021 at the UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Brown was born in Ellwood City on November 10th, 1937 to the late Bruno and Mary (Pezzi) Buccelli. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. From 1979 until her retirement in 1999, Rose Marie worked at the St. Francis Hospital in New Castle as a ward clerk and nurses assistant. She is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers, and a long time volunteer for the church’s…

Richard “Rick” Moffett is celebrating his return to the Lord after 59 years of joyful life. Born in New Brighton on September 25th, 1961. Rick enjoyed living life to the fullest with the ones he loved. Rick spent 22 wonderful years with his lifelong partner Terri Lynn Hill. He loved to spend time with his family including daughter Chelsea (John) Duncan, son John Paul (Jessica) Hill, grandsons Johnny Duncan and Dylan Nulph. Rick was an active member of the First Baptist Missionary Church in Chewton. He served as a Trustee and he was the sound and video operator. Also Rick’s…

Mr. Eugene Leroy Stiefel, 94, passed away on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021. He was born on August 12th, 1926 in Ellwood City to the late Archie and Mildred (Jacobs) Stiefel and was a lifelong resident of Ellwood City. One of the few remaining World War II veterans, Eugene served on Guam as a Navy Seabee. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy on August 9th, 1944 and served as a Seaman First Class in the Guam Theatre and the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre until his honorable discharge on May 31st, 1946. He was proud of his military service and loved our country. Eugene…

Mr. Steve P. Markovich, Jr., 68, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Steve was born on July 5, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Steve P. and Eileen (Colby) Markovich, Sr.. He had graduated from East High in Youngstown. A baker by trade, Steve had worked for European Bakery, Keystone Bakery, Mom’s Pies, Tomic Bakery, Hillview Manor, and Jameson Hospital. In the past he had enjoyed fishing and roller skating. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Mazzant) Markovich whom he married on July 26, 1986,…

Randall A. “Mopey” Craven, 57, of Wayne Township passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his residence. Randy was born on November 26, 1963 in Ellwood City to Robert G. and Carolyn (Boy) Craven of Perry Twp.. He had graduated from Lincoln High School where he was a star pitcher for the high school baseball team. After high school he was recruited by Penn State University to pitch for their baseball team. He later transferred to the Butler County Community College where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Project Management and was named to the President’s List. For many…